AMI AC 2010 Boats Review and Specs

Year: 2010  
Manufacturer: Mermaid Yacht Sales
Price: US$5,600  

 

 



 

 

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Advanced Cat Specifications: Model: AC-460  Length: 15′  Width: 6’5″  Weight: 241lbs.  Tube Diameter: 1’7″  Number of Chambers: 5  Number of  Persons: 8  Max Power: 40 hp  Suggested Power: 30 hp  Shaft Length: 20″  Max Load: 2295 lbs. Advanced Cats are stable, high performance inflatable boats.  Because of our unique Catamaran Tunnel Hull design, oversize tubes and increased beam, Advanced Cats will plane quicker with smaller motors, turn tighter at higher speeds, safely carry heavier loads and generally out-perform other inflatable boats costing much more. Tunnel Hull sponsons are formed with enclosed, high-pressure foil tubes providing lateral stability, efficient planing and excellent protection when beached.  The AC-300 and AC-330 boats require short shaft motors (15”) while the AC-390 and AC-460 require long shaft motors (20”).   The Advanced Cat Story Advanced Cats and their close relatives, the Sport Cats, from Advanced Marine Inflatables, were developed from the high-speed surf rescue boats first used off the coasts of South Africa in the early 1980’s.  These boats and their descendants were capable of extremely high speeds (up to 65 mph!) in rough water and began to be used as race boats, workboats and pleasure craft.  They continue to be raced in the surf as well as in the U.S. on the A.P.B.A Ultralight Tunnel Hull Race Circuit.  The Advanced Cat models are a drier, more traditional version of these boats. The Catamaran Tunnel Hull is created by two high-pressure foil tubes covered in thick PVC fabric and custom molded high-density rubber to form two wedge-shaped sponsons.  The tunnel hull creates lift for efficient planing and also provides a cushion of air for a smoother, high-speed ride.  The sponsons are wedge-shaped, providing a good “bite” on the inside of a sharp turn while the outside sponson slides over the water, preventing tipping or flipping.  As a result, the boat can perform extremely tight turns, even at high speed.  Oversize main tubes and increased beam (width) allow for greater load bearing and stability. Added benefits of the Tunnel Hull design include higher efficiency at speed (smaller engines – less fuel), precise maneuvering in reverse (unusual for most inflatable boats), and the ability to row effectively.  The Advanced Cats also tow cleanly behind power or sail boats.    

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Fuel  Hull Material  Beam  Dry Weight  Length Overall  Number of Engines

Gas/Petrol PVC 6 ft 5 in 241 lb 52 ft 1

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