>>> Broderick, that's why I got involved,...
in the concept and design of Powercats, because there was nothing on the Market that suited me...
Most common mistakes I see from even well known designers are:
+ Not enough Bridgedeck clearance: 3' is minimum for an offshore displacement Cat...
+ Not enough bouyancy forward and/or weight aft, making the boat trim by the bow...
+ No wide knuckle deflecting spray and providing instant added bouyancy, while keeping the water line beam as narrow as possible... The fineness coefficient in my Cat is about 14 to 1, allowing it to be easily driven with minimum power...
+ No 360 degrees panoramic visibility in the Salon, whether standing up or sitting down, so that the operator can keep a proper look-out at sea, while cooking or having a meal...
+ Failure in some designs to completely segregate the engine room compartment from the rest of the accommodation, like in the Lagoon 43 by Jeanneau... That boat has around 18" bridgedeck clearance and throws a huge bow wave under way...
Most experienced designer with best understanding of the problems involved is New Zealander Malcom Tennant...
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