Dieter, Do any manufacturers do this http://www.hydrofoildesign.com/Defau...age=Principles
I no a bloke who has owned 2 done by Cairns Custem Craft . One was brilliant the other not quite balanced
To me Boating hasn't changed in 30 years
surely there is some improvements out there. Drop me a line if you want this fellows number.
Hi Deiter.
Sorry if I'm a bit off topic, but did you consider a rpv vessel such as a Stabicraft?
If you did, and discarded the idea, I would be grateful to read your reasons, as I am hoping to buy a Stabi style vessel at the end of this year.
Cheers.
Hey Dammo
www.seamedia.com.au
Powered CATS of Australia Directory
164 pages At $14.95inc post and handle
Go get one and read it cover to cover 10 times or more
Payney!
Damo there is a 5 metre alloy cat in the trading post at the moment.
Cheers
Cougarman
Damo,
18 foot Hydrofield, not as good a ride as "most" cats but has the stability and could be powered with a 90 or better still around a 115-130, certainly does not require any more and ideally suited to twin 60's (max twin 70's).
Can be wet, as can a lot of boats including cats, simplified trailer much like a cat and certainly better in the trailer department than any mono trailer ever made, not one dam roller or wobble in sight
Regards, Kerry.
Hydrofields are very seaworthy, but I personally don't like the way they corner. And yes, very wet in the 18 footers.
Kerry / Trueblue, good info, i can't say i am a big fan of getting wet........maybe its just me, been there (c.console), got the raincoat and gumboots.
Again, as long as the cab has front and side clears it don't matter so much.
No Tiller,interesting concept. I have wondered how they could be integrated into a rec fishing boat for years. Looks the goods, though the thought of hitting something and ripping it off seems real enough to make me re-assess.
Nigelr, a stabicraft or similar would not be a bad thing, they have some real good points. Unfortunately, I can't buy new in this size atm, and don't see many 2nd hand for sale, and any yard with one wants a gazillion for shit.
Accolade, spot on, i'll do that.
Probably read it 20 times.
Cougerman, dat da one at reddy bay? If so, i seen it on the net. seems a bit pricey to me.Haven't had a look though.
Also, Kerry, you know, i guessed you wouldn't like wobble rollers - just too many dam parts to go wrong.
Damo
Last edited by Deiter; 06-03-2007 at 09:38 PM.
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. But ,flogging him into submission will result in him taking up crabbing.... and once he gets a taste of that sh*t, well, he may never return again.
Damo,
Ithink its at Victoria Point which is pretty much reddy bay
From memory its white with blue stripes and it running mercs
I with Fly, the old man has an Allison, even though I rate them in the mono department I would go out on my mates cats. Have to agree there is no ride in any make of mono that is up to Cat standard.
Aj
P.s If you are going to look att Glass cats send me a Pm can send you a couple of builders names that you can see
Hi Damo
A mate of mine owns and builds alloy cats "jaycat" his workshop is just around the corner from kevlacat in mooloolaba. He has recently finished a 5.5m cat that runs out of brisbane to flat rock almost every day collecting small salt water fish for commerical aquariums. Two divers that operate the boat say its the softest craft they have used. These guys go out there to work in days we would not consider going anywhere. This i beleive is also the smallest boat they have ever operated. check out his web site and or give JASON a call. offshoremarinemaster.com.au
Good luck Mark
What about the NoosaCat 1850?
I thought they would compare well against some of the others. I have not ridden in one but read that they are a good sea boat. I think they are ok with 75's but probably prefer 90's, however not the heavier 4's.
Kind regards Trevor
I personally think the Noosa cat it pretty ugly, mind you looks do not hinder or help performance, just my thoughts on them.
Originally Posted by Deiter
Hi Damo.
I build plate alloy power cats on the Sunshine Coast ranging from 5.0m to 7.0m. The ride and handling in our plate alloy cats is unmatched by any mono hull, fibreglass or aluminium. One test run in our boats and you will see the difference. Some plate alloy power cats do have a tendancy to crack if not constructed in the correct manner. We eliminate this by using full bulk heads and large box section to join the sponsons which virtually eliminates hull twist and cracking. You can visit our website and contact us further to arrange an inspection and test run - www.offshoremarinemaster.com.au.
I own an old markham whaler 4.3, I use it in conditions up to 20knots. On average it behaves well in the 10 to 15 knots. The boat gets used mainly for light tackle ( up to 100nm per day) but has done heavy tackle runs to the shelf. Overall I am very happy with the set up for the size, economy and what it does.
The assymetrical hull is, in short, crap. It slows the overall speed down (more boat in the water) and dances all over the place. The free board is not really enough and takes a bit to get used to.
gav
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