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FINISH – Aluminum or Galvanized. Galvanized trailers have a protective coating that normally prevents rust for several years. Aluminum trailers will experience virtually no corrosion and are a lighter weight and generally considered better for salt water.

AXLES – There are two types of axles, torsion or leaf spring. Both models have advantages and disadvantages. Leaf springs are less money but don’t have as smooth of a ride. Torsions cost more but ride better.

Single axle trailers are lighter in weight and easier to maneuver but have less weight carrying capacity. Tandem axles are safer in case of tire failure.

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Agility Custom Marine To Produce Powerboat Trailers Up To 60 Feet

Despite the well-established players in the mix such as MYCO, Evolution, Extreme, Browning and Heritage, it’s no secret that the custom high-performance powerboat trailer industry is struggling to keep up with the production of V-bottom sportboats, center consoles and catamarans. Exacerbated by supply chain issues, build times of as much as a year-and-a-half and beyond are not uncommon.

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One of the first trailers produced by Agility Custom Marine will be for a Performance Powerboats P280 catamaran such as the model above. Photo by Jason Johnson copyright speedonthewater.com.

With Agility Custom Marine, Inc. , of McFarland, Wis., entering powerboat trailer market, go-fast cat and V-bottom buyers will soon have another custom trailer option. The company broke the news in a press release last Wednesday during the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout week in Central Missouri. The timing couldn’t have been better—and was no accident.

The following day, Performance Boat Center announced the specifics of the multi-brand dealership’s new Performance Powerboats catamaran line.

The president of Midwest Trailer Sales, which represents and sells the Wabash National brand of heavy-duty commercial trailers, and the son of Midwest Trailer company founders Bob and Nan Zurbuchen, Troy Zurbuchen started Agility Custom Marine. He founded the company following several discussions with his longtime friend Johnny Bauer, who has been heading the development and production of the Performance Powerboats cat series.

“Johnny called me and asked, ‘Are you interested in building boat trailers?’” said Zurbuchen. “And after we talked about it further, I thought, ‘This might make sense.’”

In addition to trailer sales, Midwest Trailer offers repair, service and upgrades in a 37,000-square-foot facility with nine service bays. Agility Custom Marine will use three of those bays to build trailers—flat and tilt—for powerboats up to 60 feet long and 11-1/2 feet wide. The company will move into its own Central Wisconsin facility in 2023, most likely in the third quarter of the year.

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Captured here with (left) Mercury Racing general manager Stuart Halley, Performance Powerboats head Johnny Bauer reached out to Troy Zurbuchen to help find a solution to the trailer shortage for custom high-performance powerboats. Photo by Cole McGowan copyright Powerboat P1 / P1 Offshore .

“John invited us to the dance and we will be building trailers for Performance Powerboats, but we also plan on building trailers for other boat companies,” said Zurbuchen.

Through its trailer repair and service arm, Midwest Trailer Sales earned certification from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, better known simply as ASME in the industry. In October, the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers will visit the company to vet Agility Custom Marine offerings.

According to the last week’s press release, Agility Custom Marine trailers will feature the company’s exclusive A-TEC structural design for greater durability and its patent-pending E-BEAM side-rail construction, which is designed with 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and manufactured in the United States.

“The proprietary E-BEAM extruded design provides increased load capacity, reduction in harmonic flex caused by road vibration, easier trailer maneuverability and improved overall performance,” the release stated.

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With Performance Boat Center (above) on board with its Performance Powerboats catamaran line, Agility Custom Marine already has its first client.

Standard features of an Agility trailer will include torsion-type axles, hydraulic disc brakes and a fully validated structural design. Other “foundational attributes,” according to the release, will include sealed commercial-grade electrical systems and lighting packages, electric-hydraulic brake controllers, a “best-in-class vessel securement system,” three-point ladder systems for all tilt trailers, a 10-year wiring harness warranty and up to a 10-year lighting warranty based on specific lighting packages.

By the end of September, Agility Custom Marine should have two trailers delivered to Performance Boat Center, one for a P280 catamaran and another for a P360 catamaran. And there’s a good chance the trailer builder will have a tilt model finished in time to haul a P420 cat to Key West, Fla., in early November.

“Our personal friendship drove us to a business relationship due to the fact that we were discussing the shortage of quality marine trailers,” said Bauer. “Troy stepped up and provided great, outside-of-the-box solutions for it.”

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Welcome to skater powerboats.

Those who crave tear-duct draining, cheek-smearing velocity on the water know there is only only one king: Skater! When it comes to performance, the automobile world has Ferrari and Lamborghini, while motorcyclists long to ride a Ducati or BMW.

The Number One builder of high-performance catamarans in the world has been in business for 50 years.

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Skater is the standard by which all other high-performance boat manufacturers are compared. The sleekest in design, the fastest, and the most sought-after Skater is the Bugatti of the water.

