You guys that run offshore 50 miles, what size catamaran would you consider is safe? I witnessed a 22-24 footer battle some 8-10ft swells coming out of the pass at POC. I was amazed how easily he handled it. What are you guys thoughts on catamarans and a safe length to run offshore. I realize that bigger is better but bigger is more money too.
Thanks

I had much rather have a catamaran hull... more stable, comfortable ride, dryer, use less gas.

I agree, much more stable. ive been as far as 80 miles offshore before on a 85'catamaran before.

I have a 25' and would have no problem going out 1/3 of the gas capacity. about 70 miles. It has twin 150 Merc's. Twins are mandatory if your going any distance. It rides high but not too dry. It has a tendency to burp air in front of the boat. My previous boat was a 30' deep V with twin 350 Chevy's. Got about 2 gallons to the mile so we were limited to about 30 miles and used 3 times the gas. I'm very happy with the cat but it takes a while to learn to trim the nose high enough. Speed is excellent.

I don�t think i will ever go back to a mono hull. I have my 06 Twin Vee 26' for sale.

Thanks guys. Why are you selling it Steve?

Got a new 27 Ameracat.

Not very practical or safe to go 50 miles offshore in a skeeter. You would be amazed at how shallow my cat can run.

what's your cat draft, steve? like 12-16"? people don't realize how shallow they can draft and run plus the rough water/off shore handling.

16-18 inches.