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Outremer 4X on test – a high-performance liveaboard cruiser that is built to last

• Toby Hodges
• July 7, 2017

Based on the hulls of the Outremer 45, the extended 4X comes with a carbon rig and high expectations.

It’s a mix of everything you need for cruising and what you want to feel for performance,” Loïck Peyron said of the 4X during our initial trials. Outremer employs the multihull record-setter as a consultant to advise on the ergonomics of the boat and the line handling set-up.

In the 2016/17 European Yacht of the Year awards , held in January at Düsseldorf Boat Show, the Outremer 4X was winner of the Multihull category. The other nominees: Lagoon 42, FP Lucia 40, Nautitech 46 Open, Tricat 30.

Like Outremers past, the 4X is first a distance cruiser – one that’s designed to be lived aboard – but the X part denotes how she’s been optimised for performance. She has the same hulls as the 45 but with 3ft extensions aft, an optimised appendages and deck layout, a carbon rotating mast and carbon reinforcement.

You can perhaps understand the frustration of being aboard a cat like this with arguably the world’s foremost helmsman and only being dealt 3 to 5 knots of breeze, yet Peyron was quick to prove how this 48-footer can keep moving at the same speed as the wind. The Outremer never seemed to stop, even when all other yachts were parked.

During a second trial later that week (without Peyron) we clocked a steady 11-13 knots in 12-15 knots wind. It was addictively enjoyable fast cruising.

I was also surprised how light and balanced she felt sailing upwind. We made 9 knots at 70°T and it was light on both the helms – the wheel steering station on the coachroof and the tiller out on the bucket seat at the stern.

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The key to designing a distance cruising yacht is getting the right balance between speed, controllability and safety. It’s not all about performance but a smooth ride; you can reef down and be underpowered, yet still slipping along.

The 4X will cruise at 6.5 knots under one of her 30hp engines, limiting noise to one side of the boat and reducing fuel consumption.

Positioned next to the single wheel is a bank of winches and clutches to control the sheets, halyards and mast rotation. This can appear daunting and takes some familiarisation – but they are placed exactly where needed.

The square top part to the powerhouse mainsail is particularly generous and there is a big J area for furling foresails.

The downside is that, to sail fast, she needs to be kept lightweight, so the interior and fit-out is basic to the point of minimalist. The narrow hulls and waterline beam of the Outremer  offers much less space than a charter cat.

She is also a high boat to look at and to board, as the freeboard height is needed for headroom and bridgedeck clearance.

The other main downside is Outremer’s lead time and high price, although these cats do typically command a high resale value. All structural parts are laminated and the 4X has vacuum infused carbon composite reinforced bulkheads.

“The goal is that the boat will last at least 50 years,” says sales and marketing manager Matthieu Rougevin-Baville. “Or eight to ten times around the world without structural issues. It’s a very different business model.”

Specifications: Outremer 4X

LWL: 14.62m (48ft) Beam: 7.10m (23ft 4in) Draught: 1.0m-2.0m (3ft 4in-6ft 7in) Displacement: 8,200kg (18,078lb) Price ex VAT: €689,000 (£609,700) Contact: www.catamaran-outremer.com

Toby’s Conclusion

The Outremer 4X is not about outright speed, more a smooth, fast enjoyable ride. She is built to last, enjoyable to helm and the ideal size to go long-distance cruising at pace.

Photo Bertel Kolthof

Roland Duller, YachtRevue , Austria For sure the best of the new age cruising catamarans in this size. She showed good speed and fun under sail with lots of very well thought-out solutions.

Pancho Pi-Suñer Oses, Nautica y Yates , Spain It brings together all the facilities that one might expect in a multihull, coupled with very high performance. You really get what you pay for.

Loïc Madeline, Voiles & Voiliers , France A luxury yacht, fast and distinctive. What makes it the winner is the choice of the builder. A really pleasant sailing boat to helm.

Axel Nissen-Lie, Seilas , Norway Outremer has what it takes to convince a monohull sailor to go multihull cruising. It’s a fine balance between space and comfort on the one hand, and sailing abilities on the other.

Jochen Rieker, YACHT , Germany She offered the best combination of space, comfort and, not least, performance. For crossing the Atlantic and spending the winter in the Caribbean, there could hardly be a better choice.

About European Yacht of the Year awards

The European Yacht of the Year is judged by journalists from 11 different magazines from 11 different European nations. Each jury member tested every yacht from the five different categories, over two separate weeks in two different locations.

Take a look at last year’s winners and the winners from the year before .

After the decisions were finalised, the five category winners were announced in January at a prizegiving held during the opening night of the Düsseldorf Boat Show.

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• Updated: September 21, 2007

The expression, “Two’s company, three’s a crowd,” isn’t heard much around the Pro Sports factory. That’s because with three models of the 28 Pro Kat catamaran now available – Walkaround, Sport Cuddy and Center Console – there’s one to satisfy most every boater.

“Anyone interested in a 28- to 29-foot conventional boat will be impressed with the Pro Kat,” explains Pro Sports president Mike Robinson. “It’s a hands-down winner for stability, and it lends itself to serious fishing and diving because of its range, ride and handling.”

All three models are based on the same planing hull. Reverse chines on each sponson provide increased lift for stability, fuel efficiency and a drier ride, as we discovered during choppy conditions in Alabama’s Mobile Bay. The Pro Kat sliced through the waves and tracked exceptionally well. Straight runs allowed nearly effortless steering with the Sea Star hydraulic system, while on gradual turns the boat would follow the heading without hesitation or drift. We did encounter some tunnel slap in a head sea, but were able to eliminate it by angling slightly into the waves.

In addition to stability, our test ride demonstrated the Pro Kat’s other positive performance characteristics. It stays abeam of the seas on a drift, offering unhindered fishing from either side, and the effect of whitewater funneling tightly between the sponsons and outboards, combined with the gurgling noise it produces, is sure to raise fish when trolling.