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Founded and led by Peter Hledin in 1974, Skater prides itself on being at the leading edge of technology. The Skater, Michigan-based company that covers 95,000 square feet was the first to perfect the use of vacuum-bagging technology, S-glass, kevlar, carbon fiber, epoxy resins and other construction techniques in the high performance industry and we use those construction techniques on every boat we build.

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Skater does not build ‘off-the-line’ boats. From the interior to the paint to the power package and everything in between, every catamaran is fully customizable to meet each client’s needs. From subtle to spectacular in design but always stunning in performance, Skater excels above the rest.

Handling Like No Other

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Every Skater has world-renown on-rails handling and incredible responsiveness

The Standard Bearer in the Offshore World

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Even though others have tried to replicate the Skater hull countless times, we’re still the industry leader in all-around performance and speed

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Bunk Trailers

Bunk trailers provide a classic, time-tested design and solid value. They offer superior hull support and security, making them an ideal choice for steep launching conditions and for boats that spend a lot of time stored on the trailer.

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Roller trailers provide easy loading and launching in all conditions and water levels. For boaters who launch alone or those who face challenging ramp and tidal conditions, a roller model will get you loaded or launched in no time.

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CHOOSING THE RITE MATERIAL: Aluminum VS. Galvanized

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Aluminum provides natural corrosion resistance with less weight than a comparable steel frame, saving you fuel and valuable payload.

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Hot-dipped galvanized steel provides exceptional strength and durability, resisting corrosion in challenging marine conditions, including salt.

CHOOSING THE RITE Axles: SINGLE VS.Tandem/Tri-Axle

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Single Axle

Single axle trailers are suited for boats up to about 20 feet in length. Your Load Rite dealer will help you select the appropriate configuration for your trailer.

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Tandem and tri-axle trailers are suited for boats of roughly 20 feet and up. Your Load Rite dealer will help you select the appropriate configuration for your trailer.

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Our catamaran trailers provide Load Rite’s advanced frame and bunk designs and a range of standard and optional features to securely haul your catamaran and make launching and loading easier. Choose from durable galvanized steel or lightweight aluminum frames. All of our catamaran trailers feature the advanced designs and heavy-duty construction that set Load Rite trailers apart from the crowd.

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Blending Art and Science

The Phoenix lineup of catamarans by Smart Performance Marine may be new to the consumer market, but their design and construction are the product of two decades of modifying, designing, rigging, and building high-performance outboard catamarans for offshore racing and pleasure boating.

Founder, owner and designer Chris Schoenbohm bought his first race boat in 2003 and won the Super Boat International (SBI) World Championships in 2014 driving a Doug Wright-built catamaran that he had cut in half, widened and modified heavily for better turning.

That boat’s modified running surface was the genesis of today’s Phoenix Variable Speed Running Surface, a third-generation design that places primary importance on handling, turning and driver feedback without sacrificing world-class acceleration, speed and efficiency.

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Every Phoenix is built to the highest standards in the industry with state-of-the-art engineered laminates and coring, epoxy resin, and full vacuum infusion of hulls, deck and bulkheads, yielding not only an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio but also class-leading safety. We back our hulls with a limited LIFETIME warranty.

Explore our lineup of performance offshore catamarans, including the purebred 32XR race boat, the 34XPR and 37XPR race-inspired poker run boats, and the innovative 37XCC and 40XCC, high-performance, air-packing catamaran with a versatile center console layout.

The Smart Performance Marine Difference

There are numerous catamaran speed boat manufacturers offering racing, poker run, and even center console configurations. they vary widely in performance, build quality, aesthetics, amenities, and, of course, price point. most of them represent a good fit for the right kind of buyer, whether that buyer is most concerned with speed, versatility, luxury, value, or some combination..

So where do Smart Performance Marine and the Phoenix line of catamarans fit in? We’re guided by an unwavering commitment to several key ideas and characteristics:

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Safety and Strength

Building safe, strong boats is our utmost priority. Our designs, materials and construction techniques are tested and proven on the offshore racing circuit under the most rigorous conditions on the planet. No production Schoenbohm-built hull has ever failed on the race course or anywhere else. We’re so confident in our hulls that we offer a lifetime warranty against structural failure.

Superior Drivability

Anybody can go fast with enough power hanging off the transom. We emphasize speed and performance through design. The Phoenix running surface has been exhaustively refined not just for acceleration and straight-line speed but also superior handling, especially through turns. Our hulls provide proper driver feedback for comfort, confidence and fun behind the wheel.

Personalized Service

Higher-volume production builders can turn out more boats for fewer dollars than a smaller, semi-custom shop like Smart Performance Marine. But it’s important to us that buyers have the opportunity to see everything about how we build boats and to be an integral part of the construction of their own. Each of our boats is personally built by owner Chris Schoenbohm and a core team of craftsmen. 

