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Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Specializing in half day and all day fishing trips

Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing

We look forward to providing you with your next fishing tale!

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8 hour - day trips, no fishing license required.

Conveniently located to Tampa and St. Petersburg on the gulf coast of Florida.

Fishing Trips Depart from the Clearwater Municipal Marina on

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Watching the dolphins play as you ride out into the gulf of Mexico.

Your deep sea experience will be one you will want to tell your friends about..

Conveniently Located on the Florida Gulf Coast.

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Welcome aboard the site to your deep sea adventure with Clearwater's #1 Deep Sea Fishing Fleet: 1-877-446-1653

Both of the Double Eagle's are equipped with the latest technology and are U.S. Coast Gaurd Safety Certified. Onboard you will feel right at home with the full galley and clean modern restrooms there for you. The galley offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items along with Pepsi and Budweiser products to satisfy your needs.

Clearwater offers some of the best grouper and snapper fishing on the gulf coast of Florida and by far the best fishing in Pinellas County and the Greater Tampa Bay area.

Whether it is watching the dolphins play as you ride out into the Gulf of Mexico, the site of land on the horizon, the catching of grouper and snapper, or the making of new friends, your deep sea experience will be one you will want to tell your friends about.

 Friendly family owned and operated fishing business that has departed from Clearwater Beach, FL. Since 1967.

Sandy Haggert, Owner - RoseAnn Haggert, OWNERS BOSS - and their son Chad Haggert, Captain and Business Manager of Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing Parties.

RED GROUPER/MANGROVE TRIP

12 hour trips, 24 hour trips, fall/winter fishing.

Fishing should be good as the water cools this Fall. The 4 and 8 hour trips having nice catches of White Grunts, Sea Bass and Porgy. 8 Hour Trips are also catching some Lane and Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish and the occassional Red Grouper (out of season until Jan 1 2024) Gag Grouper (season open until Nov 10 2023). 

Find more info and see pics of recent catches on our Facebook page. Still have questions? Call our ticket office between the hours of 7am-7pm.

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AM Departs 8:00 am ~ 12:00 pm  PM Departs 1:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm

Our two 4 hour trips daily ranging up to 10 miles offshore

OUR DOCK LOCATION DOUBLE EAGLE II   DOUBLE EAGLE III Deep Sea Fishing Charter

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Docked at Clearwater Municipal Marina 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

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This is text from a website featuring a build of the Bolger Double Eagle :  This layout plan shows the interior arrangement. Since the design was created a decision was made to increase the overall beam to 20′ from the original 16′ shown here.  A few changes will be an enlarged wheelhouse and a larger saloon to include a diesel heating stove. Of course the foredeck will be 4′ wider also. Aft between the two hulls is a ramp for the yawlboat. The propulsion for “Double Eagle” is a 12’6″ yawlboat that rides on the ramp. The ramp can raise the yawlboat completely clear of the water or lower to put the yawlboats prop in the water. There are two options for an engine. The first is a 25hp air cooled engine coupled to a Sonic catamaran drive. The advantage of this system is using the engine to turn a 100 amp alternator to charge the house battery bank. The second engine option is a high thrust four stroke outboard such as the Yamaha 50hp T50. This is a great engine but the alternator only puts out 10 amps making charging the house batteries a problem. With the outboard option wind and solar power would be used. The upper view shows the centerboard spine. This is a single construct housing the chain locker forward, the centerboard amidships and the yawlboat ramp aft. The ramp hinges on the centerboard hinge pin. This view also shows the mast tabernacle. The mast is raised or lowered using the windlass.

New information: The overall width of the boat changed from 16′ to 20 feet and along with this change the propulsion arrangement has changed also. The boat will now be powered with one or two outboards mounted on the centerline on a rigid mount on the aft bulkhead.

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THEGREATSEA was built by a friend, then sold to my Sister… so it’s ‘in the family’, so to speak. Anke and I stayed on it for about a month (total) in winter and spring. Great live-aboard and party boat!

Four staterooms at the ends of each ama, and a generous kitchen, ‘living room’, and head, with a small ‘shop’ and the ‘telephone booth’ pilothouse (which really works well… 360 view).

Haven’t been out sailing with it, yet, but hope to once Sis returns from the far East (WA.DC). Another friend is renting and living aboard, now.

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Catamaran Double Eagle in Los Roques

The Catamaran has four double rooms and a total length of 43 feet and a width of 24 feet and it is a lovely alternatively to a Los Roques posada . Your adventure in the great National Park of Los Roques with its 42 beautiful island will be for sure one of your best experiences in your live. The crew is extremely caring, but also nice to all the guests and will guaranty a pleasant journey for kitesurf and fly fishing . One of the big advantages in choosing the Catamaran Double Eagle 2 is the peerless food served on board.

Full Board at Catamaran Double Eagle

Your Los Roques travel inlcudes full board with fresh fish and other specialties of the region. The crew will be very happy to welcome you sailing in Los Roques – not only if you’ve booked only one cabin, but also if you’ve booked the whole catamaran exclusively like for your honeymoon in Los Roques for example.

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• Builder: Robertson & Caine, Model: Leopard, Year: 2003 • Hull: Fiberglass, Length: 47′ Beam: 24′ Draft: 4.0′ • Cabins: 4 Doubles + 1dbl in Saloon, Bathrooms: 4/Private per Cabin • Power Plant: 9 Kw Onan, maker: Sea Recovery Aw • Fridge-freezer: Sea Frost, Ice Maker Isotherm 40 • Air Conditioning.: 3/2 cabins and saloon • Dhingy: Caribe 15 Feet / 70 Hp Yamaha • Dhingy: Caribe 11 Feet / 15 Hp Yamaha • Electronics: Radar, GPS, Auto Pilot • Communications: Vhf Icom and Icom Port. Cellular • Sail Area: 124m2

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Los Roques archipelago is amongst the very best of the best Caribbean islands, located 168 kms north of the central coast of Venezuela. It consists of 42 coral islands sprinkled along with hundreds of smaller islets, sandbanks and flat sandy cays. The Los Roques archipelago comprises of a great variety of beaches, with regards to rock formations and types of sand.

Are you planing a trip to this magnificent island, then this should serve as your guide to Los Roques. Most definitely, if this is the first that you will be going to this tourist spot, you need at least an idea of where to go, best restaurants in the island, the most wonderful activities you should never miss, and things and places that you should see.

Los Roques in Venezuela

Since Venezuela itself is a wonderful country, you can already expect that the islands portray this breath taking sceneries and the wonderful and clear waters surrounding the beautiful island. This place is not just about the clear waters too; you can also see mountains, rivers, plains, valleys and of course historical places that you will surely love.

Caribbean paradise for water sports

The place is a haven for tourists to put their feet up and savor the sun and sand in style. Perfect for fishing, diving, and snorkeling, Los Roques is a place waiting to be discovered.

Sports & nature

In the Los Roques archipelago, time has almost reached a stand-still, its natural beauty sustained, wild and exotic, surrounded by special magic that enraptures everyone including its homegrown people and their way of living. The islands are famous for their diversity of marine fauna including parrotfish, red snapper, dolphin, octopus, shark, barracuda, and the almost-extinct queen conch.

