Maine Cat 38 Catamaran Overview with Scott Rocknak

[@j121212100]

i really like this maine cat! nice design elements.

[@onlinehaevensaleelpepe5315]

Please more videos about the 38.

[@otellofabiani1607]

Will there also be a part II of the video, perhaps showing the boat interior and sail trials?

[@dennisrichards2540]

Thats amaizing, its like a baby Gunboat.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

It’s a cool boat. Actually, now that I think of it Maine Cat pre-dates Gunboat!

[@billiondollardan]

That's a nice boat! Great video and construction walkthrough

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Thanks Dan! It is a cool boat thats for sure.

[@osbornebay944]

@@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC What is the price for a 38 ' in 2022?

[@eljefe1153]

Great tour. Iam impressed of the style. Looks like very fast, sturdy and comfortable to sail this cat. Is there any proyect for going to a 45 feet boat. Go ahead keep building such nice Catamarans. Thanks for the video.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Hi are these still being built.. this seems like a brilliant progression from a James Wharram design.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

From what I have read on other forums the Maine Cat company has closed which is sad as this is a fantastic boat from one of the few US builders. However, Gulf Shore Catamaran LLC purchased the Maine Cat 38 molds and they are producing hulls, DIY kits, and complete boats. They are built in Ohio, and they worked with Maine Cat to make the the MC38 hulls modular and able to be transported with a pickup truck with a long enough trailer to the destination and reassembled. 5107 Troy Road Springfield, Ohio 45502. gscats...............

[@rustyjeff3007]

Thanks for doing this vid. Very informative. I do like the Maine cats.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

It's a fun boat. Should be an exciting sea trial in the windy Maine spring.

[@rustyjeff3007]

@@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC Are you going to record the sea trial?

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Rustyjeff Yes. Full data and sailing video.

[@rustyjeff3007]

@@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC Great.. look forward to it.

[@paul-akers]

Excellent job you’re building a beautiful boat there so I understand it’s a performance boat but would you consider it a live aboard long-term Bluewater boat cruising the Caribbean for two years up-and-down East Coast of the United States?

[@thaiiexpat10]

Well done, nice boat. I am a Mainiac myself, from Rumford area. Good luck with selling these boats. Nice.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Thanks 👍

[@jacksbackable]

Interesting to see, thanks for sharing! 😎🇦🇺

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Cool. Thanks!

[@ringbak]

Thanks for your information I love this cat can not too big not too small anyone help me out do you think this cat would be able to sail around the world in a few year from now.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

I have a friend who went around the world in a Cal 25 and another on a 66' ketch. So, it's all relative of course. The Maine Cat 38 is well built, fast, and there should be a good selection to chose from when you are ready.

[@TheoHarris007]

@@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC interested please send info to [e-mail] sales price, options

[@alfreddaniels3817]

Its a beautifull design 👍👍since I got stuck a few times to the ground on my cat every year I would prefer a less vulnerable construction on the daggerboards and rudders

[@tonymarshall6038]

Its a great cat, thanks for the walk through. The vinyl flooring is interesting, who makes it?

[@weinadong]

Usually, the outboard motor is bolted. To remove the outboard for servicing, such as oil and filer changes, will require lifting the whole boat out of the water. How can the outboard motor be service without lifting the boat out of the water?

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Hi Wayne, The outboards come out of their wells from the interior. Helps with two people to be on hand.

[@peterdecroos1654]

super n00b here. hoping to buy my first boat in the next 8-9 years. could you take this around the world cruising? so far it hits that sweet spot of having enough room to store everything I need + being small enough that I could sail it by myself.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Peter, consider getting involved in sailing now if your circumstances allow. Get a small, like 22' boat for little money and start exploring where you are. Sleep overnight on it, work on it etc.. Progress up over your eight or nine years with larger boats that have more capability. Then you will have gained the knowledge to answer the question you had asked and will know which direction you want to go. This way, you haven't lost time but rather added to what you eventually want. As you build your larger boat knowledge you can start to charter in areas of the world that interest you furthering your plans for voyaging.

[@peterdecroos1654]

@@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC sounds about right. I'm working on my startup and praying it will get me enough money if things work out in 3-4 years. my plan is to crew on a few boats over 2-3 yeras after that to learn what I personally like,

[@markleeson3453]

Very different design concept to most other Cats. The thing that strikes me though is that the design keeps you inside, which is the last thing sailing is about. great for narly weather, otherwise I think I would feel like i'm sitting in a small unit.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Observation🤔 ..looks.you can open the back and large front window hatches ..the high roof allows most of the heat to be vented through the roof hatches. Insulation works both ways...

[@chrisdaniel1339]

This is a sailors boat, unlike the houses on two hulls other builders are pumping out

[@pbr-yt8zc]

Water dose not migrate with end grain balsa core, particularly when infused. It is probably stronger in shear and a lot less expensive than Corecell

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Unfortunately water does migrate in end grain balsa that is not properly protected. At our boat yard we see many boats that had water penetration through a fitting or thru-hull that the sealant failed on. In some cases the water migration expanded to the entire section of balsa which may include large areas of the deck, hull, or cabin sides.

[@pbr-yt8zc]

@@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC When you say properly protected, I presume you are referring being wetted out or set in lamination putty, where if not done correctly water can migrate between the skin and core or unfilled kerfs. The same could be said for any foam core including Corcell. The only big difference is balsa will rot if left wet. Countless tests by Baltek has shown that it will not migrate when laid up properly. Needless to say I will bet you have never seen water migration in an infused balsa panel.

[@clayfarnet970]

Is this your company? Are you affiliated with Gunboats? I remember you doing a great tour of their boat. I think it was Gunboat. Cool design, best of luck my friend.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Maine Cat was owned by a long term colleague in the business. Now sold, or at least some of the moulds. I am the HH Catamaran agent which may be the videos you saw. Happy Sailing Clay!

[@John-tz3ii]

Always liked Maine Cats. Looking forward to the sea trial. Now to find the ideal compromise between the Maine Cat & HH. I apologize for comparing completely different types.

[@ROCKNAKSYACHTSALESINC]

Looking at doing the sea trial on the MC38 in April. The HH50 will be in May. I think you'll see a good comparison.

[@ronaldharris6569]

I'm digging this boat big windows pilot house helm and two standard get them serviced anywhere outboard motors as a permanent livaboard? No but for a long vacation and weekend trips yes that Will do

[@randito2387]

What is the problem with using outboards on a permanent liveaboard? I really like the idea of having something that could be served and fixed almost anywhere. The Seawind 1610 lite also has these... and it seems like it would add a lot of storage. Genuinely curious, why you think that's a non-starter.

[@ronaldharris6569]

I just phrased it in a clumsy way the outboard motors are something I like about this boat

[@randito2387]

Cool. Thanks for the reply +1

[@CheekyMonkey888]

need keels to protect rudders

[@richardrose7382]

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