run this in your browser and watch the video,,I run a lot,smaller version..K&T
merry xmas
captkw - 12-25-2011 at 11:28 AM
anybody watched the video? all I can say with year's of running a cat and mono's.cat's win,,hand's down on all aspect's and performance and yes I
expect some fool's with a little time in a boat to give me flak..I lite the fire,but the thruth need;s to be out ,, watch that video and then when
it;s a snoty day,, let's go for a ride !! talk is cheapIslandbuilder - 12-25-2011 at 12:50 PM
After 40+ years in monohulls, my next boat will be a cat. Softer ride, better fuel economy and less draft. In smaller cats, the roll can be a bit
snappy, but that is a small negative against all the other positives.captkw - 12-25-2011 at 01:50 PM
HOLA ,not sure as to what you mean about snappy roll????Islandbuilder - 12-25-2011 at 02:23 PM
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Originally posted by captkw
HOLA ,not sure as to what you mean about snappy roll????
Like all boats, a cat will lay in the trough when drifting. Small boats, cats especially, have a quick rolling motion in the trough, I find that
uncomfortable.
Bear in mind that most of my boating has been in deep-draft full displacement boats, trollers, and tug-shaped stuff. They roll deeply, but slowly.
It's what I'm used to....
catt's
captkw - 12-25-2011 at 03:49 PM
that's what I thought you were thinking,its a little diff in the trough, I prefer it,very little movement,and you dont have to hang on....and keep
your weight light and lowIslandbuilder - 12-25-2011 at 04:09 PM
I think it depends on the sea state. A small monohull boat will roll MORE then the oceans movement, a cat should move the SAME amount. But it might be
a little more jerky.
All that in mind, I will still be looking for a cat when we sell our current boat.
What size rig do you have, capt? Attach a pic, if possible.comitan - 12-25-2011 at 04:22 PM
Easy beach launch anywhere, with a D-9!! 805gregg - 12-25-2011 at 05:58 PM
The problem with power cats is too little beam (for trailering) a 26' sailing cat has a 17' beam, plus they are slow and lose cabin space.
slow
captkw - 12-25-2011 at 08:06 PM
slow ,,HUH slow,ya,if you forgot to pull the anchor!!
Island biulder
captkw - 12-25-2011 at 09:24 PM
cool name,do you really make island's,,like at la rebira.. the boat I HAVE NOW IS A 18.5 with twin merc's 75's two srtoker's ,, as a boat mech. I
wont hang a 4 stroke on my own boat's and she weigh 1400 lbs with 600 lb of motor,,but it's two much boat,,I'm going back to the 15.5 and I used tp
run a 14 out of santa cruz to the weather bouy 25 miles' offshore in 20-25 knot's of wind people dont belive it,,till they see it,,I cant tell how
many guy's have been on a ride and promtly went home and listed the boston or whatever and started shopping for 1 of these ,,I wil try to scan some of
the pics and post,,the world catt's are way to heavy,and I like some of the glaicer bay's,,but Im more than satisfed with a lot less boat,,keep it
simple,light,no fuss and catch fish and SAR..Keith & lil tasha
[Edited on 12-26-2011 by captkw]
A badass caterman
captkw - 12-26-2011 at 05:37 PM
I want one for next xmas,the one I wished for got lost in UPSIslandbuilder - 12-26-2011 at 05:58 PM
Hey Capt. I spent 20 years as a custom home builder on an island...Island Builder. Not an isolationist. Just a carpenter.
island
captkw - 12-26-2011 at 06:27 PM
ROGER,,,AFIRM....understand all..out
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captkw - 12-26-2011 at 08:35 PM
HOLA,Im hopeing,, anybody that runs the video,,responds.... I run a lot smaller,,caterman,,and its a real ego breaker,,,Butt,,in my take on life,,if
your out there,,,your in the sweet spot,,,now,,IM thinking about,,ann marget,rachel well,,, hell.,,.jodie foster,,.I dream on geni barbra ????
tasha