The Los Roques Archipelago is practically one of the few virgin paradises left in the Caribbean, offering an isolated Caribbean, with sea birds, and several beaches bathed by crystal clear waters, turquoise color, beckoning for a quick dip, after a nice walk under the radiant sun on the almost surreally white sand.

To rest and recover from the stroll on the beachside, you can find a cozy nook, where, besides relaxation and attention to the tourists, you can embark on an excursion in small fishing boats to inhabited islets. There are little to no big hotels in Los Roques  so as to maintain the natural structure and environment, Its varied and interesting fishing combined with a prolific birdlife, good quality lodging, and a serene island atmosphere that will remain etched in mind for a long, long time, makes the lengthy trip worthwhile.

There are varieties of awesome and magnificent place to visit, If you are still skeptical and undecided whether Los Roques is the best place to go for relaxation, here is something that you may want - they offer various activities that include scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling and boat riding that will make you love the waters of Los Roques more. If you are tired of these outgoing activities, you can go to a road trip and visit the most historical places, the breath taking mountain sceneries and of course the best place to buy souvenirs to bring, home for your loved ones.

No single tourist went to Venezuela disappointed. Majority of individuals visiting this island in Venezuela never went home sad and will want to come back for a longer period and enjoy all the activities and relaxation areas here in this wonderful island.

Before you book and go to the beautiful country of Venezuela, here are some vacation tips that you may want to know just to be sure that you will be making the most out of your long trip and vacation.

• Los Roques is full of waters and mountains so make sure that you bring your favorite bathing suit(s), and some sneakers that you can fit it during long walks.
• The weather is sunny and warm so you may want to bring sun block lotion just to protect your delicate skin from long exposure to the sun.
• Also, Venezuela is a big area, just in case that you want your own time to tour the area, make sure that you have a map in handy just in case you need directions.
• Try to learn a bit of their language. Learn how to say Hi, Hello, Thank you and You're welcome since they will be speaking a different language upon entering the boundaries of Venezuela.

About  155km (96 miles) in the northern part of archipelago in the central coast of Venezuela lies the biggest island in Los Roque, the island is known as Gran Roque.

Most people find that the best way to travel to Los Roques National Park is a flight on Los Roques Airlines, from Caracas, Venezuela.

It’s a short, 35-minute flight to Los Roques Gran Roque island. And prices for flights to the islands are reasonable, ranging from $250 – $300 per person depending on the time of year.

Venezuela’s Archipelago Los Roques islands offer one of the best kite surfing destinations in the world.

Los Roques is a set of about 350 islands, cays, and inlets about 155 kilometers off Venezuela’s central coast. And about every one of them has a great kite surfing location.

What’s great about kite surfing in Los Roques is the weather and the scenery that’s so beautiful, you’ll probably find yourself thinking, “Now THIS is a paradise!”

What Makes Los Roques a Great Kite Surfing Location?

The winds blowing across the water provide the right amount of power to help you as you kite surf over the top of crystal clear water that changes in dramatic shades as you head out deeper. The shallow bottoms along will also allow you to see all the amazing marine life in the clear water off the coast of the Los Roques islands.

Places to Kitesurf in Los Roques

The great thing about Los Roques is that you can find plenty of places to Los Roques Kitesurf on many of the islands. Prices range, and you can get professional Kite Surfing Instruction if you’re starting out. Diving places in Los Roques With so many islands, cays, and islets in the Archipelago Los Roques National Park, it can feel overwhelming trying to decide where to scuba dive.am going to list this major diving spots in Los Roques in order to help vacationist or many people who are planning an Los Roques Travel :

Boca de Cote

Boca del Medio

• Cavernas de Las Salinas (Salina Caverns)
• Cayo De Agua
• Cueva de Los Sabalos

La Pelona de Dos Mosquises

Piedra de la Guasa

Punta Cayo Sal

Boca de Cote is located about 16km (10 miles) South of Gran Roque, the largest islands in Los Roques.

Here you’ll find brightly colored coral communities living in harmony with a wide variety of fish, as well as Tiger Sharks, black coral, and sponges.

Boca del Medio is a scuba diving spot on the east site of the Los Roques Archipelago and features some of the clearest waters in National Park.

The water is super clear here because the area isn’t affected by the lagoon’s production of algae, which results in visibility up to 30 meters, which is perfect for scuba diving coral reefs.

Cavernas de Las Salinas (Salinas Caverns)

Cavernas de Las Salinas’s (Salinas Caverns) diving spot is located on the west side of the southern barrier and features a breathtaking topography that features vertical walls roughly 25 meters deep that lead to beautiful ocean caves, black coral, and a wide variety of sponges.

Cayo de Agua is a key located on the western side of Los Roques and features a wide range of marine life to swim with, including Tuna, and dolphins.

Cueva de Los Sabalos (The Sabalos Caves)

Cueva de Los Sabalos (The Sabalos Caves) is located on the northeast side of Los Roques and features rocky walls and large colonies of Coralline fans. Along the rock wall, you’ll see the entrance to Sabalos Cave which is the home of many fish species that you’ll enjoy swimming alongside as you explore this breathtaking cave.

La Pelona de Dos Mosquises is located south of the Dos Mosquises scuba diving spot features a sand key and huge coral reef mass that’s estimated to be hundreds of years old.

A diving spot in the deep part of the water where tiger sharks and turtles often swim together with people is know as noronqui, most people know it as noronqui abajo.

Piedra de la Guasa located less than 1 mile (1.6km) from the main island of Gran Roque and featured large schools of fish, Sole, and Tiger fish, Macarel, Batatas, and Barracudas.

Punta Cayo Sal’s diving spot is located on the western edge of Cayo Sal and features a short terrace that abruptly drops off, and is the home of sponges with beautiful purple polyps to admire and explore.

Diving in the Archipelago Los Roques National Park

The Archipelago Los Roques National Park offers a wide range of scuba diving packages for beginner to advanced scuba divers with expert instruction and guidance by certified divers with years of experience diving in the Caribbean waters of Los Roques, Venezuela.

Scuba diving trips typically range from $35 above per person, per dive, and the price includes the dive permits, tank, and lead.

Every tool and amenities you needed will be made available, and you’ll be supervised by an NAUI/SSI certified Open Water Scuba Diver. Amazing bone fishing - Fly Fishing in Los Roques Many great fishermen are known to travel to los roques archipelago from various part of the world to fish off the coast of Venezuela. Los Roques Fly Fishing is a dream for everyone who likes fishes.

The pristine ocean water surrounding the 350 islands, cays and islets 155 kilometers north of Venezuela’s central coast, offers some of the best sports fishing you can experience anywhere on earth.

Los Roques offers some of the best deep water fishing in the world, just 30 minutes from shore. Fishing is so great off the coast of Los Roques, why because the clear and magnificent underwater surroundings serve as shelter and food to a host of small fish that attract large fish like Barracuda, Blue Marlin, and White Marlin, Sail Fish, Tuna, and much more.

