The concept of a 26 aluminum catamaran really appealed to me for a number of reasons.

Catamaran hull truth. Catamarans with symmetrical hull - usually heel outside. - I dont baby my boats so my glass boats take a beating and age quickly - I feel like this boat is the SUV of boats built like a workboat but with refinements of a higher end glass sports fisherman. 1986 Sea Ox 180 Fisherman for sale.

The most important catamaran design hull shape factor is the Prismatic Coefficient Cp. For centuries in the Western world the monohull ruled the seas. Also i hear talk of Twin vee being bankrupt or hostile take over and kinda worry about warranty issues if thats the fact.

With the ability to be powered by up to a single 350hp engine it is fuel efficient and can get you to the hottest fishing or diving spots in a flash. Catamaran hulls incorporate the best qualities of the deep V hull and the flat bottom hull. Many cats ride smoother as you go faster.

Twinvee WorldCat Ameracat. MONO-HULLS A GIANT STEP FORWARD. And although this hull type sacrifices some speed at the top end it makes up for it in ride.

The boat would be used primarily for fishing local like catalina coronados etc. Especially in deep-V hull designs this can be an important consideration if you enjoy both inshore and offshore angling. But in fact you want a high Cp for high speeds.

An extremely efficient hull design also helps with the boats incredible fuel economy. Weighing less than 20000 lbs with full tanks makes for a truly light performance cruising catamaran which is easily driven with routine cruising speeds of 15 knots and capable of 25 knots Hull deck and structural bulkheads are built with foam cores utilizing carbon fiber and kevlar layers in high load areas to achieve optimum strength with minimum weight. The span of the deck creates a fuller platform for walking around and less tipping angle when weight shifts on that of a mono hull.