Solid Value

We’re not trying to be the lowest priced performance cat on the market, but we do strive to offer the best value. Counterintuitively, our 100% vacuum resin infusion process helps us do that by dramatically reducing waste of resin and other consumables and streamlining lamination. With resin infusion, we’re able to produce a lighter, stronger product using roughly half the resin and far fewer man-hours than would be required for conventional hand lamination or even vacuum bagging.

Racing Pedigree

Owner and founder Chris Schoenbohm is a widely experienced powerboat racer with a world championship under his belt. He has personally refined the Phoenix platform over the span of nearly a decade and is directly involved in the construction and rigging of every Smart Performance Marine boat. The Phoenix catamarans we build for our customers are identical in design and construction to the catamarans we race in the superboat stock class.

Innovation and Science

We innovate every day. Our team has a proven approach to creating some of the highest-performing catamaran boats available, but we never miss the to improve on everything we do. We constantly pay attention to our chemical mixtures,  our infusion process, flow rates and ultimately weight and rigidity of every boat. Each boat includes a lifetime warranty that we fully back due to the quality, innovation and science used to hand-craft Phoenix boats.

Every Phoenix Boat has the DNA of a racer embedded right out of the mold.

Hull one from seven years ago launched a new breed of Phoenix boats with the industry's best running surface.

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Model SUT-450-C carries a single Catamaran Sailboat Mast & Spars are carried alongside and under hull on padded area, not above hull , unless you add front & rear mast stand options.

All Aluminum, All Bolted Construction, All Adjustable

Model SUT-450-C have epoxy coated leaf springs, giving them a carrying capacity of up to 450 lbs.    Since SUT-450-C Trailers are made of aluminum, they are maintenance-free in addition to being strong and lightweight.  This trailer can be shipped via UPS, and is easily assembled using only simple tools.

*  The SUT-350-EP will only Fit the Nacra Playcat (formerly the Escape Playcat)

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Model SUT-350-EP will carry a single Nacra PlayCat or Escape Play Cat Catamaran

  Model SUT-450-C  will carry a single Catamaran Sailboat such as:

-Small Catamarans -  Such as the Hobie 12 and the Hobie Bravo will   fit on Our Model SUT-450-I  Trailer  CLICK HERE

Model SUT-450-C will also fit  other catamarans  up to a maximum 69" from center of one hull to another.  Example:  boat is 72" wide total with 18" wide hull - subtract the width of one hull  to determine centerline = 54" which is well under the 69" maximum centerline allowed.

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Catamaran Vs. Speedboat (What’s the Difference)

Posted on May 30, 2022

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Catamarans are fast, especially long ones. Most of them are even twice as fast as a monohull vessel that is about the same size. 

Some cats operate with only sails and then some cats operate with both sail and motor. You have sports, cruising, racing cats, and more. So, is a racing cat or cats, in general, the same as speedboats?

Unlike catamarans that get a lot of assistance from the wind and have two hulls, sowed oats operate only by motors, whether inboard or outboard. Cats require a more hands-on strategy. However, they provide more stability than speed oats. There are also speedboat cats, which outclass the rival monohulls.  

We’ll take a look at this and a myriad of other differences as you continue reading. 

Catamaran Vs. Speedboat

The catamaran.

main characteristics of a catamaran hull

A catamaran has two hulls of the exact size that run parallel to each another. Instead of being stabilized by a ballasted keel like a monohull boat, it is a geometry-stabilized craft that relies on its broad width.

For the same length of the boat, catamarans often have a smaller hull capacity, less displacement, and a shallower draft (draught). Because of their lesser hydrodynamic resistance, two-hulled vessels frequently require less propelling power from either their sails or their engines than comparable monohulls.

Compared to a monohull, a catamaran’s wider stance on the water reduces both heeling and wave-induced motion, as well as the wakes it leaves behind.

The Speedboat 

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A speedboat is a vessel whose propulsion is solely derived from an engine. There are two types of motorboats: those with inboard engines and those with outboard motors put on the back, which include the engine and transmission.

The engine and transmission are located on the outside of the boat, while the propeller and gearbox are housed inside. This configuration is known as an inboard-outboard.

Why Get a Powerboat?

Powerboats are quick, exciting, and roomy all at the same time. Motorboats make it simple to get out on the water, even if you don’t know how to operate one.

With the right boat, you can go tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, or fishing with your family. It’s also possible to take a relaxing boat ride around the canals.

Due to the smaller amount of equipment in a sailboat, powerboats often have more deck space. To make things easier for people with large families or who want to take a large number of people out with them, you can carry out more passengers at once.

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A motorboat’s galley and stateroom often have greater room. Long-distance offshore fishing expeditions benefit from the extra deck space provided by motorboats, which is why many anglers opt for them. As an added benefit, motorboats can navigate in shallower waters than sailboats because of their shallower hulls.

