Catalac 9M, Catalac 9M Cruising Catamaran, Catalac 9M catamaran, Tom
Lack, Tom Lack catamarans Catalac catamarans, British catamarans, English
catamarans, catamaran builders
| Original Catalac 9M Brochure |
PBO Catalac 9M Article of Hi Jude! |
Original Catalac 9M Price List |
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The Catalac 9M was Tom Lack's first venture into catamaran design. He commissioned John Winterbotham of MG Duff LTD to design the Catalac 9M in 1970. This design was envisioned as the successor to Bill O'Briens venerable Bobcat Catamaran. The Catalac 9M was constructed with solid fiberglass, chined hulls with lots of rocker and deep "V" sections forward which flattened out at the stern. The combination of "V" hulls and rocker, eliminated the need of keels while providing what was thought to be enough grip for windward performance. This was a design with a modest rig, high coach roof, large cockpit and 5 berths in four sleeping areas which provided lots of sun bathing deck space, a shallow draft, and had reasonable performance. |
In a good blow (>20 knots of wind
speed) 10 knots at 45 degress apparent can be expect ed from the
Catalac 9M and in strong quarterly winds 12-14 knots under sail
has been documented with the outboard engine configuration in a
lightly loaded boat. Remarkable performance from such a boxy design
given that it's design priority was comfort rather than speed.The Catalac 9M was laid out in two versions. The standard layout had rear locker space for a 30-40hp outboard and the optional layout had aft hull space for two diesel engines. The boats fitted with diesels were well respected for dockside maneuverability. The standing rigging is over sized to withstand the extra loading experienced by catamarans (the rig doesn't unload because the boats don't heel). 1/4" 1x19 SS on the 9M and 8M. The Catalac 9M was sold with a mainsail, working jib and a 150% Genoa. When the rig is set up correctly, they sail with a very balanced helm. Twin rudders contribute to their agility and later models (>1980) have matching skegs just forward of the rudders to increase windward ability. The Catalac 9M was a success in the marketplace and 250 were built over two decades. |
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| Production started 1970: 255 manufactured; 30 located Americas | |
| Design Intent | Coastal Cruiser (some have made ocean crossings) Perfect weekend or short vacation boat. |
| Current Price Range USD: | $33,000 to $55,000 (see powering options) |
| Length Overall: | 29'3" ft (9 meters) |
| LWL: | 25' 4" |
| Beam: | 13'9"" |
| Head Room: | 6' 3" in hulls, 6' 3" on bridge deck |
| Draft: | 2'6" |
| Weight: | 8,000 lbs dry |
| Mast height: | above water: 39' |
| Sail Area: | (main with two rows of slab reefing; & Jib) 420 sq ft. (jib is auto Furling) |
| Power Options: | Single outboard: various manufacturers or 2x12hp RCA-Dolphins gas, or 2 Yanmar 1GM diesels |
| Fresh Water | 70 gallons |
| Fuel | 24 gallons |
| Batteries | 2 Banks |
| Accommodations: | 1-double cabin forward starboard hull |
| 1 plan was offered | 1-single cabin forward port hull |
| 1-single cabin rear port hull | |
| 1-single berth mid starboard hull | |
| 1-double berth using settee and table | |
| 1-head located rear starboard hull | |
| Galley located in port hull | |
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| The video below was provided by Rick Whiteby, owner
of the Catamac 9M S/V Kellytime. It requires the standard windows
media player to work. Mac users, let me apologize in advance, but
I just don't know the code to make it work on your machines.
A big thanks to Rick Whiteby. |
