BEAR-CAT CUDDY
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a 28’ X 10' cuddy cabin power catamaran
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Build in
PLYWOOD or ALUMINUM
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CATEGORY: Power Catamarans
CONSTRUCTION: Sheet plywood/wood framing, or welded aluminum
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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27'10"
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Beam
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10'0"
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Draft
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14"
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Hull depth max.
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5'1"
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Displacement
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6700 lbs.
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Boat weight ply. approx.
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3400 lbs.
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Boat weight alum. approx.
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3650 lbs.
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Fuel capacity
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170 gals.
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Cockpit size (nominal)
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16 1/2' x 9'
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Cockpit depth
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28" - 32"
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Recommended total HP (Twin outboards, 25" shaft
required)
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180-450
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These longer, wider power cats allow greater displacement,
tankage, storage, and load-carrying ability than our WILDCAT
design. Besides the extra room, the wider beam only
improves upon the superior qualities of power cats,
especially stability. Based on v-bottom planing hulls,
these boats can also absorb higher horsepower motors.
Twin outboards at the higher ratings can provide speed into
the 50 MPH range. Even at the minimum power ratings,
planing speeds will range in the mid-to-upper 20's
depending on all-up weight.
Construction methods in sheet plywood or welded aluminum use
amateur-proven techniques similar to our WILDCAT design, but
with beefier scantlings in keeping with the boat's
greater heft. Full-size patterns are provided for all
hull-forming backbone members and frame contours - lofting is
not required. Nor are any special or esoteric building
techniques. Instructions with hull material listings
cover all aspects of the project, and include a fastening
schedule with plywood hulls.
BEAR-CAT CUDDY features a cabin with walk-around side decks
and express-type windshield control station. In the
cabin is sitting headroom above the 6'9" x 4'
double berth and space for a portable head.
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