There is less training involved in operating a powerboat than a sailboat if you’re just getting started in boating. Sailboats require a significant amount of time and practice to become comfortable. A GPS and a boating license are all you need to get started with a motorboat.

To run a speedboat, you must rely solely on the sun’s rays for power. It’s not necessary to wait for ideal wind conditions. Getting up and going whenever you want is completely up to you. When you’re on a boat, you’re not affected by the weather or the tides, unlike when you’re out sailing.

Speedboat Cons

Even though powerboats are simpler to handle and provide more living areas, they are more costly to run. You have to rely on the motor to get about, and it can rapidly amount up to a lot of money. In addition, it consumes more fuel than a catamaran, which is far more eco-friendly.

Powerboat engines are also more pricey. You should plan to pay a lot of money if you need to fix or replace the boat’s engine. This is why it is essential to get your engine checked and maintained regularly.

In addition, the motor itself becomes loud and odorous, which some may argue diminishes the experience of sailing. It doesn’t help seasick folks, but it doesn’t help everyone else either.

Expect to spend more for a powerboat trip and have an excursion that is more centered on the water activities, rather than the pleasure of being on the waterway.

Why Get a Catamaran?

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Catamaran cruises are preferred because of their size and stability. We pick the number of individuals we’d want to bring along, and then head out on the lake whenever and wherever we want. On and underneath the deck, a catamaran’s dual hulls plus extra room between them provide greater room for entertaining and relaxing.

Renting a boat is a popular way to spend a holiday , and cats are popular pets. There’s plenty of room for more things and people. Because the two hulls stabilize the boat, it will not heel like a monohull; rather, it sits generally level. Sailing is less tiring since you’re not against gravity.

Catamarans can sail in shallower waters because they use less water to glide than monohulls. Individuals onboard can enjoy greater privacy because of the ship’s two distinct hulls, which are completely independent of one another.

Cons of a Catamaran

The slamming of a low bridgedeck clearance catamaran in choppy seas upwind can be a severe problem. When you first hear this pounding, it can be a little unnerving.

Spreaders on a monohull are angled at 90 degrees to the mast, whereas spreaders on a catamaran must be swept backward . Since the backstay is present on a monohull, the intermediates can be used to create a lovely pre-bend in the mast (the pre-bend is to flatten out the mainsail and allow for better performance).

Due to its wide beam, a catamaran is more difficult to dock , whether temporarily or permanently. This, however, is rapidly transforming and will cease to be an issue shortly. Generally, dockage is billed by the length of the vessel in feet, but this is not the case in the US, where dockage is charged by the length times one and a half because of the greater beam.

Catamaran haulouts are more difficult to obtain a travel lift with a suitable beam, but monohulls have no issues whatsoever. There are fewer facilities that can haul out cats because of their wide beam.

Catamarans have a lot of windage . If you’re trying to fly in tight confines against a strong wind, this could be a problem. However, I’ve discovered that having twin engines negates this issue if the engines are strong enough for the catamaran’s size . Adding a bow thruster is becoming increasingly common on large modern catamarans as well. The docking process is a breeze.

Catamaran boarding is significantly more expensive than monohull boarding . A substantial hole in your cruising fund, or perhaps the need to delay your dream, could result from this. The supply of pre-owned monohulls, on the other hand, greatly outweighs the demand at this time.

High-Speed Catamarans vs V-bottom Speedboats

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When go-fast boats first appeared, they were all the same design: a V-bottom monohull with a high deadrise and upward of three engines, based on the vessel’s length as well as beam. 

Today’s go-fast boat market provides consumers with more options than ever, and practically any builder that has fast boats for sale may customize them to match particular needs.

High-performance cats are becoming increasingly popular. Catamarans are better able to exploit their horsepower than V-bottoms since they have more air under their hulls and a smaller wetted area.

The greater the surface area that is submerged, the more hydrodynamic drag is generated. As a result of the sticky nature of water, more hydrodynamic drag equals a greater demand on the engine. 

Boat engines are subjected to a much harsher load cycle than automotive engines. At 50mph in second gear, imagine driving up a steep hill with a trailer. Every time you run a boat engine, it’s kind of like that.

Because of this, catamarans are the quickest and most powerful high-performance boats available. With the same amount of power, a catamaran will always be quicker than a V-hull boat of the same length. Always.

Over 150 mph is possible on modern offshore catamarans. You can get them with two 1,550-horsepower inboard sterndrives or a phalanx of 450-horsepower outboards lashed to the back. There has never been a better time to be a performance boater.

The emergence of the center console as a high-performance powerboat is one of the Great Recession’s few silver linings. Traditional offshore V-bottoms are being outsold in larger numbers by high-performance boat manufacturers. Some people have completely given up on classic performance boats.

Are Any Fast Boats Fuel-efficient

Sadly, this is not the case. Though catamarans are more economical than V bottoms, no vessel can be considered fuel-efficient. There is good news, though, in that today’s motors are far more environmentally friendly than their ancestors, and hence pollute less.