Incredible Range

And speaking of trolling, the Pro Kat will let you maximize your fishing time, according to Pro Sports’s performance data. A Sport Cuddy rigged with twin 200 Mercury OptiMax outboards is capable of 51.9 mph at a wide-open 5800 rpm. Throttle back to 4000 rpm for a cruising speed of 39.1 mph and 19.6 gph, or save even more gas by dropping to 3200 rpm (28 mph and 12.6 gph). With a fuel capacity of 238 gallons, that translates into a 474-mile range at cruise.

Every model of the 28 Pro Kat features plenty of standard angling amenities. Topping the list are a 40-gallon, oval bait well with macerator pump and cutting-board top; two large, insulated fishboxes; molded rod racks, and a molded backing plate in the cockpit sole for mounting a fighting chair. Add the 28’s immense cockpit, padded coaming bolsters, rod holders and ample storage for tackle and gear, and you’ve got a very versatile fishing machine.

Removable transom bench seats and forward padded seating complement the large helm leaning post and console. The console (with standard stainless steering wheel) is large enough to accommodate a typical electronics package, while the carpeted interior offers access, plus additional storage and room for an optional head. A handy console T-top/radio box combo is also available as an option.

The center-console model has wraparound seating in the bow, along with a convenient, lockable storage area that’ll easily handle rods and gear for overnight stays in a marina. The cuddy version, on the other hand, uses that same space for a small yet cozy cabin. The finished space features twin padded berths with storage below. All models in the 28 Pro Kat line come equipped with stainless bow railings, an anchor roller with hawse pipe, and a lifetime hull warranty against rot.

With very affordable price tags for boats of this size, no matter which model of the 28 Pro Kat you choose it’s sure to draw a crowd – of admirers, that is.

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Outremer 4X

Description

She’s an Outremer, so she’s built to cross oceans quickly in comfort. And comfort on an Outremer is more about how the boat rides and how quickly it can get you there, rather than huge living space. The 4X is designed to be lived aboard – but the X stands for performance, so the hulls are 3 ft longer (more stability), she has an tweaked deck layout, and a carbon rotating mast (the rotating bit is an option) plus carbon reinforcement to reduce the weight. The Main bulkheads, daggerboards, rotating mast (as an option), and tiller seats are all built with  fiber. With less weight and a 15% powerful sail plan, this is their supercharged version of the 45.

The Outremer 4X is built by the same group that is behind the newer Gunboats (albeit a different division). Read our Gunboat 68 review to get a good idea of how advanced these guys are in the art of performance catamaran cruising.

She’s light and finely balanced, sailing upwind or whichever point of sail. There is a single helm on the coachroof (port side) and tillers aft where you can steer sat on the famous bucket seats at the stern. All this translates into pure sailing pleasure.

The team at La Grande Motte seem to have nailed that difficult balance between speed, feel and safety on this boat- she has an exceptionally smooth ride and cracks along even when you are over reefed and playing safe. Next to the helm are the winches and clutches that control the sheets, halyards and mast rotation. Everything is well thought out and to hand – features that have been developed from years of customer feedback from other boats like the Outremer 51 and her smaller sister, the 45.

Of course, your compromise for all this speed is space, particularly down below. For that speed, she needs to be light, so the interior is geared towards no frills simplicity (although she looks more cozy than a Marsuadon or a Schionning), and her narrow hulls have less space than that cruising cat you will be leaving behind you on the horizon.

But the key thing to understand about the 4X is that the comfort comes from the way she sails and the motion of the boat. Even in rough conditions,the motion will be more comfortable than many other yachts. The lighter weight reduces the pitching motion: there is no lurching sensation that you can get with boats that carry more weight as they tend to dive into the waves rather than cut through the the waves. Of course, with this in mind it´s important that you don´t overload her.

Under Power

The 4X cruises at 5- 6 knots under power at 2,200 RPM through one of her 30HP engines. You´ll burn through around 2 litres per hour: that’s the benefit of those sleek hulls. Alternate the engines and you´ll have a nice quiet hull for the person who is off watch, and you´ll extend your range.

With both engines at full speed ahead, (3,200 RPM) you should get over 9 knots in calm conditions.

The Outremer 4X isn’t cheap (the carbon sees to that), but they do hold their value pretty well. All the structural parts are laminated and she has vacuum infused carbon composite reinforced bulkheads. These are boats that are built to circumnavigate for 30 to 50 years.

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Living Space

There are 2 layouts on the menu: the owner’s version and the offshore version. It´s identical to the Outremer 45.

The galley is a decent size and I like the rubbish chute system on the worktop- that´s well thought through. There´s also a neat little chute that empties into the sea for organic waste/fish food when you are offshore. That saves a trip to the aft beam and back.

There is an option for a freezer on the starboard side to match the fridge on the port side.

In the aft cockpit, there´s another dining table and a sofa that wraps along the aft beam. With the sliding doors fully open, it all connects up into one big space on one level. and becomes one big extension to the main cabin.

There´s not much shade in the aft cockpit though, as they have a bimini strip along the cockpit rather than full coverage. You can order shades that extend over the cockpit – they are an essential option I think.

In the owner’s version there are two cabins in the port hull with a shared head and shower. In the starboard side, there is one double berth aft and a decent sized head forward. This cat is built for speed, so the hulls are slender  – there´s less space down here than many other multihulls, but that´s your compromise.

Outremer´s philosophy is that the ride is much more comfortable on their yachts. You’re not going to sleep well in a massive cabin if you are smashing around in it. These are boats for crossing oceans.

In the offshore version, you get 4 double berths, which is what most manufacturer´s call the charter version, but I guess that market is limited with an Outremer 4X. Who´s going to want a once-a-year bareboater blasting away on their 4X?

If you are looking for the fastest long distance cruiser on the market, the 4X could be it: a super smooth, fast performance cruising catamaran that is built to last.

Interested in other fast boats along the same lines? Check out our Marsaudon Composites TS5 review or head to one of our Gunboat reviews in the performance catamarans section.

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28' World Cat 280 CC-X 2018

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Specifications

• Price USD: $ 235,900

Singer Island, Florida, United States

Power yacht.

