Winter 2008
On the Cover:
Mike Clausen and Elise DeFour pilot the new ArrowCat 30 at the Corinthian Yacht
Club in Tiburon, CA. See the article on page 14.
News Briefs
• BoatU.S. endorses Waterway Watch Program
• What You Need to Know About E-10 Ethanol
Featured Products
• Oil Clean Up Kit, by Clean Water Solutions
• N40550 Air Purification System, by Nicro
• Twist n Lock Manual Toilet, by Jabsco
• 8.0 D-Net Electronic Diesel Generator, by Westerbeke
Book Your Next Trip Through TakeMeFishing.org
The non-profit organization RBBF is campaigning to help people discover boating
and fishing through outreach programs such as this and Angler’s Legacy.
All American Marine Eco-Tour Catamaran Cruise to Paradise
This new 65-foot Technicraft was recently completed to be used as a cruise ship
based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, and can carry up to 150 passengers. It is powered
by a pair of 500 hp diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 18 knots.
How to Avoid the Six Most Common Winterizing Mistakes
After reviewing its claim files, BoatU.S. has compiled a short list of what not
to do when getting your boat ready for winter.
Trawler Cat 36
This new 36’6” cat by the Thai-Kiwi Marine Company is sure to be a performer
with a cruising speed of 20 knots. It is constructed of vinylester and
isopththalic resin over closed-cell foam core.
ArrowCat 30
By Leslee Jaquette
Roger Hill designed this power cat to work like an SUV... built strong and safe,
to go anywhere with high-performance in mind. It is a comfortable, family
cruiser that fishes well and allows you to do it all at an affordable price.
So Big, So Luxurious... The Sophie 63 Yacht
Created by Marc Van Peteghem, Vincent Lauriot Prevost and Richard Hein, this
boat is designed with sheer luxury inside and out.
Fountaine Pajot’s New Flagship Class
The Cumberland 46 is a redesign of the 44 with more spacious cabins, new galley
and a longer aft platform. The Queesnland 55, on the other hand, is all new and
is scheduled to launch by 2009. With a 1300-mile range, this 22-ton boat will
have respectable speeds produced by its twin 435 hp diesels.
Catana Quality in a Power Catamaran
Best known for their quality sailing cats, Catana now builds a sleek and fast
power catamaran. With a slender hull design, the boat offers excellent
seaworthiness and a smooth ride in almost any condition.
Maine Cat P-38 Morphs into P-45
Following more than a year and a half of design work, model testing and three
separate sea trials of its “one-off” prototype hull, Maine Cat is pleased to
announce production of the Maine Cat P-45.
Cats in the Cathouse
By Felix Herrin
The Catman has been busy with the near-completion of a 65-foot Malcolm Tennant
design and construction of another John Marples-designed Crosswater.
Two Federal Tax Deductions Remain for Boaters
By Scott Croft