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We Say: Tideline’s 19 runs with a soft ride. It is laid out for serious fishing but looks good enough to go out to dinner. Our test boat even sported an optional teak helm pod.
Twin modified V-hulls with super-sharp entries, shallow deadrise aft and hard chines bracket a center “pod” that runs from stem to transom. This minimizes a cat’s tendency to blow spray while shaping and compressing the water flowing to the prop. The design maximizes waterline length, allowing the hulls to slide through seas efficiently at low speeds while providing enough buoyancy to rise to oncoming seas. Rounded entries prevent “tripping” when running downsea. The chines provide lift and did a great job of sending spray outboard during my test.
Construction is high-tech, with vinylester resin infused to biaxial and quadraxial fabric. Methacrylate bonds hulls, stringers, bulkheads and liner. Its strength showed in our sea trial, where the 19 ran confidently at all speeds and directions through a variety of seas up to three feet.
Who’d Want One: Boaters seeking a small, elegant utility vessel that can fish, picnic and tow as well as draw attention and envy pulling into a waterside restaurant.
Another Choice: Carolina Cat’s 18CC ($34,151 with a 115 hp Yamaha) is a proven single-engine catamaran. It’s lighter, with fewer high-tech, yacht-grade refinements.
Bottom Line: $39,900 with test power; tidelineboats.com
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20th oct 2023 by lenny rudow.
Choosing the best catamaran fishing boats is no easy task, because in this day and age, you have plenty to choose from. This wasn’t always the case, but in recent years more and more power catamaran fishing boats have been hitting the market. The reasons are simple: Whether you’re looking at an offshore fishing catamaran, inshore catamaran fishing boats, or small catamaran fishing boats, foot-for-foot they tend to run smoother and more efficiently than their monohull brethren. While all the types of fishing boats are different and each has its own advantages and drawbacks, as a general rule, if you want to get to the fish fast in rough seas, nothing is better than a powercat for the job.
It’s tough to try to sort through various builders and nail down the best fishing boat brands , and the increase in the number of catamaran fishing boat manufacturers means choosing the top picks in this genre is as tough as any other. So, which brands are best? Here are our top picks in some of the most important categories and why we think they make the grade.
This will be a very short section, because virtually all of the catamaran sport fishing boats being built today are center consoles. Yes, some manufacturers offer pilothouse models or cuddy cabins, but those that don’t offer a lineup consisting mostly of center consoles are few and far between. So, keep on reading—the manufacturers we call out as tops for the more specific categories below all fall into the category of best catamaran center console boat brands, as well.
Offshore boats need to meet some prerequisites: they have to be large and competent enough to run dozens of miles from shore, have the fuel capacity for cruising hours on end, and of course they need all the fishing accouterments to handle big game pelagics like tunas and billfish.
In many ways, Freeman is partially responsible for the current wave of cat popularity, because their 34- to 47-foot fleet was quickly adopted by a number of offshore fishing guides after they splashed their first model in 2007. Their boats are known for hat-stripping performance, often cruising comfortably at 50 mph or more, even in a head sea, with top-end speeds sometimes exceeding 70 mph. Tremendous fuel capacity and utterly massive fishboxes are some other traits the Freemans are famous for.
Invincible Boats offers a lineup including both monohulls and power catamarans , with center console cats ranging from 33 to 46 feet plus a 46-foot pilothouse model. These boats post spectacular speeds with cruising in the 50 mph range and often they can break 70 mph at top-end, thanks to semi-asymmetrical hulls with near-vertical inside walls. Invincible is also known for its advanced and customizable livewell systems. On the 46, for example, the boat can be rigged with up to four livewells up to 70 gallons each, fed by a sea chest system with as many as six pumps.
When judged by the number of hulls built, World Cat is one of the biggest powercat manufacturers in existence, and the company has a lineup that starts small but includes five models from 26 to 40 feet that are up to the task of offshore fishing. They have all the basic fishing features, plenty of range, and comparatively good performance, but what they’re known for when matched up against the competition is a healthy dose of family-friendly features. Unlike some angling-dedicated offshore fishing catamaran models, the World Cats feature lots of comfy seating, roomy head console compartments, freshwater showers, stereo systems, and similar touches that can take the edge off a long day of fishing.
