Under 30 feet
In these smaller sizes of 20 to 30 feet, monohull designs are still hanging in there, but compact multipowers, catamarans for the most part, are now a feature of many manufacturers’ catalogs in the United States, Australia and even Brazil. The catamaran formula of course offers increased stability, both when under way and at anchor. These multihulls are most often propelled by twin outboards. Accessible and easy to handle, these units allow day trips, fishing and, why not, for the better-equipped powercats, a bit of coastal cruising. Most of the models are content with a moderate beam, thus meaning they will enjoy more reasonable marina fees.
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Publié le
26/10/2023
Par
Mark Bernie, Julie Echelle, Dick Sawyer, Emmanuel van Deth et Kim Wellington
Numéro :
SP21
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2023
POWERCAT 525 Small but seamanlike The test videos of this pocket powercat leave no doubt about its seakeeping qualities: the machine jumps from wave to wave and always seems to be at ease, whatever the sea state. For all that, the designers are not looking for power overkill - 2 x 30 to 2 x 120 HP. The maximum speed quoted by the builder, subject to the chosen drivetrain, ranges from 16 to 30 knots. The deck layout comes in several versions - open, central passage, cabin - and can accommodate 7 people. Builder: PowercatLength: 17’3” (5.25 m)Beam: 7’5” (2.25m)Draft: 12” (0.30 m)Li…
