star cat catamaran

In the boat graveyard on Lake Lanier, Georgia.
The pictures do not show it well but this boat has a very wide flat bottom.

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Star Cat 5.6

Star Cat 5.6

Star Cat 5.6

Star Cat 5.6

Star Cat 5.6

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56’ NQEA POWER CAT ’SEASTAR’

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56′ NQEA POWER CAT ‘SEASTAR’

YACHTSMEN INTERNATIONAL is proud to present the 56’ CHARTER / DIVE NQEA DAY POWER CAT  “SEASTAR” for sale.

Looking for a spacious, stable, well appointed power catamaran in 1C charter survey to take up to 52 day trippers out snorkelling, diving and exploring the reefs and sandy cays?

This reliable aluminium NQEA power cat is tried and proven with Bauer dive compressor and 26 tanks, plus 30 complete sets of dive gear, with special large ladders off the aft to enable easy access in and out of the water.

The boat has a GRMPA permit until May 2029! Boasting a brand new Furuno sounder – August 2021 and fresh starboard engine top end works in Sept 2021 – some injectors replaced, others serviced, reset spacers and new seals.

Great for sight-seeing, the huge bow and all decks have soft tread decking and the saloon, bridge and heads are all air-conditioned to ensure guest comfort.

The vessel has had interceptors fitted to maintain the optimum balance between speed and fuel economy, and she cruises comfortably at 20-21 knots. The port engine was replaced in 2016.

Great for entertaining, NQEA power cat “Seastar” has a spacious saloon with DVD player and dual flat screens, onboard WiFi, professional mixing music system, well appointed galley/ bar with 3 sliding door fridge under the bench top, instant boiling water for hot drinks, and dishwasher.

This powerful charter cat is ready to take you on your next business and lifestyle adventure!

We invite you to inspect this quality vessel. Be quick and contact our brokerage team today!

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A World of Diving Adventures

Call us today 954.734.7111 or 800.327.9600, shared sunset towards the end of the trip with guests and crew ... laughs and stories all night long. a great charter yacht., kevin waite, bahamas yacht charter - sailing catamaran, the ultimate yacht charter.

The crewed charter yacht Cat Ppalu offers a unique experience for families, friends and groups desiring a sailing, scuba diving and snorkel vacation. Besides sailing, a side benefit for the adventure seeker is that Cat Ppalu provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy activities like snorkeling, kayaking and SUPs (paddle boarding) as well as shore excursions. Explore local islands or relax and sunbathe on uninhabited islands. It is your vacation, so you can choose what you want to do.

Dive Experiences

Many of our individual trips are geared to scuba divers. Our dive destination for the week is the Exuma Cays. When the weather cooperates, we sail (versus motor) to dive sites only accessible to dive liveaboards. As such, these remote locations are more pristine than most. They offer the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean.  Whether a seasoned diver or a novice, our staff strives to assure your dives meet your expectations. 

$1,795.00 per person Fully crewed yacht charter $17,950.00

• Departs Nassau (NAS) on Saturdays to the Exuma Cays
• 6 nights all inclusive
• Up to 19 dives
• 6 double cabins with shared bath
• Shore excursions included
• The Caribbean’s greatest variety of scuba diving & snorkeling.

While daytime diving in the Bahamas is a popular activity, nighttime dives are extra special. Some marine creatures, like octopus, are active and visible only after dark.

Cat Ppalu guests can takes full advantage of our many dives options, including learning how to dive or advancing to a new level of certification. Many children follow in their parent’s flippers and learn to dive while on board.

• Wrecks and reefs
• Walls in less than 40 feet of water
• Blue hole and drift dive
• Diving courses
• Open water certification

With Cat Ppalu we oftentimes have the ability – with advance notice – to customize your itinerary and activities. 

The Exumas offer the Caribbean’s greatest variety of diving, walls, blue holes, patch reefs, shark dives and high speed drift dives.