Inshore anglers can be just as demanding as the offshore crowd, and when the weather is right many of them will head into the open ocean as well. So, the main defining factor separating offshore fishing catamaran boats from inshore catamaran fishing boats is simply size. And often, the line between the two gets blurred. As a result, you’ll see some newcomers here, but some of the best catamaran fishing boat brands we’ve already talked about could easily pull a repeat performance.
Caymas is a newcomer to the catamaran world, having built only monohulls up to the 2023 model year. Their new 34, however, is an impressive boat which has offshore abilities and will also make an excellent inshore fishing machine. It rides on a set of twin-stepped hulls with 18/22-degree deadrise surfaces at the transom and 50/55-degree entries at the bow, features a Hooker sea chest livewell system with 70 gallons standard and an additional 50 gallons optional, and plenty of high-end perks like lighted stowage compartments, a JL Marine audio system, and USB ports at the helm.
Photo credit: Caymas Boats
Tideline is a small, semi-custom builder in North Carolina, and their boats can be difficult to find on the market, but we need to mention them here because they build a 24-footer that’s well known as one of the finest inshore hybrid fishing cats around. With twin 200-hp outboards, it boasts 50-plus-mph performance, has an utterly massive forward casting deck for slinging lures to gamefish like reds and specks, and hull draft is a mere 14 inches so it can sneak into the shallows where few anglers tread.
Photo credit: Tideline Boats
Twin Vee does make some large models intended for offshore use but their 24- to 28-foot center console models are perfect for inshore angling. Better yet for many family fishermen who want a multipurpose platform, they also offer a pair of dual console 24-foot models. Twin Vees have a “compression tunnel” that packs air between the two hulls and compresses it as the boat moves forward, creating a cushion of sorts that makes for an unusually soft ride in choppy seas.
Photo credit: Twin Vee
World Cat is back as we discuss the inshore scene, thanks to models like their 235CC and 260 and 280CC-X. The 235CC is designed like a bay boat, with large fore and aft casting decks, while the 260CC-X features a very unusual drop-down transom design, with the livewell and fishbox shifted into widened aft gunwales. Like other World Cats, these boats have plenty of comfort features to go along with the angling perks.
Photo credit: World Cat
“Small” is a relative term, and while 20- to 24-footers may seem like small catamaran fishing boats to some folks, they seem mighty big to others. However, the distinction is more or less moot because in the current marketplace, no major production builders drop down below 22 feet, seven inches of LOA (the World Cat 235CC). If you want a cat under this size, you can look for a custom builder or search the used boat market. Twin Vee made plenty of 19- to 22-foot boats in years past, Tideline made a 19, and when they were in operation, catamaran boat brands like Leader and Nautico made a number of powercats between 14 and 21 feet.
Are there some powercat brands out there that build a great boat, but we haven’t mentioned? Absolutely. Arrow Cat builds a pair of interesting cabin boats that aren’t 100-percent fishing machines, but do have semi-fishy cockpits that would work just fine for plenty of people. C Dory makes a 25-footer that falls into the same category. And Aquila , which traditionally built large cruising boats, has recently introduced a 28-foot center console billed as a fishing boat. Any of these, or others, could be the “best” brand for you, depending on your personal needs and tastes. But the power catamaran fishing boat manufacturers we’ve called out here are all arguably at the top of the heap—nd if you take one for a sea trial, we’re betting you’ll agree.
Written By: Lenny Rudow
With over three decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to dozens of boating and fishing publications and websites. Rudow lives in Annapolis, Maryland, and is currently Angler in Chief at Rudow’s FishTalk ; he is a past president of Boating Writers International (BWI), a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.
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Tideline fishing catamarans combine the performance, function, and fishability of the newest, high-end offshore fishing cats on the market today with the classic lines and aesthetics of traditional, custom built, sportfishing boats. The North Carolina coast is home to some of the roughest sea conditions on the planet and as a result, the boat building industry in this area is known for producing some of the toughest, most seaworthy boats in the world.
