Boating with Stan Davies Examines Multi-Hull Rescue Craft
A Great Lakes rescue group buys a two foot catamaran with nine foot beam and 14 inch draft, two 80 hp engines, 12 by 7 foot internal working area, and 42 mph speed in rough water. The article notes multi hulls offer stability, efficiency, and hovercraft like air cushion effects, tracing historical use and future potential.