Announcing the Maine Cat P-47: It's in
the design phase
now...our
first powered catamaran. It will be fast, comfortable,
versatile and
economical.
Share in the excitement!
Dick Vermeulen, Owner and Designer
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Join me on the P-47 (it used to be the P-45) prototype as we run her through her paces. Dick |
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Follow the P-47 prototype |
The
prototype has done its work:
Powered with the Volvo D-3 160 hp common-rail
diesel engines, the new P-47 has completed its sea trials and is now
back in the shop. Our hull design parameters have been finalized and the
production master hull plug is presently under construction.
The November tests went very well and we're pleased that we've succeeded in designing a one-of-a-kind powered catamaran that will make history. It will be roomy, comfortable, safe, FAST and FUEL EFFICIENT. Those last two qualities are hard to come by in a traditional powered yacht.
The prototype was not a completely finished P-47, only the composite hull part with a small heated pilothouse on deck for the trials. Sand ballast was added to bring her down to her design waterline of 22,800 pounds so she rode as if she were a finished and fully loaded vessel.
During the sea trials we determined the P-47's maximum speed, fuel consumption at various cruising speeds, sound level, and handling characteristics. Those statistics will be published shortly.
Our first production unit will be launched in 2008. Thank you again for your interest in the new
Maine Cat P-47 and let me know if we can be of any assistance in your search
for the perfect power cruising catamaran. Dick
Illustrations by Stephen L.
Davis
Learn more about our P-47 Maine Cat:
P-47 Overview
P-47 Specifications
P-47 Design Brief
P-47 Regular Updates
The
tooling process: Construction of the true molds is now underway for
the P-47. We'll keep updated as we progress through the winter.