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2014 Tideline Boats (Low Hours! Warranty!) FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: RICH 508-274-4267 or 2014 Tideline 19 Catamaran This smooth-riding catamaran was custom-built as a demo boat for New England. The build quality is top-notch with vinylester resins, foam filled stringer grids and premium gelcoat. It is extremely fuel efficient with a fuel burn at cruise (23 mph) of approximately 4.0-4.5 mpg. The boat is loaded with options and has been very well cared for. In fact, my wife says I spend more time cleaning the boat than using it! Always stored undercover when not in use. Boat is located in Falmouth, MA. Hull: Seafoam green. Dual trim tabs. Dual underwater green LED lights. Engine: Suzuki 150 with 4-blade Powertech Prop. Five years of warranty remaining. Approximately 110 hours. 100 hour service just completed. Boat was trailered so engine was completely flushed after every use by immersion in a large tank and running for 15 minutes. Runs flawlessly. There are three small cracks in the cowling (see photos). Electronics: Lowrance HDS-10 with sidescan and downscan sonar. Interfaced to engine through NEMA 2000 network to show MPG, GPH, MPH, and other engine functions. Standard Horizon GX1600B DSC VHF with RAM3 remote mic and 4ft Digital antenna. Convertible T-top: The T-top is easily removed and replaced with a low-profile rail for fly-fishing or areas with low bridges. 4 rod holders. Trailer: Dual-Axle Road King Aluminum I-Beam Trailer with 4-wheel disc brakes and spare tire. Rinsed after every use. Equipment: -Front casting platform -Rear casting platform that converts to dual jump seats -Leaning post with storage, foot rest and 4-rod holders -Console seat with built-in 80 gallon cooler -Custom T-top PFD holder -Bow storage locker -20-gallon livewell with blue interior and LED lighting. -4-gunnel mounted rod holder and 2 gunnel mounted drink holders. -LED under-gunnel lighting and LED Navigation lights -Dual batteries in console -SS Pop-up cleats and chocks -Raw water washdown -Low profile bow rails -Dual tanks (18 gallons each) -Dual 750 GPH automatic bilge pumps -Taylor boat cover Cushions for console seat and rear jump seats BOAT LOCATION: Falmouth, MA (02540) Make: Tideline Boats Model: (Low Hours! Warranty!) Length: 19 Dealer: Anglers Edge Marine ID: 219246 Ad provided by BoatingBay
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2012 Tideline Boats (Build to Order!) 2012 TIDELINE 190 CC CATAMARAN BUILD TO ORDER SPECIFICATIONS: -Length: 19ft -Beam: 8ft-6in -Weight Fully Rigged: 2700 pounds -Fuel Capacity: 48 gallons total (twin 24 gallon tanks) -Hull Draft: 12 inches -Horsepower: 115-175 -Speeds with 150hp: Cruise 30mph and Max 42mph -Trailer (optional): Road King Custom Catamaran Single Axle Aluminum Trailer STANDARD FEATURES: -All composite/No wood construction -Premium resins and gelcoats -Hydraulic steering system -Lenco trim tabs -Custom Console with carolina style helm pod -20 gallon Livewell with blue interior, plexiglass lid and LED lighting -Large snag-free bow casting deck -Rear flip-up seating with storage underneath -Self-bailing cockpit with two oversized drains -All LED lighting (Nav lights, Livewell, Undergunnel Cockpit Lighting) -Dual battery system with selector switch -Custom lighted switch/gauge panel with circuit breakers -Large area for flush mount electronics -Console flush mounted compass -All stainless pop-up deck hardware -Plexiglass windshield with stainless grabrail -Console seat with cushions and 80 quart built in cooler -Custom leaning post with underseat storage, space for 54 quart cooler, and backrest with rocket launcher -Stainless flush mounted rodholders and cupholders -Under gunnel mounted storage for 4 rods -Dual automatic bilge pumps -Large bow storage area with dual hatches AVAILABLE OPTIONS: -Hull Colors (solid or two tone) -Custom T-top with Rocket launcher -Teak helm pod upgrade -Pre-wired for bow mount trolling motor -Underwater LED lighting in choice of colors -Raw water washdown -Forward deck cushion -Road King Custom Catamaran Single Axle Aluminum Trailer PRICING: -Base boat with all standard features and a 115hp engine is $35,999. *** BOAT LOCATED IN: Wilson, NC (27896) *** Make: Tideline Boats Model: (Build to Order!) Length: 19 Dealer: Anglers Edge Marine ID: 201615 Ad provided by BoatingBay
