Overview
The Fatcat (NZ Patent
Application no. 532110) is of modular construction
and when assembled provides six large cabin
areas, with three deck areas.
This boat is capable of sleeping comfortably, in it's four hull cabins, 16 people.
These are large spacious cabins, each may contain one double berth, two singles
and ensuite.
The upper area has great visibility and comfort, this would contain galley, saloon
area, and forward driving position, step out onto large deck areas.
The polyethylene material makes this vessel ideal to beach and accessible to
shallow areas.
Designed as a recreational vehicle and ferry, a Fatcat was recently purchased
by Owen Rush and his wife Jill. Below is an extract from the recent NZ
Herald
article.
"It is tough and fittings can be fixed directly to the hulls. This aspect of
construction was a definite plus on the prototype's first long voyage once it
was sold to
Feilding earthmoving contractor Owen Rush and wife Jill.
Below are some edited extracts from the log of Fatcat's first voyage, from Auckland
to Wanganui, where the boat will be based. Rush was at the helm.
The skipper says it proved the shallow-draft (50cm) outboard-powered catamaran
could do everything its builder claimed."
Read full article by clicking
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Practical
- Material
= Polyethylene
- Large load capacity
(approx 10 ton)
- Buoyancy
= shallow draft 300mm
- Longevity
= UV 16 (20 - 30 years exposure)
Tuff - Impact resistant to serious abrasions
- No corrosion, electrolysis, and little or no weed growth
Design
- Innovative interior and exterior hull design
- Exterior hull design - excellent planning and cruise
capabilities without excessive horsepower.
- The hull design lends itself to inboard or outboard
power
- Interior hull design - modular polyethylene furniture,
shower/toilet, and bedroom units available for
finishing to your choice.
Certification
The preliminary design information indicates that
the hull structural design has sufficient strength
characteristics to satisfy the Maritime Safety
Authority (NZ) requirement for commercial passenger
and workboat vessels.
Calculated results from JHCL International Naval
Architects.
Set up
Options
- 4
Double Cabins with en-suites
- Rotationally moulded in any
colour
- modular kitset furniture
- can
be upholstered
- can
be timber veneered
- Saloon & Galley
- 4 Separate
bulk heads in hull sections
- Sailing option
to be developed
Engine Options
Outboard, Inboard, Stern Drive, Jet
Modular Furniture- bench
seat / cupboard / bed support cost $ 250.00
- shower booth / toilet
/ wardrobe cost $ 580.00
- swivel seat base / table
( rounded end) cost $ 180.00
- steps, pair cost $ 550.00
- anchor box cost $ 280.00
- straddle tank/box cost $
380.00
All
prices quoted exclude GST
Specifications & Pricing
| Length |
13 m |
| Width |
5.7 m |
| Cabin Modules |
5.7 m x 2.4
x 2.2 height |
| Weight |
4.5 Ton (hull & deck) |
| Price |
from NZ$ $140,000 +GST (hull & deck) |
If you are looking for a craft that can be
used for diving, passenger or charter, or
houseboat application contact us and we will
be happy to discuss any application you think
may suit our Fatcat. Check
out the latest trade-a-boat
review by
Norman Holtzhausen
Check out the
latest NZ
Herald article
by Robin Bailey
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