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2022 Aquila 28 Molokai Power Catamaran

• By Patrick Sciacca
• April 10, 2022

Aquila’s 28 Molokai Power Catamaran, based on a form from Hawaiian Cat designer Kirk Clark, proved an agile, wave-slicing fishing boat. Its 9-foot-8-inch beam carries from bow to stern and aids in providing great stability.

Notable fishing features include two 94-gallon insulated fish boxes, a 30-gallon livewell, 15 rod holders and Taco outriggers. There is also a removable cutting board, a sink, pullout tackle boxes and undergunwale rod stowage. The bow offers net-throwing space to spare.

Powered by optional 200 hp Mercury outboards (twin 150s are standard), the 28 Molokai takes off with dog-sees-squirrel urgency. We saw an average top hop of 46.5 mph at 5,500 rpm on a choppy day off Pompano Beach, Florida. The wide, deep hull tunnel on the 28 Molokai creates a pocket of pillowlike air that provides a sense of liftoff. Shooting across an aquamarine sea, it felt akin to flying over the water.

At 4,000 rpm, we made a comfortable 33 mph, the engines consuming 16.9 gph. With the boat’s 150-gallon fuel capacity and considering a 10 percent reserve, range is 263 miles. Bring the speed down to 23.5 mph, and fuel burn drops to 9.4 gph and range jumps to 337 miles.

Interior and Accessories

The 28 Molokai’s layout includes foldout cockpit seats that measure 22 inches wide and 17 inches deep. The coaming lifts up, the seats fold down, and the coaming forms a backrest. The helm fits a skipper and companion. The forward section of the helm console offers a built-in, double-wide bench. A head is inside the console. Another bench seat is at the bow, and abaft it to port and starboard are two more lounges with removable backrests. All the cushions can be removed.

For boaters who want more protection from the elements, the 28 Molokai is also offered in a cuddy-cabin layout. Sprinting offshore to chase billfish or sitting on the hook to catch dinner, the Aquila Molokai 28 is a solid blend of form and function.

How We Tested

• Engines: Twin 200 hp Mercury Verado V-6
• Drive/Props: Outboard/16″ x 17″ 3-blade stainless steel
• Gear Ratio: 1.85:1 Fuel Load: 75 gal. Water On Board: 25 gal. Crew Weight: 350 lb.

High Points

• Smooth, wave-dicing ride across the chop. The lift of the hull tunnel and soft-riding nature should reduce fatigue on longer runs.
• Owners get a well-equipped, ready-to-run boat at the base price.
• Cuddy-cabin version is available for those who live in more challenging climates.
• Single windshield wiper could be larger to more effectively cover window real estate.
• Could use additional fuel capacity for increased range.

Toughest Competitor

World Cat ’s 280 CC-X (approx. $289,000) offers more fuel capacity at 220 gallons and larger outboard options (up to twin 225 hp). The 280 CC-X has about 1,200 pounds more displacement with its standard engines. The Molokai 28 edges out the 280 CC-X on beam by about 6 inches.

Pricing and Specs

Speed, Efficiency, Operation

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Aquila 28 Molokai Power Catamaran Boat Review

• By Patrick Sciacca
• January 29, 2022

The Aquila 28 Molokai Power Catamaran is an agile and fast wave-slicing fishing platform that’s stable whether you’re trolling, drifting over a reef or sitting on the hook bottom fishing over a wreck. The vessel’s 9-foot-8-inch beam carries from bow to stern and aids in the vessel’s stable-as-a-table nature. The 28 Molokai’s hull design is based on a form from Hawaiian Cat designer Kirk Clark.

The powercat’s notable fishing features include two 94-gallon insulated fish boxes, a 30-gallon livewell, 15 rod holders, and Taco outriggers. There’s also a removable cutting board, a sink, pullout tackle boxes in a console on centerline and under-gunwale rod stowage. For live-bait fans, the bow’s cast-net space measures about 4 feet wide with unimpeded room to throw.

Powered with a pair of 200 hp Mercury outboards (twin 150s are standard), my test boat jumped on plane quickly, motors spooling up with dog-sees-squirrel urgency. I saw an average top hop of 46.5 mph at 5,500 rpm on a choppy winter day off Pompano Beach, Florida, with Aquila brand manager Alain Raas.

The 28 Molokai’s hull tunnel is wide and deep, creating a pocket of pillowlike air that provides a sense of liftoff. Shooting across an aquamarine sea, it felt more akin to flying over the water than riding atop it.

Dialing the controls back to 4,000 rpm made for a comfortable 33 mph cruise speed. At this velocity, the engines consume 16.9 gph, or 1.95 mpg. Considering the boat’s 150-gallon fuel capacity (keeping a 10 percent reserve), the projected range is 263 miles. Bring the speed down to 23.5 mph, where fuel burn drops to 9.4 gph (2.5 mpg), and the range jumps to 337 miles.

The 28 Molokai’s layout includes forward-facing foldout seats in the aft cockpit that measure 22 inches wide and 17 inches deep. The coaming lifts up, the seats fold out and down, and then the coaming forms a backrest. The helm bench accommodates a skipper and companion. The forward section of the helm console features a built-in bench seat for two. A head is inside the console and is accessed abaft the seat.

The 28 comes with another bench at the bow, and abaft it to port and starboard lie two more lounges with removable backrests. All the cushions can be removed when it’s a fish day.

Boaters who want more protection from the elements can choose the 28 Molokai with a cuddy-cabin layout. Sprinting offshore to chase billfish or sitting on the hook to catch dinner, the Aquila Molokai 28 is a solid blend of form and function.

