It would destroy Haulover I’m the captain of hull #1 took boat from Fort Lauderdale to Texas this boat eats anything and everything the sea can throw your way…The gunnels are high and billing and releasing Marlin can be tricky but totally doable. Went 12 for 22 on Blue Marlin and Two white Marlin last summer. This boat fishes and fishes incredibly well we fished hard and ran long out 120+ nautical miles most trips, no problem when all the other guys were stuck at the dock. This is by far the best hull design I’ve ever seen for the size, price, fuel efficiency….. nothing compares. Period.
Very nice and at a price point that doesn’t make you question your sanity. I’ve always questioned why a Freeman is so expensive, now I know it’s because they are overpriced and overhyped.
You can actually see the difference in performance in the video... she has obviously much more gentle of a ride; she doesn't slam the waves at speed; I wish I had the $$$ to buy one. Thanks, guys! Great vid.
Cool boat. I've had cat boat for the last 20 years. I really like the lines, flair bow rocks. Would like to see a live well standard and a boarding ladder between the motors for safety. Overall great design.
No, the coffin box is not insulated. There are 4 enormous fish boxes in the floors, all insulated and all 7’ long. The lowest point is above the waterline so there is no complicated macerator/ pump system, just gravity!
I love power cats! Only thing is up here in the PNW we need cabin space. All of these cat's are gorgeous, just wish they'd offer a cabin cruiser model similar to the Arrow Cat. Love the boat however, beautiful!
We have already done this, the next HammerCat that’s coming out of the yard has a different bow seat arrangement, U shaped, no coffin box. And also has a tuna tower!
Looked like the boat likes to not track straight. You could see it suddenly pull left or right and driver correct in several scenes. As if it was digging in while the hull rocked side to side.
VERY nice fisher Peter! Personally I'd like to see a bit more room under the console for the head area even it if means giving up some of the coffin box storage. . As an aside, I wonder if we're related in some way? My maternal grandfather was Silas Wiersema
@@hammeryachts5838 If we are then it's WAY back in Holland. My maternal GREAT grandfather came here in the late 1800's. Looking on the website I saw the 45 and started drooling again. I'm going to guess that one starts near $1M USD if not more.
Probably one of the best looking cats out there. Beautiful lines with some cool innovative features and priced fair. I like the long water line which could equal for a better ride vs other cats in its size range. Is it possible to shorten the front bench some and then add a bench seats across the front section. A pair of flip down seats in front of the live wells would also be another good feature. By chance have you run any with the Merc 300's and as to the X dimension have you played with this and props to get better speeds. I was hoping for a little more top end speed (60-65mph) for a boat with this build quality and twin stepped. Look forward to checking them out.
Hello Jeff, Your comments are spot on. The more vertical bow reduces pitching / slamming as there is more resistance. Combine that with the wave piercing bow and you can be assured of a smooth ride. If you contact me through peter@hammeryachts.com I will send you some pictures / drawings of the U shaped seating forward. We have 3 options for the forward deck area: 1) just the bench forward of the console, which leaves the foredeck wide open, great for fishing 2) bench and coffin box / lounger. 3) bench and U shaped seating around the gunnel, turning the HammerCat more into a day-boat. As we build semi-custom, we can easily add flip down seats aft.
Worldcat better pay attention, this boat definitely overlaps and is a better price point per ft than their product. Worldcat 28CCX is 295k and going up another 5% at the beginning of the year according to unique marine.
LIght yes, weak no! Come out and see a HammerCat for yourself. Epoxy and carbon fibre are way stronger than regular polyester. The creak you hear is "rubbing", the video was on a brand new boat, we were still commissioning at the time.
there are many factors that work together in sea-keeping ability of a vessel: the center of gravity, (the tanks are in the pontoons, low, and no weight on top), the wet surface / beam of the boat (12' x 35') and the hull shape. The HammerCat 35 has a very nice motion, both at rest as well underway in heavy seas.
WOW super impressed with the 35 Hammercat is it possible for you guys do a video taking the boat out when the sea is ruff just to see how the boat handles waves? Because every catamaran manufacture "talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk" meaning manufacture say it but doesn't show it.