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2012 CAROLINA BOATS Tidewater 2200 The 2200 Carolina Bay has the same large casting deck and big bow flair as the 2000 and has cast net storage in the floor, fold up jump seats and 7 foot rod storage. The 2200 is a impressive riding bay boat that can handle big water. The TideWater 2200 Carolina Bay 22-footer has a transom deadrise of 15 degrees and more-than-you'd-expect bow flare for a smooth, dry ride. The South Carolina company includes plenty of fishing features to complement its hand-laid fiberglass hull. A self-bailing cockpit features 30- and 12- gallon aerated livewells, bow and rear casting decks, fish box, and lockable storage for up to 10 rods. The center console incorporates a Plexiglas windshield, aluminum gauge panel, cup holders and room for electronics and gauges. All hardware throughout the bay boat is stainless steel to deter corrosion from salt water. A flip-flop helm seat complements two rear flip-up seats for passengers. SPECIFICATIONS Centerline :: 22' 4" Beam :: 8' 6" Weight :: 2400 lbs. Fuel Capacity :: 56 gal. Max HP :: 250 HP Rec. HP :: 150 HP Transom Height :: 25" Deadrise at Transom :: 15° Appox. Draft :: 9" Cockpit Depth :: 18.5 This 2012 Tideline Carolina bay 2200 was just serviced for 100 hours of use. Some items you may want to know is that this boat has: front and rear live well rear cooler box rear cool seat front dry box flip up rear seats ADDED UPGRADE of Riptide Minn Kota SR trolling motor (See Pictures) Added Upgrade of GPS 740s Garmin Price $35,000
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Beam: 7' 6"
Weight: 1400 lbs
Gunnel Height: 20"
Transom Height: 27"
Planing Distance: 10'
Take off depth: 6"
Minimum running depth: 3 ½ "
Bow rise on take off: 7"
Boat Draft at Rest: 4"
Boat Draft at Speeds: ½ "
Recommended HP: 115
Fuel Capacity: 40 Gallon fuel tank
Unsinkable design and construction
All hand laminated fiberglass hull
Patented Catamaran Design
Self Bailing
Level flotation
Large front casting platform with waterproof hatches
Dual rear casting platform with waterproof hatches
Non-skid deck
Gel Coat Interior
3 box storage in front casting platform
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Polystyrene foam floatation
Heavy Duty Vinyl rub rails
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Control Tube covers
Trolling Motor mount
Smooth dry catamaran ride
Large center console fiber glassed to deck
Aluminum welded console rail
Tinted windscreen with spoiler
Non skid fishing surface on top of console
Running lights
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40 Gallon fuel tank
Stainless steel steering wheel
Custom upholstered cushions for Ice chests
Large storage compartment with backrest cushion
Custom-built Aluminum Coastline trailer to fit boats contours
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14" Tires with galvanized or aluminum wheels and axles
Enclosed wheel wells
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Center mounted guide boards for foolproof loading
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Optional tandem or single axle available
Anodized Aluminum Wadefishing Step
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Elevated Ice Chest Cradle
Anodized Rod Holders on Leaning Post
Leaning Post with backrest
Due to the UNBELIEVABLE performance capabilities of Flats Cat boats, we have developed a comprehensive demo section to help educate future owners about Flats Cat. Please familiarize yourself by viewing the following performance demos and short videos. As UNBELIEVABLE as it may seem, Flats Cat boats do what we say they will do. We stand by our claims.
The water is then wedged or trapped in between the Cat Hulls by the patented reverse angle inside hull wall. When the water passes under the transom, a jet effect is formed compacting the water even more and aiding in forward motion.
