56ft Powercat
After exhibiting Pacific Harmony at many boat shows the idea of a 56 footer was conclusive as the size the Power Catamaran/Power Multihull market was seeking for live-aboard couples to not need crew and still have the space and luxury of a much larger boat. Since then a handful of 56 footer Powercats have been sea-trialed to find the right hull shape and layout options. Extensive discussions with future and present Powercat live-aboards have given rise to a flexible layout that optimizes the needs of young and old, families and couples. A fishing cockpit version will be developed for the sport fishermen in future.
With 3 window styling options- Euro, Classic and Trawler, there is a version to suit each lifestyle.
All 3 window styles have the choice of 2 hull options- Displacement for 20-25 kt speeds and Foil assisted planing for 35-45kt speeds.
The displacement model is being launched first with range suited to liveaboard world cruisers of 3000-3500nm at 7-8 kts and 1000 nm at 18-20 kts. Ideal for Pacific cruising and fast overnight hops between island countries catching the perfect weather window.
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Tooling for the first boat is expected to commence soon.
The displacement hull is shaft driven with tunnelled props for protected beaching. The planing version hull is shaft or waterjet driven. Waterjets become the preferred choice when cruising speeds in the 30's are desired due to the low drag factor. They perform reasonably efficiently under 10 knots and over 20 but not efficient in between. Best over 25-30 knots cruise to be worthwhile. The shallow water anchoring is a real bonus, getting in close to the nature along the shore where the calm water is and no shaft boats can venture. No appendages to worry about bending on the bottom.
Both hull versions are wide in the waterline offering excellent accommodation and engine access with only a very minor increase in fuel consumption. After tens of thousands of rough blue water miles in slim hull Powercatamarans, the project development team decided the space and improved ride of wider hulls is worth it. Many boat shows with slim hulled Powercatamarans also taught lessons of what people don't like when buying a Powercat- cramped engine spaces. Good to remember for re-sale, lost value due to compromised design often well exceeds fuel cost saved.
The planing hull has a centrally mounted foil shaped wing between the hulls and two smaller foil shaped wings at the rear. All 3 foils generate significant lift to reduce drag making 45 knot speeds achievable and rough water ride at 20-25 knots quite comfortable.
3 cabin 6 berth accommodation is standard. 2 guest cabins each with en-suites in the hulls, 1 side with queen size island berth, the other with 2 singles. The lower single berth can be used as a desk making that an ideal office when the guest numbers are lower.
The master cabin is huge with full beam of the boat on the main level and a walkaround master berth. Also in the master is a full-length settee for afternoon naps or reading in privacy. A laptop desk or make up station tucks into the master cabin dressing room for the lady in charge. Full-length bath with shower over top for those days on shore water when a relaxing bath is just the ticket.
Full headroom in the engine rooms is achieved and internal access down easy stairs from each hull makes access in stormy weather very relaxing. Walk-around space in the engines makes easy servicing, an important feature for retired cruisers wishing to enjoy running their boat.
A full headroom workshop in the starboard stern and on port, a "water-garage" This is a separate dive/storage/laundry room with watertight door to the swim platform for easy access to snorkelling/dive gear and other water toys as desired. In the "water garage" a rinsing shower for after-swim rinses in privacy and out of the chilly breeze is also a good place to hang the wet-weather gear or wet suits keeping the boat tidy.
The huge galley up in the pilothouse allows meal preparation with good views of the conditions ahead, vital when cooking underway. Also well sited for easy snack preparation on long passages for the watch captain so single handed stretches are easy to manage.
Throughout the boat, the emphasis has been on making running the boat as comfortable as possible for a retired couple to operate without sacrificing safety. As boats get bigger, they need better ergonomic design so managing them is not hard work in the years of recreation.
Built to meet survey when required, and already structurally engineered by Gurit Australia to DNV and US Coastguard, MNZ and Australian survey so going in charter and getting a return on investment is already thought of. Naval Architecture by CTMD, a Melbourne based naval architect headed by Chris Tucker. Past clients work include Oliver Marine (Now Mustang Cruisers), Warwick Yacht design and Roger Hill Power cats. Many designers were considered and boats tested from Crowther, Jutson, Roger Hill, Craig Loomes, Tennant, Tecknicraft, Wright-Lavranos, Hysucat and the work of Chris Tucker was chosen. Project management is by an experienced engineering and blue water delivery team of over 15 Power catamarans built from 40-90 feet during the past 15 years.
Naval Architecture by CTMD, a Melbourne based naval architect headed by Chris Tucker. Past clients work include Oliver Marine (New Mustang Cruisers), Warwick Yacht design and Roger Hill Power cats. Project management is by an experienced engineering and blue water delivery team of over 15 Powercats built from 40-90 feet during the past 15 years.
Build quality ensured is by our close Project Management with hand-picked yards.
L.O.A Euro, Classic and North Sea. |
56’ |
17m |
Beam |
20'10" |
6.4m |
Draft-Shaft Version |
3-4' |
1-1.32m |
Displacement (approx.) |
56,000 Lbs |
25500kgs |
Fuel Capacity |
1800 Gallons |
7000 L |
Fresh Water Capacity |
350 Gallons |
1330 L |
Holding Tank Capacity |
2x 80 Gallons |
2x 300L |
Generator Options: |
Onan, Mastervolt or Northern Lights |
12-15KW 50HZ |
Engine Options-Displacement hull, Est 16-28kts: |
2x 240HP - 2x 480Hp |
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Engine Options- Foil assisted Planing hull Est 30-45kts: |
2x 535HP - 2x 1000hp |
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Engine Brands available: |
Cummins, Caterpillar, Volvo, Yanmar. |
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Drive Options |
Straight Shaft 4-5 blade propeller or Hamilton Waterjet |