Hi Joe, you can see more footage on the Hammer Yachts youtube channel. You are always welcome for a demo ride in Fort Lauderdale, we love going out in rough seas as this truly shows off the great hull design
I'm impressed... the weight with trailer means it could be towed with most half ton trucks with a v8 With out a side by side shot the hull looks to very similar to the worldcat. So would assume handling would be similar. Do you also offer different hull configurations or strictly center console?
the hull / topsides are significantly higher than a Worldcat. The HammerCat bow is 5' from the waterline. It is a big boat, when you step onboard it feels more like a 40'.
Actually, we are handing over a HammerCat 35 to her new owner in Puerto Rico later this month. So if you are in Puerto Rico, you will see a HammerCat in your water shortly. As for heading up to St Barths, 150nm, easily doable even into the trade winds / waves. The flared bows and wave piercing hulls give our vessels another dimension.
No, we feel that the power to weight ratio of the Yamaha 425s would not do justice to the efficiency of the HammerCat 35. We really like the Suzuki 350’s, we just did a HammerCat with Verado 300’s and by late spring wel’ll do 400 Verados. Stay tuned !
HammerCat construction is high tech, with a hull of wet prepreg, vacuum-bagged epoxy/E-glass with different density Core-Cell foam for strength with the lightest overall weight. Epoxy is much lighter and much stronger than regular fiberglass, but also much more expensive and more difficult to work with. Not many boatyards have the skills / expertise / experience to build a boat like we do.
@Hammer Yachts Wet-preg epoxy is hard to beat for weight and laminate performance. What is the finish - gelcoat or post painted? Is there a vinyl-ester skincoat in there or all epoxy? Beautiful boat!
Not necessarily, it all comes down to Horsepower vs Weight ratio. Less weight means you need less horsepower to get to the same speed, with the added benefit of reducing your fuel consumption. More horsepower would only mean that your top speed is a bit higher.
the HammerCat 35 / 2023 model starts in the low $400's , you can get two for a million! And just like most other builders, we offer a windlass on our option list.
Nice boat. But producing a fishing boat like that, It MUST come with at least one large pressurized baitwell. I'd say at least 50 gallons, A pressurized bait well can't be an option on these boats, because no true fisherman is going to buy a fishing boat like that that doesn't have a large pressurized baitwell that's going to keep his VERY expensive live bait alive while running out 50 miles or more offshore. Not knocking the boat, just speaking facts.
A true “next gen” would be using Cox diesel outboards and or be thinking of a diesel electric power option. This seems like your run of the mill boomer dream company/boat builder, not anything truly next generation.
please look up "COX Hammer Yachts", there is a TH-cam video on our channel featuring a HammerCat 35 with Cox outboard diesels. As for 'next generation', we are one of the very few builders that exclusively use epoxy composites / carbon fiber, and have a modern underwater body / double stepped hull and wave piercing bow. It is quite "next gen" not to have quad engines, and only use twin engines on a large platform such as the HammerCat 35.
The bow is not ugly, it is just unlike what your are used to. The typical sloping bow that has been common for the past 25 years is simply not efficient and has no resistance when the bow comes down in the water after going through a wave. With the wave piercing bow entry and the steep bow line on the HammerCat , there is more waterline and a finer balance. The HammerCat 35 defines the next generation power catamarans .
@@hammeryachts5838 thanks for explaining the function of the bow. The overall boat is beautiful. I've grown accustomed to the angled bow . I would love to see that lightweight with quads though. 👍🏽
No disrespect at all, but no serious fisherman would ever buy this. Vastly overpriced for what it is, and it doesn't even have a proper sleeping or cooking space. I am very confused as to their target demographic.
No disrespect at all... but the people have spoken and this type of fishing platform is gaining steam w/ 4 manufacturers taking orders like crazy. Invite you to come out and try her out. Lots of serious fishing guys are all over this...
If you fish around Southern California this would be great for getting to the islands in the morning and back to Long Beach in the afternoon, or hitting up the kelp beds just offshore whenever you feel like it. Given the deck space, you can easily use it for lobster season and fit the 10 pot limit without tripping over yourself. It's expensive, yes, but that's presumably because it's not a simple fiberglass boat. Is this a boat you would use in Maine or Alaska? Probably not; however, for Southern California (or the keys) I can definitely see it used. The center consoles give better deck space and the ability to walk around instead of having to keep using your bow thruster to spin the boat is great for smaller boats.