When a Flats Cat passes over the water, air is injected or rammed into the large bow entrance raising the boat up out of the water allowing the boat to ride on top of the waves and gently walk from side to side on the Cat Hulls, thus eliminating the pounding affect created by most mono Hulls. The seemingly flat hulls push water straight out away from the boat, far enough that spray cannot be drafted up the almost vertical sides, and into the boat. Since natural waves are uneven in their physical make up and do not roll evenly like a wake from a boat, the Cat Hulls encounter different waves at different intervals creating a side to side or walking motion. To put it simply, a mono hull in rough water is like jumping up and down on one foot and a catamaran is like walking smoothly on both feet.
The ram air affect which affords the Flats Cat to run smoothly across the top of the waves also serves another function when entering shallow water. As air passes under the bow and approaches the inside walls of the Cat Hulls, the water under the boat is compressed slightly and in turn rebounds up into the water channel of the twin hulls. It is here that the water comes in contact with the sub-hull. The sub-hull is a slightly downward curve about one third of the way back from the bow. The purpose of the sub hull is to purge most of the air out of the water that is flowing into the Cat Hulls. The water is then wedged or trapped in between the Cat Hulls by the patented reverse angle inside hull wall. When the water passes under the transom, a jet effect is formed compacting the water even more and aiding in forward motion. When the water exits the transom it explodes up into the lower unit and propeller of the outboard which allows for good handling characteristics, and more than adequate water pressure for engine cooling. At speeds exceeding 20 MPH the Flats Cat Hull has 1/2" draft, meaning the boat is on top of the water, not pushing through it. When entering water that is 7" or less in depth, the water is compacted between the hull and the bottom creating a lifting effect which raises the boat to about 1/2" plus draft. This means that the keel-less Flats Cat will not hit sub surface strata while there is any water below the boat at speed. However, when equipped with a tilt and trim engine and a standard 5" Jack Plate, skeg drag will occur in about 3 1/2" of water, signaling the boat operator to seek deeper water. This is a built-in safety factor for shallow water running, which has been well received and appreciated by our boat owners.
Catamaran Boats have always been known to be very stable while sitting still on the water or moving at speeds, simply because you have 2 hulls. One hull enhances the other, meaning that as one hull is raised or lowered due to water movement, the weight versus the flotation of either hull are trying to stabilize each other. Cat Hulls displace only about 1/3 of their weight which enables the boat to run across the top of the water - not through it.
During extreme chop conditions, the sharp corners of the Flats®Cat act like the keel of a V-bottom hull to disipate the energy of the waves for a smooth dry ride.
Water flows through the Cat Hulls helping to eliminate drag, which makes for very easy poling. With the absence of a keel, there is no veering or cutting from side to side.
It is all boat owners' greatest fear to run aground in shallow water or to be left in shallow water due to tide flow. The elliptical shape of the Flats Cat Twin Hulls allows very little bottom contact when sitting in below draft level water. The hull shape also discourages any suction to occur, and in most cases, is easily pushed into deeper water.
Due to the fact that our outboards are elevated so high on raised transoms and power lifts, very little of the motor or propeller protrudes below the bottom of the hulls. This extreme height makes a Flats Cat boat the least likely water craft to do harm to sub surface strata or aquatic marine life.
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The 6" draft will allow you to get shallower than most flats boats that are much smaller. Lower gunwales than the 21 & 23 make the 19 Cat an excellent boat for fishermen that like to travel to a destination, then get out and wade. The efficient catamaran design allows the boat to run well with a 90 to a 130hp outboard.
Shoalwater fishing boats has earned a reputation as the premier fishing boat manufacture through hard work, attention to detail and quality control.. We manufacture many style and models of catamaran style fishing boats, from 19' to 25' Catamaran hulls. All of our fishing boats are center console, featuring tunnel hull design for extremely shallow water running.
Photo via World Cat Boats. World Cat is one of the most recognizable brands in the world of power catamarans — in fact, according to the company they're the largest producer of power catamarans in the world. Their line is a mix of center console and dual console fishing and family boats ranging from 23' to 40'.
Another Choice: Carolina Cat's 18CC ($34,151 with a 115 hp Yamaha) is a proven single-engine catamaran. It's lighter, with fewer high-tech, yacht-grade refinements. Bottom Line: $39,900 with test power; tidelineboats.com. The Tideline 19 is a great utility vessel that can handle everything from fishing to towing.
