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Stormcats Ltd
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 Stormcats are 7.5 to 10 m GRP Power Catamarans built to conform to MSA (Marine Safety Association) yellow code. Their large deck area, shallow draft and stable hull make them an exceptionally versatile boat suitable for use as diving platforms, fishing (nets and pots), angling, research, patrol, or charter.
Stormcats are very manoeuverable, will turn in their own length and can operate safely on one engine alone. Cruising speeds are typically 33 knots when lightly loaded and 22 knots with a load of 2 tons, (depending on engine and drive choice). |
| Business Name |
Stormcats Ltd |
| Address |
Surnaig Farm,
Lagavulin,
Isle of Islay,
Scotland,, PA42 7DX |
| Telephone |
01496 300129 or 01496 302373 |
| EMail |
gus@stormcats.co.uk |
| Web Site |
www.stormcats.co.uk |
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Construction
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 The hull was designed with safety very much in mind. Each of the two hulls is segmented into 4 water tight compartments by bulkheads. A breach of any of these eight compartments would not compromise the boat. This is one of the key features of the boat.
The Stormcats hull itself is molded in one piece to give a uniform strength throughout. During construction, 153 x 102 x 51 mm frames are positioned every 220 mm along the whole of the length. The keel has a lay of 8,700 g/mē (2.8") making them ultimately one of the strongest vessels in their class.
Stormcats have non-pigmented gelcoat below the water line and the first two layers of resin are isolthalic. This virtually eliminates all risk of osmosis in later life. Construction is then from a mixture of chopped stands and woven-roven mating with Lloyd's approved clear resin.
Stormcats come in a wide range of sizes. The 7.5 to 9 metre sizes suit fishing and pleasure activities. The 9 to 10 metre being more suited to fishing, pleasure and charter applications.
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Engines
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 Our recommended and preferred engine is Yanmar, but we are not tied to any manufacturer and we can meet any of your requirements.
For powerboat use, Yanmar makes main engines up to around 350kW. Their reliability is legendary; but they are also light, compact and powerful. Fuel economy advantages over petrol are dramatic, as is engine life. Yanmar diesel engines run further and more efficiently between tank refills, while being amongst the most dependable engines on the market today.
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Advantages
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 Here are just some of the advantages found on Stormcats:-
Moulded in one piece
Does not slam in heavy weather
Can be launched and retrieved from a beach daily
Very stable at rest and at speed enabling you to carry on fishing safely when traditional boats turn back in heavy weather
Has a shallow draft of 0.6m
With twin engines, they can turn in their own length.
Very spacious 5.5m x 4m deck space on the 9m charter version
Or 6m x 4m clear unobstructed deck space on the 9m fishing version.
Very spacious wheelhouse with toilet and room for two bunks if required
Can be fitted with outboards or diesel engines coupled to Outdrives, Jet drives or Surface drives
With Jet Drives they can go from full speed to a complete stop within one boat length
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