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The 8 Fastest Cruising Catamarans (With Speedchart)

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Cruising catamarans are some of the most comfortable boats to roam the water, making them fantastic for both long-term voyages and short-term vacations. Still, cruising catamarans can be great racing boats, but just how fast can they go?

Some of the fastest cruising catamarans include the Gunboat 68 (35 knots), Outremer 45 (25 knots), ORC50 (25 knots), FastCat 435 (20 knots), TS 42 (35 knots), and Lagoon 440 (20 knots). Yet, there are many more cats that can reach 35 knots safely. 

If you are interested in knowing about the fastest cruising catamarans, I have you covered. I will be discussing some of the most popular, fastest cruising catamarans and the features that make them so excellent for sailors in need of speed. You will learn more about each catamaran’s speed and amenities, and I will let you know a trick or two to maximize your speed under sail. 

How Fast Are Cruising Catamarans?

On average, cruising catamarans can reach top speeds of 15 knots , around 17.3 mph (27.84 kph). However, some exceptional, racing-designed cruising catamarans can reach up to 30+ knots in the right wind conditions. 

When you want to better understand catamaran hull characteristics, I suggest the book Catamarans a Complete Guide (amazon link) by the president of Aeroyacht catamarans and that you check out my article Why catamarans capsize .

Factors That Impact Speed

Weight & size.

When you consider a catamaran’s speed, you will need to keep in mind the boat’s weight and narrowness. A vessel that can travel at 15 knots will still move slower if the boat is heavy or has a wide, extensive hull. When increasing the total weight of the boat, the boat “sits” lower in the water, thus increasing water drag and reducing speed.

Why trimarans are faster than catamarans!

Now that we know how weight impacts sailing characteristics, it follows that; if you are planning on racing your catamaran, you should remove as much luggage or extra gear as possible. Eliminating as much weight as possible will help you travel at your cat’s maximum speed .

Narrow Hulls

The hydrodynamics of the ship will heavily affect your speed. Narrower boats can chop through the water with less effort, making slender ships with pointed hulls far faster than wide vessels. So if you are looking for the fastest one available, you should look for a slender hull.

Slim hulls vs. space is a common tradeoff for catamarans optimized for family sailing .

Wind will also affect your ship’s speed, so do not expect your cruising catamaran to reach the maximum speed without heavy wind. Generally, cruising catamarans have two large sails (at least) to power them through the water, and some are so efficient that they can travel even faster than the wind.

Although a strong wind is needed to energize the sails and move the boat, too much wind will instead make the sails less efficient, and maximum speed is most often attained at lower wind speeds but with flat water.

Light Weight Materials

Faster cruising catamarans are often made from carbon fiber materials and fiberglass to keep the weight down. If you are looking for the quickest catamaran that you can find, you should note the materials that the ship is made out of and try to get one that is primarily made from carbon, glass, and resin materials. 

While you are looking for the perfect catamaran for you, you should keep in mind what you NEED and what is NICE with your ship. Usually, this decision is between size and speed, but some of these excellent vessels have both. 

Lightweight materials are usually costly; for example, a carbon fiber mast will probably cost you +$20 000, depending on the cat’s size.

I have written a buyer’s guide that explains the concept of NEED vs. NICE , which will make choosing the right boat faster and more accurate.

Gunboat 68 (+35Kts)

Gunboat 68 is a cruising catamaran designed to reach the highest speeds possible. Made by Gunboat, the ship uses Grand-Prix racing boats’ designs to develop the speediest cruising catamaran on the market. 

Gunboat 68 is made entirely from carbon composites, which keeps the ship lightweight and fast. Gunboat 68 is the perfect catamaran for anyone who wants to reach the highest speeds possible while maintaining control of the vessel and not bouncing around too much. 

Gunboat 68 has comfortable, spacious living quarters, though it also has a spacious deck with luxurious seating. Indeed, this cat has it all, making it one of the best cruising catamarans for racers and casual sailors. The design maximizes all of the living spaces and uses lightweight materials to add elegance and luxury to a speedy racing catamaran. 

Gunboat 68 is one of the fastest cruising cats out there, with its maximum speed at more than 30 knots . Gunboat 68 can achieve these fast speeds, thanks to its lightweight construction and narrow hull design. 

Still, Gunboat can customize your ship’s plan to accommodate your needs. Whether you are looking for a faster, more lightweight boat with a more extensive sail or a more comfortable cruiser, Gunboat 68 is an excellent option for you. 

Specifications

  • Maximum Speed: 35 knots
  • Length: 68 ft (20.75 m)
  • Beam: 29.9 ft (9.1 m)
  • Draft: 3.9 ft (1.2 m) board up and 9.84 ft (3.8 m) board down
  • Displacement: 23.7 tonnes

TS 42 (ORC 42)

The TS, or Tres Simple , cruising catamarans, designed by Marsaudon Composites, are some of the fastest cruising catamarans in the world. 