Hull Specifications

Performance

• Engines: Twin Mercury 200s
• Load: Two crew, 75 gal. fuel, water
• Time to 30 mph: N/A
• Top Speed: 46.5 mph @ 5,500 rpm
• Best MPG:  1.95 mpg @ 23.5 mph (4,000 rpm)

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• Updated: September 21, 2007

The expression, “Two’s company, three’s a crowd,” isn’t heard much around the Pro Sports factory. That’s because with three models of the 28 Pro Kat catamaran now available – Walkaround, Sport Cuddy and Center Console – there’s one to satisfy most every boater.

“Anyone interested in a 28- to 29-foot conventional boat will be impressed with the Pro Kat,” explains Pro Sports president Mike Robinson. “It’s a hands-down winner for stability, and it lends itself to serious fishing and diving because of its range, ride and handling.”

All three models are based on the same planing hull. Reverse chines on each sponson provide increased lift for stability, fuel efficiency and a drier ride, as we discovered during choppy conditions in Alabama’s Mobile Bay. The Pro Kat sliced through the waves and tracked exceptionally well. Straight runs allowed nearly effortless steering with the Sea Star hydraulic system, while on gradual turns the boat would follow the heading without hesitation or drift. We did encounter some tunnel slap in a head sea, but were able to eliminate it by angling slightly into the waves.

In addition to stability, our test ride demonstrated the Pro Kat’s other positive performance characteristics. It stays abeam of the seas on a drift, offering unhindered fishing from either side, and the effect of whitewater funneling tightly between the sponsons and outboards, combined with the gurgling noise it produces, is sure to raise fish when trolling.

Incredible Range

And speaking of trolling, the Pro Kat will let you maximize your fishing time, according to Pro Sports’s performance data. A Sport Cuddy rigged with twin 200 Mercury OptiMax outboards is capable of 51.9 mph at a wide-open 5800 rpm. Throttle back to 4000 rpm for a cruising speed of 39.1 mph and 19.6 gph, or save even more gas by dropping to 3200 rpm (28 mph and 12.6 gph). With a fuel capacity of 238 gallons, that translates into a 474-mile range at cruise.

Every model of the 28 Pro Kat features plenty of standard angling amenities. Topping the list are a 40-gallon, oval bait well with macerator pump and cutting-board top; two large, insulated fishboxes; molded rod racks, and a molded backing plate in the cockpit sole for mounting a fighting chair. Add the 28’s immense cockpit, padded coaming bolsters, rod holders and ample storage for tackle and gear, and you’ve got a very versatile fishing machine.

Removable transom bench seats and forward padded seating complement the large helm leaning post and console. The console (with standard stainless steering wheel) is large enough to accommodate a typical electronics package, while the carpeted interior offers access, plus additional storage and room for an optional head. A handy console T-top/radio box combo is also available as an option.

The center-console model has wraparound seating in the bow, along with a convenient, lockable storage area that’ll easily handle rods and gear for overnight stays in a marina. The cuddy version, on the other hand, uses that same space for a small yet cozy cabin. The finished space features twin padded berths with storage below. All models in the 28 Pro Kat line come equipped with stainless bow railings, an anchor roller with hawse pipe, and a lifetime hull warranty against rot.

With very affordable price tags for boats of this size, no matter which model of the 28 Pro Kat you choose it’s sure to draw a crowd – of admirers, that is.

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This Swiss army knife is the true definition of a hybrid boat. From the reef to the rip, every time you leave the dock, this hull gives a sense of security that no matter what you have planned, it can take whatever you dish out. Let your choice of two gunnel heights dictate your primary fishing grounds.

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These specifications are generalized for each boat type. We offer fully customizable boats that will meet you full expectations.

• Transom: Enclosed
• LOA: 30′ 9″
• Beam: 9′ 11″
• Fuel Capacity: 250 gal (2-125 gal tanks)
• Auto Bilge Pumps: 4 (1100 gal)
• Insulated Fish Box with 2″ Drain: 611 qts
• Raw Water Washdown
• Plumbed Rear Livewell – Enclosed Transom – 48 gal

Electronics:

• 12V USB Power Point (2 USB)
• 3 Batteries (1 House & 2 Engine)
• Airmar B-175-M 20 Degree SS
• Simrad 12″ EVO3 w/Halo 20 Radar and Sonar Module
• Simrad 12″ Screen
• Simrad RS20 VHF Radio (no AIS) w/Antenna
• Switch Panel with Breakers
• WM-4 Sirius Sat Weather and Radio Receiver w/Sirius XM Receiver

Engine & Steering:

• Sea Star Hydraulic Steering w/Liquid Tie Bar & Power Assist w/Cat Cylinders
• Twin: Suzuki 300 HP w/Props Rigging and Engine Multi Function Display

Standard Speakers:

• Standard Speaker Package: 1 Amp w/4 Wetsound Speakers (6.5) in T-Top w/Stereo Head Unit

Standard Lighting:

• 4 Flush Mount Spreader Lights, Red/White Console Light, Overhead Dash Light, LED Navigation and Anchor Lights

Rod & Cup Holders:

• 6 Cup Holders (3 per gunnel)
• 6 Gunnel Rod Holders (3 per gunnel)
• 6 T-Top Rod Holders
• Custom Built in Drink Box w/Rear Facing Seat
• Double Bench Style Seat w/Arm Rest
• Set Combing Bolsters and Upholstery
• 12,000lb McClain Triple Axle Trailer w/Aluminum Wheels & Spare Hub and Tire

Electronics Upgrade Options:

• 12v 125A Lithium House Battery w/Charger
• Airmar 175HW 20 Degree SS
• Airmar 175L 20 Degree SS
• Electric Reel Outlets Hubbel /ea (1-6)
• Electric Reel Outlets Kristal /ea (1-6)
• FLIR M232 Pan/Tilt Thermal Camera
• Simrad 16” EVO3S w/ HALO20 Dome Radar and Sonar Module
• Simrad 16” Screen
• Simrad 19” Screen
• Simrad 19” w/Dome Radar and Sonar Module
• Simrad RS40 AIS VHF Radio w/Antenna