• LOA: 27 ft 6 in
• Display Length: 28 ft
• Beam: 9' 2"

Center Consoles

• Water Capacity: 17 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 220 gals
• Engine Details: Yamaha F200 XCA
• Engine 1: 50.00 HRS 200.00 HP
• Engine 2: 50.00 HRS 200.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Gas/Petrol
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Deck and Hull

• Hinckley Blue Hull 
• Powder-Coated Frame with Built-in Glass Windshield 
• Adjustable Twin Helm Sport Seats with Flip-up Bolsters and Armrests 
• Leaning Post Tackle Center with Insulated Livewell, 30 Gals. 
• 3-Piece Hull Construction with 360-Degree Cockpit Bolsters 
• (2) In-floor Mechanical Rooms with Large Hatches for Easy Bilge Access 
• (2) Aft Bilge Pumps, Accessible via Mechanical Rooms
• (2) Forward Bilge Pumps, Accessible via Fish boxes
• Aft Fold-down Transom Seating 
• Walk-through Transom with Latched Door 
• Large Swim Platform with On-ramp Swim Ladder 
• Led Lights Under Hardtop 
• (2) Rear and One Forward-facing Spreader Lights 
• Lockable Helm Glove Box Storage with 12v Outlet 
• Stainless Steel Steering Wheel with Power-knob 
• (2) Insulated, Lockable Fish boxes with Diaphragm Pumps; can alternately store 4 rods 
• Forward-facing Seat Integrated into Head Door 
• Fresh Water Head System with Corian Counter, Mirror, and Storage
• Forward Seating with Storage Compartments and Removable Backrests 
• Insulated Bow Cooler Compartment, 9 Gals. 
• Delux Bow Seating with Diamond-pattern Contrast Stitching 
• Ports and Starboard Anchor Lockers with Raw Water Washdown Hose in port Locker 
• Integrated through-hull Concealed Windless System 
• Integrated Bow LED Docking Lights 
• (6) Stainless Steel Cup Holders 
• (4) 12V USB Outlets 
• Fresh and Raw Water Washdown 

+ Electronics and Navigation

• Glass Dash Console 
• Garmin GPSMAP 7616xsv 16-inch Multi-Touch Display
• 1kW Dual CHIRP sonar with CHIRP Clearvu and Sidevu Scanning Sonar 
• Airmar B117 Depth and Temp Thru-Hull transducer 
• IC-M510 Icom VHF 
• Shakespeare 5400-XT 4 Ft. VHF Antenna 
• Fusion MS-RA70N Stereo with (4) JL Audio Speakers and Bluetooth 
• (2) Forward Deck Mount Navigation Lights 
• SeaStar Optimus 360 System with Electronic steering, SeaStation, and Joystick

+ Electrical System

• (3) Battery 
• Integrated 3-Bank Battery Charging System 
• Battery Management Panel
• Battery Select Switches with Parallel Capability 
• CZone Digital Switching System with Bypass Manual Control 
• Tin Coated Copper Wiring 

+ Fishing Equipment

• Taco Marine Grandslam 380 Top-Mount Outriggers with Telescopic Poles
• (2) Electrical Reel Outlets, 30 Amp with Covers 
• (4) Gunwale-Mounted Rod Holders 
• (4) Transom-Mounted rod Holders 
• (5) Rod Holders on Hardtop 
• Clear PLexiglass Lid for Leaning Post Livewell 
• SHURflo 3200-003 Macerator Pump 

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This World Cat 28’ Catamaran is equipped with Twin 200 Yamaha Outboards with a wide-open throttle speed of 50 mph /1.18 mpg. She has a sleek new hull design that delivers a high-performance, smooth, dry ride one can expect from a catamaran. She is loaded with luxurious features, plenty of forward seating, spacious cockpit area to offer boaters a cruising, fishing, exploring and entertaining platform all in one.

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World Cat 280 DC-X Boat Test

• By Pete McDonald
• Updated: April 10, 2019

The rise of the dual console has paralleled the rise of luxury center-consoles and outboard-powered bowriders, in part because they are a combination of both. They have the functionality to entertain the family, the credibility to satisfy hardcore anglers, and the ability to roam far outside the inlet. In many ways, in the battle between fishing and family entertainment, it’s the perfect compromise. Perhaps no boat is better suited to meet that mission than a power catamaran like the World Cat 280 DC-X. The dual hull provides superior seakeeping and stability when compared to many monohulls of the same length and displacement, and the twin hulls allow World Cat to maximize deck space.

Note how wide and deep the bow seating is, made possible by the twin hulls allowing the beam to be carried all the way forward while still allowing each hull to maintain a sharp wave-slicing forefoot. No one will knock knees sitting forward in this boat. The same applies to the main cockpit, with double-wide seats at the helm and portside consoles. The portside backrest is adjustable to create a rear-facing recliner. The port console also hides a spacious head. The transom sports an aft jump seat that folds out of the way for fishing. On that note, the livewell, coaming bolsters, fore and aft rod holders, insole fish boxes, and hardtop rod holders and outrigger mounts will satisfy any angling itch.

Performance? We had plenty of tightly stacked 3-footers to contend with on test day, and the 280 DC-X handled them superbly whether we ran in head, following or quartering seas. In calmer waters, we hit a top speed of 46.5 mph at 5,500 rpm. Throttle back to 25 mph at 3,500 rpm and this boat has the range to run offshore all day.

Cats are not usually known for their dockside curb appeal, but the pickle-fork-bow look, frameless windshield design, sleek hardtop, rising sheer line and aft tumblehome give the 280 DC-X serious style points.

High Points

• Double-wide helm seat leaves room for a co-captain.
• Huge bow cockpit is deep and secure.
• Terrific water access from the aft platform thanks to the On-Ramp swim ladder between the two engines.
• Optional SureShade is great for keeping guests cool but, even when retracted, makes it harder to access the hardtop rod holders.
• A boat made to handle rough seas would do well to add fiddles to the head and entertainment-center counters.

Toughest Competitor Because it’s hard to find a comparable cat, take a look at a monohull like the Boston Whaler 270 Vantage ($222,309 with a Mercury 300 and joystick).

Price: $226,421 (as tested)

Available Power: Outboard

How We Tested Engine: Twin 200 hp Yamaha F200 four-stroke outboards Drive/Props: Outboard/Reliance 14 1/4″ x 18″ 3-blade stainless steel Gear Ratio: 1.86:1 Fuel Load: 145 gal. Water on Board: 0 gal. Crew Weight: 500 lb.