But as great as the deep water fishing is in Los Roques, the waters off the coast of this Archipelago is best known for one more type of fishing:  Bone Fishing.

Los Roques is known as the Bone Fishing Capital of the World

Bonefish are considered by anglers to be the best fly fish game on earth, and Los Roques has become the premier bonefishing spot in the world because of the warm weather, beautiful scenery, and clear blue water that dramatically changes shades of blue as you go deeper out to sea.

Los Roques fishermen (and women!) enjoys air temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s (26º to 32 Celsius) Fahrenheit and a water temperature that stays about 76º Fahrenheit (about 24º Celcius) year round. Combine that with the trade-winds that provide a nice breeze throughout the day, and you have a perfect location to enjoy bone-fishing in paradise.

What is a Bonefish?

A bonefish (also known as Albula vulpes) is a type of fish from the Albulidae family.

Bonefish resides in the tropical zone of the waters, they often move in schools to shallow mudflats.

The Los Roques Archipelago to feed as the tides come in each day, then headed back to the deep as the tide resides.

Bonefish weigh up to 22 pounds (10 kilograms) and reach a length of about 40 inches (104 centimeters).

How to Catch Los Roques Bonefish

There are several ways anglers catch Bonefish, including casting baited hooks or lures around the school. But the most popular.

Bonefishing technique requires you to have a type of guide take you to the school pushing the boat with a pole just because bonefish will be scared away at the sound of motors.

Once the boat’s guide finds the Bonefish, they’ll help tell the Angler where to cast his line for the best chance at hooking a Bonefish.

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A brief history of Los Roques

In 1589, the Venezuelan government took over the islands, despite the fact that the Dutch considered Los Roques’ islands to be their territory. President Antonio Guzman Blanco in 1871 issued an order that established the Territorio Colon. This includes Los Rogues along with some neighboring islands

Then, in 1972 the Venezuelan government declared that the islands that make up the Archipelago Los Roques be protected to ensure the long-term survival of the large variety of seabirds and sea life found in the Caribbean waters of Los Roques many islands.

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New American Eagle, ACL’s Coastal Catamaran, Sets Sail!

It’s official! American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) new 100-passenger American Eagle , the first “ Coastal  Cat ” (a high-tech, innovative catamaran) was delivered on time and has successfully completed sea trials.

Signaling the start of an exciting new era for ACL, American Eagle is first in a series of 12 Coastal Cats . In an incredibly fast-paced timeline, the next four sister catamarans are already under construction. They’ll all be hitting the water within the next year.

(Photo above of American Eagle and those below of public spaces and accommodations are all by American Cruises Lines.)

American Eagle : Nod to the Past, Look to the Future

Did you know that the new American Eagle is the namesake of ACL’s first vessel in 1972? It’s true. But while that’s a nod to ACL’s history, clearly the small-ship line is looking to the future with this new class of small ship.

We can’t wait to see it! The Meandering Traveler previously wrote about the start of the Coastal Cat project in a 2022 blog . Designed with versatility in mind, these ships will sail along American rivers, traverse the Great Lakes and navigate along North American coastal ocean waters.

New Ship Class, Built in America

Built by ACL’s affiliated company, Chesapeake Shipyard , in  S alisbury, MD, the American-flagged vessel is currently en route to  Massachusetts to begin service.

“ American Eagle embodies our continued commitment to building new small ships to explore America’s rivers and coasts,” says   Charles B. Robertson , ACL’s president and CEO.  “It’s the flagship in American Cruise Lines’ new series of small Coastal Cats, which are unlike anything else available in the U.S. market.”

He believes that “ American Eagle and her sister ships will change the landscape of possibilities for small ship adventures around the U.S.A.” ACL’s press release launch announcement says that they’ll “blend the luxury of river cruising with the access and adventure of expedition cruising.”

For instance, guests can relax in one of the ship’s observation areas or on their own private balcony to admire scenic vistas. Alternatively, if they’re feeling adventurous, a unique Swim/Activity Platform at the ship’s stern features kayaks and a tender for local exploration.

In this blog, we’ve provided a number of photographs, Our goal is to help readers see the look of American Eagle’s new public spaces and accommodations. Want to see more? Check out ACL’s  “virtual ship tour” about the new Coastal Cats.

Inaugural Cruise and Voyages Beyond

On August 14, 2023, American Eagle will sail an inaugural cruise roundtrip from Boston.  Now sold out, that voyage is ACL’s popular “ Cape Codder Cruise ” itinerary.

In addition, the vessel sails the same seven-night itinerary on A ugust 21, 2023, with very limited availability; at press time, those fares began at $7,495 per person, double occupancy. Another Cape Codder option is on August 28, 2023, but that’s sold out too.

Our suggestion? If you want to sail on the new “Coastal Cat,” your best bet is to look at all of its East Coast 2023 and 2024 voyages. Those embark guests at many U.S. ports along the Eastern Seaboard. Here’s a link to American Eagle’s schedule of upcoming itineraries.  

American Eagle : East Coast Explorer 

Later this fall and in winter 2023-2024, guests can embark on multiple itineraries to explore the U.S. South. Those coastal journeys depart from Baltimore, MD, Charleston, SC, or Jacksonville/Amelia Island, FL.

Then, during June 2024 and again in September 2024, American Eagle will sail Hudson River voyages roundtrip from New York City. At press time, the June voyages started at $7,110 per person, double occupancy, while the fall foliage cruises started at $7,745 per person, double occupancy.

What’s special? “Guests will venture ashore at such storied Hudson River destinations as Sleepy Hollow, Hyde Park, West Point, Kingston, Catskill, Albany and Troy, NY,” says Shelby Steudle , president, Pavlus Travel .

Other summer voyages will embark guests at Bangor, ME, Boston, MA, and Portland, ME. How about a lovely voyage along Maine’s “Down East” coast, or another New England sailing?

Interiors by Miami’s Studio DADO

A ccommodating just 100 guests,  American Eagle  features four decks, and showcases a new catamaran bow. Inside, American Eagle and the other new Coastal Cats will reflect interior design by Miami’s Studio DADO.

Look for design that’s contemporary, elegant and welcoming, with soft tones and pops of color. Accommodations feature private balcony accommodations. Guests can choose from spacious single and double occupancy staterooms as well as suites.

“In addition to fabulous accommodations, American Eagle offers a gorgeous top deck for scenic viewing,” says Pavlus’ Steudle. “Guests can relax on comfortable lounges both inside and outside.”

Public spaces include the main restaurant, casual cafe, fitness center and more . Again, you can virtually tour the ship here: American Cruise Lines Virtual Coastal Cat Tour.

Coming Soon!

This year, ACL will operate a total of 17 ships, each accommodating just 90-180 passengers. On all, guests have great opportunities to discover U.S. history and culture.

These riverboats and small ships cruise to more than 50 domestic itineraries in 35 states. It’s also good to know that ACL offers flat-rate domestic airfare for all U.S. cruises. Plus, guests receive complimentary pre-cruise hotel stays in cities across the country.

