my cat 26 catamaran

Review of My Cat 26

Basic specs..

The My Cat 26 is equipped with a daggerboard keel. A daggerboard is a lifting keel that can be lowered and raised, allowing the boat to enter shallow waters as well.

The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.30 - 0.40 meter (0.98 - 1.28 ft) dependent of the load.

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MY Cat is a 26 ′ 0 ″ / 8 m catamaran sailboat designed by Lars Oudrup and built by Micro-Boats (DEN) starting in 1984.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Welcome to the world of Sea Cat Boats, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the boundless blue horizon. Our journey is one defined by a profound passion for the sea, a dedication to mastering the art of boat building, and a timeless promise to uphold the principles of meticulous attention to detail, peerless craftsmanship, and unwavering customer satisfaction.

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The My cat 26 is a 26.08ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) designed by Lars Oudrup and built in fiberglass sandwich - infused pvc foam by Micro-boats (Nils Nielsen) since 1984.

The My cat 26 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer.

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Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay Catamaran Boat Review

Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay Catamaran

The Sea Cat 260 Hybrid Bay offers top speeds of 65-MPH with the 600-HP power option seen here but twin 140’s still pushes her along nicely.

The nature of a Catamaran deck cap offers additional square footage to move around on deck forward.

The ability to add a trolling motor to this 26-footer aids your fishing capabilities greatly.

From rod lockers to insulated fish holds to dry storage, this deck style offers all of it.

Black powder coating and gelcoat on the hardtop underside aid in glare removal on bright sunny days.

This deflector style wind screen frames in a pair of MFD units nicely at the helm face.

The trim work and upholstery on this tandem seat helm station is plush and extremely comfortable.

At the rear of the helm station is a super clean rigging station with tackle storage and a slide track cooler system.

The 260 Hybrid Bay provides plenty of comfortable seating as well during a break from the fishing.

More below deck space flanks each side of the console for fish or gear storage.

You will not find a cleaner more carefully laid out wiring scheme than this and a comprehensive diagram and index identifies each wire separately.

Flip the seat down and a casting deck opens up with matching 25-gallon pressurized live wells on either end.

Bilge systems access is available to port and starboard in the cockpit.

A comfortable riding spot appears by deploying this wide and deep convertible bench at the rear casting deck.

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2019 OceanCat 26 Offshore review

The ocean cat 26 offshore first of a new range of sea-going alloy powered catamarans from brisbane based-newcomer, oceancat marine australia.

The OceanCat 26 Offshore made its debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show back in May this year. This big, high-sided, yet still trailerable fishing cat launched alongside its more family orientated sibling, the Weekender 26. The two boats are the first of six models that will range between 7.4m and 8.8m in length. Built to commercial survey standards, and with hulls designed by acclaimed NZ naval architect Roger Hill, these craft have the credentials to be pretty special. To find out, we secured the launch model OceanCat 26 Offshore for this review.

Established in 2016, OceanCat Marine Australia is owned by partners Peter Moran and Peter McIntyre. The duo, who have considerable boat manufacturing experience, teamed up to produce a new range of trailerable aluminium catamarans using the latest hull design and interior layout concepts.

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As noted, the pair entrusted the design of the first two boats to Kiwi naval architect and long-time friend, Roger Hill. His brief was to design a bulletproof, yet very efficient planing hull that would deliver the smoothest ride possible, with a 660-litre fuel capacity to give more than a 300 nautical mile offshore range.

True to the design targets, the new OceanCat 26 Offshore and 26 Weekender can both achieve a maximum range of 320 nautical miles when rigged with twin Yamaha 175hp four-stroke outboard engines. Moreover, this range figure is achieved at an easily maintainable (and comfortable) offshore cruising speed of 21 knots.

As we discovered, these quality-built new boats are also very soft riding, their fine, knife-sharp hull sponsons combining with a high-tunnel catamaran configuration to slice easily through bay chop and ocean swell.

More models (smaller and larger) will be released during the next 12 months, but for now, the OceanCat design team is concentrating on the launch models, the 26 Weekender and the subject of this review, the 26 Offshore.

