Catapult Catamarans Class Association

Introducing Catapult

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The design is unique:- a strong, stiff aluminium frame supports slender inflatable hulls.

 

The light weight, only 95 kgs (210 lbs) makes Catapult sensationally fast for a 5m (16ft–4in) boat.

 

 It hit 17.03 knots at Weymouth Speed week with peaks of over 20 knots.

 

 The light weight allows this performance with a 10 sq.m. sail area, so that it is easy to sail and remains forgiving of mistakes.

 

The hull shape (with maximum draft well aft) make tacking quick and predictable, in contrast to other cats

 

An ingenious and easy method of righting after a capsize, tilting the rig, and is  the only catamaran that has this easy-righting system

 

 



Catapult is the only true single-handed racing catamaran, with no need for assistance when rigging, launching or sailing.

The frame and two-part mast  fit easily on a roof rack, and a small car can drive at full motorway speed

The inflatable Hypalon hulls are extremely resistant to damage, and the boat can rest on them at the waters edge to be slid in

For cruising and beach sailing it is easily sailed by 1 or 2 people

The light beach wheels (sliding down in the centreboard slots) can be simply carried on cruises to give full independence.

Contact the Class Association to look, sail, or learn more about Catapult, and see where we will be in the 2009 Sailing Programme
 

Caqtapult catamaran hull lines