Outrigger Add On Options:

• Bases: Gemlux Bluewater Outrigger Bases (OR-BA-01) w/Backing Plate (OR-BP-02)
• Bases: Taco Marine 360XL 1 ½” (GS-390XL) w/Backing Plate (BP-150BSY-320-1)
• E-Riggers Antenna Mount
• E-Riggers Center Rigger
• E-Riggers Mount w/3 Mile Anchor Light
• Outrigger: Gemlux 18’ Carbon Fiber Collapsible (OR-DK-18-B-02)
• Outrigger: Gemlux 22’ Carbon Fiber Collapsible (OR-DK-22-B-02)
• Outriggers: Marsh Tacky 19’ Super Internal Fixed Carbon Fiber, Triple Halyard, 1 ½ Diameter – X-19
• Outriggers: Marsh Tacky 23’ Super Internal Fixed Carbon Fiber, Triple Halyard, 1 ½ Diameter – X-17
• Outriggers: Taco Marine 16’ Carbon Fiber (OT-3160CF)
• Outriggers: Taco Marine 20’ Carbon Fiber (OT-4200CF)

Misc Options:

• 10’ Blade Power Poles /ea
• Complete Gunnel Cup Holder Upgrade
• Complete Gunnel Rod Holder Upgrade
• Fresh Water Washdown (20 gal)
• Higher Gunnels (+3”)
• Mangrove Slots (Front deck cut out slots)
• Tackle Tray in Seat
• Transom Rod Holders Additional /EA (2-6)

Motor Options:

• Twin: Mercury 250HP V8
• Twin: Mercury 300HP V8
• Twin: Mercury 350HP V10
• Twin: Mercury 400HP V10
• Twin: Suzuki 350HP ATXW3 w/Props Rigging & Engine Multi-Function Display

Livewell Options:

• Plumbed Front Livewell (16 gal)
• Seachest 3 Pump Box Valves and Manifold
• Seachest 4 Pump Box Valves and Manifold
• Tuna Tubes by the pair

Steering Upgrades:

• Mercury CMS Optimus Electric Steering (Sport Tilt Helm)
• Mercury CMS Optimus Hydraulic PowerSteering (Sport Tilt Helm)
• Mercury Verado Only – Optimus Hydraulic Power Steering (Sport Tilt Helm)
• Optimus 360 Joystick (Sport Tilt Helm)
• Optimus Electric Integrated Autopilot
• Optimus Hydraulic Integrated Autopilot
• Suzuki Optimus Electric Steering (Sport Tilt Helm)
• Suzuki Optimus Hydraulic Steering (Sport Tilt Helm)

Stereo Options:

• Add Subwoofer 10”
• 6 Wetsound Speaker(6.5) in T-Top w/Stereo Head Unit
• 1 10” Subwoofer
• 8 Wetsound Speaker(6.5) in T-Top w/Stereo Head Unit
• 2 10” Subwoofer

Lighting Options:

• 30” LIGHTBAR ON T-TOP
• 6 Flush Mount Spreader Lights
• Under Gunnel Lights
• 2 Under Water Lights
• Red/White Console Light
• Overhead Dash Light
• LED Navigation and Anchor Lights
• 8 Flush Mount Spreader Lights
• 4 Under Water Lights

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Available Trim and Performance Packages

This is the most economical package for the no-frills fisherman or those who want to get on the water sooner and upgrade options later. It provides the essential, functional elements needed for Practical performance while allowing you to hit the water without the higher price tag. What it lacks in creature comforts it makes up for in the same reliability, durability, and quality fabrication of its upgraded counterparts.

This package includes everything you need to fish a wide variety of styles with upgraded electronics and increased punch. Designed for the serious angler, it comes equipped with premium fish-finding technology and specialized fishing features to boost your chances of a successful day on the water. The Angler package strikes the ideal balance between affordability and having the tools to target any species.

This package combines maximum fishability with all the creature comforts directly out of the factory. It’s the ultimate turnkey solution for those who want a boat that can handle any fishing situation while also providing the luxurious amenities you’d expect. From the advanced electronics and reinforced hull to the plush seating and storage options, the Sport package is built to deliver an exceptional on-the-water experience.

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• Length 28’ 0”
• Net Weight 2400 LBS
• Max Load Capacity 3500 LBS
• Construction Hand Lay-Up
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• Fuel Capacity 140 Gallons
• 2” Stainless fuel fills, fuel pickups, fuel senders and vents.
• SS lift eyes, bow and stern
• Standard high gloss base color – White
• Cored Construction throughout
• Hull and Deck bonded around entire perimeter with Kevlar
• Five full cross bulkheads
• Bow & Stern lights
• SS Bow rail and pop up cleats (4)
• Rear fiberglass hatch & storage area with all hardware
• High-Back sit down bolsters and three passenger rear seat
• Molded in windscreen
• Under dash padding
•  Through hull drains
• Epoxy/S-glass vacuum bagged laminate with carbon fiber
• Ethanol resistant built in fuel tanks, 70 Gallons each.

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The Freeman 28 provides the perfect platform for a great day on the water – whether you’re navigating the shallows in search of a catch or heading to a local restaurant with limited dock space. Its 28-foot length makes maneuvering easy, so you can cruise with confidence!

Specifications

LOA: 28’ 9”

Beam: 9’ 10”

Dry Weight w/ engines: 6,500 lbs

Ready to fish: 8,900lbs

Bridge height : 8.5’

Trailer height (radar) : 13″

Dash : 34” x 20.5”

Fresh water: 13 gallons

Fuel capacity: 250 gallons

Max Power: 600hp

Typical Cruise: 40mph @ 2.0 mpg

*Numbers may vary depending on conditions

** Every Freeman Catamaran is constructed with Biaxial and Triaxial fiberglass and vinylester resin using closed cell structural core.

