Small cabin cats

[Shaneesprit]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

Didn't read the entire thread, but if no-one has suggested Jarcat, google them.

One 5m, 6m and one 7m, all 2.4m wide (for legal trailering in Australia).

If sailed conservatively they are hard to tip over.

😂
Sorry I am in stitches at that comment.
Probably not mentioned them as none have successfully made it to the developed world 😂 - just joking. But you wouldn’t want to go over in your waters. Big fish there!

[Redreuben]

Originally Posted by Leighpilot

If all you need is privacy for a head , then a Wharram will do as a day boat. If you’re planning on overnight I’m pretty sure you’ll start missing a cabin though unless you’re a tent camper.



You might want to look at the new generation of smaller cats if you’re willing to build yourself. There’s a plethora of really nice small catamaran designs out there by French and German designers.

Care to provide some links ?

[mcarthur]

Originally Posted by Buzzman

Didn't read the entire thread, but if no-one has suggested Jarcat, google them.

One 5m, 6m and one 7m, all 2.4m wide (for legal trailering in Australia).

The longer one is tippier due to limited beam, but if building could be built wider, but then only trailerable with a permit.
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I helped build the first 7m and I believe only one other (by the designer) has been built. They are a totally different beast to the J5 and J6 (J=Jarcat; Jarcat stands for John and Ross Catamarans) as they were minimalist race machines whereas the J5 and J6 were cruising boats that also worked well as caravans while on their trailer! Both J5 and J6 were 2.5m wide and only 400-600kg, hence no trailering problems in Australia.