Brand: Gemini 3000

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The Gemini 3000 was a very popular series of cruising catamarans that became the best selling boat of its type being built in the United States. Launched in 1981 by Performance Cruising and remained in production until 1990. Preceded by the rare 3100 model which was patterned after a 1969 design by Ken Shaw. Attractively priced, economical to berth, and very practical to sail. The design is in the style of some popular British catamaran cruisers and is very well matched to the needs of a couple or family seeking comfortable and convenient cruising on a budget. Followed by 3200 and 3400 versions. Over 1000 hulls built of these combined versions.

Specifications
Make:Gemini
Model:3000
Length:30
Builder:Performance Cruising Inc. (Mayo, MD, USA)
Designer:Tony Smith
Construction:Solid lay-up of fiberglass mat, woven roving and polyester resin used for the hull. The decks are cored with end grain balsa for stiffness.
Build Start:1981
Build End:1990
Loa:30' 6" ( 9.3 m)
Lwl:27' 6" (8.4 m)
Beam:14' 0" ( 4.27 m)
Headroom:6 ft 3 in bridgedeck; Shower is 6 ft 3 in; Low of 6 ft 1 in.
Draft:Max Draft: 5' 0" ( 1.52 m) / Min Draft: 1' 6" ( .46 m)
Displacement:7000 lbs
Mast Height:42' 0" ( 12.8 m)
Speed:Cruising: 6.5 Knts; Max Speed: 7.5 Knts
Mfg Engines:25 hp 4 stroke EFI

Gemini 3000 Owner Interview “The Wayward Travelers”

This interview is of Roan and Karrie who have a Gemini 3000 catamaran and are sailing the Great Loop. Please follow along their adventures on their YouTube channel here. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the boat? Roan and Karrie Poulter, The Wayward Travelers – we’re on a 5 year Adventure plan that consists of Motorcycles across the U.S. Trans America Trail, Van from Prudhoe Bay to Ushuaia on the Pan American Highway, Sailing the Great Loop and Bahamas in our 1988 Gemini Catamaran, Backpacking Europe and taking the Trans Siberian Railway before Backpacking Asia. Why did you choose a Gemini 3000? Fits in a single wide slip, massive online community for questions and wisdom, we got a great price and with an ample salon we felt we gained liveability. When was she launched? In 1989 as a Charter. When we got her she was on the Hard […]

Gemini 3000 Review: A Budget Boat with an Offshore attitude

Gemini Catamarans have gotten a reputation among sailors as a cheaper cruiser with a gift for sailing to wind. But it has been my experience that no catamaran goes to wind well and to compare cats on their windward performance is like picking a gold medal winner in the 50 yard dash from a field of sloths. Gemini is no different than any other cat I have sailed, but what they lack in performance and style, they make up for in affordability and modability. My first mate, Matt entered into the world of Catamarans when he found a used Gemini 30 in an estate sale in Connecticut. I joined him for the 12 hour drive from North Carolina to offer my expert opinion and eye for deals and when we came upon this one what a deal it was. The gentleman who owned it had passed and there was a […]