Ever heard of freeman and invincible? Serious fisherman don’t even need a toilet. Let alone sleeping and cooking. For half the price of those two domestic brands. Hammercat is a good choice
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Hanmmercat with a covered pilot house would be the dream boat!
It’s coming next year, I will order one
I want to see footage of it going through haulover or Jupiter inlet.
Not a bad idea.
@@DenisonYachting yes, in a king tide hard following sea!
It would destroy Haulover I’m the captain of hull #1 took boat from Fort Lauderdale to Texas this boat eats anything and everything the sea can throw your way…The gunnels are high and billing and releasing Marlin can be tricky but totally doable. Went 12 for 22 on Blue Marlin and Two white Marlin last summer. This boat fishes and fishes incredibly well we fished hard and ran long out 120+ nautical miles most trips, no problem when all the other guys were stuck at the dock. This is by far the best hull design I’ve ever seen for the size, price, fuel efficiency….. nothing compares. Period.
They already have footage of a 35’ going thru haulover
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Very nice and at a price point that doesn’t make you question your sanity. I’ve always questioned why a Freeman is so expensive, now I know it’s because they are overpriced and overhyped.
You can actually see the difference in performance in the video... she has obviously much more gentle of a ride; she doesn't slam the waves at speed; I wish I had the $$$ to buy one. Thanks, guys! Great vid.
Yes, exactly... and thanks for noticing.
Correct, wave piercing bows, high tunnel and double stepped hull make the ride of the HammerCat feel like a magic carpet
@@DenisonYachting it bow steers in calm water. Yuck
Nice. Much more affordable than a freeman and will get you out there
Yes she will. She is a great boat.
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Thumbs up for both the boat and the presentation!
They are both outstanding!
Thank you!
Beautiful boat. Can't believe how light she is. Well done.
Glad you enjoyed our Walkthrough, Scott! Appreciate you tuning in 😊🙌
You will when it's two boats
Never was a fan of power cats, this boat has changed my mind
thanks for saying that.... we think shes a real game changer.
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Very nice boat well priced also
Sure is. Thanks, Daniel!
Love this vloggy kinda approach...more please hansome Man
Thank you!
We will keep that noted.
Cool boat. I've had cat boat for the last 20 years. I really like the lines, flair bow rocks. Would like to see a live well standard and a boarding ladder between the motors for safety. Overall great design.
There is a swim ladder hidden / folded up in the bridge deck. We offer a complete dive ladder as well, which is specifically made for that purpose
We are glad you like it. Thank you for watching.
Very cool vessel. Great tag boat for a Charter Vessel!
100% agree...
The response / feedback has been fantastic.
We feel that this truly is “the next generation power catamarans “
Had a Supercat in SA,alot smaller but same character.Great looking boat.
Thank you Graeme!
Very cool
Very impressive boat. Looks like all bases are covered.
Yes, thanks.. we're huge fans.
@@DenisonYachting is the coffin box insulated?
No, the coffin box is not insulated. There are 4 enormous fish boxes in the floors, all insulated and all 7’ long. The lowest point is above the waterline so there is no complicated macerator/ pump system, just gravity!
It's needs a little more significant head and a stove sink fridge combo.
I would compromise the front seat in to do it. But what a awesome boat.
Cool idea!
Stay tuned! We are finishing a different aft module that can be tailored to your needs
I love power cats! Only thing is up here in the PNW we need cabin space. All of these cat's are gorgeous, just wish they'd offer a cabin cruiser model similar to the Arrow Cat. Love the boat however, beautiful!
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Wow, 8500lbs is impressive
right?!!
Yes, we use race-boat technology to build light yet very strong
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Your "off the cuff" delivery is, in my opinion far and away much better than your scripted/rehearsed stuff.
Thank you!
Great Vid!
Thank you!!!
Very Nice Review. You definately have a winner 🏆.. Looking forward to getting ours next month!
Hope you enjoy it! one of our all-time favorites!
