[PCW] Aluminum cat

[Greg Schoenberg]

I think it was Sea Magazine that did a write-up on the pros and cons of
alluminum boats,  mostly pro!

-Greg
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Arneil" <petera@dslnorthwest.net>
To: "Power Catamaran List" <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 9:02 AM
Subject: [PCW] Aluminum cat


> Hi Greg,
>
> It's from Armstrong.  At the time, it was a Canadian company...since
> then it has folded and been revived in the
> US.  http://www.armstrongmarine.com/  It's a 28' outboard, 10'6"
> beam, with twin 225 4-stroke Yamahas.  We've gone all over SE Alaska,
> including the west side Baranof Island and he has taken it north of
> Cape Spencer (up to Lituya Bay)...and I can attest that it is great
> rough-water boat (for it's size).  Fuel economy is dismal and
> sleeping accommodations are minimal.  Great fishing boat!
>
> Peter
>
> At 11:56 PM 9/6/2006, you wrote:
> >Hello Peter,
> >
> >Curious what kind of aluminum Cat your buddy bought?
> >
> >-Greg
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Peter Arneil" <petera@dslnorthwest.net>
> >To: <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com>
> >Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 5:15 PM
> >Subject: [PCW] PDQ v. Fountaine Pajot
> >
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I'm new to the list...cruised for years in monohull in NW waters,
> > > including to/from SE Alaska.  Cats are scarce around here, but a
> > > buddy in Juneau bought a 30' aluminum cat that is an outstanding sea
> > > boat.  I've got 2 foot-itis and am considering both the PDQ 34 and
> > > the new FP Highland 35.  I know relatively little about either
> > > company's reputation for quality, durability, ease of maintenance,
> > > etc.  Any experience that will assist in my decision-making is
> > > appreciated.  My orientation is toward solid construction and
> > > long-term value, i.e. if I was buying monohull, it would not be
> > > Bayliner or similar; more likely Nordic Tug or Nordhavn.  Thanks.
> > >
> > > Peter Arneil
> > > Bellingham, WA
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