Coming soon? In November 2023, the company plans to introduce American Glory, its second new Coastal Cat. Here’s the link to the website page with itineraries for American Glory .  

For all of ACL’s ships, Pavlus Travel’s personal travel planners will happily assist potential guests. They’ll help you learn more about the vessels, their itineraries, accommodations, pricing and any special discounts or deals. So, why not call today for more information?

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• If anything tweaks your interest in this blog and you’d like to talk about a future vacation, please DO call us at  800-528-9300.
• Definitely, if you have questions about specific pricing, brochures, savings, itineraries, dates of travel, accommodations, accessible options and so on, please contact us.
• Again, call us at 800-528-9300 or visit and “live chat” at  Pavlus Travel’s official agency Web site.

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Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Inflatable FastCat™ Catamaran Boat

Don't purchase or consider another boat without checking out the new and incredible Sea Eagle Inflatable FastCat™ Catamaran Boat for the smoothest ride on the water and sale prices!

Tired of being bruised up and bounced around by waves, back jarring rough rides, added fuel cost, and lack of cockpit room? The new Sea Eagle Inflatable FastCat™ Catamaran Boat is the solution to all these problems and more!

This catamaran-style, rigid, high-pressure, all-drop stitch constructed, easy to set up hull is the most innovative boat to hit the market! The catamaran hull design lifts the boat up and on top of the water as if you're riding on pillowy clouds with hydro foiling shock absorbers preventing the slapping of traditional hulls. Friction is reduced, increasing fuel economy, and with four independent high-pressure safety air chambers, you're guaranteed added safety.

The Sea Eagle FastCat™ inflatable catamaran series will entirely change the way you view inflatable boats!

FastCat12™ Catamaran 5.0 out of 5 stars. (8)

Now LIGHTER, STRONGER, and EVEN MORE PACKABLE - Welcome to the future! Due to the latest technological advancement in double-layer, high-pressure, all-drop-stitch, fusion technology, the current generation FastCat12™ is 19 lbs. lighter than its predecessor. Weighing in at just 94 lbs. versus the previous 113 lbs. It's also incredibly stronger due to the fusion welding process and much easier to fold and pack up. The future is here - order yours today!

The FastCat12™ is a rugged, dependable, rigid, high-pressure, all-drop stitch constructed, rapid self-bailing, two-person, inflatable, FastCat12™ Catamaran Boat that provides incredible deck space and "The Smoothest Ride On The Water!"

FastCat14™ Catamaran 5.0 out of 5 stars. (2)

The FastCat14™ can be rolled up and packed away for easy storage. However, because of its incredibly large super fun-size deck space designed for sunning, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, filming, fishing, picnicking, and all-around fun-filled days on the water - it's best used for extended days on the water and/or with a lightweight 18-foot bunk trailer with 12-inch high adjustable bunk risers.

The FastCat14™ is a rugged, dependable, rigid, high-pressure, all-drop stitch constructed, rapid self-bailing, four-person, inflatable catamaran boat that provides exceptional deck space, "The Smoothest Ride On The Water", and is the perfect boat for family fun time!

Welcome to the future! Made from a LIGHTER, STRONGER, and EVEN MORE PACKABLE fusion drop stitch technology. Due to the latest technological advancement in double-layer, high-pressure, all-drop-stitch, fusion technology, the FastCat14™ is incredibly strong and much easier to fold and pack up. The future is here - order yours today!

Specifications

Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat

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The Sea Eagle FastCat 12 has a catamaran hull design that lifts the boat up and on top of the water to prevent the hull from slapping on the water for a super-smooth ride. This inflatable boat is perfect for fishing, diving, hauling gear, or a fun day on the water.

The durable FastCat is one of the most rugged inflatable boats on the market, made from a double layer of PVC reinforced 1000 Denier fabric and fully constructed with drop-stitch technology for a high-pressure, rigid, dependable, stable, and high-performance boat.

The FastCat12 can be inflated and assembled in a matter of minutes and it’s easy to pack up and stow away in almost any truck bed, SUV, or RV.

Other Sea Eagle inflatable boats that might interest you are the SE9 Motormount Inflatable Boats , PaddleSki Inflatable Catamaran Boats , and Inflatable Sport Runabouts .

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Top, Front, and Side Views – Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat

Overview of the Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat

Specifications for the Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat

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Standard Features of the Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat

• NMMA & CE Certified
• Rugged, high-pressure, reinforced, drop-stitch construction
• 15 Minute inflation and setup
• Completely self-bailing
• (4) Independent safety air chambers (bow, floor, port, starboard)
• (8) Conveniently located grab handles (3 port, 3 starboard, 2 bow)
• High-strength bow ring
• Dual EZ-attachment seating system
• Non-slip EVA foam-covered deck
• Removable transom for easy storage
• Canopy attachment grommets and D-rings for use with the optional Wide Sun & Rain Canopy
• (2) Universal Scotty Pads in the stern for optional Scotty accessories
• (2) Bench seats each with four pre-drilled holes on each end to accept optional Scotty Universal Deck Mounts for four more Scotty accessory mounting locations.
• Side bumper guards and full-length, underside rubbing strakes
• Printed owner’s manual with instructions

For a wealth of additional information, check out the Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Owner’s Manual .

Key Features of the Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat

Catamaran design.

The Sea Eagle FastCat has a catamaran-style hull with widely spaced side tubes that create lift to reduce center floor friction on the water.

The catamaran design:

• Reduces drag and improves speed
• Improves fuel efficiency
• Improves balance, stability, and handling
• Provides an incredible cloud-cushioned ride

High-Pressure, Reinforced, Drop-Stitch Construction

The Sea Eagle FastCat is made from a double-layer of PVC-reinforced 1000 Denier fabric that is drop-stitched together by joining the top and bottom of the floor and sides of the gunwales with tens of thousands of high-tensile strength threads.

The drop-stitch construction allows the boat to be inflated up to 15psi. This high pressure improves performance and provides remarkable stability, buoyancy, and a rigid floor stable enough to stand on.

The reinforced double-layer of protection allows the FastCat to bounce off rocks, logs, and other objects leaving the extremely durable boat unscathed.

Safety Air Chambers

With four separate air chambers, the FastCat12 adheres to the highest safety standards. In the unlikely event of a chamber failure, the boat will easily stay afloat to ensure your safety and that of any passenger.

Protective Rubbing Strake & Bumper Guard

This rugged inflatable boat has full-length underside rubbing strakes and side bumper guards for added protection from bumps and abrasions.

Multiple Grab Handles

The Sea Eagle FastCat 12 has eight heavy-duty grab handles conveniently located to make carrying and portage a breeze.

Note: This is an upgrade from the seven handles in previous models. Both the eight and seven-handle models are shown in various pictures.

Universal Scotty Pads & Attachment Locations

The FastCat 12 has two Universal Scotty Pads in the stern for optional Scotty accessories and two EZ-Attach Bench Seats each with four pre-drilled holes on each end to accept optional Scotty Universal Deck Mounts for four more Scotty accessory mounting locations.