Looking forward to seeing your HammerCat on the west coast Florida!
Great video presentation and Cat Boat.
Thank you!!!
Great review and this boat will certainly sell.
Yes she will. Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it.
What a great way to start the new year. Getting to see Ryan’s handsome face, and a beautiful boat......great start to 2021!!
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Interesting to learn about the technology behind these boats! Very cool and appreciate it! Maybe in 15 years it’ll become a reality 🐠💪🏼
we'll be here in the year 2036 when you're ready :)
My favorite boat hands down.
So happy to hear that you love her!!!
Thank you! Please let us know what we can do to make you a happy HammerCat owner
The two lounges could be moved all the way up to the bow and make a flip up at the end so you can still walk through.
We have already done this, the next HammerCat that’s coming out of the yard has a different bow seat arrangement, U shaped, no coffin box.
And also has a tuna tower!
Lets do this....
really nice boat👍🏾
Yes indeed!
Yes she is. Thank you for watching.
Nice 👍👍 I’m impressed I like that style for sure. Great job guys.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for your nice comment
Looked like the boat likes to not track straight. You could see it suddenly pull left or right and driver correct in several scenes. As if it was digging in while the hull rocked side to side.
Love it!
Oh good, thank you for watching.
This one nice boat is good looking. Thank you.
She is very good looking. We are glad you like her.
Yes, nice.
VERY nice fisher Peter! Personally I'd like to see a bit more room under the console for the head area even it if means giving up some of the coffin box storage.
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As an aside, I wonder if we're related in some way? My maternal grandfather was Silas Wiersema
Not sure if we’re related, I left Holland in the ‘90’s, first generation in the US. A cuddly version with 2 bunks is in the works
@@hammeryachts5838 If we are then it's WAY back in Holland. My maternal GREAT grandfather came here in the late 1800's. Looking on the website I saw the 45 and started drooling again. I'm going to guess that one starts near $1M USD if not more.
The HammerCat 45 runs around $750k, depending on engines etc
@@hammeryachts5838 Thanks! Now if only Powerball or Megamillions will cooperate . . .
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Hey y'all..greetings from Hilton Head to...Hilton Head...I'll have to come down to Harbor Town to see this wonder...
Different Harbor Town. This marina is in Dania Beach.
@@theislandsc My bad..
Dania Beach is only a short drive away from SC... come on down!
@@DenisonYachting Perhaps...
Probably one of the best looking cats out there. Beautiful lines with some cool innovative features and priced fair. I like the long water line which could equal for a better ride vs other cats in its size range. Is it possible to shorten the front bench some and then add a bench seats across the front section. A pair of flip down seats in front of the live wells would also be another good feature. By chance have you run any with the Merc 300's and as to the X dimension have you played with this and props to get better speeds. I was hoping for a little more top end speed (60-65mph) for a boat with this build quality and twin stepped. Look forward to checking them out.
Hello Jeff, Your comments are spot on. The more vertical bow reduces pitching / slamming as there is more resistance. Combine that with the wave piercing bow and you can be assured of a smooth ride.
If you contact me through peter@hammeryachts.com I will send you some pictures / drawings of the U shaped seating forward.
We have 3 options for the forward deck area:
1) just the bench forward of the console, which leaves the foredeck wide open, great for fishing
2) bench and coffin box / lounger.
3) bench and U shaped seating around the gunnel, turning the HammerCat more into a day-boat.
As we build semi-custom, we can easily add flip down seats aft.
@@hammeryachts5838 email sent. Thank You Jeff
Hammer Yachts does know how to make a great cat.
Bring one over to texas and we will see what she is made of!
There's one fishing out of Freeport , TX / Surfside, also available for charter, Capt Brazos 713-299-1431
Have you tried the Mercury 450Rs. The power to weight ratio should be better than the Suzuki’s
We haven't seen it with the Mercury's, but would be interesting to see
we are currently building 2 HammerCats with Mercury 400's, that is the largest we can fit. The boat is rated for 800HP max
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I see potential for a sleek fast looking hull with modifications to look like a short bus. Is there any pros to that design choice?
The catamaran hull provides increased stability, fuel efficiency, and a smooth ride!
