A study project on the design and development of a low cost 40' cruising catamaran.

Design Parameters:

Welded aluminium structure, designed for professional construction in < 300 man hours.
Owner completion in < 1000 man hours.
Dry weight 14000 lbs. Cruising Payload 7,000 lbs.
Unsinkable.
Self recovery from capsize.
Cruising accomodation for 4.

Moderate cost, from US$70,000 ready for sea depending on equipment.

Preliminary Design Concepts

Skeeter Mk II Technical Stuf


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