cat hull VS deep V

[eliteftlaud]

They are no more fuel efficient than a v hull of equall size and power.

It's gets interesting when one starts comparing just what is "equal" size when comparing the two. Equal size? but based on what criteria, length? weight? physical looking size? or ??

length i'm assuming, obv beam and deck space will always be a little bigger on the cat tho..

does anyone have any downsides of a cat??? besides the "it turns funny" thing i hear about..

[Libra]

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does anyone have any downsides of a cat??? besides the "it turns funny" thing i hear about..

[live2fish]

I've had a Glacier Bay and I'll stay with my Sea Vee. I could not get use to the snap of the roll on a cat boat.

As far as contender, I would get a 3 year old Sea Vee before I would get a new contender.

Just my opinion.

[eliteftlaud]

what specifically do you all like more about the v hull vs. the cat hull thats gotten you back into one?

[ReelBoater]

Some cats are more efficient than some V hulls for the same LOA. I went from a 26 HS that would get at best 1.3- 1.4 mpg, to a 27 planing cat, that gets about 2.3mpg. I prefer cats...........no more monos for me. So, I'd say it depends on the cat and the particular mono youre talking about.

I think my list for 33 cats would include the WC, Freeman, Ren Prowler and Ameracat. I'd want to seatrial all 4, then make a choice. You could probably pick up a used 33WC, whereas with the others it would be new. The ameracat costs alot less, but has a rough interior, if that matters to you. The others have a finer finish inside if that's your thing. Ride them all and make a well informed decison. Just for kicks, take a spin on a 36 yellowfin and compare, see what you like best. Good luck

Edited July 6, 2010 by ReelBoater

[renagade69]

The best thing to do is ride on them both.

[ReelBoater]

does anyone have any downsides of a cat??? besides the "it turns funny" thing i hear about..

Some cats do turn flat, but others turn like a mono and lean.

The Mckee 23 and the contender 23T are two of the most efficient monos that I have seen. Like Renegade says, try both cats and monos, so you'll know for yourself

Edited July 6, 2010 by ReelBoater

[Jassman]

Some cats are more efficient than some V hulls for the same LOA. I went from a 26 HS that would get at best 1.3- 1.4 mpg, to a 27 planing cat, that gets about 2.3mpg. I prefer cats...........no more monos for me. So, I'd say it depends on the cat and the particular mono youre talking about.

I think my list for 33 cats would include the WC, Freeman, Ren Prowler and Ameracat. I'd want to seatrial all 4, then make a choice. You could probably pick up a used 33WC, whereas with the others it would be new. The ameracat costs alot less, but has a rough interior, if that matters to you. The others have a finer finish inside if that's your thing. Ride them all and make a well informed decison. Just for kicks, take a spin on a 36 yellowfin and compare, see what you like best. Good luck

have been on a WC many years ago..it was ok..was just on a 27 and 33 AC..impressed, ride was awesome. Stayed nuetral with a slight lean into the turns..very much like a mono. Fisherman finish was ok, price was extremely fair....a lot of value..The Freeman is like jewelery and dont know a thing on the Renn..

Edited July 6, 2010 by Jassman

[ReelBoater]

[Jassman]

have been on a WC many years ago..it was ok..was just on a 27 and 33 AC..impressed, ride was awesome. Stayed nuetral with a slight lean into the turns..very much like a mono. Fisherman finish was ok, price was extremely fair....a lot of value..The Freeman is like jewelery and dont know a thing on the Renn..