• Lost Blue Hole
• Periwinkle Reef 
• Amberjack Reef 
• Austin Smith Wreck known for its Goliath Grouper
• Pillar Wall 
• Washing Machine , our most popular drift dive 
• Whaletail Wall 
• Hole in the Wall
• Jakes Hole 
• Monolith Wall

Eco Adventures

• Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Saddleback Cay, Closeman Reef, Norman’s Plane Wreck
• Meet and feed colorful indigenous iguanas
• Master your SUPs skills (stand up paddleboarding)
• Hike trails at Warderick Wells Park headquarters
• Kayak near mangroves and beaches or in open waters
• Explore uninhabited islands or comb the beach for shells
• Meet native swimming pigs

Shark Diving

Our trips to the Exuma Cays allow Cat Ppalu divers the chance to check off a big item on their must-do list – to swim with the sharks.

The most common types of shark encountered on our dives are the Caribbean reef shark and the nurse shark, which usually rests on the sandy bottoms. Underwater photographers can capture many close up images.

If Cat Ppalu divers are lucky, the shark gods bestow appearances by hammerheads, lemon sharks, tiger sharks, bull sharks, whale sharks and the black nose shark.

The Charter Yacht

Our 65-foot crewed sailing charter yacht serves as your home base during your dive trip. The Cat Ppalu is a schooner rigged sailing catamaran with space for 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Its sleek styling and 26′ beam design allows this sailboat to maximize the space in guest cabins while giving you the chance to enjoy the magnificent Bahamian scenery topside.

Our low draft enables us to anchor close to uninhabited islands for further exploring and to enjoy our many water sports like snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (SUP).

Sit back and relax and let our captain handle the details while you’re on your Bahamas dive vacation. From meals to dive equipment to eco adventures, you’ll be in capable hands. Their job descriptions include making sure you have fun!

If you’re interested, they’ll be more than happy to show you the ropes from raising the main sail and to explaining how wind power works.

We have a dive instructor onboard who can take non-divers on an introductory dive.

Can I rent dive gear on Cat Ppalu?

If you do not have your own equipment, we have “top of the line” dive gear available for rent. For rates, click here. Please request these items on your Trip Application . Payment is made while on board. All rentals must be arranged prior to departure.

How do I get to the Cat Ppalu dock?

The Cat Ppalu docks at the Nassau Harbour Club Marina on East Bay Street, right across from the Starbucks. The ride is approximately 30-40 minutes from the airport to the dock. It is not that far but slow down, Mon! You are on island time now. If you need ground transfers while in Nassau, we can assist. You can make the ground transfer arrangements online or call our office at least 3 days prior to your departure. For each pick-up, the cost is $18.00 per person one-way. If you prefer to take a taxi or miss the cut-off date, taxis are readily available at the airport.   The cost will be $40.00 or more if there are more than 2 of you.

What time can we board Cat Ppalu?

You may board after 12:00pm on Saturday. We plan to shove off by 3:00pm at the latest to make the trip from Nassau to the Exumas during daylight hours. We can, of course, stay longer to accommodate later arrivals as this is a charter only vessel. Keep in mind that if it gets too late, then the captain may decide to leave early Sunday morning instead of Saturday afternoon for safety reasons.

What time do we disembark the Cat Ppalu?

The Cat Ppalu returns to Nassau Thursday afternoon, usually by 5:00pm at the latest. We still serve dinner and provide lodging at the dock. This is your night in port so that you can experience some of the local culture. All passengers must disembark Friday by 9:00am.

Will I see sharks while diving on Cat Ppalu?

Yes, Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks frequent many of our sites. We normally offer 1 shark feed on each trip. This is the perfect time to see sharks up close and in action!

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Test: Battle Of The Power Cats

(Published in the May 1998 issue)

We hit the first wave at about 25 mph. The bow rose so high that only a cloud-scattered expanse of blue Florida sky was visible beyond the rail. As we hung in the air, I told myself: You should have backed off the throttle while you had the chance--moron.

