NorthWind is a Maine Cat 30 sailing catamaran, built in Bremen, Maine by the Maine Cat Company.  She is hull #19, constructed in 2000.

The Maine Cat 30  was designed by Dick Vermulen

The Maine Cats are excellent sailing machines, with a nice balance between performance and accommodation.  They are light and fast sailing, but have enough amenities to keep the sailors comfortable.

Visit the Maine Cat web site at www.mecat.com for additional information and links to other chartering opportunities.

Dimensions:

Length overall: 30’

Beam (width): 18’

Draft: 24” / 5’0” with the single daggerboard down

Weight: 5,000 lb loaded

Mast height off deck: 42’0”

Sails:

Main: the biggest sail, right above the cockpit.  It is fully battened, with two reef points for reducing sail area in higher winds.

Jib: smaller forward sail on the roller furling.  It also is self-tending, tacking back and forth by itself as the boat turns through the wind.

Screacher: large forward sail on the bowsprit furler.  It works well in lighter winds, but requires a lot of line handling to jibe.

Sailing speeds can range from 0-12kts, but are typically 5-8kts. (a kt is one nautical mile per hour, a little faster than a mph)

Engines:

There are two 9.9hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboards, mounted just inside the two hulls.  They are raised and lowered from the water with hand lines along the seats next to the helm.

Typical motoring speeds are 6-7.5 kts

Design and construction:

The hull, decks and most other parts are built of fiberglass composite with core-cell foam, making it very lightweight and strong.

Amenities:

Galley with two-burner stovetop, 12V refrigerator and sink

Power from two solar panels on the cabin top

Three double sleeping berths

Marine head (toilet) with holding tank

Pressurized water system

Electronics: GPS, autopilot, radar, boat speed, water depth, wind speed, and VHS radio

Lights for sailing at night

Stereo with CD player

NorthWind being moved by Lee Powell to Moosehead Lake.