Spring 2004

On the cover:
World Class Catamarans' 270 TE, a semi-displacement cat.

Editorial
What Went Wrong in Baltimore?

Featured Products:
• Schefenacker Announces Aftermarket Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirror
• Weems & Plath becomes the Distributor for Foresti & Suardi, a Fine Italian Line of Nautical Lamps
• Blue Sea Systems Rocker Circuit Breaker Panels
• West Marine’s Surpreme ProtectorTM Chafe Guards Offer a New Level of Protection for Line, Cord, and Rigging

Glacier Bay’s Grand America’s Tour - Part III
by Leslie Jaquette
After “consuming” the West Coast and “gobbling” the Gulf Coast segments of the Grand America’s Tour (GAT), Glacier Bay Catamarans’ new 3470 Ocean Runner “devoured” the East Coast portion of the 8,400-mile coastal adventure.

Shamrock Marine Celebrates with a Cat Attack Shindig
by Leslie Jaquette
“The Cat Attack! signs attracted lots of attention,” said Peg O’Brien with a laugh. “We even had about 10 extra people show up just out of curiosity!”

Testing Glacier Bay’s Flagship, the GB 3470
by Charles K. Chiodi
I was delighted when the invitation came from Anna Bosler, Glacier Bay Catamaran’s Marketing Director, to join her and company President Larry Graf on the last leg of an epic voyage: the 8,400-mile “shake-down” cruise of their new catamaran.

Speed: Kills on Land, Kills on Water
by Wayne Spivak
In 2002, the Coast Guard reports 124 collisions with submerged objects, causing 27 injuries and four deaths, and an estimated $954,582 in property damage.

Eco-Marine Challenge Conquered
by Terry Travers
When Bill and Sandy Brosnan’s Foreign Affair, the first Chamberlin 47 power cat, completed her initial sea trials, first results showed that she had vindicated the designer’s quest for efficiency, achieving high speeds and long range with low power and low fuel burn.

The Birth of Kai ‘Oli ‘Oli
by RCA Moore
Shane Griffin had been looking for a boat that could carry 49 passengers comfortably and go 25 or 30 miles with time enough for mammal watching, sightseeing and snorkeling, and then still be available for a sunset cruise. The boat had to be fast.

Chesapeake Cat
by Barry Thompson
Sea Star, a Roger Hill Design, is a 16.4 m semi-displacement power cat that will be based in Annapolis on the shores of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.

Chesapeake Catamaran Center's CS 42
The CS 42 Power Catamaran’s hull form is lighter with less wetted surface which provides greater speed, faster acceleration, and increased fuel economy.

Power Catamaran Buyers’ Guide
by Pete Peterson
Understand what makes a Power Catamaran the best buy for rough-water boating and fuel efficiency.

Power Cat Buyers’ Check List
A comparison between World Cat, Pro Sports Boats and Glacier Bay’s designs.

How a 10’ Tender Launched an Entire Boat Company 10 Years Ago
by Chris Burk
Twin Vee – an evolution of a tender.