Instead, I clutched the wheel, flexed my knees and waited for the inevitable sternum-crunching reunion with the water. But the impact that followed opened my eyes more than it loosened my fillings.

There was a mild shudder, a gentle compression into the water, and before I knew it we were heading right up the face of the next wave. Again I braced myself, and again the impact never came.

That day three years ago was the first time I rode a power catamaran, and I've been a fan ever since.

These multihulled boats have a number of long-known and seldom-disputed design advantages over monohulls. First, catamarans ride softer because they don't have a large, round bottom that slams against the waves. Second, a catamaran's twin hulls focus the buoyancy around the outside of the boat, rather than in the middle, creating greater initial stability. Third, the two narrow hulls generate about one-third as much wetted surface, or drag, making the boat more efficient. And last, the hulls place the engines farther apart, increasing maneuverability.

So why, you might ask, don't we see more catamarans on the water? After that ride, I asked the same question, and received a simple answer: They don't look right. When people buy a boat they want it to look like their image of a boat--a catamaran doesn't.

Despite this consistent consumer resistance, manufacturers have continued hawking catamarans in U.S. marinas. That cat I tested in 1995, the 25 SeaCat, was just one more entry into a boat class of proven sales failures.

But the SeaCat didn't fail. Some say it was the styling--from the side, at least, it looked almost like a typical boat. Some credit the marketing: With its fuel efficiency and soft ride the cat attracted fishermen with small wallets and grand offshore dreams. And some think the catamaran was just a boat design whose time had come.

Whatever the reason, the SeaCat flourished, and today there are at least 15 companies selling power catamarans in this country. These cats range from 14 to 74 ft., although the majority fall between 19 and 33 ft. Last year, Grady White joined the fray with its 26-ft. Tiger Cat, giving the category the legitimacy of a well-respected domestic builder.

In order to get a handle on this fast-growing group of water wagons--to catch the tiger by the tail, so to speak--we gathered four new catamarans and put them through their paces. Although all four are nominally set up for fishing, we found very different boats that together are ready for almost anything.

Comet Pro-Star 20

This catamaran version of the increasingly popular flats boat is probably the most purpose-specific boat in our test. Like any good flats boat, it planes almost instantly and runs in shallow water. Relatively wide, flat hulls give the Comet lift, as proven by her 14-in. standing draft and ability to plane in 1.9 seconds. Meanwhile, a hydraulic jackplate lowers and raises the engine, allowing the boat to run in only 6 in. of water at full throttle.

Along with handsome blue hulls and nonskid decks, the Comet offers topnotch fit and finish. There's plenty of stowage space and recirculating live and release wells. The helm console has enough room for dash-mounted add-on electronics and is easy to reach from the comfortable bench seat.

On the water, the Comet was steady in a chop that would have slowed other flats boats. Trimming it out lifted the bow, making it feel like a high-powered bass boat without the threat of chine walking. Through turns it stayed flat and in control.

Glacier Bay Canyon Runner 26

Glacier Bay has been building power cats for 10 years, so it probably wouldn't agree that the 25 SeaCat popularized the category. Nevertheless, Glacier Bay hasn't exerted the same influence.

Not that its boats aren't worthy. The Canyon Runner was the only displacement-hulled catamaran in our test. And although this hull type sacrifices some speed at the top end, it makes up for it in ride. The boat ran through 3-ft. waves and over 5-footers with an almost eerie stability. What's more, it retained this smoothness in all directions to the sea. In high-speed, hard-over turns, the Glacier Bay stayed in complete control, although it did heel out a bit.

While the boat is set up for fishing, with fish boxes, live wells and rod holders, it makes a good all-around craft. It features quality components and is well-constructed. Still, its best attribute clearly is the ride. As one dealer aptly sums it up: "You just can't get in trouble in this boat."

