This Cat has had very positive results from NZ boating magazines. They loved its handling and were glowing about its stability and overall performance.
- The hull shape is semi asymmetrical, starting with a deep vee forward and tapers to much flatter, more horizontal inner sections aft. This is done to create more lift and ride higher, with enough planning surface to slip up onto the plan effortlessly.
- The Aircat is very impressive how it turns so flat in the rough water, with very minimal spray, flat and stable, and only a slight drop in speed.
- Extremely stable at rest. With heel being minimal even with people standing on the side deck.
- While power cats are traditionally designed for twin engines, the Air Cat 5000 runs a single outboard in the centre. To get clean water to the propeller, its designed with a significant central pod that works to eliminate, basically all cavitation.
- The Suzuki 140 is at the top end of what the Air Cat requires, but its reliable and acceleration to max rpm is very quick.
- The Air Cat 5000 cockpit is a massive 7sqm of workable space. Ample room for all the dive gear and the perfect fishing platform. It also has removal hold rails on the rear section of the boat.
- There is ample locker storage, plus a large live bait tank, plus a quality removable bait station.
- The centre console has been purposely built extra wide for weather protection with a quality pair of BLA bolster seats on an alloy frame, where a large chilly bin can be placed, out of the way. There is another two-person fold-down bench seat ahead of the console.
- The hull is foam filled for extra safety.
- The outer hull is blue vinyl wrapped.
- Single axle trailer with spare tyre and manual winch.
This Cat has had very positive results from NZ boating magazines. They loved its handling and were glowing about its stability and overall performance.
Specifications
- Boat Design Name: Air Cat 5000
- Builder: Tekam Marine
- LOA: 5.25m
- Beam: 2.30m
- Construction: 316 Aluminium 4mm/3mm
- Trailer able Weight: 1500 kgs
- Fuel Capacity approx: 80ltrs
- Engine: Suzuki 140
- Propeller: 19” 3bld Alloy
- Power: 140hp
- Max Speed: 33 knots
- MFD: Simrad
- Winch: Maxwell Drum