Price and equipment

As a small, boutique boat maker, OceanCat sells each model direct from its factory in Lytton, Brisbane. The absence of interstate dealers may be an issue for some buyers, but with each boat being sold ex-factory, you do have the option of having your new craft completed to turn-key, ready to fish standard.

There's also a high degree of customisation available. If you don't like the standard boat's back-to-back helm chair set-up, for example, you can swap it out for a regular pedestal chair. There's also a fair degree of flexibility with the internal layout with regard to passenger seating, storage areas, fishing features and options, and more.

Pricing for the 26 Offshore starts from around $276,000 with the dual Yamaha 175hp four-stroke outboard engine option, but no trailer. This is a tidy sum for a 7.0-metre powered cat, but these boats are built to NSCV commercial survey standard and come with a vast inventory of features and inclusions.

We haven't the space to run through all of the OceanCat's good gear, but some of the key items include a double berth cabin to starboard; combined head/shower compartment to port; semi-enclosed helm station with toughened glass windscreen and fibreglass hardtop; a large, moulded fibreglass galley with sink and mixer tap; 57-litre Engel fridge; and a self-draining rear cockpit with two large sub-floor storage areas.

Fixtures and quality fittings include Hella LED lighting throughout; a Savwinch electric drum winch with Rocna 10kg anchor and rode; three batteries with isolation and battery switching; battery charger, battery monitor; ship-to-shore power connection; a Simrad electronics package; dual windscreen wipers; plumbed live bait tank; deck wash; freshwater deck shower; tackle storage drawers; SeaDek flooring; Gebo brand deck hatches throughout; four separate bilge pumps, and more.

Our test boat was set-up as a deluxe model demonstrator, complete with an upgraded Simrad 16-inch multifunction display, Simrad autopilot, Duetto 12/24-volt hot water system, Oceanblue outriggers, an extra 100 litres of freshwater, and transom bait boards.

Adding a 4500kg rated, Transtyle dual-axle alloy trailer to the optioned test boat package lifts the drive-away price to $318K.

Hull and engineering

If the OceanCat's hull was painted below the waterline you'd swear at first glance that the boat was made from fibreglass, so smooth are the topsides and so good is the rich blue-coloured two-pack paint finish.

I certainly thought it was a 'glass boat when I first saw the OceanCat at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. The hull, though, is made from 5083 marine grade alloy, beautifully finished using 5mm alloy below the water (unpainted area) and 4mm alloy above it. The boat also has a 6mm keel, while the decks, self-draining flooring and coamings are made from 4mm where many competitors use lighter weight 3mm.

So, there's no questioning the construction strength of the OceanCat.

With regard to safety, to meet NSCV survey standards both hulls have collision bulkheads at the bow and a second bulkhead amidships to create four separate watertight bulkheads, each equipped with a 6000L/h alarmed bilge pump.

The two hull sponsons are symmetric in shape with a 40-degree vee angle at the bow and 18 degrees aft, with wide, reverse chines to provide buoyancy to plane the hull quickly and efficiently.

Whilst the hull and decks are made from alloy, OceanCat does outfit the 26 Offshore with fibreglass componentry to save weight. For example, the main cabin sides are lined with fibreglass panels and the hardtop, galley unit and drop-in head/shower compartment are made from the composite material for a neater finish.

Design and layout

The 26 Offshore is the fishing version of OceanCat's two 8.0-metre models. Accordingly, it is designed with a shorter overhead hardtop, a larger rear cockpit, and simpler, yet no less practical saloon layout.

From the helm station forward, the 26 Offshore and Weekender are identical. Steps on the port side lead down into the combined head/shower compartment. Features inside include 1.8 metres of standing room, flush-out toilet with macerator and 70-litre black water tank, handheld shower rose, vanity basin, port hole for ambient lighting, mirror and storage locker.