Marsaudon developed the ship’s plans using racing boats’ streamlined designs and combined them with a cruising catamaran’s comfortable living spaces. The TS 42 has an inverted hull which helps it glide on the water swiftly without requiring much fuel, but it also has a spacious below-deck area with plenty of luxuries.

TS cruising catamarans are often considered the fastest cruisers on the market, with their speed comfortably reaching upwards of 35 knots in the right wind conditions. Generally, TS catamarans can sail at 20 knots, even with moderate wind. They are the perfect catamaran for racers and high-speed travelers, and yet they still have the amenities of a pleasant live-in vessel. 

The TS 42 has a large galley and comfortable cabins, making it a cozy home or vacation vessel. With multiple bathrooms, large windows, and open lounge spaces, these catamarans are superbly comfortable to live in. 

The deck and cabin space are divided by a large, openable window, which adds extra light and ventilation to the living areas. It also has plenty of on-deck space, which is rare in such a small vessel with an inverted hull. 

If you think I’m using too many confusing nautical terms, you’ll find all the answers on my Catamaran parts explained page .

  • Length: 42.8 ft (13 m)
  • Beam: 24.3 ft (7.4 m)
  • Draft: 4.9 ft (1.5 m) with boards up and 7.5 ft (2.3 m) with boards down
  • Displacement: 5.8 tonnes

Outremer 45

Based in France, Outremer (pronounced uutremeer 😉 ) designed their Outremer 45 to be a long-lasting cruising catamaran that sails smoothly at high speeds. The Outremer 45 can reach about 15 knots, but the most comfortable sailing speed is 10 knots. However, it can travel up to 25 knots in the right wind conditions, making it a quick ship with all of a perfect cruising catamaran’s luxuries. 

It is made for durability from carbon, vinyl ester, and divinycell so that it can last many years without repairs. The Outremer 45 has a narrow hull, and it is designed to be as thin as possible to maximize speed and fuel efficiency. Outremer 45 still has comfortable living quarters with large windows and lounge spaces within the boat. Indeed, it sacrifices no comfort for speed.

In this article, I talk a lot about catamaran characteristics, both interior and exterior, if that’s something you want to better understand, then I recommend an article where I write about trade-offs in design choices .

The Outremer 45 was initially designed to be a boat that would last 50 or more years, and it excels in its durability. It has an open, uniquely expansive side deck and plenty of on-deck conveniences that make sailing a breeze in the ORC50.

With supreme safety features such as tall railings, slip-free grips on deck, and enclosed lounge spaces, it is one of the safest catamarans available (is safety your top concern? I wrote a list of the safest catamarans on the market). 

  • Maximum Speed: 25 knots
  • Length: 48 ft (14.6 m)
  • Beam: 23.3 ft (7.1 m)
  • Draft: 3.3 ft (1 m) with boards up and 6.7 ft (2.04 m) with boards down
  • Displacement: 8.2 to 11.1 tonnes

Marsaudon Composites ORC50

Marsaudon Composites designed the ORC50, or Ocean Rider Catamaran 50, with both speed and comfort in mind. The ORC50 can be used for cruising, but it is also a great racing boat that has been awarded honors from many races worldwide.

Marsaudon borrowed designs from racing skippers to plan the ORC50, bringing together a cruiser’s comfort with the speed of an award-winning racing boat. 

This cruising catamaran is lightweight, which allows it to gain speed at a fast rate, but still has comfortable living quarters inside the boat. It has a rotating carbon mast, which helps to eliminate turbulence over the mainsail and therefore increasing sail efficiency and speed!

With strong winds, the ORC50 can reach up to 23 knots , making it extremely fast for a cruising catamaran. The ORC50 can easily reach speeds much faster than the wind speed, which is a unique quality of this fast, yet comfortable catamaran.

The ORC50 is an excellent long-term living ship with its many organizational compartments, expansive galley, and well-ventilated sleeping cabin. It also has plenty of couches and seating areas built into the boat, and its intuitive design adds plenty of comfort to the cruising catamaran without weighing down the ship. 

  • Length: 50 ft (15.23 m)
  • Beam: 27 ft (8.2 m)
  • Draft: 5.6 ft (1.7 m) with boards up and 8.9 ft (2.7 m) with boards down
  • Displacement: 13 tonnes

FastCat 435

African Cat’s catamarans, including the FastCat 435, are designed for speed and racing. This ship is mainly composed of epoxy, fiberglass, and carbon components, making it very lightweight to ensure that it travels as swiftly as possible. 

The FastCat 435 may be as light as possible, but it is durable enough to last for many years in the most extreme conditions.

The FastCat 435 has comfortable living quarters and well-designed comfort spaces so that you can get the most out of your trips. The FastCat also has a green hybrid design, and it uses primarily electric power, which can help you prolong your sailing and use less fuel. 