World Cat – Tarboro, North Carolina; 866-485-8899; worldcat.com

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Easy to handle, very agile and perfectly safe, she will take you to the next anchorage or to the far side of the world in complete safety.

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Out of the molds of the 45, the 4X benefits from significant weight savings, and a rig optimized for performance. She is designed for demanding sailors and racers who also want to enjoy a comfortable life on board.

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The Outremer 4.zero is the first series cruising catamaran equipped with a 100% electric motor. Without fossil fuel on board (diesel or gas), it can be used without any CO2 emissions. Designed for long distance sailing, its ability to produce energy by the engines when the boat is sailing gives it autonomy without limits other than the weather.

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The Outremer 5X is the largest cruising catamaran that can be easily handled by two people. For connoisseurs who want to devour the miles in the greatest comfort.

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Outremer 4X

Production catamaran with customizable interior options should appeal to many.

I  think it’s accurate to say that the Gunboat fleet of very fast cruising cats opened up a new market for catamaran lovers. Now it’s not just about square footage but also comfort and speed. Newest in the Outremer fleet is the 4X designed by Barreau/Neuman with “consulting design” by Patrick le Quement and interior design by Darnet design. You can very quickly distinguish this big cat from the others by the large shallow, scooped out section in the topsides of the hulls. Why is it scooped out like that? Because someone thought it looked cool is my guess. You might be able to argue that it added some panel stiffness to the topsides but I doubt that’s why they did it. It looks good. In fact, this is a good-looking cat.

This cat is a bit proportionately heavier than the other two multis this month. The D/L is 107. But you should be cautious with this number until you know the load condition of each boat. Show me a cat that was floating high. I’ll wait. The L/B for this cat is 2.06. Draft is 6 feet 6 inches with daggerboard down and 3 feet 4 inches with boards up. The rudders are quite far forward in this design and there is a small skeg protecting the saildrive unit. While the Balance 620’s transom is well clear of the DWL, the Outremer’s transom is immersed. This may partially account for the higher D/L as the drawing may show the boat in a cruising condition load trim. 

The 4X’s SA/D is a bit more tame than the other two multis. It’s 23.9 so it’s not low but neither is it blistering high. I used the self-tacking jib for that SA/D. The rig is all carbon. The cockpit is interesting in that it has the same type of elevated wheel steering position as does the Balance and maybe even more exposed. But if you swivel the helm seat around you can steer with a tiller! Not sure why you would but it can be done and from the video I watched it looked like fun. This could have something to do with why the rudders are so far forward.

That wraps up my three multihull reviews month. In some charter markets the cats are dominating now. People like not heeling.  For me heeling is just part of the game. But I have never gone multihull cruising, just a few shoots around the bay with my pal Doug on his tri. I like boats of all kinds when they show good attention to design. Our three examples this month show how far multihull design has come.

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The throttles hit the wall, and twin 200 hp Mercury outboards spooled up with dog-sees-squirrel urgency. The Aquila 28 Molokai Power Catamaran’s speed came quickly. Soon, Aquila brand manager Alain Raas and I were shooting across an aquamarine sea off Pompano Beach, Florida, at 40.5 knots. The feeling was more akin to flying over the water than riding atop it.

The 28 Molokai’s hull tunnel is wide and deep, creating a pocket of pillowlike air that provides a sense of liftoff. With a 34-gallon-per-hour fuel burn at its top speed, the 28 Molokai has a range of 160 nautical miles after considering a 10 percent reserve on its 150-gallon fuel capacity. Dial back the speed to a 28.7-knot cruise and fuel burn drops to 17 gph while range jumps to 227 nm.

In addition to offering speed and a stable ride, the 28 Molokai can be set up for the avid angler. Notable fishing features include two 94-gallon insulated fish boxes, a 30-gallon livewell, 15 rod holders and Taco outriggers. There is also a removable cutting board, a sink, pullout tackle boxes and undergunwale rod stowage. For live-bait fans, the bow’s cast-net space is about 4 feet wide with unimpeded room to throw.

If cruising locally is on the float plan, there are two forward-facing foldout seats aft in the cockpit. The seats measure 22 inches wide and 17 inches deep. The coaming lifts up, the seats fold down, and the coaming forms a backrest. The helm accommodates a skipper and companion. The forward section of the helm console has a built-in bench seat for two. A head is inside the console and accessed abaft the seat. There is another bench seat at the bow, and abaft it to port and starboard are two more lounges with removable backrests. All the cushions can be taken off when it’s a fish day.

For boaters who want more protection from the elements, the 28 Molokai is offered in a cuddy-cabin layout.

Sprinting across the water or sitting on the hook, the Aquila 28 Molokai is a solid blend of form and function.  

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Introducing the Aquila 28 Molokai. The incredible ride, inspired by native Hawaiian watercraft, is born from the rigors of island hopping in the tumultuous waters of the Pacific Ocean, making the Aquila 28 Molokai Power Catamaran perfectly suited for almost any boating condition. 

The impressive stability and formidable ride along with the large aft and forward cockpits make the Aquila 28 Molokai ideally suited for offshore fishing with family and friends, tournament competition, and even professional charter sportfishing. And, although the Aquila 28 Molokai Power Catamaran is primarily designed as a fishing platform, family-friendly features abound.  

When not being used for offshore fishing or diving, friends and family can enjoy other waterborne activities, including tow sports, or just relax onboard while visiting a favorite dockside restaurant, sand bar, or island. Lounge on the bow seating area or pull up the bow table and enjoy your favorite beverage at sunset with up to 10+ guests onboard.  

Because the hulls are spaced wide apart, the broad stance makes it easy to walk around both sides of the center console. The position of the center console provides a 360-degree line of sight with controls strategically positioned for ease of operation. The extra-large console dash is designed to support two large multifunction displays along with the Mercury® engine monitoring displays and Fusion® sound system head unit. 

The Molokai is truly a versatile boat that amplifies your boating lifestyle. 

