Are you looking at all the mid forty foot sailing catamarans just now coming out of charter service? Something like that, yes, as it seems to be a sensible way forward. I have heard that there are also quite a few on offer at the moment. Thanks, Rupert. Gary had written: > If you want the planing hull type of power catamaran performance, > forget sail catamaran hulls unless you are willing to invest in > producing a hydrofoil supported boat with a proportionally huge > motor. It would probably be easier in such a case to start from > scratch. > Are you looking at all the mid forty foot sailing catamarans just > now coming out of charter service? Me too. The Admiral and I are > looking retirement in the face, and we have always dreamed of > exotic tropical islands.... pretty much out of reach on our PDQ > without Dockwise. __________________________________________________ ...your quote,"forget sail catamaran hulls unless you are willing to invest in producing a hydrofoil supported boat" Brian replied: Not necessarily so, I have developed some ideas on this conversion of sailing cat hulls to power cat forms with increased HP. This came about as a result of my looking at a 50 foot project overseas, and a client's desire for greater HP, and faster perf than the stock sailing hulls. If you are not seeking this increased perf, then don't bother. If you are, tell me specifically what vessel you have in mind, and what power you have in mind. Consulting for fees Brian Eiland RunningTideYachts.com