I find solar-powered/electric cats pretty exciting, so much so that I wrote an entire article called The Best Solar-Powered Catamarans on the subject.

The FastCat is an excellent option for anyone who wants a smaller cat with a comfortable design and incredible speed. FastCat’s electric power is also a unique, favorable feature for anyone who wants to use less fuel. 

  • Maximum Speed: 20 knots
  • Length: 42.7 ft (13 m)
  • Beam: 24.4 ft (7.4 m)
  • Draft: 3.9 ft (1.2 m) with boards up
  • Displacement: 2.4 tonnes

The Lagoon 440 cruising catamaran, like the FastCat, has an electric powering version, which cuts down on fossil fuel usage and ensures that your ship will keep moving. The Lagoon 440 is also among the easiest catamarans to maneuver, thanks to its electric drivetrain and automatic engines. 

The speed of the Lagoon 440 usually maxes out at 10 knots with low winds, but with higher winds, it can quickly gain speeds up to 20 knots (some argue even higher, but I’m doubtful). The Lagoon 440 is an excellent cruiser and comfortable catamaran, but it is not an all-out racing cat.

Lagoon is a well-known brand, but there are some caveats, and are Lagoons still making good catamarans?

Below the deck, the living spaces in the Lagoon 440 are magnificent. The ceilings are high, allowing the tallest of passengers to stand in the cabin. The many storage compartments and furnishings have a modern, elegant design. The interior is one large primary cabin with a few private spaces below the deck. 

  • Length: 44.6 ft (13.6 m)
  • Beam: 25.3 ft (7.7 m)
  • Draft: 4.3 ft (1.3 m)
  • Displacement: 10.5 tonnes

Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42

Fountaine Pajot designs some of the most luxurious yet speedy cruising catamarans available in the world. They are renowned for their safe, durable designs that make sailing a comfortable, relaxing experience. And on a personal note, i think the name sounds beautiful!

Their cruising catamarans use an inverted hull design that has become a signature mark of Fountaine Pajot vessels. This hull type allows the water to pass beneath the ship quickly, which increases the speed and fuel efficiency of the cat. 

The Astréa 42’s primary benefit is its spacious, comfortable living quarters and large, open deck spaces. The ship’s interior spaces have large windows, large lounging areas, and plenty of storage compartments. 

The cabin’s ventilation is also excellent, which reduces the classic musty smells of sea living. You can also get two different models of this catamaran, either in a one-cabin option or a two-cabin option, making it an excellent vessel for larger or smaller families.

The Astréa is ideal for long-term sea living and family vacations (it is not as fast as some more racing-oriented cats). Although the Astréa is not the speediest cat available, with its speed maxing out at about 10+ knots, even in favorable wind conditions, its luxurious atmosphere and comfortable cabin spaces make up for its relatively slow speed. 

Don’t get me wrong, despite its lower speed compared to the boats on this list, the Astréa 42 can still get you places quicker than many other cruising catamarans (and most monohulls). So, if you want all of the elegance and comfort of a cat and are not too worried about racing, this ship is an excellent option for you.  

  • Maximum Speed: 10 knots
  • Length: 41.3 ft (12.6 m)
  • Beam: 23.6 ft (7.2 m)
  • Draft: 4.1 ft (1.3 m)
  • Displacement: 12.3 tonnes

Privilege Signature 510

The Privilege Signature 510 is a long-distance cruising catamaran designed for long-term voyages and sailing in extreme weather conditions. It features a durable, weatherproof design that will protect you from rainy and cold weather while sailing. 

The helm and living spaces are completely covered, making it safe to live in, even in cold or stormy weather. It also has an automatic sail adjustment system with the controls at the helm, allowing you to make any adjustments from the helm’s safety and comfort. 

Privilege Signature 510 also has an elegant, well-designed living space with plenty of amenities, including an accelerated cooling system, a spacious bathroom and kitchen, and plenty of windows for natural lighting.

With an elegant floor plan, this cozy ship is perfect for long-term living.

The Privilege Signature is not the fastest catamaran on the market, with a maximum speed of around 13 knots. Still, it is one of the quicker cats considering its elaborate amenities and comfortable size.

  • Maximum Speed: 13 knots
  • Length: 50 ft (15.24 m)
  • Beam: 26 ft (7.98 m)
  • Draft: 5 ft (1.57 m)
  • Displacement: 25 tonnes

Although cruising catamarans are great boats for slowly cruising along the water, they can also be swift, substantial racing boats that reach speeds of up to 35 knots. These speedy cruising catamarans still come with all of the amenities of leisure boats, but they also reach incredible speeds without rocking or tossing. 

Owner of CatamaranFreedom.com. A minimalist that has lived in a caravan in Sweden, 35ft Monohull in the Bahamas, and right now in his self-built Van. He just started the next adventure, to circumnavigate the world on a Catamaran!

