BEAR-CAT SPORT
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a 25½’(*) X 10' open-cockpit 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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25'6"(*)
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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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6000 lbs.
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Boat weight ply. approx.
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3000 lbs.
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Boat weight alum. approx.
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3200 lbs.
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Fuel capacity
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150 gals.
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Cockpit size (nominal)
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20' 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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150-400
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(*) 24'6" or 27'10" options provided
in plans
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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 SPORT features a huge open- cockpit center-console
arrangement with raised casting platform at the bow.
Plans include length options of 24'6",
25'6", and 27'10".
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