The new-to-the-U.S. ArrowCat 30 is designed and engineered in New Zealand and built in China.
Thinking about heading for the Miami International Boat Show in February? Here's a sampling of who's exhibiting power catamarans:
Africat Marine
ArrowCat Marine
Defiant Catamarans
Endeavour Catamaran
Glacier Bay Catamarans
Manta Catamarans
Moorings Power (formerly NauticBlue)
Nautica International
Twin Vee Catamarans
World Cat
Seminars of interest, albeit sail-oriented:
Cruising Catamarans
Explore the new hybrids and the latest offerings while comparing catamarans to other vessels, learning both the virtues and the vices.
Presented by Charles Kanter, accredited Marine Surveyor, delivery captain, school instructor and full-time live aboard cruiser
Sponsored by Sail America Author's Corner
Thursday, Feb. 14, 10:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 18, 10:45 a.m.
Cats vs. Monos - Which Wins?
Learn about the pros & cons of cruising on catamarans vs. monohulls
Presented by Captain David Bello
Sponsored by Fair Winds Sailing School
Friday, Feb. 15, 3:45 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, 1:15 p.m.
Multihull Haulout Tactics
Learn about haulout options, yard selection and locations, project planning, project management and selection of contractors and subcontractor
Presented by Matthew Dunning
Sponsored by The Multihull Company
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, 3:45 p.m.
All things being equal, Thursday, February 14, Premier Day, is the best time for visiting the show.
Just want to provide some further feedback regarding the Miami Boat Show. As part of the "discover sailing" program visitors got to board a Lagoon 420 for free and partake in onboard lessons in the Miami Bay.
A video has has been posted here:
http://www.catamarans.com/sales/newsletter.aspx?title=DiscoversailingatMiamiBoatshow&author=TimoOlbert§ion=2&id=a0g600000004jenAAA
Posted by: Jason | February 20, 2009 at 03:04 PM
There is a builder of cats in BC, Canada, WWW.TRAWLERCATMARINE.COM. Do they rate your site?
Posted by: Michael Perrier | May 24, 2009 at 11:03 AM