Worldcat better pay attention, this boat definitely overlaps and is a better price point per ft than their product. Worldcat 28CCX is 295k and going up another 5% at the beginning of the year according to unique marine.
Certainly a great value!
I would like to go fishing on this cat.
It would be a fishing trip to remember that if for sure.
Nice!!
Does it have the 50mm option.
50mm camera?
8:15 can hear the thin hatch creek under his feet. This boat is light and weak, likely to develop stress cracks after much use.
LIght yes, weak no! Come out and see a HammerCat for yourself. Epoxy and carbon fibre are way stronger than regular polyester. The creak you hear is "rubbing", the video was on a brand new boat, we were still commissioning at the time.
Hmm. I would worry about the low weight making it struggle in heavy seas. Does it have ballast tanks for rough water?
there are many factors that work together in sea-keeping ability of a vessel: the center of gravity, (the tanks are in the pontoons, low, and no weight on top), the wet surface / beam of the boat (12' x 35') and the hull shape. The HammerCat 35 has a very nice motion, both at rest as well underway in heavy seas.
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WOW super impressed with the 35 Hammercat is it possible for you guys do a video taking the boat out when the sea is ruff just to see how the boat handles waves? Because every catamaran manufacture "talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk" meaning manufacture say it but doesn't show it.
Hey Joe. Unfortunately we don't have any additional footage, and this boat has since been sold
Hi Joe, you can see more footage on the Hammer Yachts youtube channel. You are always welcome for a demo ride in Fort Lauderdale, we love going out in rough seas as this truly shows off the great hull design
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What about a table option for finishing off those bottles back at the dock?
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Have any 45's been finished yet?
not yet, we are finalizing the design, start production in Q2/Q3 this year
I'm impressed... the weight with trailer means it could be towed with most half ton trucks with a v8
With out a side by side shot the hull looks to very similar to the worldcat. So would assume handling would be similar. Do you also offer different hull configurations or strictly center console?
the hull / topsides are significantly higher than a Worldcat. The HammerCat bow is 5' from the waterline. It is a big boat, when you step onboard it feels more like a 40'.
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Can deliver poutine from st barths to Puerto Rico and back.
Actually, we are handing over a HammerCat 35 to her new owner in Puerto Rico later this month. So if you are in Puerto Rico, you will see a HammerCat in your water shortly. As for heading up to St Barths, 150nm, easily doable even into the trade winds / waves. The flared bows and wave piercing hulls give our vessels another dimension.
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Who builds a fishing boat and doesn't put on combing bolsters? One detail missed out on this one.
The gunnel is very high, and curved in such a way that bolsters are not needed. Come and check it out for yourself !
Exactly what Hammer Yachts said.
Have they trialled it with Yamaha 425hp?
Good question. Ask Peter@HammerYachts.com
No, we feel that the power to weight ratio of the Yamaha 425s would not do justice to the efficiency of the HammerCat 35.
We really like the Suzuki 350’s, we just did a HammerCat with Verado 300’s and by late spring wel’ll do 400 Verados. Stay tuned !
@@hammeryachts5838 Does it have a livewell?
@@rainnants we have an option for 2 insulated live-wells, 50 Gl each.
Nice boat. Just added it to my "Yet ANOTHER ridiculously overpriced catamaran that I'll never be able to afford" list.
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Nowhere to sleep overnight?
the HammerCat 35 is a center console power catamaran, it is a day-boat. Stay tuned for later this year, we have something in the pipeline...
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One day I will be able to get one and turn more African Americans into fishing offshore. That’s one of my goals is to get them into sport fishing.
Amazing cool. We will be here when you're ready.
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Epoxy composite materials?
I'm thinking fiberglass 😋
HammerCat construction is high tech, with a hull of wet prepreg, vacuum-bagged epoxy/E-glass with different density Core-Cell foam for strength with the lightest overall weight.
Epoxy is much lighter and much stronger than regular fiberglass, but also much more expensive and more difficult to work with. Not many boatyards have the skills / expertise / experience to build a boat like we do.
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Thanks for the details, great looking boat.
This is what makes world class offshore racing boats world class. Fiberglass is not even close to the performance this stuff has to offer.