Easily add rod holders, triple rod holders, cup holders, an anchor lock, bait boards, a camera mount, a transducer mount, and more!

EZ-Attach Bench Seats

Attaching the EZ-Attach Bench Seats is fast and easy. They can quickly and securely be attached by fastening four easy-to-screw knobs to four designated D-rings.

Removable Transom

The custom removable transom improves the storability and portability of the FastCat12 by making it lighter and allowing a smaller folded profile.

Install the transom and attach an electric motor up to a 6 hp outboard.

Attach Up To A 6 HP Gas Motor

The transom provides the ability to attach an electric motor or gas motor up to 6 hp. You can reach speeds up to 16 mph with the pictured Honda 5S which is part of the Honda Motor Package.

Canopy Attachment System

The Sea Eagle FastCat12 is equipped with a canopy attachment system for attaching the optional Sun & Rain Canopy. Protecting yourself and your passenger from the sun and rain has never been easier.

Non-Slip EVA Foam Covered Deck

While the high-pressure structural strength of the FastCat provides a sturdy floor on which to stand, the non-slip EVA foam deck covering provides secure footing and improved durability.

Industry Leading Stability

The high-pressure structural strength of the FastCat improves balance, stability, handling, performance, buoyancy, and rigidity for standing and carrying gear and supplies.

Transportable

The FastCat12 has an incredibly portable hull that will pack into almost any SUV, trunk bed, or RV for easy transport to and from the water.

Or leave it inflated and strap it to the top of your SUV, RV, truck rack, or inflatable boat trailer .

Easily get the FastCat 12 from your vehicle to water and back with an EZ-Cart or by use of its seven heavy-duty grab handles.

Customizable Solutions

A seemingly endless list of optional accessories can transform the FastCat into the tailor-made boat of your dreams.

Whether you are out to fish or have a fun day on the water, Sea Eagle Boats has designed the FastCat 12 to be easily customizable to meet your every need.

Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat Discount Packages

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – Deluxe Package

The Deluxe Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_D) is the way to go when you have your own motors. Its features include two bench seats, one locking swivel seat, one Quick Release Seat Mount, one paddle, a manual hand pump, a repair kit, a boat carry bag.

• FastCat12 Catamaran Hull
• Gray Locking Swivel Seat
• Quick Release Seat Mount
• Adjustable Stand Up Paddle (66″-85″)
• SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
• Boat Carry Bag

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – Swivel Seat Canopy Package

The Swivel Seat Canopy Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_SWC) provides protection from the sun and rain. It features two bench seats, two locking swivel seats, two Quick Release Seat Mounts, one paddle, a manual hand pump, a repair kit, a boat carry bag, and the Wide Sun & Rain Canopy.

• Wide Sun and Rain Canopy
• Gray Swivel Seat
• 2 Quick Release Seat Mounts

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – Watersnake Motor Canopy Package

The Watersnake Motor Canopy Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_WSMC) includes the Watersnake Venom 34 lb. thrust dual-purpose (salt/freshwater) electric motor for quiet speeds of up to 5 mph and infinitely variable forward and reverse speeds.

This inflatable boat package features two bench seats, two locking swivel seats, two Quick Release Seat Mounts, one paddle, a manual hand pump, a repair kit, a boat carry bag, a Wide Sun and Rain Canopy, two Scotty rod holders, and Watersnake electric motor.

• Watersnake Venom 34
• 2 Scotty Rod Holders

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – 50w Solar Boat Package

The 50w Solar Boat Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_S50) includes the Watersnake Venom 34 lb. thrust dual-purpose (salt/freshwater) electric motor for quiet speeds of up to 5 mph and infinitely variable forward and reverse speeds.

This inflatable boat package features two bench seats, two locking swivel seats, two Quick Release Seat Mounts, one paddle, a manual hand pump, a repair kit, a boat carry bag, a Wide Sun and Rain Canopy with a self-charging solar panel, two Scotty rod holders, and Watersnake electric motor.

• 50W Solar Panel
• Wide Solar 50 Canopy
• Trolling Motor Power Center

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – 110w Solar Boat Package

The 110w Solar Boat Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_S110) includes the Watersnake Venom 34 lb. thrust dual-purpose (salt/freshwater) electric motor for quiet speeds of up to 5 mph and infinitely variable forward and reverse speeds.

• 110w Solar Panel
• Wide Solar 110 Canopy

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – Honda Motor Package

Looking to have fun out on the water or get to your fishing spot fast? The Honda Motor Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_HM) is the way to go! This package comes with the reliable Honda 5 hp four-stroke outboard motor for speeds of up to 15 mph and over 30 mpg.

This inflatable boat package features two bench seats, two locking swivel seats, two Quick Release Seat Mounts, one paddle, a manual hand pump, a repair kit, a boat carry bag, two Scotty rod holders, and the Honda 5S motor.

Sea Eagle FastCat12 – Ultimate Package

The Ultimate Package (Model Number FASTCAT12K_U) is aptly named. It comes with the incredibly powerful Torqeedo Travel 1103CL electric motor. This electric motor is 3 HP equivalent with instantaneous throttle response. That’s a lot of get-up-and-go from an electric motor!

This inflatable boat package features two bench seats, two locking swivel seats, two Quick Release Seat Mounts, one paddle, a manual hand pump, a repair kit, a boat carry bag, two Scotty rod holders, and the impressively powerful Torqeedo Travel 1103CL electric motor.

• Torqeedo Travel 1103CL

Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat Instructions

Instructions and owners manual.

Looking to buy a FastCat? Checking out the Sea Eagle FastCat instructions and owner’s manual will give you valuable information for making your decision.

Instructions and Owner’s Manual for the Sea Eagle FastCat

Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat Instructional Videos

These Sea Eagle videos demonstrate the ease of operating a FastCat12 . The boat’s inflation, setup, operation, breaking down, deflation, storing, and more are covered.

Sea Eagle FastCat 12 Video Instructions

Certifications

The Sea Eagle FastCat12 Catamaran Inflatable Boats have met the manufacturing standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) for design, construction, and safety and have been certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) .

Who Are Sea Eagle Boats?

Sea Eagle Boats is a family-owned and run company located in New York. They have had a stellar reputation for making high-quality inflatable boats since 1968 and each of the boats in their lineup is a testimony to their excellence in the inflatable boat industry.

Sea Eagle Boats are lightweight, extremely durable, compact, easy to carry and transport, and above all fun! These inflatable boats pack down into carrying bags and can be stowed as luggage when traveling or stored in a car, SUV, van, truck, RV, or yacht. You can get Sea Eagles to almost any body of water for leisure, recreation, fishing, tending, rescue, and more.

Sea Eagle Boats Guarantee and Warranties

Sea Eagle Boats 4-Month Trial Guarantee: Try a Sea Eagle Risk-Free for 120 days! “If you’re not totally happy with your boat, just return it in good condition for a full refund of your purchase price .”

Sea Eagle Boats 3-Year Limited Warranty: 3-year limited warranty against any manufacturing defects.

