WILDCAT "E-X-T" SPORT
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a 22(*) open-cockpit power catamaran
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Build in
PLYWOOD or ALUMINUM
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CATEGORY: Power Catamarans
CONSTRUCTION: Sheet plywood planking/wood framing or welded
aluminum
Characteristics
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Length overall
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22'0" (*)
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Beam
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8'6"
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Draft (hull)
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13"
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Hull depth max.
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4'4"
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Displacement
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4500 lbs.
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Boat weight (dry, approx. Ply or Alum)
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2200 lbs.
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Fuel capacity
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90 gals.
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Cockpit length
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14'8"
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Cockpit width
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7'6"
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Cockpit depth
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24"-27"
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Recommended total HP:
(Twin 25" Extra Long Shaft Outboards)
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90-230
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(*) 20' or 24' options provided in plans
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Now the do-it-yourself boatbuilder can save a bundle and
still take part in the revival of the proven power catamaran
concept. Our trailerable WILDCAT "E-X-T"
SPORT design offers many benefits for
the do-it-yourself builder including:
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Greater load-carrying ability for better
versatility
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Increased fuel capacity for greater
range
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Higher horsepower ratings for even better
performance
For their size, these boats offer the best combination of a
smooth ride in rough seas at high speeds using modest power
and minimal fuel.
The advantages of power catamarans result from reduced
resistance due to less frontal area of the narrower twin
hulls, and a cushion of air compressed within the tunnel that
adds to lift for quick acceleration while softening the ride.
In addition, these boats are more inherently stable than
monohulls, both at rest and underway. The slender v-bottom
hulls minimize pounding. Tracking is straight and true at any
speed without roll, yaw, or lean, even when running before
seas or with the wind abeam. Yet turns are tight, secure, and
nearly flat even at speed.
Because beam is carried virtually to the bow, the
self-bailing cockpit is huge, flat, and uncluttered. A
step-over transom gate cut-out leads to a dive-swim step just
above water-level. The result is a spacious sportfisher, a
super-stable dive platform, or efficient user-friendly
workboat.
Hull construction is especially intended for the amateur -
either epoxy-glued fiberglass-covered sheet plywood or welded
aluminum. Rugged but lightweight bulkhead-type frames feature
integral cross beams for strength. FULL SIZE PATTERNS are
provided for all hull-forming backbone members and frame
contours - no lofting required. Sequential instructions cover
all aspects of the design and include hull material listings.
Our 22' WILDCAT "E-X-T" SPORT has an
open-cockpit center console. Plans include
20' or 24' length options as well. Or if you want the
protection of a cabin with sitting headroom that sleeps two
on a 4' x 7' berth with space under for a head and
cabinets both sides. Speeds for either with twin
outboard motors of listed power will approximate 25 MPH at
lower ratings and 50+ MPH at the higher ratings. See our 24' WILDCAT
"E-X-T" CUDDY if you want sleeping accommodations.
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