Crowther-Designed Cats

[kevingy]

The other day, I saw an ad for a custom-built, Crowther-designed catamaran. Doing a little research, it looks like Catana cats are Crowther-designed production boats. I've heard good things about the sailing capabilities of Catanas.

In general, what are the impressions of Crowther designs? Are they "good"? Any pros and cons?

[andreas.mehlin]

We met an older couple in Fiji who were sailing on their Crowther 45 ft. It was built to their own specification (2ft more narrow to be able to cruise canadian rivers) and more payload capacity. It was sailing really good according to them and very solid. They had it built in Australia 2002.

45' Cruising Catamaran (Crowther 462) - Multihull Sailboats - Designs - Bloomfield Catamaran Designs

Truus Sharp - Galley Advice from a Catamaran Cruiser – WOMEN AND CRUISING

/Andreas

[DaveOnCudjoe]

I'm unfamiliar with his cat designs but Loch Crowther designed some of the most cutting edge trimarans of the day. I have a friend with a Catana 47 and he likes it ok, good bridge deck clearance and a powerful rig but with twin diesels, freezer and refrigerater, washer and dryer, watermaker etc it ain't no Twiggy. I think 10knts is about it. Of course that's not too bad for a loaded cruiser. Crowther was a great designer. RIP Dave

[andreas.mehlin]

If I remember right they have been up to speeds at 14-16 knots

Andreas

[bill good]

GoldRush launched 1984 & is still going strong. Although I limit the speed to under 22kts these days. We class ourselves as cruiser but do well in social racing. Have quite a lot of information on the various designs if you want it.

[Aussiesuede]

The Crowther 56 is one of my favourite short-handed designs above 50ft. Fast / Gorgeous vessel.

[SusanneAmes]

We love our 1973 Crowther spindrift, now called Cheshire. She started life at 37 feet and was stretched to 40. She has daggerboards, was converted from kickup to fixed rudders when stretched, we would like to go back to kick up at some point. We have sailed her from Cornwall to NZ and have beached her several times. In optimal conditions she will tack in 120. I (Susanne) could sail her alone if I had to.

PM me if you need more information.

Cheers!

[cat man do]

Not a bad sounding one here for sale and seemingly cheap and I think its the same design as Loch's own boat Deguello.


Crowther #95 Sailing Catamaran US $195k



I have sailed on this Crowther (below) a few times and she is pretty fast and also for sale with the same broker
(I really hate showing anything from brokers )

Note the nice big foam cored pre-bent carbon fibre wing mast.

Nice



Bastards are in one of my favourite spots, I hope they didn't take all the crays.

[beiland]

Does any one have a photo of Lock Crowther's 40' racing cat called "John West"

How about a photo of his 46' cruising design, "Vehia" or "Odara"

[Blue Crab]

Originally Posted by bill good

GoldRush launched 1984 & is still going strong. Although I limit the speed to under 22kts these days. We class ourselves as cruiser but do well in social racing. Have quite a lot of information on the various designs if you want it.

I always keep my speed under 22 kts as well.

[cat man do]

Originally Posted by beiland

Does any one have a photo of Lock Crowther's 40' racing cat called "John West"

Note the marriage proposal on the sail

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[beiland]

I had this but no photos

[FSMike]

The older Catanas were designed by Crowther. I believe the newer ones are built in France with different designers.

[BareFootViking]

Hi Bill, I realize i'm responding to a very old thread but there's a Crowther 47 in FL that's for sale and in poor shape. Engine rooms look horrible, wires and plumbing look like a drunk spider installed them. Rust. Delam wood in the saloon. Deck hatchs all need new lenses, etc. This boat was built in Chile at Alwoplast. Can you tell me any more about this hull or design? Links to info? I'm trying determine if I want to invest in a big refit and use it for my family. Wife and I were long time yacht crew until we had kids. Thank you. Pancho

[MLR]

Originally Posted by BareFootViking

Hi Bill, I realize i'm responding to a very old thread but there's a Crowther 47 in FL that's for sale and in poor shape. Engine rooms look horrible, wires and plumbing look like a drunk spider installed them. Rust. Delam wood in the saloon. Deck hatchs all need new lenses, etc. This boat was built in Chile at Alwoplast. Can you tell me any more about this hull or design? Links to info? I'm trying determine if I want to invest in a big refit and use it for my family. Wife and I were long time yacht crew until we had kids. Thank you. Pancho

Do you have any more info on this boat? I believe it is still for sale and I'm wondering if it's worth the investment as well.