Alongside the head compartment is a low, open doorway providing access to the 2.0-metre-long x 1.5-metre-wide double berth. I'd be hesitant to describe this space as a cabin because the berth takes up the entire area and the access into it is a little tight. Once inside the berth space/cabin, there is ample headroom.

The cabin/sleeping space has attractive vinyl lining to the ceiling and sides and there is ample light due to the inclusion of a transparent Gego overhead hatch and port hole, along with Hella LED lighting.

A series of drawers provide storage for clothing, and there's a large, deep storage area in the hull sponson beneath the berth on the starboard side.

Our test boat was fitted with a drop curtain over the cabin entryway, but there's an option to fit a lockable door.

Overhead, the OceanCat has a wide dash with a lip to stop stuff sliding off, while the fascia to starboard can easily accommodate a single large electronics display and engine instrumentation.

The throttle box is mounted on a purpose-designed pad to starboard of the stainless steel steering wheel. Both are well-positioned and easy to reach whilst standing at the helm.

The boat is not as comfortable to drive while seated as the back-to-back moulded bench seat is fixed into position and can't be moved back and forth. As noted earlier, however, this helm seat can swap out for a regular pedestal chair.

The back-to-back seat does work in a fishing situation, as it provides an aft-facing bench seat for two people to sit and watch the lure spread out the back while trolling.

Sliding glass side windows provide excellent ventilation to the saloon, and the skipper has excellent visibility forward through the tall, two-pane toughened glass windscreen.

Whilst some anglers might prefer to have a portside helm chair in place of the moulded galley unit, being able to wash your hands in the freshwater sink or retrieve a cold drink from the Engel fridge will be appreciated by others. You can't whip up a cuppa, however, as the included galley unit does not have a cooktop, though it is an option.

Cockpit and fishing features

Most anglers will be very happy with the size of the rear cockpit and the layout of the transom. At 800mm along the sides, the cockpit freeboard may be a tad high for stand-up game fishing (as it makes it more difficult for shorter anglers to lower a rod on the down-stroke when fighting a fish), but for all other fishing activities the extra high freeboard is ideal.

The SeaDek foam-rubber lined, self-draining cockpit has an overall length of 3.5 metres from the cabin bulkhead back to the transom wall by 2.35 metres across. Aft of the twin bench seat there is 1.7 metres of uncluttered space.

Key features include a gated walkway out to the boarding ladder between the outboard engines; a decent-sized, plumbed live bait tank built into the transom on the starboard side; similar-sized bait box opposite; elevated side storage pockets; relatively narrow, 135mm wide side coamings; four gunnel-mount rod holders (with PVC inserts that are not really strong enough for game fishing); tackle storage drawers; raw-water deck wash; switching for the ship's electrical system; and optional, removable bait boards.

There's also access to the plumbing, water tank, filters, batteries and bilge area beneath two large cockpit storage hatches. You can stow stuff in these large compartments, but they are not really suitable as kill tanks. That said, you could feasibly drop a removable Nalley box into one of the compartments and use it as a fish box.

On the water

I have driven many powered catamarans over the last few decades and this new OceanCat is definitely one of the better performers.

Like most big, high-sided cats, the OceanCat 26 will not carve up high speed turns, or perform radical sports boat manoeuvres, but nor does it need to; the OceanCat is not that type of boat. This is a craft that you buy to fish and cruise offshore, to tame the rough stuff, to keep you comfortable, warm and dry in nasty weather.

We did not have a lot of weather to deal with during our boat test, but we were able to run the boat through the Gold Coast seaway a few times to test its mettle – and it impressed. The hull dealt easily with low chop and boat wakes thanks to the sharp sponsons and high tunnel, and it rode easily and comfortably over rolling swells further wide offshore.

The OceanCat 26 is rated for a pair of 150-200hp extra-longshaft outboard engines. Our test boat was fitted with the middle, and arguably best option, a pair of 175hp Yamaha in-line four-cylinder four-stroke outboard engines.

Underway our Yamaha-powered test rig proved to be agile, quick to plane, and responsive right through the rev range. It never felt lacking in speed or power, and when pushed you could feel the hull respond by lifting up further out of the water and accelerating on to a top speed of 40 knots.

