stilleto 23

S23 downhil. The 27's are also supercool and can be had for cheap(ish)

My Stiletto 27 is an overgrown beach cat albeit a heavy one. But, he did say "open cruising cat". With the 27 you can cruise in relative comfort, sleep inside if the weather is really bad. Carry as much supplies as you could possibly want (even a small Gen. and AC if you desire). You can even nudge it up to the beach if you want to.

Clayton

I loved the build and the simplicity of
Lightspeed 32.
She was a pleasure to helm.

I love the nomex construction of many, most, or all of the
Stiletto 27 or Stiletto 30 catamarans.

I really love the speed and durability of the Viva 27, but those are a very rare breed.

GARY

interesting write-up of the 27 here

http://members.toast.net/captron/stiletto_27.htm

Pretty accurate description of the S27. On average I'll take 2-1/2 hrs to set it up. Thats mostly by my self and I take the time to check out everything critical. Rigging down also takes a while but I have taken her apart in 45 minutes before... water to pulling out of the parking lot. Of course I had excellent help and a hurricane bearing down <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />. But all in all, waking up in the middle of a lake on a cool spring morning, well it doesn't get much better than that! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> And theres plenty of room for kids and friends too. I've had a dozen on her for a day of sailing and swimming. Makes her a little sluggish with about 1500# of extra people (slows me down to mono speeds!) but still a good day on the water.


Peace,
Clayton

For what you are talking about I like the Seawind 24, which is trailerable. But I guess you are looking for something you can build yourself. But you might be able to find one of those Seawinds pretty affordably.

hi, i have a concept 25 awsome fast cat for sale all carbon been used less than 20 times cost £40,000 to make and insured fro £25,000 for sale for £17,000 if anyone in uk/eourpe is interested

Pictures?

Yes, please!