tek 35 catamaran

S/V Curious Cat

Curious Cat is a solar-electric sailing catamaran set to travel around the world while logging her excellent adventures.

Main goals of the project:

• reverse-engineer and open-source the vessel
• promote use of titanium
• repair and restore the vessel to bring her to her original glory (and better!)
• be self-sufficient and operate solely on electric power
• try out cutting-edge marine tech

Specifications

• LOA : 44' (13.4m)
• Beam : 28' (8.6m)
• Draft : 3.5' (1.1m)
• Hull type : fixed mini-keels
• Launched : July 5th 1998
• Country of origin : Canada
• Manufacturer : TEK-composites, Inc.
• Design : custom, cross between TEK-35 and Tektron 50 (both John Shuttleworth designs), Novara 44 molds
• Hull materials : epoxy, foam, vacuum-bagged S-glass/CF/Kevlar

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Vessel’s origin

Built in Canada by TEK-composites and launched on July 5th 1998 under her original name “Northern Bounty”, she is the only TEK-45 (AKA Tektron 44) ever built. This boat is a love child of TEK-35 and Tektron 50, both John Shuttleworth ’s designs, and the latter being at one point one of the fastest multihulls in the world. TEK-composites Inc. was a subsidiary of Tektron Equipment Corporation (formed in 1986), that specialized in manufacturing airplane and helicopter hulls, producing only 15 boats during its lifetime. Those included first three legendary Manta catamarans, molds to which were later sold to American investors with Manta becoming US-made cats.

Originally purchased for $1M by three couples that took her on a one-year voyage, she ended up being a slip queen for over 20 years on the Gulf Coast of Florida near Saint James City. After getting reposessed twice and going through many owners while remaining docked at the very same spot, she now belongs to yours truly as of March 2022.

Done by the current owner

• Removed flexible water tank
• New running rigging, davit lines
• Replaced helm stainless steel roller chains with custom-made titanium roller chains by RaceTechTitanium
• Installed small Bluetooth amplifier for speakers in the cockpit
• Replaced old diesel/hydraulic propulsion system with 2 × 10KW electric motors by E-Tech
• Rebuilt rudders quadrants
• Installed new VHF radio by Icom
• Switched all pumps to use solid-state switches
• Added 230VAC 6KW AC inverter
• Added 48V LiFePo4 battery system
• Replaced old and non-functioning 120VAC watermaker with 12V by Schenker®
• Switched main (12V) battery system from AGM to LiFePo4 ( Epoch Batteries )
• Installed compact washing machine by Daewoo
• Added SpaceX Starlink satellite internet system
• Installed new aerodynamic carbon fiber seagull striker by GMT Composites
• Added photovoltaic system (by SunPower and Victron Energy , purchased through SunPoweredYachts )
• Installed solar grill by GoSun
• Added stainless steel marine horns by Schmitt & Ongaro
• Replaced old Raytheon/Raymarine electronics and autopilot with nke
• Replaced small incandescent lamps with LEDs throughout the salon
• Added NAIS-500 class B AIS transceiver by B&G
• Replaced old Raytheon radar with B&G Halo20+
• Replaced old Raytheon CRT chart plotter with 16" Zeus³S Glass Helm by B&G
• Applied phosphorescent stickers to light switches
• Put new US-made 16"x24" US flag by Allegiance Flag Supply
• Got rid of propane tanks, stove, grill