True to its catamaran heritage, the Seagull can make a bumpy bay seem paved and can sit beam-to in a heavy chop without making you want to feed the fish. But unlike many other cats, the Seagull has a looser and freer side too.

Since it sits so close to the water, the boat feels even faster than it is. Of course, those low sides also mean it'll take some spray in a cross-breeze, but somehow that's part of this boat's charm. There's a little more action in its ride, making it feel as if it's frolicking across the wave tops, and it turns so quickly that anyone not holding on before a sharp turn will probably be swimming afterward.

The high-gloss gelcoat looks great, but the construction and finish are more workmanlike than flashy. Set up as a general-purpose boat, the Seagull skis, fishes, dives and provides some welcome levity.

World Cat 266 SC

SeaCat's owner retired last year, and the new owners renamed the company World Class Catamaran and redesigned the entire line.

With its cuddy cabin and walkaround helm, the company's new World Cat 266 SC is the queen of that line. And the best compliment we can pay it is to say that it seems like a larger boat, both in terms of its amenities and ride.

At speed, it's very sensitive to trim, especially if the engines are not trimmed evenly. But once it's properly adjusted, this boat is fast and makes the chop go away. It backs particularly well (generally, all cats do because there's less resistance) and stays almost perfectly flat during hard-over turns.

Inside, there are double bunks, a freshwater sink and portable head, all finished to respectable standards. These conveniences make the 266 SC great for a weekend getaway or an overnight stay at a kingfish tournament.

Overall, none of these boats disappointed our test team, but don't take my word for it. You've got to experience a power catamaran to believe it. Take one for a test ride, and then you'll understand why, at last, the power cat is here to stay.

SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST RESULTS

MODEL COMET GLACIER BAY SEAGULL WORLD CAT Price without engine $16,900 $39,500 $18,000 $38,450 Length/Beam/Weight/Draft 20 ft. 6 in./8 ft./1500/12 in. 26 ft. 2 in./8 ft. 6 in./4400/16 in. 19 ft. 3 in./8 ft. 6 in./1600/11 in. 26 ft. 6 in./8 ft. 6 in./4000/12 in. Fuel Capacity 66 gal. 180 gal. 55 gal. 200 gal. Test Engines 1/150-hp Suzuki 2/150-hp Johnson Ficht 1/150-hp Johnson Ficht 2/150-hp Johnson Ficht Speed/gph/Decibels @ idle 2.6/1.0/64 2.5/.7/78 3/.2/69 3.7/.3/62 Speed/gph/Decibels @ 4000 rpm 28.8/7.8/84 28.3/14.2/96 28.1/7.6/90 33.3/17.9/88 Speed/gph/Decibels @ WOT 44.3/15.8/100 36.9/26.5/100 36.7/13.8/100 46.5/26.3/94 0-30 mph (sec.) 2.9 5.37 5.41 5.25 Address 3573 Arnold Ave., Naples, Florida 34104 17341 Tye St. SE, Monroe, Washington 98272 5564 Shirley St., Naples, Florida 34109 801 Staton Rd., Greenville, NC 27834 Speeds are 2-way averages in mph. On twin-engine boats, gph is for both engines. Weight is in pounds, without engines. Test team comments are to the right. > Could redefine performance criteria for flats skiffs. > Allows you to get out in weather that forces other 26-footers home. > Scores high on all- around fun, with a price that will keep you smiling. > Rough-weather ability plus speed and amenities.

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There is one in the neighborhood around the corner from me that I thought about looking into purchasing, but I cant find any info on them.  

nobody?  

its almost this exact same boat http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1578146/0  

haven't heard of them before. By the looks of the pics on the yachtworld ad, it is a planing hull. Depending on the condition of the hull and engines, it would be worth a look.  

What makes it a planing hull?  