Sea Eagle Boats 3-Year Extended Hull Warranty: In addition to the limited 3-year warranty, Sea Eagle offers a 3-Year Extended Hull Warranty to give you 6 years of total warranty against any manufacturing defects.

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Fledging the eagle.

By Jim Brown , Sep 16, 2019

The first Eagle Class 53 (16.2m) foiling catamaran, designed by Paul Bieker and built by Fast Forward Composites (Bristol, Rhode Island), is seen from below as she is launched by crane. Named Eagle , she is also the first boat specifically designed to be powered by the half-rigid, half-fabric patented hybrid wing.

The boat began in 2016 with a casual remark by Donald Sussman, then owner of the 90 ‘ (27m) Gunboat catamaran Sunshine , while discussing the prospect of a new boat with his big cat’s captain, Tommy Gonzalez. Sunshine was well suited for ambitious cruising, but they were talking about engaging in the rapidly changing designs and technologies around recreational foiling sailboats. The bird they were planning would be one of that new avian boat species capable of “flying” in air and water, operating above the waves on hydrofoils and, as Sussman now casually said, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could put a wing on it?”

At the time, the word wing signified something impractical and unworkable for a cruising boat—the unwieldy but fragile rigid wing sails used in such vessels as the America ’s Cup racers. These were fully rigid structures with articulating control “flaps” like those on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, and supporting stays attached at roughly two-thirds of their full height. These wings can increase sailing efficiency by a nominal 20%, and therefore are ideal for extreme, sheltered-water racing. Their biggest drawback is that because they can “weathervane” only into headwinds, they can’t be effectively depowered. At greater wind angles they fetch up against their supporting stays and keep sailing. Because they cannot be lowered and furled, rigid wings must be lifted out with a crane and stored in shelter whenever not in use, making them inapplicable to practical seafaring.

However, when Sussman said “wing,” Gonzalez’s mind flashed back to a sketch he had made long before of a special “wing mast” rig. Such rigs normally incorporate a mast having a long teardrop section with the profile of a feather, and with a fabric sail hoisted on its trailing edge. Compared with the usual spar-type rig, where the mast resembles a pole, the wing mast rig is wonderfully efficient because its relatively wide profile smooths the airflow transition between mast and sail. Instead of being a flow-disturbing obstruction like a conventional mast, the wing mast becomes a powerful part of the airfoil. Nevertheless, the usual wing-masted rig, like the fully rigid, solid wing, also conflicts with its rigging. Neither type can weathervane all around to spill winds from all directions. They are like an engine that’s always running—sometimes idling in neutral but at other times in gear and throttled up with nobody on board.

One of the great advantages of the hybrid wing is the ability of its rigid foil to rotate 360° without interference from the standing rigging, allowing the boat to be moored and depowered without removing the wing from the hulls.

Gonzalez’s wing mast rig idea was for something substantially different and very practical. He knew that somehow it must be made to weathervane into winds from any direction. He discussed the problem with his friend Randy Smyth, and the result was the notion of a wing mast whose cable rigging leads all the way to the very top. There it would attach to a swiveling cap that would not rotate but instead allow the wing mast to rotate beneath it a full 360° without hanging up on its supporting stays. These men knew that the masthead-only standing rigging would create an unprecedented span in the wing, unsupported from cap to step. However, they also knew of the amazing physical properties of unidirectional carbon-fiber laminates (especially in compression, which is essential in spars). They assumed that such a spar, if given generous cross-sectional area, could be successfully engineered with adequate support built into its structure.

To more than double working sail area for efficient performance, a special fabric mainsail would be set on the trailing edge of the spar. When set, this sail would not permit full rotation of the wing, but it could be reefed (needing only one reefpoint); and when downed completely, the soft sail would be totally detached, thereby permitting the wing to freely rotate 360°. They dubbed it the hybrid wing (see Professional BoatBuilder No. 170). It could be depowered and left standing when the boat is unattended or when running in gales at sea. With only three synthetic rigging cables and its superstreamlined shape, this wing would have absolute minimal windage on all points. Gonzalez and Smyth believed in the concept but had no place to apply it until Sussman said, “Wouldn’t it be great if . . .”

Trimmed for sailing, Eagle’s hybrid wing provides a clean foil shape and sweeps the curved hardtop structure, which acts as an endplate to boost the wing’s efficiency.

Of course, Gonzalez told him about the hybrid wing invention. Seeing it as an opportunity to drive sailing technology, Sussman sold Sunshine and invested in developing the wing and a boat to put it on. Sussman’s patronage convinced Gonzalez to invest his own wherewithal to acquire a first-class boatbuilding facility. He set about recruiting a “mosaic design team” to implement the project (see the sidebar).

Three years later, the upshot of that casual remark is now a firm called Fast Forward Composites (Bristol, Rhode Island), where Gonzalez and his team specialize in advanced products such as sailboat lifting foils, monocoque automobile chassis/bodies, and, after two smaller prototypes and much R&D, boats like Donald Sussman’s fledgling Eagle , the first Eagle Class 53 catamaran.

The hybrid wing’s rigid carbon fiber composite structure is shown in build. The solid D-shaped leading edge of the foil acts as the mast that holds up the entire rig, while the trailing edge is covered in a fitted cloth cover, not to be confused with the removable fabric sail that sets on a track from the trailing edge.

Exotic Bird

Eagle was designed by the celebrated naval architect Paul Bieker. He’s a veteran of multiple America ’s Cup projects, which explains why this new bird borrows several conceptual ideas from the foiling catamarans of the 2013 and 2017 Cup challenges. Her construction is lightweight prepreg carbon-fiber skins over honeycomb and foam cores, with very specific layup schedules and lots of unidirectional carbon reinforcements, which, according to structural analysis, are arranged to parallel the load paths. All components were vacuum-bagged and post-cured in Fast Forward’s 95 ‘ (28.9m) telescoping oven. Some parts were autoclaved. These aerospace-derived materials and techniques were implemented by head builder Wolfgang Cham­berlain and his team of experienced composite boatwrights.

Fast Forward built the hull and deck structure in prepreg carbon fiber over foam and honeycomb vacuum-bagged and cured in its 95′ (28.9m) telescoping oven. Bulkheads were made on flat laminating tables and tabbed into the hull structure before the full hull unit was assembled.

The above structural elements are not unusual in today’s advanced yacht building, but Eagle ’s overall configuration—her eccentric shapes and sizes—exemplify Bieker’s out-of-the-box approach. Relative to “traditional” multihulls, this 53 ‘ (16.2m) catamaran looks like a 43-footer (13.1m) with an extra 10 ‘ (3m) of bow. Plus, the bows look like sterns. Instead of the freeboard getting higher and higher toward the prows, it gets lower and lower. When it finally reaches the knifelike stems, the stem angle is reversed, so the hulls are longer at the water than at the deck. Furthermore, there’s really no deck up there. Instead, the upper forebody is sharply crowned, whereas the forward underbody is almost flat—as if the hulls were upside down. Also, the highest point on the freeboard is way aft, and where the transoms abruptly appear, it looks like the builders got that far and ran out of money.

