CASA CAT 

Folding Motor Trailer Sailer Catamaran

PLANS FOR THE AMATEUR BUILDER

                 

Casa Cat has been designed for the amateur builder who wants a roomy, safe and comfortable trailer boat with good load carrying capacity, suitable for one or two couples or a family of five on a few weeks holiday, or up to nine on a day sail. I designed Casa Cat for my own use but always had it in mind to make the plans available to others that were after the same qualities in a trailer sailer I was. To this end an extensive portfolio of photos were taken during construction, very detailed plans drawn and a complete record of materials and cost kept to aid future builders. After designing and building larger craft and using them extensively, I was keen to combine the room and comfort they offered with the added advantages of a light weight trailer sailer. Everything considered, the natural choice was a folding catamaran. Casa Cat is 6.3m (20’7”) in length and 1.98m (6’6”) wide on the trailer. Expanding Casa Cat to its on the water beam of 3.7m (12’2”) is simple and easy with the telescopic arm arrangement and powered lifting mechanism, performed whilst on the trailer. Achieving a well balanced boat both on the water and when trailering was a major consideration. Trailering the boat is safe and comfortable with its narrow width, well located weight distribution and its light weight means it is well within the towing capability of many four cylinder vehicles. Its perfectly situated centre of lateral wind resistance minimizes sway from crosswinds. Casa Cat tows beautifully, is stress free to launch and retrieve and a delight on the water. There is no other trailer sailer out there that comes close to offering what Casa Cat does. This is not just on paper, it’s real world. That’s why I want to share it with others, by making plans available for like minded people. Click on the links at the bottom of the page for detailed infomation, and don't  miss the FAQ page for answers to most of your questions.