Standard Equipment

Bow Storage Box - 196 Qt

Bow Seat Storage or Baitwell - 20 Gal

Rod Storage Box

Midship Box - 240 Qt ea.

Floor Live-well - 40 Gal

Aft Storage - 120 Qt

Aft Fishbox - 340 Qt

Transom Livewell - 21 Gal ea.

Rear Bilge Insert

Console Cooler Box - 110 qt

Leaning Post Cooler Box - 70 Qt

250 Gallon Fuel Capacity

Optimus Fly By Wire Steering

ZipWake Trimtabs

21 Gallon Pressurized Transom Livewell

Raw Water Washdown

8 Gemlux Bluewater Gunnel Rod Holders

10″ Stainless Gemlux Pull-Up Cleats

LED Navigation Light

Twin Mercury 300HP Verados

Optional Equipment

Stand Through Tower w/ Controls

Night Vision Camera

Curved Light Bar

Blue LED Underwater Lights (4 Total)

24" Dome Radar

iCOM VHF w/ Antennas

Twin Mercury 300 Racing

Optimus 360 Joystick with Setpoint

Simrad 24" MFD Package

Garmin 24" MFD Package

Simrad 16" MFD | Qty:2

Garmin 16" MFD | Qty: 2

Dual 8' Power Poles

Trolling Motor system 36V

Cushioned Lounge Bow Boxs with Backrest

2 12V Under Gunnel Plugs

1kw Chirp Med/Low Frequency

2nd Wash Down

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The Skoota 28 is now also available with longer, 30ft hulls. The extra length is only in the hulls and the cockpit. The extra length gives more displacement, so better able to carry bigger engines and also offers a slightly higher top speed. The cockpit is 300mm (12in) longer and the aft steps are also 300mm longer. That gives more room for a dinghy in davits. For now the plan price is the same as for the Skoota 28.

A "true" Skoota 30 called the Aegean, using symmetrical hulls, thus similar to the Skoota 32 but with Skoota 28-like accommodation, is now available, see separate web-page for more details. 

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The Skoota 28 is a 28 ft demountable coastal cruiser for a couple. Ideal for the European canals, the PNW or the Great Loop. It will demount for transport on a flat bed lorry/truck or could even be towed by a large car but should not be considered "trailable". When disassembled it does not need a "wide load permit" for transport.

We launched the first Skoota in March 2013 for us to use as a coastal cruiser in British Columbia. After 50 years of sailing you can see why we chose to have a powercat as our cruising boat HERE

As with my other powercat designs the Skoota 28 is designed as an economic cruiser with a cruising speed of 10-12 knots. Our Skoota is fitted with twin 20hp outboards yet still does over 16 knots flat out. Twin 60hp are the maximum recommended for speeds in the mid 20's

Apart from being comfortable, fast and economic underway, the Skoota is also a very safe boat.

For a start it has twin engines, which, even though modern outboards are very reliable, has to be better than relying just on one.

Next, each hull is divided into seven different watertight compartments so even if holed neither hull will flood. And even if they did, the central cabin would keep the boat afloat. Not only that, but there are no seacocks or skin fittings in the hulls to leak or break off. There are no bilges, so no need for bilge pumps.

Finally, a boat is essentially immune to capsize in waves until the wave height exceeds the beam of the boat. Only after that does the boat become at risk from capsize. With a 14ft beam the Skoota is much more stable than most monohull powerboats.

Like all the Skoota designs, the Skoota 28 is a lightweight boat, and is based on the experience gained from over 35 years of sailing multihull designs. It isn't a twin hulled trawler! So even a completely decked hull can be easily carried by six men. As you can see, two hulls can be taken on a regular flat bed trailer and together are under 2.5m, 8ft wide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k-LHu2VwwA

The central cabin can travel on its aft bulkhead, so it is 6ft wide, 10ft high and 12ft long. Thus both hulls and cabin will fit on a 40ft trailer without needing a permit. If you have a wide load permit then the cabin will fit on sideways, as it is 9ft10in wide (just under 3m) which obviously makes it much easier to load onto the trailer.

The in-build photos below give an idea of the interior layout, the finished photos are lower down the page

Note, the anchor lockers and bridgedeck front still need to be bolted in place

The Skoota was built 40 miles from the launch site and the shed door it was built in was 10ft wide.

Once built the boat was disassembled and man/woman handled outside and onto a truck. Driven 40 miles down a busy highway and reassembled ready for launching. No wide load permit or escort used. You can see a "sort of" time lapse video below. This includes shots of the disassembly, transport and reassembly (in the snow!).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERXh8T4gwI

As it is our own boat we will be posting many more videos and photos over the coming years, but for now here is the first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIvM01seyLA

Note this video was taken before adding the cockpit seats and bimini. Also before the engines were trimmed properly (they now angle forward more, so the bow does not rise so much at speed)

and some photos below, showing we still have a lot of painting to do! (So the carpet is not yet fully fitted) But at least we can go cruising while finishing it all off.

Galley with double sink, 2 burner stove, large fridge and plenty of stowage. Opening hatches in aft bulkhead and another in the roof. Full headroom throughout.

The galley from the doorway showing easy access stowage for chartbook and other essential  items

Double bunk is almost queen sized, it could be wider at the expense of the forward lockers

The saloon seats 6 comfortably (table still to be fitted!)

We are using a composting toilet from C-Head. It looks the part and not at all plasticky as other similar toilets are. A generous shower room, plus vanity with sink (out of sight)

This is a detail of the builders (Wheelhouse Woodworks of Sequim, Wa, USA) excellent woodwork

and proof that the boat will do over 16 knots with twin 20hp outboards. You can see we are motoring at the head of a bay, so no tide or wind effects to distort the speed.