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Model: 28-72 Patrol

Lake Havasu, AZ: Lake Havasu Police selected this 28’ Packman as a patrol and dive/rescue vessel. Outfitting includes port and starboard dive doors, dive bottle racks, 500 lb. lifting davit and bow door dive ladder. A large canvas bimini top provides excellent shade protection during hot days. Additional outfitting includes a Garmin 8610xsv multifunction display, Whelen 100w siren, blue LED light bar, search light, solar battery charger, tow post and engine guard.

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Model: 28-71 Sport

Guemes Island, WA: This 28’ Packcat is used to enjoy all that the San Juan Islands have to offer. A Steelhead Marine crane with wireless controls allows for easy deployment of a Highfield aluminum hull dinghy from the cabin roof. Twin Honda 250’s are installed with Optimus 360 joystick controls with station hold capability. The pilot and co-pilot seats are installed on AirWave suspension bases. Additional outfitting includes a porta-potti, Scotty downriggers, davit with 12V windlass, cabin heater, SeaDek marine flooring, stereo and mooring bridle.

Model: 28-70 Utility

Kotzebue, AK: Western Arctic National Parklands encompass 12 million acres of pristine wilderness and coastline along the Chukchi Sea. The National Park Service uses this 28’ Packcat for transporting crew and ATV’s along the coast and river systems. Outfitting includes a heated cabin with seating for 8 persons, tow post, engine guard, spot light and LED light bar. Twin Suzuki 250 outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates for navigating vast river systems within the park.

Model: 28-69 Fire

Palmetto, FL: The North River Fire District encompasses 82 square miles on the west coast of Florida.   Their 28’ Munson FB-516 is outfitted with a Darley 500 GPM fire pump with TFT Crossfire monitor and 2.5” and 1.5” hose discharges at the bow.   Additional outfitting includes a Flir M-324XP thermal imaging camera with dedicated display, Garmin navigation electronics and Mini Rad-V radiation detector.   Twin Yamaha 300’s are mounted on Bob’s Machine Shop hydraulic jack plates for extreme shallow draft operations.

Model: 28-68 Tender

The Netherlands: This 28’ Catamaran Tender was built to service a Damen Exploration Yacht. Outfitting includes a unique low profile roof top lifting system, port and starboard boarding doors, removable tow post, fuel transfer pump, fresh water wash down with shower wand, stereo, Garmin navigation suite, flip out pedestrian ramp on the bow door, 12v LED spot light, dive bottle rack, dive ladder, interceptor trim tabs,12v anchor windlass and hydraulic jack plates.

Model: 28-67 Research

Port Isabel, TX: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley operates this 28’ Munson R/V Vaquero in their School of Marine Science. An 8’6” beam makes her easily trailerable and 16” draft allow her to navigate shallow coastal estuaries. The cabin includes a work station with CPU rack, head compartment and air conditioning.  Other outfitting includes fresh & raw water wash down systems, lifting davit, side dive door, dive ladder, and jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-66 Utility

Decatur Island, WA: Decatur Island is a small private island with a population of 71 residents that is only accessible by boat or plane. M/V Back Shack comfortably transports her owners and guests to and from their island home. The walk-through cabin is outfitted with seating for six passengers, forced air cabin heater, galley and head. Port and starboard side boarding doors make it easy to load at the dock. The cabin roof includes a davit with 12V winch for launching and retrieving an Achilles hard bottom dinghy.

Model: 28-65 Patrol

Kingston, NY: The NYSP Dive Team is the largest law enforcement public safety dive team in the United States. Their 28’ Munson includes a hydraulic bow door with two dive ladders, port & starboard side doors, tank rack for 8 dive bottles, davit, tow post and engine guard. The cabin is outfitted with forced air heater, rooftop air conditioner, black out shades and folding radar arch. Electronics include Garmin radar/plotter/sounder, Flir thermal imaging camera, back up camera and Mercury joystick piloting system with Skyhook digital anchor.

Model: 28-63 Sport

San Juan Islands, WA: World-class whale watching, kayaking, biking, and hiking are just part of what you find in the San Juan Islands. Specifically designed to provide transportation to a private island, this 28' Munson is outfitted with a side door, an external aft control station, head, heater, port and starboard bow lockers, 500lb capacity davit, removable flip out dive ladder, 6 "rocket launcher" style pipe rack, overhead rod storage rack, and a Suzuki 9.9 kicker motor.

Model: 28-61 Utility

Seattle, WA: The Lake Washington Ship Canal was completed in 1934 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It runs through the city of Seattle, connecting Lake Union and Lake Washington to Puget Sound via the Ballard Locks. The U. S Army Corps of Engineers still maintains this vital waterway, and their 28’ Munson is used for servicing the locks and maintaining the canal. Outfitting includes a fully enclosed wheelhouse, forced air heat, Garmin navigation package, D-rubber fendering, push knees, tow post, outboard motor guard, an Auto Crane 5500E telescoping crane, and 12v bow thruster.

Model: 28-60 Utility

Port Aransas, TX:  The University of Texas Marine Science Institute is the oldest and most significant marine research facility on the Texas coast. Their research unit emphasizes both basic and applied research aimed at understanding the biological, chemical and physical processes governing the coastal zone ecosystem. Outfitting on their 28’ Munson includes a flip up bench seating for 10 passengers, bow door dive ladder, davit, removable sorting table, spud pole, side boarding door, and jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-59 Utility

Eagle, AK: Yukon-Charlie Rivers National Preserve protects the undeveloped Charley River and a significant portion of the upper Yukon in east central Alaska. The National Park Service is responsible for this preserve and maintains a number of public use cabins and facilities along their 106 miles of river. Their 28’ Munson is used for transporting research teams to remote areas, as well as supplies and equipment which includes a Kawasaki Mule side by side. Outfitting includes an outboard motor guard, tow post, davit, and canvas enclosure to protect the operator.

Model: 28-58 Dive

Selkirk, Ontario:  Cooper Marine is a mobile hard hat diving operation servicing the Great Lakes area. Their 28’ Munson is trailerable, allowing them to rapidly deploy to anywhere in the Great Lakes. Outfitting includes a fully enclosed wheelhouse, forced air heat, LED flood lights, spot light, four (4) “K” dive bottle rack, hose trees for dive operation, side boarding door, removable dive ladder, outboard motor guard, tow post, and a 13,000 lb capacity galvanized trailer.