Power catamaran fishing boats are more popular than ever, and these top picks fit the bill for anglers of all types. ... Twin Vee made plenty of 19- to 22-foot boats in years past, Tideline made a 19, and when they were in operation, catamaran boat brands like Leader and Nautico made a number of powercats between 14 and 21 feet.
Catamaran boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $40,000 on the relatively more affordable end, with costs up to $22,532,748 for the most extravagant model yachts.
Find Beach Catamaran boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of boats to choose from. ... Listings range in size from 19 feet long to 62 feet long, with an average sail area of 241 square feet and a maximum sail area of 241 square feet. Listed hull types include catamaran, deep vee and monohull.
19. Manufacturer Specification. Save This Boat. Horizon PC52. ... There are a wide range of Power Catamaran boats for sale from popular brands like World Cat, Aquila and Invincible with 572 new and 608 used and an average price of $494,573 with boats ranging from as little as $18,420 and $8,942,944.
Tideline fishing catamarans combine the performance, function, and fishability of the newest, high-end offshore fishing cats on the market today with the classic lines and aesthetics of traditional, custom built, sportfishing boats. The North Carolina coast is home to some of the roughest sea conditions on the planet and as a result, the boat ...
2014 Tideline Boats (Low Hours! Warranty!) FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: RICH 508-274-4267 or 2014 Tideline 19 Catamaran This smooth-riding catamaran was custom-built as a demo boat for New England. The build quality is top-notch with vinylester resins, foam filled stringer grids and premium gelcoat. It is extremely fuel efficient with a fuel burn at ...
Ideal for overnight cruising and day sailing these Catamaran boats vary in length from 27ft to 80ft and can carry 4 to 40 passengers. There are a wide range of Catamaran boats for sale from popular brands like Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon and Bali with 502 new and 1,433 used and an average price of $550,557 with boats ranging from as little as ...
Shoalwater 19' Catamaran Fishing Boat Specifications: Overall Length: 19' 4" Beam: 7' 10" Hull Type: Catamaran Max Horsepower: 130 hp Fuel Capacity: 30 gal. ... Shoalwater Boats ~ Port O'Connor, Texas ~ 877-900-4330 Visit us on-line - www.ShoalwaterBoats.com. Title: Microsoft Word - 19 Shoalwater Cat.docx
Prices for power catamaran boats on Boat Trader range from a reasonable $12,488 at the low-end to $5,012,501 for the more lavish boat boats. While affordable utility models may have engines with as little as 130 horsepower on them, models with more power can have motors up to a blazing 2,900 horsepower (although the average engine size is 600HP
Catamaran Twin Cbrd. Rigging Type: ... 19.21 ft / 5.86 m: LWL: 18.50 ft / 5.64 m: S.A. (reported): 247.00 ft² / 22.95 m² ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For boats with adjustable keels ...
2000 Seagull Boats 19' Catamaran. The 2000, 19' Catamaran is a 19 foot outboard boat. The weight of the boat is 1550 lbs. which does not include passengers, aftermarket boating accessories, or fuel. While this center console does have a hull made of fiberglass, it is beneficial to keep the boat clean and dry by covering it properly while not in ...
This extreme height makes a Flats Cat boat the least likely water craft to do harm to sub surface strata or aquatic marine life. Manufacturer of a 19 foot shallow water, catamaran flats boat with hand laminated fiberglass hull, patented catamaran design, and self bailing. Located in Rosenberg, Texas.
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Ochyorsky District (Russian: Очёрский райо́н) is an administrative district of Perm Krai, Russia; one of the thirty-three in the krai. Municipally, it is incorporated as Ochyorsky Municipal District. It is located in the southwest of the krai. The area of the district is 1,330 square kilometers (510 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Ochyor.
Time zone. UTC+5 ( MSK+2 [2]) OKTMO ID. 57636151051. Oktyabrsky ( Russian: Октя́брьский) is an urban locality (a work settlement) and the administrative center of Oktyabrsky District of Perm Krai, Russia. Population: 9,845 ( 2010 Russian census); [1] 10,039 ( 2002 Census); [3] 8,961 ( 1989 Soviet census). [4]