Pros and cons of the twin vee

aguachico · Aug-01-2006, 01:19 PM

As I prepare for my next boat I've decided on a few things I want, but I'm not sure if the mono hull is the best design. I've read several articles on where the cat hulls are better rides in rough water that mono hulls. The only reason that they are not accepted is they look funny.

What do you guys know that the articles are not telling me?

Thanks

Art

SAGE · Aug-01-2006, 01:29 PM

http://www.thehulltruth.com/

If you haven't already been here, there are some good discussions centered around that very subject.

aguachico · Aug-01-2006, 03:01 PM

thanks

Afry · Aug-01-2006, 05:12 PM

I love my 18' Sea Cat and have had it out 40 miles on some days that probably are not good for any 20' or less boat but felt safe. Cats tend to be dryer then mono's and the ride in 1-2 wind chop is something to experience. Fuel economy is also excellant and usually have less draft.

Cons - Some cats will grab one side and want to turn when running down swell at speed, just trim up. Trim is very important and a good set of tabs (even my lil 18'er came with them) will help you get the most out of the ride. Planning cats ride great till the tunnel bottoms out then you will get a hull slam, the amount will depend on speed and design but the higher the tunnel the better. A low tunnel will also pound when trolling directly into a head sea and some designs will sneeze water out the front when this happens, I adjust by changing course slightly. They are very stable when stopped but do tend to drift beam to.

I would buy another cat again in a heartbeat unless I found the money for an ACB.

Eye Problem · Aug-01-2006, 06:03 PM

Send Ali a PM , he has had both. I am a biased Grady owner and wouldnt buy anything less. I am not implying twin vees or anything else are less of a boat, i am just really happy with my grady

merlin · Aug-01-2006, 06:57 PM

I just bought my first cat - a twenty foot Twin Vee. So far I have been amazed at the ride. Had her out the other day in a snotty wind and she cruised back, down swell, at 22 knots. No pounding, no turning, no bottoming out in the swell ahead. Just as I had heard, super smooth. We kept bracing for the slam or turn and it never happened. Like I said, I've been amazed. The deck area is HUGE! Super stable fishing platform. Mine is set up with a single Yamaha 115hp four stroke. I've heard they perform even better with twins and I am considering a re-power. I'll post some pics and updates soon.

The only con so far is dry storage. I will figure it out - just a nit-pick.

doughnut · Aug-02-2006, 09:53 AM

"I am a biased Grady owner and wouldnt buy anything less." Well, while I agree that Grady'd are a fair boat, I dont consider all other boats "Less"
With the Twin Vee, the concensus is that it is a good value boat. They ride great in most conditions, big for their size (as Merlin said) Did I mention the ride? Twin vee construction methods are designed to offer the boat at a good price, not to make them pretty. In the 26 foot and below, its a great boat. The big ones look like I laid them up in my garage. I dont know how much $$$ you are thinking, or what size boat you are thinking, but Ill give you my experience (ive been looking at them and riding on them for years, and finally bought a cat)

New: Look at twin vee 20,22,26 Sea Cat 22 (awesome boat) Pro SPorts 23 (9 ft wide) world Cat 23 (ouch! pricey) and Glacier Bay 26.

Used: COnsider Sea Cat SL5 94-98, the 97 and newer model is the WC 27 Hull, these boats are a bargain for what you get. Also look at Sport Craft SPort Cats as they are maid on the Sea Cat mold. (I own one of these, you are welcome to go for a ride)

I will say that it will be the ride that convinces you.

aguachico · Aug-03-2006, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I guess my next research ill be on deep or modifies V's on a mono.

Razorback · Aug-03-2006, 10:17 PM

Art -

Buy a friggin 23' GRADY Gulfstream and never look back.

Wanna dish out more dough - go to the 26' Sailfish.

Next - 30' Marlin ( better get a partner with dinero...

Razor - Biased and Out

doughnut · Aug-04-2006, 08:37 AM

Buy a friggin 23' GRADY Gulfstream and never look back.

Wanna dish out more dough - go to the 26' Sailfish.

Next - 30' Marlin ( better get a partner with dinero...

Razor - Biased and Out

Now that is good advice! You might need a night job for the 30'

aguachico · Aug-04-2006, 09:07 AM

I've been looking at all the boats for sale back East. Lots of good deals. Grady's, Mako's.