The complex bridge deck part in build reveals the complexity of internal structural elements not visible in the finished boat.

There’s a protuberance, called the pod, beneath the bridge. Almost hidden, it runs lengthwise down the center of the tunnel between the hulls to form a robust structural girder that suggests a vestigial third hull. It obviously supports the bridge deck, but it’s also the mounting point for a long bowsprit where there is no bow and the attachment point for a dolphinstrikerless bobstay that supports the spar. In addition, when retracted into “up” positions, her hydrofoils and rudders tower over the decks like the legs of a tipped-over table. Seeing these deformities, an ordinary wharf rat like me can be excused for not knowing what to make of such a mutant critter. I would learn.

Another first impression is that Eagle is really wide. It’s a long way from one hull to the other, and that not only buys wide-track stability but also buys real estate. The flat-floor bridge deck area, defined by the hulls on the sides and the crossbeams fore and aft, looks about the size of a squash court. In most modern recreational catamarans, that area is entirely enclosed by a sprawling superstructure, but in the Eagle Class 53, the bridge deck is open all around and covered by a large hardtop panel like a hard bimini. This slightly curved platform is mounted on four streamlined pylons, three aft and one forward, with ample headroom to walk beneath. That single pylon forward is also the structural support for the wing, whose step is on the hardtop. This allows the wing to sweep the platform, which serves as an end plate to keep air from escaping and thereby substantially boosts efficiency. Conveniently, the wing and all its running rigging—halyard and sheeting—are confined to the top of the hardtop, out of the way of people on the bridge deck. Steps on the corner pylons facilitate the crew’s access to the wing and the traveler track molded in to the platform structure. All the traveler controls and sheet lines lead into closed chases inside the hardtop. The working ends emerge down on the bridge at the base of the forward pylon and are tended at a cluster of winches mounted on a thigh-high nacelle.

Prepared for launching, the finished Eagle sports an ample bowsprit mounted to a central structural pod, which functions as a vestigial hull helping to support the entire rig.

The boat is steered by either of two wheels located far forward and outboard, on either side of the winch nacelle. The helmsman can steer from either the upwind or the downwind side of the vessel with good visibility all around, upward to the wing, and downward between the long bows. This allows the helmsman to observe directly how high the craft is flying on its foils. The helm positions are also within a step and an arm’s reach of all the running rigging and engine controls. In each hull Eagle has a small auxiliary diesel engine fitted to a sail drive, so she can move in calms and, with such a spread between the props, maneuver in tight quarters. Taken all together, this is a neat, compact, and safe control center, which means that (in moderate conditions at least) one pilot can fly this bird.

The boat is configured such that reefing and furling the sail section of the hybrid wing are done on the hardtop above the working helm station.

Also on the bridge deck is seating for as many as eight guests, plus a small island bar. Companion hatches lead below to seamanlike staterooms, one in each hull, both with double bunks and private heads. There is a large fridge and a nice nav station. The entire bridge deck area, including the hatches leading below, can be sheltered with windowed canvas panels suspended from the hardtop.

On the bridge deck the central support for mast and hardtop is surrounded by a nacelle fitted with multiple winches and cleats that handle sail controls.

Gonzalez calls Eagle “the ultimate weekender,” which reveals his intention to build this boat into a class for racing. Actually, her layout is reminiscent of the 1950s cruising philosophy that “the best racing boat is also the best cruising boat,” meaning it had accommodations that were comfortable under way and enough performance (perhaps 10 knots maximum back then) to get where you were going. With the Eagle Class, if there were two couples, or a family of four, who were just knocking around the Caribbean chain, they’d be comfy for a weekend or a week. And, with a boat capable of family cruising on hydrofoils in the 20-to-30-knot range, they can really cover some distance in a brief cruise.

Compounding the unusual looks of Eagle ’s configuration is the fact that she is beautifully built. Chamberlain’s team has finished her inside and out like an upscale automobile. As Smyth says, “There’s not a bump on it!” Still, the real beauty of this craft is perceived mainly when she’s under way.

Sheets and other wing controls run through chases in the hardtop and turning blocks fixed to its underside emerging above the nacelle.

Even without hydrofoiling, those long, low, wave-piercing bows can steer their way right through crests without asking the whole boat to climb over them, bucking and pitching all the way. In rough going, some sailing vessels can resemble a Jeep bounding over boulders, whereas the wave piercers suggest a good horse running on rough ground, its saddle dead steady.

And if the boat is running steady, so is the rig—not inefficiently flailing around in the wind. The air can establish stable flow over both sides of the wing to draw the vessel forward instead of pushing it aside. This yields improved windward ability, deeper reaching, and less stress on the boat (40% less load on the mainsheet), plus a smooth, dry, and quiet ride.

Underwater Wings

Today’s sailing technology is being driven by innovations above and below the water. The hybrid wing is just one example of the former, and hydrofoils of the latter. While Eagle ’s wing is a recent innovation, hydrofoils have appeared on sailing boats since the 1950s and on motorboats much earlier. First regarded by sailors with great suspicion, foils now appear on dinghies, surfboards, sailboards, kiteboards, kiteboats and ’round-the-world racers.

On Eagle , her steady gait and her new aesthetic are highly integrated with her hydrofoils. The full benefits of her hybrid wing and her wave-piercing configuration can be fully realized only when combined with her foils. Fundamentally, her dartlike shape is evolved to get going fast enough to take off, to fly fast on hydrofoils, and then not to slow down too abruptly.

Under way, Eagle is steered from one of two wheels on the bridge deck. Whoever is at the helm has a clear view forward and is close to the crew handling sail and foil controls, allowing for quick communication and adjustments to be made in what is a fast-paced sailing environment.

Hydrofoils for sailing have now mutated into alphabet soup. Their configuration, as seen in elevation, is suggested by their alphabetic names. Besides the early ladder foils and dihedral foils, there are now L-foils, J-foils, C-foils, and upside-down “T”-foils. There are even Y- and Z-foils.

Accommodations are spartan aboard Eagle , a model that builder and captain Tommy Gonzalez calls “the ultimate weekender.”

Eagle began life sailing on C-foils. With them deployed, she can skim across the water with her upwind hull and its foil flying clear of the water, while keeping her downwind hull levitated but still in contact with the surface to provide some longitudinal stability. In this “semi-foiling” mode, she power-reaches at boat speeds in the high 20s with winds in the mid-teens. When showing off her C-foiling in more wind, she can skip along at boat speeds in the 30s with one hull flying high and the other barely skimming. She has even shown her adolescent spunk by briefly flying both hulls on her Cs, only to be disciplined harshly by her handlers.

Why this restraint? After all, C-foils may look counterintuitive, but they work, and many of today’s racing multihulls fly all hulls on their Cs—but with just the tenuous control afforded by this mode. Indeed, frequent crashes and occasional capsizes can result. Racing sailors accept this risk and train to minimize it, but on the Eagle Class, foiling is not just about racing. Her developers understand that for this technology to take off in the marketplace, it must retain its seductive, magic-carpet-ride quality while becoming user-friendly and safe.