You can tell the difference between planing hulls and displacement hulls by looking at the backs of the sponsons at the stern of the boat. Displacement hulls as well as semi-displacement hulls have sponsons that are rounded at the bottom. On planing hulls, the bottom of the sponsons are flatter with a very shallow v. Here are some examples. Pic #1 is an old Glacier Bay 22' which was their only full displacement hull. Pic #2 is a newer Glacier Bay 22'. I believe that the newer 22' is actually some form of semi-displacement. Pic #3 is a sport cat, which below the water line is identical to early models of World Cat and later models of Sea Cat (post 1997). This is a semi displacement hull. In these 3 pics it is easy to notice the rounded shapes of the bottom of the sponsons. In pic 4 you will see the difference in the sponson bottom in this Pro Kat. It is flatter with a slight v. Of course sponson shape is not the only criteria in determining what type of catamaran you are looking at, but it is the quickest way to figure out what you are looking at. You will also notice that the Glacier Bays also have thinner sponsons with more space between them than the sport cat (semi) and pro kat (planing).  

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Nice info manintheboat. Thanks for taking the time!  

Ocean Stars were made in the early 90s. Pro Sports bought their molds when Ocean Star went out of business, redesigned the liner, and this became the ProKat 26 which was their first cat. So from the rubrail down, the early years ProKat 26 is the same as the Ocean Star 25.  

I've never been on one(nor any cat for that matter), but I did have a fairly long conversation with a couple that owned one at the Port A Harbor. We were pulling out and they were putting in, so I asked them about the cat performance. Long story short, they said that they had done their research and ended up choosing this hull. I can't remember exactly why, but they had owned the boat over a year and loved and bragged on it a bunch. Every time I see one for sale, it reminds me of how happy they seemed to be with theirs. Other than that conversation, I've never heard anyone talk about them.  

CLVL said: Ocean Stars were made in the early 90s. Pro Sports bought their molds when Ocean Star went out of business, redesigned the liner, and this became the ProKat 26 which was their first cat. So from the rubrail down, the early years ProKat 26 is the same as the Ocean Star 25. Click to expand...

Thanks manintheboat.  

I own a 2005 2200WA (WalkAround) ProKat with Twine Yammaha F115s. and am pretty happy with it. Although, I havn't owned it that long, and have only been in 3-4 ft seas a couple of times. If I can answer any questions, let me know. -Gary Long  

shanker said: so does that mean that the Ocean Star Cat is a good boat? Click to expand...

and have a surveyor look at it.  

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1996 Ocean Star 250 C

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Stock #140061 - Super-Efficient Ocean Star (now Pro-Cat), loaded with electronics and ready to fish! If you are in the market for a power catamaran, look no further than this 1996 Ocean Star 250 C, just reduced to $21,900 (offers encouraged).This boat is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts and is in good condition. She is also equipped with twin Yamaha engines that have 310 hours.We are looking for people all over the country who share our love for boats. If you have a passion for our product and like the idea of working from home, please visit SellBoatsAndRVs [dot] com to learn more. Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today! Reason for selling is taking up driveway space, not enough time to use At POP Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results. Take a look at ALL ***121 PICTURES*** of this vessel on our main website at 1996 Ocean Star 250 C. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you! Options and Standard Features Options

• Ice Box: 2 In Deck
• Bottom Paint: Included
• Gel Coat: Included
• Access Door: Included
• Battery Location: Included
• Number Of Batteries: 3
• Autopilot: Included
• Chartplotter: Included
• GPS/ Fishfinder/ Plotter: Included
• Radar Array: Included
• VHF: Included
• Make: Ocean Star
• Model: 250 C
• Stock Number: 140061
• Condition: Used
• Type: Catamaran (Power)
• Use: Not Specified
• Beam (Feet): 8
• Length (Feet): 24
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
• Engine Make: Yamaha
• Engine Model: Z200TXRB
• Engine Hours: 310
• Color: White

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