In more wind and taken from the local ferry (which does 15 knots)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_viShuM9SAw

In early May we motored to Vancouver (see the Latest News for May 2013). Getting there was a 'windward bash" but on our return trip the wind had dropped. We motored 38 miles in 3 hrs 20 minutes, so averaged over 11 knots, and used just 5gal of fuel (over 7mpg). That is an accurate amount because we are still using the 3gal tanks that came with the engines. When I got back to Saturna I refilled those tanks with a 5gal can and still had a bit left over

I was initially worried about the engine noise from the exposed outboards. So I used a Db meter to check the sound levels. This is what I recorded: At tickover 55db, at cruise 75 at WOT 81. In comparison when driving our Toyota Tacoma pickup I recorded: at idle 46, at full throttle 76, at 70 mph cruise 66db. So louder than the inside of a car, but not too bad.

I did design some removable sound deadening engine cowls but found that the noise cancelling headphones that I bought for flying made a huge difference to the noise level. So I am using those instead for now.

There are not many cruising powerboats that you can easily drive up onto a beach and dry out for a BBQ or bottom scrub. The lower photo shows the wide hull spacing and good bridgedeck clearance - on many powercats you cannot see under the bridgedeck when at rest. Slamming in a seaway (when you tend to slow down) must be horrible on those boats.

In late July we felt the boat was finished enough for us to go cruising. We headed north to Desolation Sound, see the Cruising Blog on the left menu for more details

This video is a single shot, of first the interior and then the deck area and cockpit. It also shows the "as if by magic" double bunk to saloon conversion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGW3qWib0RQ

But of course it wasn't really magic. This is how the bunk conversion is done

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVtd0IqEWi0

while this one is a 360 degree view of the boat from the water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E8bp_ZLBZk

Our first cruise in 2014 was in March, across Puget Sound to Langley on Whidbey Island as my birthday treat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP7cKV4_LU8

And please check for newer videos on my youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/WoodsDesigns?feature=mhee

Update 2015: After three seasons cruising in British Columbia and Puget Sound in October 2015 we transported our Skoota by road to west Texas. From there we cruised round the Gulf of Mexico and on to the Bahamas. You can see more about this trip on my Facebook page and in my blog. See link in the left menu

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Basic Material List

60 sheets 6mm plywood 25 sheets 9mm plywood 450 board feet 1in x 6in timber (140m of 25mm x 150mm) 36 gal (140kgs) epoxy 5lb (2kg) wood flour or similar filler 5000 stainless steel countersunk screws 1in x 6 filler/paint as required

All plywood to be best quality Marine grade Gaboon ply. Sheet sizes are 8' x 4', 2440x1220 All timber to be at least "Joinery Quality". Unless noted otherwise all timber is softwood, eg Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Yellow Cedar or similar. All timber is "PAR", or "Planed all Round".  Thus sizes given are nominal, ie 2" x 1" has a finished planed size of approx 45mm x 20mm. (Note: It is usually cheaper to buy wider planks, eg buy 2" x 1" and cut it in half to create 1" x 1"). Epoxy glue is recommended for all glue joints as it is the strongest and most watertight glue.

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Novurania Catamaran 28

If unique is what you seek, the new Catamaran series by NOVURANIA has it all. Offered in several sizes from 20–28 feet, the CAT is a versatile craft with a twin hull design and inflatable collar. The opening Bow Ramp is operated with the push of a button and fulfills many functions for loading or offloading people and cargo at the dock, on the beach, or into the water. Getting in and out of the tender requires no climbing with the ramp adjusted to any height.

The Catamaran series is perfect for use by active S.C.U.B.A. divers, island explorers, and people that would otherwise have difficulty climbing over the tubes on conventional tenders. The larger Catamaran 24 and 28 can even safely accommodate motorcycles, recreational vehicles, wheelchairs, and motorized power chairs. The Novurania Catamaran can be customized in seating, color, upholstery, and equipment packages. Tubes can be customized with solid or bicolor Novurania Hypalon tubes and available custom tender logos on port & starboard tube trim. Available options also include a Bimini top, Bow Dodger, T-Top, and custom lifting points for even the most demanding foredeck mounting or garage storage requirements. Add a ski-tow, rod holders, or upgrade to a teak deck to further modify this exceptional tender for a wide array of tailored applications.

Power options include outboards or the new CAT 24 turbo diesel I/O. Various deck layouts are available with side-console, center console, and custom seating arrangements. Its low profile and stable, dry ride make the Novurania Catamaran series the most unique luxury yacht tenders for all types of uses.

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As the leading manufacturer of luxury yacht tenders, innovation is apparent in every model of our comprehensive line of boats. Our in-house engineers, equipped with the most advanced hardware and software applications, continue to introduce new models based on the needs of our direct clientele. Leading the industry through innovation has always been paramount at Novurania.

It is this spirit that makes Novurania the most sought-after luxury tender manufacturing company in the industry today. We do not just build a boat. We live them, build them, test them, improve them, and we do this continuously – day after day. It is not just about building boats – it is what we love to do – and because of this, Novurania will always be the Superior Choice.

Novurania has been bringing pioneering ideas to the water for over sixty years through innovative concepts, sophisticated styling, unsurpassed quality and proven engineering designs. With beginnings in the mid-1950’s, Novurania began as a rubber-coated fabric company, manufacturing inflatable bridges for Italian armed forces. This innovation quickly became valuable in the inflatable boat market as a high-quality alternative to traditional PVC-tubed inflatable boats. In 1989, as Novurania of America, Inc., the company built its first fiberglass hull in the USA and rapidly gained attention as a first-class producer of reliable tenders in the yachting industry. Novurania has since built its impeccable reputation by hand-building one vessel at a time to the precise specifications of highly discerning clientele.