Will be done in the future

• New docking lines by Robline
• Ultraviolet water purifier by Bluonics
• From-air fresh water generator by Genesis Systems
• Two retractable 150W wind turbines by Leading Edge Power
• K-TOR Power Box 50 12VDC pedal generator
• New shiny interior
• Zero thru-hulls below water line
• Topside paint by Alexseal
• Magnetic couplings for motors (by MGT Australia , some other, or DIY)
• Carbon fiber or titanium stanchions
• Two retractable 15KW electric motors by Rim Drive Technologies
• Kevlar®-reinforced flag by Oregon Flag & Pole
• Composite lifelines
• New cabin windows by Rainer Marine
• New fenders by AERÉ or pyiinc Fendertex
• 360° CCTV system for docking and security (potentially by Yachtview 360° )
• Shower boxes
• Flat High Performance Starlink
• New rope clutches (Lewmar, Spinlock, Antal, Rutgerson, or Barton)
• Clear screen windows for the cabin
• Kevlar® Honeycomb by EURO-COMPOSITES
• Two new electric toilets by Saniflo
• Anti-fouling MacGlide sticker or Speedcoat-49 paint
• Electric dinghy (either ZeroJet , Aeolos AP10 , or OCTenders )
• New audio system (possibly by Naim Audio )
• FLIR for avoiding shipping containers and other surprises (potentially by Raymarine )
• Composite standing rigging
• Turnbuckle covers
• Carbon fiber helms
• Carbon fiber winch handle by Karver Systems
• Flush hatches and portlights by Lewmar
• OLED lights throughout the interior by either UIV Chem or OLEDWorks
• Two staterooms instead of four — workshop on starboard side, hydropnic garden on port side
• Walk-in closets instead of heads in aft staterooms
• 230VAC Induction stovetop
• New transom shower
• Shiny Lewmar or Ultra stainless steel anchor
• Anchor depth counter
• Anchor washdown pump
• Rolling cleats by Antal
• Solid-state thermoelectric air conditioner by either EIC Solutions or TECA Corporation
• Solid-state thermoelectric fridge by Phononic
• Pyrotek sound proofing for staterooms
• Hardtop carbon-epoxy bimini to support large rigid solar panels and capture rainwater
• Reflective surface on the boom to increase energy output of solar panels
• SOLAS Orange paint on the bottom of bridgedeck (Alexseal 2165, International Orange)
• Glow-in-the-dark granules for non-skid areas (likely from Glo Effex or Lumentics )
• Onboard waste treatment system by either Raritan or enteron
• Vortex, Icewind, or Harmony Turbines wind generators
• New bean bags (teardrop style)
• New navigation lights by RSL Fiber Systems or Lopolight
• Food waste shredder by Delitek
• New rub rails (most likely BINO by TESSILMARE )
• Electric headsail furling systems by Bamar, Facnor , Harken , Reckmann , Seldén , or Profurl
• Thermo-acoustic air and water heaters by EQUIUM

Done by previous owners

• Added large aluminum T-top
• Switched to larger davit system
• Switched nets for trampolines by Sunrise Yacht Products
• Added lightning guide with grounding plates on starboad side
• Replaced cabin windows with ten round 20" hatches
• Added wind turbine on port side (Air X, 400W)
• Added retractable aluminum ladder on port side

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Invincible Boats Reveals New Model Under Construction: 35’ Catamaran

Come see the new 35’ catamaran at the ft. lauderdale boat show from october 30 – november 3, 2019.

Miami, Fl. – April 23, 2019- Invincible Boats, makers of “the fastest, driest & best riding open fishermen ever built,” announced today the launch of a new 35’ catamaran. Invincible’s eighth model overall and third in the catamaran line, the 35’ catamaran joins the 37’ (announced last summer) and 40’ which debuted ahead of the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Morrelli & Melvin designed this boat with the major goal of accommodating what many were asking for since the launch of the 40’: a boat that still offers the same stability and space-efficient characteristics but in a smaller, easier to handle package.

With the 35’ catamaran, Invincible will be offering more power configurations than ever before. Twin-outboards have been a major request from customers, so quite a few different twin packages will be offered. Quad-outboard configurations will also be available. Each configuration will be properly balanced to maintain a perfect running angle with no need for extra negative trim or ballast.

Additional seating options will be available. The separate, large coffin boxes remain standard, however there will be an option for a built-in console-coffin as well. The top will double as a two-person lounge seat while the inside will be a large insulated coffin box.

