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V bottom vs catamaran power boats. Catamaran V tunnel hull Discussion in Boat Design started by Frosty Mar 21 2010. Where a 50-foot V-bottom from Outerlimits powered by twin 1350-hp engines from Mercury Racing might run 145 mph the same-size catamaran from Statement Marine with the same power package might well top 180 mph. Power catamarans like monohulled vessels can be divided into two basic types- planing craft and displacement craft.

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While a V-bottom leans inboard in a turn a cat tends to lean outboard. Beyond the overall shape of the hull most boats will have a pad at the stern. This means that if you want a large amount of deck space you could go with a larger catamaran versus a smaller pontoon boat as the larger boat will still end up.

Catamarans are nothing new. Frosty Mar 21 2010 1 Joined. V-bottoms are known for cutting through rough waves caused by big wind Coil explained.

Below is a pros and cons list of flat bottom Jon boats and v hull bottom Jon boats. With the engines widely spaced in the two hulls a catamaran is more maneuverable at slow speed and spins easily by using its engines. However this doesnt take into account that often-times catamarans are larger and wider than standard pontoon boats.

As a buyer you start with hull typeV-bottom or catamaranand then choose either outboard engine or inboard stern-drive power. Overall none of these boats disappointed our test team but dont take my word for it. Catamaran Boats Powered Catamarans Twin Hull - Twin Vee.