We have a  passion for detail  in the boats we produce and know that this is a passion appreciated by our knowledgeable and sophisticated owners. All Novurania yacht tenders will continue to be hand-built and bespoke by using high-technology processes in an exceedingly modern environment, designed to accommodate the production of multiple luxury and commercial line tenders. As a vertically integrated company, we design, manufacture, and assemble each boat individually while ensuring integration of only the highest quality materials and building processes. We continue to innovate, traveling worldwide for smart design ideas and progressive state-of-the-art equipment to keep Novurania at the leading edge of engineering and design.

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The 28’ Series is our most popular size and are individually customized for each client’s unique requirements and application.  Our 28’ Series is available in 8’6” beam or 10’ beam in both mono hull and catamaran designs.  Like all Munsons, the 28’ Series is designed and built to be worked hard and run into the ground.

Hundreds of 28’ Munsons are in operation all over the world, tolerating a beating that would destroy most boats.  The 28’ Series has been refined and finetuned to make it as functional and rough water capable as possible.  At Munson Boats, no compromises are made, no considerations are over-looked, no corners are cut. Ask any Munson Boat owner and they will tell you that no other welded aluminum boat is built like a Munson.

Our clients say it best…

“Our 28’ Munson Packcat performed like a charm and it exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to utilizing this vessel in our programs for many years to come. “

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Model: 28-72 Patrol

Lake Havasu, AZ: Lake Havasu Police selected this 28’ Packman as a patrol and dive/rescue vessel. Outfitting includes port and starboard dive doors, dive bottle racks, 500 lb. lifting davit and bow door dive ladder. A large canvas bimini top provides excellent shade protection during hot days. Additional outfitting includes a Garmin 8610xsv multifunction display, Whelen 100w siren, blue LED light bar, search light, solar battery charger, tow post and engine guard.

Specifications

Model: 28-71 Sport

Guemes Island, WA: This 28’ Packcat is used to enjoy all that the San Juan Islands have to offer. A Steelhead Marine crane with wireless controls allows for easy deployment of a Highfield aluminum hull dinghy from the cabin roof. Twin Honda 250’s are installed with Optimus 360 joystick controls with station hold capability. The pilot and co-pilot seats are installed on AirWave suspension bases. Additional outfitting includes a porta-potti, Scotty downriggers, davit with 12V windlass, cabin heater, SeaDek marine flooring, stereo and mooring bridle.

Model: 28-70 Utility

Kotzebue, AK: Western Arctic National Parklands encompass 12 million acres of pristine wilderness and coastline along the Chukchi Sea. The National Park Service uses this 28’ Packcat for transporting crew and ATV’s along the coast and river systems. Outfitting includes a heated cabin with seating for 8 persons, tow post, engine guard, spot light and LED light bar. Twin Suzuki 250 outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates for navigating vast river systems within the park.

Model: 28-69 Fire

Palmetto, FL: The North River Fire District encompasses 82 square miles on the west coast of Florida.   Their 28’ Munson FB-516 is outfitted with a Darley 500 GPM fire pump with TFT Crossfire monitor and 2.5” and 1.5” hose discharges at the bow.   Additional outfitting includes a Flir M-324XP thermal imaging camera with dedicated display, Garmin navigation electronics and Mini Rad-V radiation detector.   Twin Yamaha 300’s are mounted on Bob’s Machine Shop hydraulic jack plates for extreme shallow draft operations.

Model: 28-68 Tender

The Netherlands: This 28’ Catamaran Tender was built to service a Damen Exploration Yacht. Outfitting includes a unique low profile roof top lifting system, port and starboard boarding doors, removable tow post, fuel transfer pump, fresh water wash down with shower wand, stereo, Garmin navigation suite, flip out pedestrian ramp on the bow door, 12v LED spot light, dive bottle rack, dive ladder, interceptor trim tabs,12v anchor windlass and hydraulic jack plates.

Model: 28-67 Research

Port Isabel, TX: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley operates this 28’ Munson R/V Vaquero in their School of Marine Science. An 8’6” beam makes her easily trailerable and 16” draft allow her to navigate shallow coastal estuaries. The cabin includes a work station with CPU rack, head compartment and air conditioning.  Other outfitting includes fresh & raw water wash down systems, lifting davit, side dive door, dive ladder, and jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-66 Utility

Decatur Island, WA: Decatur Island is a small private island with a population of 71 residents that is only accessible by boat or plane. M/V Back Shack comfortably transports her owners and guests to and from their island home. The walk-through cabin is outfitted with seating for six passengers, forced air cabin heater, galley and head. Port and starboard side boarding doors make it easy to load at the dock. The cabin roof includes a davit with 12V winch for launching and retrieving an Achilles hard bottom dinghy.

Model: 28-65 Patrol

Kingston, NY: The NYSP Dive Team is the largest law enforcement public safety dive team in the United States. Their 28’ Munson includes a hydraulic bow door with two dive ladders, port & starboard side doors, tank rack for 8 dive bottles, davit, tow post and engine guard. The cabin is outfitted with forced air heater, rooftop air conditioner, black out shades and folding radar arch. Electronics include Garmin radar/plotter/sounder, Flir thermal imaging camera, back up camera and Mercury joystick piloting system with Skyhook digital anchor.

Model: 28-63 Sport

San Juan Islands, WA: World-class whale watching, kayaking, biking, and hiking are just part of what you find in the San Juan Islands. Specifically designed to provide transportation to a private island, this 28' Munson is outfitted with a side door, an external aft control station, head, heater, port and starboard bow lockers, 500lb capacity davit, removable flip out dive ladder, 6 "rocket launcher" style pipe rack, overhead rod storage rack, and a Suzuki 9.9 kicker motor.

