Catamaran rib

Eric · 08 April 2007, 03:11

Hi, Is there such a thing as a catamaran rib? If there is, who makes them? What is advantage/disadvantage against monohull?

limeydal · 08 April 2007, 04:14

Hysucat comes close.

Hydrofoil-supported- catamaran

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18694

cheers Dal

pathalla · 08 April 2007, 14:36

Nautica builds cats, I had a 20 footer with a buck fifty on it, very stable boat, porpoised a bit more than a vee hull, had a lot of fun with it. The model I owned was a bit wider than a vee hull, it had more open deck space. In some seas it seemed better than a v hull, in others worse. Ribs don't usually draft much at all, one of these drafts very little. I could usually pull it just about all the way up to shore, set the hook behind it and tie a bowline to something on shore, that was nice, can't do that with the current boat.

Eric · 10 April 2007, 02:13

Thanks pathalla for the info. Since you have experience on these type of rib, are they easy to manouver? Are they responsive to steering input?

Cheers

Gkutt57 · 25 May 2010, 21:59

I own and deal in Catamaran Ribs - HYSUCATs are the best ones - Hydrofoil Supported Catamarans. Fast, Smooth riding, low horsepower, low cost operation (very fuel efficient).

I own a HYSUCAT 6.5 with twin Honda 50hp engines and get 42mph out of her. I also have an 8.0M boat as well which is currently being refurbished. We will most likely put on twin 90 hp engines which should get us up to 50mph plus. They also come in single engines, but I need to play with a single engine mount.

The HYSUCAT 6.5 runs very well with twin 50hp or twin 65hp or 75 hp engines, which I would recommend.

Catamarans in general run much softer than monohulls in rough water. However Foil Assisted Catamarans - patented HYSUCAT's run extremely well with low horsepower, give you plenty of speed and are very soft riding.

Handling. You have to get used to trimming these boats properly. They are sensitive, but easy to get the hang of. Currently small ribs are difficult to get hold of, but if interested, let me know.

C2 RIBS · 25 May 2010, 22:34

recently posted http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=35713 and
http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21267

craigleo · 22 September 2010, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gkutt57

I own and deal in Catamaran Ribs - HYSUCATs are the best ones - Hydrofoil Supported Catamarans. Fast, Smooth riding, low horsepower, low cost operation (very fuel efficient).

I own a HYSUCAT 6.5 with twin Honda 50hp engines and get 42mph out of her. I also have an 8.0M boat as well which is currently being refurbished. We will most likely put on twin 90 hp engines which should get us up to 50mph plus. They also come in single engines, but I need to play with a single engine mount.

The HYSUCAT 6.5 runs very well with twin 50hp or twin 65hp or 75 hp engines, which I would recommend.

Catamarans in general run much softer than monohulls in rough water. However Foil Assisted Catamarans - patented HYSUCAT's run extremely well with low horsepower, give you plenty of speed and are very soft riding.

Handling. You have to get used to trimming these boats properly. They are sensitive, but easy to get the hang of. Currently small ribs are difficult to get hold of, but if interested, let me know.

Hello, new RIB shopper here. I am in Carlsbad, CA., interested in an ocean going RIB for just off shore between Catalina and San Diego running around. Will probably have 6 people
on board children and adults combined, want to fish, ski and pull a tube, also just zip around
in most sea conditions.
Any info or resources you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Leo,
760-310-7161

Ian Austin · 22 September 2010, 23:48

hi
Just spotted this (prestige)
http://www.adlam-marine.com/

craigleo · 24 September 2010, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Austin

hi
Just spotted this (prestige)
http://www.adlam-marine.com/

My email is craigleo@roadrunner.com. I seem to be having trouble finding anything RIB/catamaran in San Diego, CA. to see up close. In fact I am at a loss to find anyone
by phone.
Thanks,
Leo

jefflee2k · 26 September 2010, 03:37

Not bad for the price. They also offer less expensive lower performance version.

http://www.duxboats.com/Content/DuxB...ts_SRD550.aspx

victoraspey · 26 September 2010, 16:50

We are distributors of a range of catamaran ribs being fitter out in uk. Please refer to www.motorcats.com. Some have hysucat technology which is an acronym for hydrofoil supported catamaran - basically a catamaran with a foil straddling the two hulls for exceptional performance. They make great family boats.

craigleo · 27 September 2010, 17:04

Thanks for the response guys. The vendor for Dux looks easy enough to contact. Ian, do you know where, on the California side of the Pond, I could find a dealer for the boats you
sent info on? Also, re the Hysucat, is there a way I can deal with those boats in California?
Thanks again guys.
Leo