Boating Trends: The Rise of Powered Multi Hull Boats
A water rescue group explores a nine foot beam powered catamaran style craft with 80 hp engines, 14 inch draft, 12 by 7 foot interior floor, and a large flat working area. The design emphasizes rough water stability, shallow draft, and high speed, surfacing like hovercraft via air cushion in the tunnel. It contrasts true catamarans with powered multi hull craft and notes growing adoption.