Model: 28-61 Utility

Seattle, WA: The Lake Washington Ship Canal was completed in 1934 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It runs through the city of Seattle, connecting Lake Union and Lake Washington to Puget Sound via the Ballard Locks. The U. S Army Corps of Engineers still maintains this vital waterway, and their 28’ Munson is used for servicing the locks and maintaining the canal. Outfitting includes a fully enclosed wheelhouse, forced air heat, Garmin navigation package, D-rubber fendering, push knees, tow post, outboard motor guard, an Auto Crane 5500E telescoping crane, and 12v bow thruster.

Model: 28-60 Utility

Port Aransas, TX:  The University of Texas Marine Science Institute is the oldest and most significant marine research facility on the Texas coast. Their research unit emphasizes both basic and applied research aimed at understanding the biological, chemical and physical processes governing the coastal zone ecosystem. Outfitting on their 28’ Munson includes a flip up bench seating for 10 passengers, bow door dive ladder, davit, removable sorting table, spud pole, side boarding door, and jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-59 Utility

Eagle, AK: Yukon-Charlie Rivers National Preserve protects the undeveloped Charley River and a significant portion of the upper Yukon in east central Alaska. The National Park Service is responsible for this preserve and maintains a number of public use cabins and facilities along their 106 miles of river. Their 28’ Munson is used for transporting research teams to remote areas, as well as supplies and equipment which includes a Kawasaki Mule side by side. Outfitting includes an outboard motor guard, tow post, davit, and canvas enclosure to protect the operator.

Model: 28-58 Dive

Selkirk, Ontario:  Cooper Marine is a mobile hard hat diving operation servicing the Great Lakes area. Their 28’ Munson is trailerable, allowing them to rapidly deploy to anywhere in the Great Lakes. Outfitting includes a fully enclosed wheelhouse, forced air heat, LED flood lights, spot light, four (4) “K” dive bottle rack, hose trees for dive operation, side boarding door, removable dive ladder, outboard motor guard, tow post, and a 13,000 lb capacity galvanized trailer.

Model: 28-56 Utility

Naples, FL:  Collier County is known for its Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades.  Collier County Coastal Zone Management serves to protect, preserve and enhance its pristine coastal ecosystem and facilities. Their 28’ Munson is used for for servicing aids to navigation, diving, and environmental response.  Outfitting includes removable bow scaffolding, port & starboard dive doors, dive bottle rack, MaxiLift 1100 lb telescoping crane, tow post, motor guard and trailer.

Model: 28-55 Patrol

Fairfield, CA:  The Solano County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Program provides public safety resources for 150 miles of navigable rivers, channels, and bays of the Sacramento / San Joaquin River delta. Their 28’ Munson is outfitted with dive bottle racks, side dive door, 2 dive ladders, anchor windlass, tow post, tow line reel, motor guard, davit, Whelen LED light bar, loud hailer, Simrad radar/plotter/sounder, Motorola dual band radio, and trailer.

Model: 28-54 Fire

Williamsburg, VA:  Camp Peary is a 9000 acre military reservation used for Armed Forces Experimental Training Activity under the Department of Defense.  Camp Perry Fire & EMS operates this 28’ Munson outfitted with a 500 GPM fire pump, walk-through cabin with heating & air conditioning, 5kw generator, dive bottle racks, dive ladder, Flir infrared camera, and Garmin radar/plotter/sounder.  A large double door on the cabin allows for easy entry of injured patients on a backboard.  The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-52 Dive

Chicago, IL:  Collins Engineers, Inc. performs underwater inspections and construction support for projects throughout the United States.  Their 28’ Packcat dive boat is used for hydrographic surveying, bridge inspection, dredging engineering, and hydroelectric dam assessments.  Outfitting includes a heated cabin with diver control station, dive bottle racks, hose racks, side dive doors, anchor windlass, fresh water wash down, Lowrance HDS-12 plotter/sounder, hydrographic sonar mounts, 2800 watt inverter, and triple axle trailer.

Model: 28-50 Sport

Eliza Island, WA:   Located in Bellingham Bay, Eliza Island is a small private island with a population of 10 residents that is only accessible by boat or plane.  M/V Selkie comfortably transports her owners and guests to and from their island home.  The walk-through cabin is outfitted with seating for six passengers, forced air cabin heater, tinted windows and head compartment.  The main decks, bulwarks and gunwales are finished with Line-X non-skid coating.

Model: 28-49 Patrol

Colorado River, CA:  The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit is responsible for law enforcement for 90 miles of the Colorado River, which sees nearly 17 million visitors a year.  The busy season begins during Spring Break and ends after Labor Day.  Their 28’ Munson is used for patrol, dive/rescue and emergency response operations.

Model: 28-46 Patrol

Flathead Lake, MT: Based out of Polson Montana on the south shore of Flathead Lake, the Lake County Sheriff patrols and protects the lake's many hunting and fishing destinations. The wheelhouse is outfitted to be functional and versatile. A bench locker on the port side provides plenty of storage for equipment and doubles as a EMS stretcher table. Heat is provided by a Webasto forced air heater. A pair of Honda's new 250 hp outboards put down an impressive top speed of 52 mph.

Model: 28-43 Sport

Sinclair Island, WA: Sinclair Island is located 5 miles north of Anacortes, WA. The island is about 1.5 square miles and is home to only a few private residents. M/V Home Run transports her owners to and from their island home. The wheelhouse features bronze windshield tint, a galley cabinet with fresh water sink, portable head, and a bench seat locker that converts to a berth. A motion-sensing vessel intruder alarm was installed to protect Home Run while in port.

Model: 28-42 Patrol

Stehekin, WA: The remote Stehekin Community lies on the upper north end of Lake Chelan within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The only access is a 50-mile trip by boat or float plane. The NPS uses their 28’ Munson for EMS/SAR, law enforcement and park transportation needs. Outfitting includes a walk-through cabin with seating 6 passengers, EMS bench for transporting injured patients, side boarding door, tow post and diesel cabin heater. Extra wide cabin doors are large enough to allow for backboard/litter entry in the cabin.