Our patent-pending hybrid semi-asymmetric multihull remains this boat’s most outstanding feature. Safety, maneuverability, and exceptional ride continue to be the top priorities. The simple act of turning at 15 or 55 mph elevates this technology beyond the traditional hull designs many catamaran manufacturers utilize. It provides monohull-like turning by “leaning-in” compared to the prominent “lean-out” roll and inability to turn with competitor designs.

Stability and Space are the biggest factors a catamaran hopes to achieve, and this will be no different. Even though the 35’ is a shorter boat, it will have more deck space than a comparable 39’ monohull. At 35’ 11” LOA and 11’ 10” beam, this boat offers more fishing and storage space than our main competitors larger boat while maintaining a single-level deck.

We are accepting small refundable deposits at this time. Please call the factory at 305.685.2704 for more information.

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2020 Invincible Boats 35 Catamaran

• By Boating Tech Team
• Updated: December 11, 2019

The 35 Catamaran is the third multihull model to emerge from Invincible Boats in as many years, making it clear that this boatbuilder is fully committed to cats.

Engineered by design firm Morrelli & Melvin, the 35 Cat hull knifes smoothly through rough seas. Morrelli & Melvin’s patent-pending hybrid semi-asymmetrical multihull, which is exclusive to -Invincible, allows the boat to corner with an inward lean.

Powered by four Mercury Verado 300 hp V-8 outboards, the 35 Cat reached 30 mph in 9 seconds and a top speed of 71.5 mph at 5,600 rpm. Optimal fuel efficiency occurred at 3,500 rpm and 40 mph, where the outboards burned 39 gallons per hour for 1.03 mpg.

With a beam that carries well forward and a level diamond nonskid sole throughout, this center-console cat maximizes deck space. A pressurized 65-gallon livewell resides in the middle of the transom, with a second 70-gallon deck well on the starboard-side, to carry gobs of bait. A pair of pump boxes, each equipped with two Rule 1500 pumps, deliver air-free water. Four cavernous in-sole fish boxes provide plenty of space for ice and fish. A portside dive door with boarding ladder eases reboarding after a dip and lets you slide aboard a big tuna or swordfish.

Our test boat was equipped with three-across helm seating, an aft-facing seat for three abaft the helm seats (with an insulated cooler underneath), and a seat for two on the forward console (with another cooler below). The padded top and backrest of the optional coffin-box cooler (lined on each side with five rod holders) on the foredeck doubles as a lounger for two. In the stern, you’ll find two jump seats—one in each corner—that quickly fold away.

A pair of Garmin GPSMap 8617 multifunction touchscreen displays on our test boat allowed easy access to the chirp sonar, chart plotter and more. The hardtop with integral full-height windshield and side windows offers outstanding weather protection, and the console interior with 51 inches of headroom provides privacy for changing or utilizing the electric head.

High Points

⋅Hybrid asymmetrical multi-hull design offers a smooth ride, confident cornering and an impressive turn of speed.

⋅Copious rod stowage thanks to racks along the console, transom, hardtop, seating and module, as well as along the gunwales.

⋅Abundant standard seating, plus the option to add even more with bow seating.

⋅Optional JL Audio 10-speaker/two-subwoofer sound system lets you rock the waves.

⋅Coaming pads encircle the interior to cushion thighs and knees in rough conditions.

LOA: 35′10″

Beam: 11′7.5″

Draft (max): 1′8″

Dry Weight: 10,350 lb. (without power)

Seat/Weight Capacity: Yacht Certified

Fuel Capacity: 500 gal.

Price: $350,000 (base price)

How We Tested

Engines: Quad 300 hp Mercury Verado V-8

Drive/Props: Outboard/Revolution 4 14 5/8″ x 21″ 4-blade stainless steel

Gear Ratio: 1.75:1

Fuel Load: 200 gal.

Crew Weight: 1,050 lb.

More Information

Invincible Boats  – Opa-Locka, Florida; 305-685-2704 ;  invincibleboats.com

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