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2023 Boat Buyers Guide: Catamarans

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  • December 27, 2022

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The popularity of the multihull (aka catamaran or cat) fishing boats has never been greater, as more and more boatbuilders enter this growing segment of the market. The inherent stability of the catamaran design rolls less with the seas, making fishing offshore less tiresome and more comfortable. Available from 20 to 48 feet, catamarans typically offer a large fishing platform with generous storage and fishing amenities. They are available in a wide variety of deck layouts, including center-consoles, dual-consoles, and even pilothouse and express variants.

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The large deck area of a catamaran enables many large underdeck storage lockers and insulated fish boxes in the sponsons. This gives anglers ample room for gear and the day’s catch. The catamaran’s stability, fishability, and smooth ride in rough seas make it attractive to anglers as well as day-cruisers. A center-console version adds 360 degrees of angler access to the rail. With the dual-console design, generous seating behind a beam-to-beam windshield makes for a great family fishing-friendly setup.

Live bait is one of the most popular types of fishing in virtually every coastal zone. To do it successfully requires optimal water capacity and proper flow. The minimum size of the outflow water plumbing should be twice the size of the inflow. The plumbing should have a drain at the bottom to shed scales at the end of the day, as well as a drain at the top of the well to adjust capacity and allow overflow. Above-deck transom-mounted wells should fully flood to the lids when running to keep baits from getting beat up. 

Tip: A sump box with multiple pumps in case a pump fails is the best setup for first-rate livewells. Conveniently located inflow and outflow valves make it easy to optimize the flow without tiring your bait from swimming too much in the well. 

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Rod Storage

Having enough rod holders is essential to be successful for opportunity fishing. Look for vertical rod storage along the console and across the back of the T-top. Many models also have rod holders along the outboard transom wall. Having plenty of gunwale rod holders for drift- and kite-fishing is helpful. 

Tip: Placing adjustable swivel rod holders by Gemlux makes deep-dropping, lure-fishing and drifting even easier because they allow your rods to face the direction the baits are fishing, yet they can be swiveled back to keep rods from sticking out of the boat while running and docking. 

Manufacturers often offer multiple choices for horsepower, but whatever the choice, the engines must come in pairs. For example, you might order twin outboards (one for each sponson) or four outboards (two for each sponson), but single- or triple-outboard configurations are not common on a cat. Optimal selection should be made based on user load, weight of the boat, ride comfort , performance desires, and best case for resale. It’s a rare day when you can run wide open, but having more horsepower gives better torque at slower speeds and thus better control. Running larger engines slower gives better fuel efficiency too.

Tip: When possible, choose the highest horsepower offered because it typically leads to a better resale value with a shorter sales cycle. 

Power steering from engine manufacturer Optimus or SeaStar is essential with the higher horsepower required for larger boats, and it makes installing and operating the upper station in a tower far more practical and comfortable.

With the power demands of electronics, livewell pumps, stereo amps and more, it is wise to have at least two house batteries, and for larger boats, a third or fourth with a multibank charger for dockside. Each engine should have its own dedicated battery as well. 

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Typically choosing the largest screen or multiple screens that will fit on the console is best-case scenario for ease of use, ergonomics, and visibility. VHF radios, stereo controller, and equipment switches for lighting, pumps, and accessories should all be integrated with greatest visibility and ease of operator reach. 

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A Tale of Two Hulls 

A catamaran rides on pair of hulls, or sponsons, each thinner and sharper than  that of a similarly sized monohull boat. The narrow sponsons of the cat tend to slice easily through water to deliver a smooth ride, even in rough seas. At the same time, with the sponsons positioned out to the sides of the boat, cats tend to roll less, thus providing great stability to enhance crew comfort, security and safety. However, cats tend to corner more flatly than a monohull, and some hulls (but not all) tend to lean outward versus inward during a turn.

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Newer designs such as Invincible’s Morelli and Melvin-designed semi-asymmetrical sponsons eliminate some of the negatives of the cat design, such as “sneezing,” where water sprays out the front of the boat when hitting a wave. They’ve also controlled the uncomfortable “outboard lean” ­sensation common in older designs when in a turn. Once transitioned to a ­catamaran, many become true believers and preach the benefits of the design.

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Traxxas Boat Trailer with Spartan SR

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Traxxas Boat Trailer (#10350) with Raptor R Towing Spartan SR

Transport your Traxxas boat to the lake in style with this fully detailed scale replica triple-axle trailer. Adjustable bunk brackets accommodate either the Spartan’s deep-V hull or the DCB-M41’s catamaran hull. Elastic tie-downs hold the boat securely to the trailer’s lightweight, full-length aluminum frame. You can even challenge your trailering skills by backing the trailer onto the ramp using your TRX-4 or Traxxas Ford ® Raptor R ™ with the included variable-height hitches.

Traxxas Boat Trailer (#10350) with Spartan SR

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