Model: 28-56 Utility

Naples, FL:  Collier County is known for its Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades.  Collier County Coastal Zone Management serves to protect, preserve and enhance its pristine coastal ecosystem and facilities. Their 28’ Munson is used for for servicing aids to navigation, diving, and environmental response.  Outfitting includes removable bow scaffolding, port & starboard dive doors, dive bottle rack, MaxiLift 1100 lb telescoping crane, tow post, motor guard and trailer.

Model: 28-55 Patrol

Fairfield, CA:  The Solano County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Program provides public safety resources for 150 miles of navigable rivers, channels, and bays of the Sacramento / San Joaquin River delta. Their 28’ Munson is outfitted with dive bottle racks, side dive door, 2 dive ladders, anchor windlass, tow post, tow line reel, motor guard, davit, Whelen LED light bar, loud hailer, Simrad radar/plotter/sounder, Motorola dual band radio, and trailer.

Model: 28-54 Fire

Williamsburg, VA:  Camp Peary is a 9000 acre military reservation used for Armed Forces Experimental Training Activity under the Department of Defense.  Camp Perry Fire & EMS operates this 28’ Munson outfitted with a 500 GPM fire pump, walk-through cabin with heating & air conditioning, 5kw generator, dive bottle racks, dive ladder, Flir infrared camera, and Garmin radar/plotter/sounder.  A large double door on the cabin allows for easy entry of injured patients on a backboard.  The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-52 Dive

Chicago, IL:  Collins Engineers, Inc. performs underwater inspections and construction support for projects throughout the United States.  Their 28’ Packcat dive boat is used for hydrographic surveying, bridge inspection, dredging engineering, and hydroelectric dam assessments.  Outfitting includes a heated cabin with diver control station, dive bottle racks, hose racks, side dive doors, anchor windlass, fresh water wash down, Lowrance HDS-12 plotter/sounder, hydrographic sonar mounts, 2800 watt inverter, and triple axle trailer.

Model: 28-50 Sport

Eliza Island, WA:   Located in Bellingham Bay, Eliza Island is a small private island with a population of 10 residents that is only accessible by boat or plane.  M/V Selkie comfortably transports her owners and guests to and from their island home.  The walk-through cabin is outfitted with seating for six passengers, forced air cabin heater, tinted windows and head compartment.  The main decks, bulwarks and gunwales are finished with Line-X non-skid coating.

Model: 28-49 Patrol

Colorado River, CA:  The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit is responsible for law enforcement for 90 miles of the Colorado River, which sees nearly 17 million visitors a year.  The busy season begins during Spring Break and ends after Labor Day.  Their 28’ Munson is used for patrol, dive/rescue and emergency response operations.

Model: 28-46 Patrol

Flathead Lake, MT: Based out of Polson Montana on the south shore of Flathead Lake, the Lake County Sheriff patrols and protects the lake's many hunting and fishing destinations. The wheelhouse is outfitted to be functional and versatile. A bench locker on the port side provides plenty of storage for equipment and doubles as a EMS stretcher table. Heat is provided by a Webasto forced air heater. A pair of Honda's new 250 hp outboards put down an impressive top speed of 52 mph.

Model: 28-43 Sport

Sinclair Island, WA: Sinclair Island is located 5 miles north of Anacortes, WA. The island is about 1.5 square miles and is home to only a few private residents. M/V Home Run transports her owners to and from their island home. The wheelhouse features bronze windshield tint, a galley cabinet with fresh water sink, portable head, and a bench seat locker that converts to a berth. A motion-sensing vessel intruder alarm was installed to protect Home Run while in port.

Model: 28-42 Patrol

Stehekin, WA: The remote Stehekin Community lies on the upper north end of Lake Chelan within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The only access is a 50-mile trip by boat or float plane. The NPS uses their 28’ Munson for EMS/SAR, law enforcement and park transportation needs. Outfitting includes a walk-through cabin with seating 6 passengers, EMS bench for transporting injured patients, side boarding door, tow post and diesel cabin heater. Extra wide cabin doors are large enough to allow for backboard/litter entry in the cabin.

Model: 28-40 Sport

Kodiak, AK: Ugak Bay provides world class saltwater fishing for silver, king and pink salmon, halibut, lingcod and a variety of rock fish. AlpenView Lodge maintains a variety of boats to access these fisheries, the pride of which is the Captain K. The open back wheelhouse features a head compartment. Fishing equipment includes a rocket launcher rod rack, down rigger mounts, and a davit with 12V pot puller. Rod storage is provided by an overhead roof locker.

Model: 28-39 Sport

Juneau, AK: The M/V Kun' Re is used as a private island transport boat to service a remote property in Southeast Alaska. The wheelhouse features Webasto forced air diesel heat, a head compartment with flushing head, galley cabinet, and a convertible settee. The deck is rigged for fishing with rod holders lining the forward cabin roof and bow rails. The 12v anchor windlass and bow pulpit take the hassle out of setting the hook.

Model: 28-38 Utility

Fields Landing, CA: Humboldt Bay is the only deep-water port on California's North Coast, serving as a major transportation link between the Pacific Northwest and the entire world. The Harbor District operates their Munson during harbor maintenance and operation activities. Duties include transporting Harbor District personnel and associates to and from Harbor District job sites and support of local law enforcement during emergency response.

Model: 28-36 Dive

Seattle, WA: The NOAA Diving Program trains and certifies scientists, engineers and technicians to perform the variety of tasks that are carried out by NOAA underwater. Headquartered in Seattle, the program performs open water dive certification on Lake Washington. Coast Guard certified to carry 14 divers, their dive support vessel features roll control bottle racks, folding bench seats, LED flood lighting and large dive doors.

Model: 28-35 Utility

Sarasota, FL: Sarasota County Coastal Resources focuses on a number of shoreline interests, from maintenance of navigable waterways to shoreline enhancement and habitat restoration. To maintain aids to navigation they ordered their Munson with a special bow door platform and work table. This allows the crew to comfortably work on signs and beacons. A special pile grabber mounted on the bow door keeps the boat in place while working.