To approach this level of maturity, the boat is going to need T-foils and automated ride control that will allow amateurs to successfully take the helm at 30 knots, and safely depower the boat when conditions become excessive. According to the design brief, such foils should make the Eagle 53 fly flat, stable as a church, with all foils in the water and all hulls out, with crisp control at boat speeds approaching 40 knots.

The beautifully constructed C-foils, also from Fast Forward Composites, have been the boat’s first hydrofoils, reducing drag without fully flying both hulls.

As of September 2019, Eagle ’s T-foils are just beginning to sprout. Gonzalez and his team have been conducting hydrofoil research all along on their 27 ‘ (8.2m) highly instrumented Stiletto catamaran, which is equipped with articulating T-foils. Data collected will be applied to Eagle ’s Ts in the coming year, all with the aim of achieving electronic, fully autonomous ride control. Gonzalez and Chamberlain will speak about foil design and build, and ride control for foilers in technical seminars at this year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida, the first three days of October. Additional coverage of Eagle ’s development will appear in this magazine as the boat matures and the team fully develops her capabilities.

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At press time, Eagle , less than a year old, is no longer a fledgling. She has spread her hybrid wing with soaring results, and she has surely learned to skim on her C-foils. Her “takeoff window” opens wide in about 12 knots of wind, just enough to cause whitecaps, and she romps across a tradewind seaway like a flying fish, her downwind hull punching through the crests again and again.

She wintered in the Caribbean, where she showed her stuff to skeptics-turned-admirers, and she playfully embarrassed some other avian watercraft in casual skirmishes. Returning to New England this past summer, she spent some primping time ashore, and she’s been strutting around Newport, Rhode Island waters, where there are flocks of head-turning waterfowl to compare herself to. So far, she seems to have a positive sense of self-worth plus an engaging beauty. For the first time, the black (carbon fiber) “D-spar” portion of her hybrid wing has been painted, and the original transparent Clysar film, which had covered the outrun portion of the wing, has been replaced with durable Oratex fabric (developed for covering bush planes in Alaska). Other plumage also has changed hue, but she’s the same bird gracefully growing up.

On a windy day, Eagle flies her windward hull, while the leeward foil lifts but does not fly the leeward hull.

By adulthood, she should be a full-on raptor on the race course, but she won’t be alone. There’s a lot of sailing evolution going on these days, and there are surely other mutant hatchlings jumping from the nest. Some of those birds may be nerdier or techier or zingier or even faster than Eagle , but it is unlikely any will be more practical. Besides her engines and accommodations, Eagle has the hybrid wing, which, thanks to its unique ability to rotate 360°, is the first cable-supported, practical wing/sail rig. It is also proving to be a viable technology for seafaring, and it is patented.

Foiling under sail is developing rampantly, and its future in sporting applications seems assured. But what about the future of sailing hydrofoilers in commercial applications? Well, if anything can be learned from the past 70 frenetic years of modern multihull history, it is that building and operating commercial multihulls has been far less financially risky than building and trying to sell recreational multihulls, power and sail.

If that trend holds, it would seem that hydrofoiling on wind power will likely apply to something more than sport, and be driven not just by its speed potential but more for its efficiency. Because commercial operations imply keeping schedule, even when there is little wind, the future foiling challenge becomes how to effectively incorporate auxiliary power (Read our story on contemporary hydrofoiling powerboats ). Are foiling under sail and evolving battery technology so efficient that a boat could generate enough energy from its own speed through the water when the wind is up to keep flying when it isn’t? Could the Eagle Class be just one small step toward that goal? Given climate change and the need to conserve energy, perhaps it’s time for us to seriously consider foiling as a practical technology for commercial marine transportation.

The Eagle Class 53 Project Team

Paul Bieker: One of today’s preeminent yacht designers and a sailor since his youth, he received his naval architecture degree with high honors from the University of California at Berkeley. While working on commercial projects, he designed and built successful racing skiffs in the highly competitive International 14 class. This led to designing high-performance composite yachts for some very experienced clients, and to serving as chief structural designer in five America ’s Cup campaigns with Oracle Racing. A self-described “careful engineer,” he has been instrumental in bringing CNC manufacturing methods into the construction of high-performance yachts, including Eagle .

Wolfgang Chamberlain: The boatbuilder learned his trade hands-on while working with prestigious yacht builders including Goetz Custom Boats, Carroll Marine, and Hodgdon Yachts. He has been on the build teams of such significant vessels as the 70 ‘ (21.3m) Il Mostro and the 100 ‘ (30.5m) Comanche , and he is also a veteran boatbuilder and/or shore team member in five America ’s Cup campaigns including two victories with Oracle Team USA. He and his team of composite wizards at Fast Forward Composites have brought in the Eagle Class 53 right at her desired weight, a rare occurrence in developmental yacht building.

Randy Smyth: A dinghy racer since kindergarten and sailmaker since high school, Smyth has, by my accounting, won more sailing races, in a wider variety of vessels, on a more disparate assortment of race courses than any sailor…ever. His career includes six consecutive wins in the Worrell 1,000, three wins in the Everglades Challenge, two Olympic silver medals, one America ’s Cup, and a circumnavigation on the 150 ‘ (45.7m) catamaran Team Adventure . Now a professional racing sail designer, he is a collaborator in the invention of the hybrid wing, a member in the Sailing Hall of Fame, and test pilot of the Eagle .

Tommy Gonzalez: As the Eagle Class 53 project’s true coordinator and overseer, he has sailed more than 150,000 nm on high-performance multihulls. In 2001 he was Team Adventure’s boat captain (115 ‘ / 35.05m Multiplast built by James Ollier). He was project manager during the construction of the 90′ (27m) carbon fiber Gunboat catamaran Sunshine , and served as her captain from 2010 to 2018. He is founder and president of Fast Forward Composites (Bristol, Rhode Island), where the Eagle was built. Gonzalez: “I’m not a designer, I’m not a boatbuilder, and I’m not really a businessman. I’m a sailor, but I’ve been able to establish a first-class facility, assemble what I call our mosaic design team, and bring a distinguished clientele to the table.”

Manuel Armenanzas is the Design-For-Manufacturing Manager at Fast Forward Composites. Manuel “Manu” is well respected within the America’s Cup community of designers and builders for his meticulous and innovative approach. One of his specialty is constructing foils and appendages. He has 28 years of professional boatbuilding experience and four Amierca’s Cup  campaigns, including two victories with Oracle Racing.

Donald Sussman: Forebear and patriarch to the entire Eagle project, he is a financier, a philanthropist, and a sailing aficionado.

Additional essential participants in the project: Renato Calderas, flight control; and Eric Goffrier, interior/exterior design.

About the Author: Jim Brown built and went to sea in the first modern trimaran (an Arthur Piver design) in 1959. He then designed the Searunner series of cruising trimarans, and developed the Constant Camber construction method. He is an accomplished teacher and author, a member of the Cruising World Hall of Fame, and co-founder of the OUTRIG! Project, www.outrigmedia.com.

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