Multi Hull builder in florida?

[twinzerfan]

Ok, I figure this is as good a place to ask this somewhat off the wall question as any... so here goes...

A little backstory is that I've been building surfboards for over 12 years, and recently began restoring a Piver Nimble to live-aboard and sail to the Caribbean in the off season. During this process, I have become obsessed with multihull design, to the point of starting to build a small sailing outrigger to use as a general purpose dinghy/fishing/diving platform for the "big" boat.

I'm very familiar with fiberglass, resins, finish, wood and carpentry. And have my own perverted dreams of building my own design inspired by the Wharram Style cat at some point.

What I would like to know is this - are there mulitihull builders in Florida - as in manufacturers? I've done a bit of google searches, and have lists of boat manufacturers, but they are mostly center consoles or motor yachts. This will do, if that is all there are, but hopefully not.

I know of Boat Smith, and like what they are doing, for example.

I know it is labor intensive, relatively low wages, etc., but I'm hoping to learn how to apply my skill set, as well as a bit of hands on design along the way.

Any ideas?

Sorry if this sounds crazy, but what the hell...

[Sand crab]

Try Gemini by Hunter in Fla. Or Gunboat in North Carolina. Or Alpha in New York.

[twinzerfan]

Thanks, have looked at the Hunter site, no mention of Gemini, but got their address.

Gunboat could be fun...!

thanks!

[Captain Bill]

The only one left that I know of is Endeavourcats in Clearwater. They build mostly power cats these days, but still list two sailcats that they'll build you if you want it. www.endeavourcats.com

[Sand crab]

A little about Gemini and Hunter.
Just Launched: A Trio of Cats | Sail Magazine

[snort]

Is Manta restarting again in FL?

[twinzerfan]

thanks for all the feedback, really appreciate the recommendations!

[Cotemar]

How about Twin Vee Catamarans

http://www.twinvee.com/index.htm

Twin Vee Catamarans
3101 South US Highway 1
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(866) 614-2525
(866) 614-2525

[Sand crab]

Originally Posted by snort

Is Manta restarting again in FL?

The new guy is trying to raise the funds. I don't think they have a company yet or factory. He also says he wants to bring back Ocean Cats.

[colemj]

Isn't there a member of this forum that builds warrams in FL?

Mark

[twinzerfan]

hey colemj,

I think the only people building Wharrams are Boat Smith. If there is someone else, that would be of interest indeed

thanks

[Sand crab]

The Boatsmith thread. Really cool stuff.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ran-75423.html

[scuba0_1]

just saw the new Gemini in st Petersburg. holly cow what a new cat. We went bactk 2x to look at it.