@Hammer Yachts Wet-preg epoxy is hard to beat for weight and laminate performance. What is the finish - gelcoat or post painted? Is there a vinyl-ester skincoat in there or all epoxy? Beautiful boat!
you need bigger engines for big cats of course
Not necessarily, it all comes down to Horsepower vs Weight ratio.
Less weight means you need less horsepower to get to the same speed, with the added benefit of reducing your fuel consumption.
More horsepower would only mean that your top speed is a bit higher.
Hammer Yachts will tell you how it's done.
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For the price it should have a windlass and electric head....
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G for 1 million no toilet and you got a pull the anchor by hand
the HammerCat 35 / 2023 model starts in the low $400's , you can get two for a million! And just like most other builders, we offer a windlass on our option list.
1 million?
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I guess I'm the only that dislikes the lines on this boat? To each either own...
She is unique but her lines look good to us.
Nice boat. But producing a fishing boat like that, It MUST come with at least one large pressurized baitwell. I'd say at least 50 gallons, A pressurized bait well can't be an option on these boats, because no true fisherman is going to buy a fishing boat like that that doesn't have a large pressurized baitwell that's going to keep his VERY expensive live bait alive while running out 50 miles or more offshore. Not knocking the boat, just speaking facts.
We have 2 x 65 gallon bait wells. The owner of this HammerCat preferred to have 2 x 65 Gl cool boxes instead so did not install the sea-chest system.
@@hammeryachts5838 That's awesome. Thanks for your response, that's good to know.
Thank you for watching. We are glad your question got answered and we are glad you enjoyed the tour.
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A true “next gen” would be using Cox diesel outboards and or be thinking of a diesel electric power option. This seems like your run of the mill boomer dream company/boat builder, not anything truly next generation.
To each their own! Thanks for tuning in.
please look up "COX Hammer Yachts", there is a TH-cam video on our channel featuring a HammerCat 35 with Cox outboard diesels. As for 'next generation', we are one of the very few builders that exclusively use epoxy composites / carbon fiber, and have a modern underwater body / double stepped hull and wave piercing bow. It is quite "next gen" not to have quad engines, and only use twin engines on a large platform such as the HammerCat 35.
Looks very Australian,huh.
Correct, the design has some Australian influence, Geoff Schionning designed the hull / underwater body.
we're taking that as a compliment....
I would never think this cost more than 50-100K
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So much waisted space for storage .
Lots of features but, that is one ugly boat. Sorry.
Her design is stunning but it may not be your style.
The bow is ugly
The bow is not ugly, it is just unlike what your are used to. The typical sloping bow that has been common for the past 25 years is simply not efficient and has no resistance when the bow comes down in the water after going through a wave. With the wave piercing bow entry and the steep bow line on the HammerCat , there is more waterline and a finer balance. The HammerCat 35 defines the next generation power catamarans .
@@hammeryachts5838 thanks for explaining the function of the bow. The overall boat is beautiful. I've grown accustomed to the angled bow . I would love to see that lightweight with quads though. 👍🏽
Agree with Hammer Yachts. Not ugly just different.
What Fugly boat..........
No disrespect at all, but no serious fisherman would ever buy this. Vastly overpriced for what it is, and it doesn't even have a proper sleeping or cooking space. I am very confused as to their target demographic.
No disrespect at all... but the people have spoken and this type of fishing platform is gaining steam w/ 4 manufacturers taking orders like crazy. Invite you to come out and try her out. Lots of serious fishing guys are all over this...
If you fish around Southern California this would be great for getting to the islands in the morning and back to Long Beach in the afternoon, or hitting up the kelp beds just offshore whenever you feel like it. Given the deck space, you can easily use it for lobster season and fit the 10 pot limit without tripping over yourself. It's expensive, yes, but that's presumably because it's not a simple fiberglass boat. Is this a boat you would use in Maine or Alaska? Probably not; however, for Southern California (or the keys) I can definitely see it used. The center consoles give better deck space and the ability to walk around instead of having to keep using your bow thruster to spin the boat is great for smaller boats.
Ever heard of freeman and invincible? Serious fisherman don’t even need a toilet. Let alone sleeping and cooking. For half the price of those two domestic brands. Hammercat is a good choice