Model: 28-34 Utility

Jefferson, ME: Tishman Construction is one of the largest and most respected builders in the United States, with high profile projects including One World Trade Center. Tishman purchased a Munson stock model to support several port renovation projects in Maine. Special features include wire mesh cabin safety glass for tow protection; diesel cabin heat and windshield defrost. White cabin upholstery and interior paint perform well in warmer climates.

Model: 28-32 Water Taxi

Rockport, MA: The city of Rockport's M/V Thacher Island II transports up to 12 visitors at a time from the mainland to historic Thacher Island. Deck seating is provided by folding benches on the port and starboard hull sides. Special features include a Harken winch and line guide installed at the transom and special UHMW rollers on the bottom of the hull. The rollers allow Thacher Island II to be winched up a wooden ramp on the island for storage.

Model: 28-20 Research

Lacey, WA: The Washington State Department of Ecology use this boat is use as a shallow-water hydrographic survey and research vessel in Puget Sound, the Columbia River, and outer Washington coast. The wheelhouse features a workstation with room for computers and survey equipment. An enclosed head can accessed from the main deck. Survey transducers can be deployed via the moon pool on the aft deck.

Model: 28-14 Utility

Key West, FL: Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100 square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands that are only accessible by boat or seaplane. The National Park Service selected this 28’ Munson Packcat to transfer personnel and equipment within the park. Outfitting includes flip-up bench seating for 8 passengers, fresh water washdown system, lifting davit with 12V windlass, tow post, dive bottle racks, side door and dive ladder. Twin Yamaha 200 outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-13 Survey

Glacier Bay, AK: Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. It is home to rugged mountains, wild coastlines, and deep sheltered fjords The National Park & Preserve Service conducts a comprehensive program of scientific research and monitoring to ensure that Glacier Bay's natural and cultural resources are adequately protected. The wheelhouse features forced air cabin heat, a galley cabinet and sleeping for two.

Model: 28-6 Utility

Nome, AK: Nome is located on the south coast of the Seward Peninsula facing the Bering Sea. The city is the commercial hub of northwestern Alaska, as well as the site for the finish of the 1049-mile Iditarod Trail. The Port of Nome use their Munson while placing and retrieving buoys/anchor weighing 400 lbs., moving floating docks into position, inspecting pipeline systems, fuel spill containment and search and rescue.

Model: 28-3 OSR

Endicott, AK: Alaska Clean Seas protects the environment by providing effective response services to the Alaska North Slope Crude Oil Producers. OSR Endeavor is assigned to the BP operations and is tasked with transporting equipment, personnel, and boom deployment for near shore response operations. Special arctic features include storm covers for cabin windows and forced air cabin heat. Bow push knees are designed to align with those on recovery barges.

Model: 28-1 Sport

Bar Harbor, ME: The Munson line is very popular among island residents. Transporting cargo and passengers to island properties is usually the main purpose of their boats, but we understand that our owners like to do more than just commute. This Munson can haul building materials in the morning and scout great kayak and hiking spots in the afternoon. Special features include Line-X deck coating, kayak storage racks, and diesel cabin heat.

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Stable in heavy winds, fast in light winds. Full speed ahead.

The XCAT combines versatility, portability and performance in a way that no other boat on the market can. Harness the winds with the X CAT Sail or row for fun and fitness with our innovative forward-facing RowVista or rear-facing RowMotion rowing systems. The X CAT opens up a whole new world of adventures.

A winner of SAIL Magazine’s 2017 award for Best Daysailer, the X CAT is engineered to endure any challenge including some of the world’s top boat races. During the 2018 Everglades Challenge Red Beard’s very own Alex captained an X CAT Sail with RowVista.

From performance to safety gear, we carry the widest range of X CAT  accessories   to get you from your car to your next adventure.

XCAT Sail Innovations

The XCAT Sailing model has everything you need to start harnessing the wind. Both sails and all the rigging are included. We strongly recommend the Sailing Equipment Set to take your XCAT sailing experience to the next level.

1  - Fully battened square-top mainsail creates a lot of power. This sail is looped onto the mast for easier mounting and so it can be stowed still attached to the mast while rowing.

2  - Large laminated window in the genoa allows for safe navigation regardless of what tack you are on.

3  - Forestay is cleated at the mast step. This allows you to drop the mast while on the water for easy passage under low bridges and powerlines.

4  - Trampoline is made of a Textiline mesh that automatically tensions when the trampoline is installed. This prevents the need for tedious and time consuming lacing.

5  - Color coded and marked trampoline speeds up assembly by removing the guesswork. Shroud blocks and shrouds are marked with their respective red and green coloring. The positioning for the genoa and mainsheet blocks are marked on the center beam.

6  - Full length hull keels afford leeway resistance to the XCAT without the unnecessary draft of daggerboards or a centerboard. The boat will float in 6 inches of water!

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XCAT Sail Features & Benefits

The world’s first hard-hulled catamaran that can be transported on the roof of your car and assembled in 12 minutes—all without sacrificing quality or performance.

Lightweight Construction The XCAT hulls are made of an HDPE skin wrapped around EPP foam forms to create unsinkable but ultra-light hulls. Combined with the anodized aluminum frame and carbon mast, the XCAT weighs in at 165 pounds when rigged as a sailboat. The heaviest part of the boat are the hulls—at only 38 pounds each—which is lighter than most kayaks!

Continuous Line Furler An in-house designed endless loop genoa furler allows for easy reefing of the sail area when on the water. An endless loop furler allows you to easily furl and unfurl the sail regardless of wind direction and speed.

Safety as a Priority The XCAT was designed to be an expedition boat, which required a focus on durability and endurance. This translates to a day sailing beach cat that makes light work of foul weather. The XCAT rig has been tested to withstand conditions as high as a Beaufort 8. The mast float and mast with floatation inside makes sure this boat is quick and easy to right in the event of a capsize.