Model: 28-40 Sport

Kodiak, AK: Ugak Bay provides world class saltwater fishing for silver, king and pink salmon, halibut, lingcod and a variety of rock fish. AlpenView Lodge maintains a variety of boats to access these fisheries, the pride of which is the Captain K. The open back wheelhouse features a head compartment. Fishing equipment includes a rocket launcher rod rack, down rigger mounts, and a davit with 12V pot puller. Rod storage is provided by an overhead roof locker.

Model: 28-39 Sport

Juneau, AK: The M/V Kun' Re is used as a private island transport boat to service a remote property in Southeast Alaska. The wheelhouse features Webasto forced air diesel heat, a head compartment with flushing head, galley cabinet, and a convertible settee. The deck is rigged for fishing with rod holders lining the forward cabin roof and bow rails. The 12v anchor windlass and bow pulpit take the hassle out of setting the hook.

Model: 28-38 Utility

Fields Landing, CA: Humboldt Bay is the only deep-water port on California's North Coast, serving as a major transportation link between the Pacific Northwest and the entire world. The Harbor District operates their Munson during harbor maintenance and operation activities. Duties include transporting Harbor District personnel and associates to and from Harbor District job sites and support of local law enforcement during emergency response.

Model: 28-36 Dive

Seattle, WA: The NOAA Diving Program trains and certifies scientists, engineers and technicians to perform the variety of tasks that are carried out by NOAA underwater. Headquartered in Seattle, the program performs open water dive certification on Lake Washington. Coast Guard certified to carry 14 divers, their dive support vessel features roll control bottle racks, folding bench seats, LED flood lighting and large dive doors.

Model: 28-35 Utility

Sarasota, FL: Sarasota County Coastal Resources focuses on a number of shoreline interests, from maintenance of navigable waterways to shoreline enhancement and habitat restoration. To maintain aids to navigation they ordered their Munson with a special bow door platform and work table. This allows the crew to comfortably work on signs and beacons. A special pile grabber mounted on the bow door keeps the boat in place while working.

Model: 28-34 Utility

Jefferson, ME: Tishman Construction is one of the largest and most respected builders in the United States, with high profile projects including One World Trade Center. Tishman purchased a Munson stock model to support several port renovation projects in Maine. Special features include wire mesh cabin safety glass for tow protection; diesel cabin heat and windshield defrost. White cabin upholstery and interior paint perform well in warmer climates.

Model: 28-32 Water Taxi

Rockport, MA: The city of Rockport's M/V Thacher Island II transports up to 12 visitors at a time from the mainland to historic Thacher Island. Deck seating is provided by folding benches on the port and starboard hull sides. Special features include a Harken winch and line guide installed at the transom and special UHMW rollers on the bottom of the hull. The rollers allow Thacher Island II to be winched up a wooden ramp on the island for storage.

Model: 28-20 Research

Lacey, WA: The Washington State Department of Ecology use this boat is use as a shallow-water hydrographic survey and research vessel in Puget Sound, the Columbia River, and outer Washington coast. The wheelhouse features a workstation with room for computers and survey equipment. An enclosed head can accessed from the main deck. Survey transducers can be deployed via the moon pool on the aft deck.

Model: 28-14 Utility

Key West, FL: Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100 square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands that are only accessible by boat or seaplane. The National Park Service selected this 28’ Munson Packcat to transfer personnel and equipment within the park. Outfitting includes flip-up bench seating for 8 passengers, fresh water washdown system, lifting davit with 12V windlass, tow post, dive bottle racks, side door and dive ladder. Twin Yamaha 200 outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

Model: 28-13 Survey

Glacier Bay, AK: Glacier Bay National Park is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. It is home to rugged mountains, wild coastlines, and deep sheltered fjords The National Park & Preserve Service conducts a comprehensive program of scientific research and monitoring to ensure that Glacier Bay's natural and cultural resources are adequately protected. The wheelhouse features forced air cabin heat, a galley cabinet and sleeping for two.

Model: 28-6 Utility

Nome, AK: Nome is located on the south coast of the Seward Peninsula facing the Bering Sea. The city is the commercial hub of northwestern Alaska, as well as the site for the finish of the 1049-mile Iditarod Trail. The Port of Nome use their Munson while placing and retrieving buoys/anchor weighing 400 lbs., moving floating docks into position, inspecting pipeline systems, fuel spill containment and search and rescue.

Model: 28-3 OSR

Endicott, AK: Alaska Clean Seas protects the environment by providing effective response services to the Alaska North Slope Crude Oil Producers. OSR Endeavor is assigned to the BP operations and is tasked with transporting equipment, personnel, and boom deployment for near shore response operations. Special arctic features include storm covers for cabin windows and forced air cabin heat. Bow push knees are designed to align with those on recovery barges.

Model: 28-1 Sport

Bar Harbor, ME: The Munson line is very popular among island residents. Transporting cargo and passengers to island properties is usually the main purpose of their boats, but we understand that our owners like to do more than just commute. This Munson can haul building materials in the morning and scout great kayak and hiking spots in the afternoon. Special features include Line-X deck coating, kayak storage racks, and diesel cabin heat.

“I just wanted to say thank you for a great vessel and thanks for all the assistance you provided over the last few years with helping us design the vessel we needed. Our 28’ Munson Packcat performed like a charm and it exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to utilizing this vessel in our programs for many years to come. A huge thank you as well to Justin Lagerwey. Justin is an excellent trainer, knows the vessel extremely well and was very patient with everyone in the class. He was able to answer all our questions and concerns and was willing to stay out with us as long as we wanted until we felt comfortable with the vessel. He is a true professional that does a superior job representing the Munson Boat Company. I will highly recommend you and Munson Boats to anyone in the future.””

Chris Collier County, Florida