Performance *

*Both engines Range on 95% of the 660L fuel supply at 3500rpm: 321.1nm

The OceanCat 26 Offshore is a terrific new boat; very well appointed, and built to world-class standards. We rate this big, border-line trailerable craft highly for bluewater fishing and coastal cruising - thanks to its practical, all-weather interior layout, seaworthy hull and large, self-draining aft fishing deck.

In recent times, Aussie boat makers have been dwindling in numbers - so it's great to see the emergence of a new brand and a new range of powered catamaran boats. Expect to see more good gear from OceanCat in the coming year.

Specifications Model: OceanCat 26 Offshore Length overall: 8.12m Hull length: 6.40m Beam: 2.49m Draft: 825mm (outboard engines down) Deadrise: 18 degrees Displacement: 2865kg (dry), 3553kg (wet) Weight on trailer: 3700kg (dry) Height on trailer: 3.51m Bottom and transom alloy: 5mm (6mm keel runners) Topsides, decks and coamings: 4mm Maximum power: Twin 200hp (25-inch extra-longshaft) Engines as tested: Twin Yamaha 175hp (counter-rotating) four-stroke Fuel: 660L Water: 100L Holding tank: 70L Maximum persons: 11

Priced from: $275,682 with dual Yamaha 2.8L in-line four-cylinder, 175hp extra-longshaft (25-inch) four-stroke outboard engines with hydraulic steering and digital controls

Price as tested: $318,105. As above but with the addition of a Transtyle dual-axle alloy trailer with electric-hydraulic brakes (and axle oil-bath bearing system); upgraded Simrad 16.0-inch multifunction display; Simrad autopilot; Duetto 12/24-volt hot water system; Oceanblue outriggers and bases; extra 100L freshwater tank; bait boards; and dash carpet.

Supplied by:   Ocean Cat Marine Australia

What we like

• Knife-sharp hulls cleave through chop
• 40-knot speed from dual 175hp Yamahas
• All-weather, semi- enclosed helm station
• Large, self-draining cockpit
• Quality two-pack painted topsides

Not so much

• Game fishing needs upgraded rod holders
• Tight access into berth space
• No standard cooktop

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Fishability Test: Sea Cat 260 Hybrid

• By Alex Suescun
• Updated: April 29, 2020

The seaworthiness of the Sea Cat multihull design—with its enclosed racing transom—takes the worry out of offshore jaunts, while its 14-inch draft opens the door to skinny-water forays, and the hull’s stability makes it a superb platform for fishing at any depth, cruising with the family, or enjoying a sandbar picnic.

The lamination schedule formulated by one of the top naval engineering firms, quality fit and finish, premium hardware including Gemlux stainless-steel friction hinges on all lids and hatches, and tinned copper wiring ensure years of trouble-free boating. Much like a big sport-fisher, the Sea Cat is set up with two fuel tanks and two cranking batteries, plus a house battery, enabling each of its twin outboards to run on either of the separate systems.

Sporting clean lines and clutter-free spaces, the layout includes a sizable forward casting deck with ample storage divided into four compartments, one of which serves as a dedicated anchor locker. Two raised outboard boxes that extend aft augment stowage and turn into twin seats or loungers with the optional cushions and removable backrests. Between them, a step leading to the forward deck houses another large compartment, ideal for stashing dock lines and safety gear.

A step back, the forward console seat incorporates a full-height backrest, seats two comfortably, and hides a substantial insulated box underneath that serves as a cooler or accommodates three deep-cycle batteries for a bow-mount trolling motor, leaving enough space for the crew to move from bow to stern unencumbered and gain easy access to the pair of in-floor fish boxes between the console and the port and starboard gunwales, both long enough to fit big pelagics and plumbed with Gulper Grouper waste pumps.

