Under 30 feet
In the under-30-foot sector, monohull hulls are still resisting. But compact multipowers, catamarans for the most part, are now a feature of many manufacturers’ catalogs in the United States, Australia and even Brazil. The catamaran formula of course offers increased stability, both when under way and at anchor. These multihulls are most often propelled by twin outboards. Accessible and easy to handle, these units allow day trips, fishing and, why not, from 16 or 17 feet and above, a bit of coastal cruising. Most of the models are content with a moderate beam, thus limiting marina fees.
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Publié le
24/10/2022
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
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SP19
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POWERCAT 525
Small but seamanlike
Manufacturer: Powercat
Length: 17’3” (5.25 m)
Beam: 7’5” (2.25m)
Draft: 12” (0.30 m)
Light displacement: 1,300 lbs (590 kg)
Engines: 2 x 30 to 120 HP
CE Category: C
CASTLEROCK CARBON CAT
The temptation of a RIB – and of extra power!
We can only imagine that the Formula 1 version, with double the engine power, is reserved for very experienced skippers. The builder has already reinforced the structure of hull #3 so that it can take a more powerful engine.
Builder: Carbon Cat
Length: 17’5” (5.30 m)
Beam: 7’10” (2.40 m)
Displacement: 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg)
Capacity: 6 people
Fuel: 21 US gal (80 l)
Engines: 115/250 HP outboard
Max speed: 60 knots with 115 HP outboard
CHEETAH 690/720 ADVENTURE
The all-purpose boat for everyone
Builder: Cheetah Marine Catamarans
Length: 22’8” or 23’7” (6.9 m or 7.2m)
Beam: 8’4” (2.55 m)
Draft: 12” (0.30 m)
Engines: 2 x 80/100 HP outboards
Fuel: 2 x 26 US gal (2 x 100 l)
Price: € 129,167 ex-tax with 2 x 80 HP outboards
V625
Compact but with no fear of anything!
Builder: Voyager Power Catamarans
Length: 23’ (7.00 m)
Beam: 7’9” (2.35 m)
Draft: 16” (0.4 m)
Displacement: 4,630 lbs (2,100 kg)
Capacity: 6 people
Fuel: 48 US gal (180 l)
Engines: 2 x 70/115 HP outboards
Speed: 20/40 knots
Price: AUS$ 135,627
WORLDCAT 280CC-X
A powercat for any program, or almost…
Builder: WorldCat
Length: 27’6” (8.38 m)
Beam: 9’2” (2.79 m)
Displacement: 8,050 lbs (3,650 kg)
Hull Draft: 14″ (0.36 m)
Max power: 2 x 225 HP
Cruising speed: 25 knots
Max speed: 40 knots
Fuel: 2 x 110 US gal (2 x 416 l)
AQUILA 28 MOLOKAI
Open or cabin
Builder: Aquila Boats
Hull length: 28’3” (8.60 m)
Beam: 9’8“ (2.96 m)
Draft: 13“/30” (0.34/0.77 m)
Light displacement: 6,166 lbs (2,797 kg)
Engines: 2 X 150/200 HP
Fuel: 2 X 75 US gal (2 x 285 l)
Water: 10.6 US gal (40 l)
CE category: B
GARNET 300 HT FLY
Just for fishing!
Builder: Garnet Offshore
Length: 28’5” (8.65 m)
Beam: 9’6” (2.89 m)
Draft: 12” (0.30 m)
Displacement: 5,500 lbs (2,500 kg) without engines
Engines: 2 x 200 to 300 HP outboards
Max speed: 40 knots with 2 x 225 HP
Fuel: 190 US gal (720 l)
Water: 26 US gal (100 l)
Price: € 112,793 ex-tax
SKWAL 29
Ideal for diving
Naval Architect: Kaori Concept
Length: 29’6” (9.00 m)
Max speed: 20 knots
Material: plywood / bio-sourced resin and flax fiber