Built-In Heave-To Feature Most sailboats can heave-to without too much trouble, but many boats struggle to remain hove-to as the wind builds. On the XCAT, if you furl the genoa, hard sheet in the mainsail, let the rudder free and sit forward of the mast: the boat will sit within 5º of true wind direction and will average a half knot in reverse, regardless of wind speed. This is a fantastic feature for novice sailors or anyone who gets caught by a squall in open water.

OE Inboard Electric Motor Option The XCAT is the smallest production sailboat with an optional inboard motor! Whether you want the security of being able to get back home when the wind doesn't cooperate or the ability to short tack up a narrow river, the eProp is the perfect solution for any XCAT sailor!

Fast & Easy Assembly The XCAT assembles with no tools or hardware. There are audible *clicks* when things get attached or are tight. This lets you know that it is locked and ready. Once you are familiar with the process, assembly can be done in about 10-15 minutes. The Red Beard Record is seven minutes and thirty seconds.

Genoa with Barber Hauler Oversized 110% genoa allows for the XCAT to be rigged with a much shorter mast without sacrificing performance. This reduces heel in heavy winds and allows you to sail under bridges for which other other sailboats would have to de-mast. The centralized genoa cleats allow you to trim regardless of which side of the boat you are on. The barber hauler, typically seen on racing boats, allows you to haul the genoa clew closer to the centerline, allowing you to point higher on the wind.

Kick-up Rudder The anodized aluminum rudder is resilient and perfectly formed. There is a built in lifting and kick up feature. You can easily lift the rudder to clear any seaweed or for shallow waters.

Dyneema Shrouds Dyneema shrouds are lightweight, easy to store and still allow for an incredibly tight rig that is ready to withstand heavy winds. The shrouds feature a double shackle system where it attaches to the boat. This makes the XCAT easier to right from a capsize by lightweight sailors.

XCAT Sail Technical Specifications

Packing & assembly specifications.

XCAT Sail Featured Accessories

Sail it. row it. power it. go ahead, it's your move.

The XCAT combines versatility, portability and performance in a way that no other boat on the market can. The XCAT Sail is perfect for achieving your fitness goals, or use it on your next river or lake rowing adventure. You can maximize the XCAT’s versatility by powering it with an optional outboard motor, or add a sailing kit to XCAT RowVista for the ability to row and sail at the same time.

XCAT Sailing Equipment Set

The X-Cat Sail is a great boat, but with the addition of these select accessories, you can really round out the whole experience. The Hiking Seats provide more ergonomic seating plus added storage for oars and paddles. The Bow Mesh provides a lot of storage capacity for gear and an anchor without cluttering up the main tramp. The Tiller-Fix can hold the tiller steady while sailing or off center for solo paddling from one side. The X-Cat is stable enough to do without, but it is highly recommended to have hiking straps equipped.

• Increase storage without cluttering the main trampoline.
• Adjustable Hiking Seats provide curb-height seating in high winds or tilted as a backrest in light winds.
• All of the most popular accessories for the X-Cat bundled at a $120+ discount.

Accessory Kit Includes: One Bow Mesh ($525 Value), One Pair of Hiking Seats Plus Storage Bag ($555 Value), One Pair of Hiking Straps ($125 Value), One Tiller-Fix ($65 Value).

RowVista® Forward Rowing System Add-On

The world’s best forward rowing system with linkage mechanism and blade feathering integrated. The RowVista system holds both national and international patents, and pending patents. If you want to maximize your X-Cat Sail with the ability to row & sail at the same time, then the RowVista is the best system for you.

• When combined with a sail, the revolutionary forward-rowing systems allows you to row and sail the X-Cat at the same time.
• Oarlocks snap onto the side beams without the need for tools.
• A technical masterpiece – Oar blade feathering despite reverse direction.
• No energy is wasted thanks to the highly efficient linkage.
• During sailing, the oars are folded together and can be stowed under the seat.

Kit Includes: XCAT RowVista® rowlocks, foot stretcher, sliding seat, stopper, bag. 1p RowVista® forward rowing Carbon oars (81”) with linkage mechanism & blade feathering integrated, and RowVista® sculls Storage Bag.

RowMotion Classic Rowing System Add-On

The classical method of rowing, straight sticks with a flappy bit on one end. Pull the sticks and off you go, it’s as simple as that. The RowMotion is the classical rowing setup for the X-Cat Catamaran. These oars will get you moving when the wind dies down. it definitely beats the heck out of paddling with a little rescue paddle. Equipped with Concept2 oarlocks, you can use your old oars from college, or add our 2 piece carbon oars in the list below to get you upstream with two paddles.

• Carbon fiber sculls with an adjustable cuff make blade feathering easy.
• Concept2 oarlocks are familiar to any rower and are the perfect fit for any aftermarket oar.
• During sailing, the oars can be stowed behind the optional Hiking Seats.

XCAT eProp Inboard Motor

XCAT Mast Float

XCAT Launching Hull Cradles

XCAT Roof Rack Accessory Kit

XCAT SUP Paddle

XCAT Anchor

XCAT Launching Cart

XCAT Launching Cart with Balloon Tires

XCAT Additional Center Beam Seat

HIKO Dry Bag for Paddleboards

XCAT Dry Bag

XCAT Hiking Straps

XCAT Tiller-Fix

Carbon 2-Piece Oars for ROWonAIR and XCAT

XCAT Bow Mesh / Front Trampoline

Side beam clamping block railblaza.

XCAT Fenders

XCAT Tie Down Strap

XCAT Hiking Seats

XCAT Small Bag

Xcat velcro strap.

XCAT RowMotion Add-On Option

Resources & support, customer reviews.

XCAT WARRANTY 2-Year Warranty against defects in the material or workmanship that affect usability. XCAT does not require that you register your boat for registration. To file a claim or for assistance with your XCAT, please email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 410-705-5026.

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Every Fat Cat Boat is constructed from the highest quality composite materials. "NO WOOD CONSTRUCTION". The DW-28 is a two piece cap and hull that is hand laid with an acute attention to weight and balance during rigging. As with all our boats, the DW-28 is available in a variety of colors including custom vinyl wraps. Our goal at Fat Cat Boats is to make each design custom and unique for each owner's enjoyment.

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