The center console features a wraparound windshield, custom brow with red map light, and dash roomy enough for dual 12-inch multifunction displays, 18-position waterproof-switch panel, stereo and more. SeaStar hydraulic tilt steering and a Livorsi three-spoke steering wheel come standard, and our test boat came with the optional fiberglass T-top with powder-coated aluminum frame, complete with electronics box, LED flood, spreader and overhead lights, and four-rod rocket launcher.

Our test Sea Cat also included a fiberglass helm-seating module with dual adjustable seats with flip-up bolsters and fold-down armrests, tackle station, and aluminum four-rod rocket launcher, a definite upgrade over the standard-issue aluminum leaning post. A bench-style seat accommodates two comfortably at the stern. When it comes time to fish, the backrest folds down flush with the abbreviated aft casting deck, which incorporates twin 25-gallon lighted livewells in the corners, both with clear lids and seawater blue interiors.

Port and starboard hatches take up most of the cockpit floor space aft of the helm, and a raw-water washdown with 20-foot coiled hose and nozzle, and six flush-mount rod holders on the gunwales—all with overboard drains—complete the 260 Hybrid’s list of standard equipment. Nevertheless, additional rod and drink holders, a forward livewell, freshwater shower with 10-gallon tank, electronic power steering, indirect cockpit lighting, and two types of removable ladders are among the most popular available options.

As for performance, the Sea Cat dazzled with its hole shot and acceleration during our test in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Powered by twin Suzuki 300s, the 26-footer jumped on plane and scooted from zero to 30 mph in 7.9 seconds with minimal bow lift, and wasted no time climbing to 65.6 mph at wide-open throttle.

Driving the Sea Cat is a pleasure. With the pair of Suzuki 300s mounted far apart and power steering eliminating feedback, the boat proved agile and responsive. On S-turns and tight curves, it maneuvered promptly and efficiently with little more than fingertip pressure on the steering wheel.

In typical catamaran fashion, the 260 Hybrid took on waves and large wakes with ease, always coming down softly without jolts, pounding or rattling. Spray, which on the Sea Cat starts even with the helm at planing speed and pushes some 2 feet aft at 5,000 rpm, never made it over the gunwales, no matter our heading in relation to the wind.

The 260 left a great impression. It’s clearly designed and built for discerning anglers who balk at the thought of limitations on the waters and species they target. If only the right dose of inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing will suffice, give the Sea Cat a close look.

Length: 26′ Beam: 8′6″ Draft: 14″ Fuel: 120 gal. Weight: 4,900 lb. Max HP: 600 Price: $122,697 w/ twin Suzuki 140s Sea Cat: seacatboats.com

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Weather: Partly cloudy Location: Virginia Key, Florida Wind: South 11 knots Sea State: 1- to 2-foot chop Test Load: Two adults, 72 gallons of fuel

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Imagine you could have an apartment anywhere in the world enjoying breath-taking views of marinas, bays, harbours, canals or lakes.

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The Nutshell 26 is a compact cat for 2 people that can be moored anywhere a monohull fits. It can be towed behind an SUV, fitted into a container and launched down a beach with a custom trailer.

It has a sail that’s easy to manage and twin electric pod-motors that allow a novice sailor to manoeuvre it onto a dock. These electric motors run off batteries powered by the sun, and only need a fraction of the maintenance required to run a diesel. In addition, it makes the Nutshell one of the greenest boats around; with sealed waste-water management and zero emissions. You can take the boat into protected reserves inaccessible to traditional craft as they conserve the local environment.

The Nutshell 26 utilizes limited space more efficiently than a 28m2 New York apartment. It has a Queen bed, fridge/freezer, a 2-burner stove, a fitted kitchen, en-suite loo and shower, seating for 4, a fold-out bed, an enclosable patio offering panoramic views. It comes with its own SUP, hammock and sun bed.

The mast can drop, allowing you to pass under bridges, and if you’re sailing in convoy with other Nutshells, you can easily ramp two or more boats together to enjoy a cold beer with friends.

You can sail up rivers, tow a dinghy, anchor in secluded bays, snorkel in clear waters, catch a fish and BBQ off the back of your boat.

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