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SUPERCAT 38 SPORT CUSTOM

Having manufactured some 1000 planing hulled cats of various sizes up to 8 meter boats since 1983, we saw the need and potential for a boat with more space, comfort of ride and range. The 38 Sport was based on experience gained from many thousands of miles onboard “Bitec”, launched in 1995, which was used for long-range family expeditions. It is a motor-sailer with 2 x 27HP diesel inboards. While this boat has above average performance for its type, it was realized that a light boat with slightly more power would be fast – the outboard versions were born. “Castle Lager” a 38 Sport Fish version motored from Port Alfred to Kenya, as this is its home port, proved the viability of using outboards. Many more extended Coastal deliveries and excursions since, have re-enforced this.

The Supercat 38 Sport displacement power cat offers all the benefits of slim hull technology, the shape being the product of optimized function and practical compromise. Slim hulled power cats perform well in all conditions – comparatively speaking. The slim hulls enable comparatively high speeds with relatively low power, extraordinary comfort, stability and when compared with other boat configurations, longer range is possible for the same displacement. Fuel consumption is approximately ¼ that of a planning cat at 10 knots and approximately ½ at 20 knots.

1 NM per Litre overall (for both motors) being possible with 50 four strokes. 0,55 NM per Litre overall when using 85 two strokes. (Std total tank capacity is 550 L)

Outboard motors have been proven good for: – Ease of maintenance, Lower cost, Lower weight translating into higher performance.

The Supercat 38 Sport also has a hull designed for beaching on sandy beaches, when the waves are relatively small. The 38 Sport can be configured for sport fishing, diving, cruising, whale watching, people transportation etc.

Standard Specifications for this model can be found at the very bottom of this page.

Below are picture examples of a variety of versions of the Supercat 38 Sport Custom which have been built since 2000.

DROP UR RODS

· LONG LENGTH DECK, PRIVATE SPORT FISHER/CRUISER WITH DUAL DRIVING STATIONS.

· BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 100HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION ±1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 17 KNOTS

· FUEL CONSUMPTION (MAX) 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

KATARINA

· LONG LENGTH DECK, PRIVATE SPORT FISHER/CRUISER WITH DUAL DRIVING STATIONS.

· BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 90HP SUZUKI 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION (MAX) 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

UP2YOU

· LONG LENGTH DECK, CHARTER SPORT FISHER/CRUISER WITH DUAL DRIVING STATIONS.

· BASED IN PHUKET, MALAYSIA - DELIVERED BY SHIP

· FITTED WITH 2 X 100HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION (MAX) 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

TSARABANJINA

· LONG LENGTH DECK PEOPLE CARRIER AND FISHER.

· BASED IN SEYCHELLES REGION

· FITTED WITH 2 X 70HP SUZUKI 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· EXTRA SEATING IN THE FORM OF REMOVABLE BOX SEATS.

· FLYBRIDGE DRIVING STATION.

· TOP SPEED APPROX. 25 KNOTS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION 1.4 - 1.8L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 25 KNOTS.

SHAKINA

· LONG LENGTH DECK, CHARTER SPORT FISHER BASED IN MANDA BAY, KENYA .

· OPEN PLAN CABIN STRUCTURE FABRICATED FROM ULTRA LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITE PANELS WITH HONEYCOMB SANDWICH

· LOWER DRIVE STATION AND ENLARGED FLY BRIDGE DRIVING STATION WITH EXTRA SEATING.

· CABIN ABLE TO CLOSE BY MEANS OF CLEAR WEATHER COVERS FOR FOUL WEATHER

· FITTED WITH 2 X 100HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 25-27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION ±1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 17 KNOTS

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

SERENADE

· PLEASURE CRUISER BASED IN SIMONS TOWN.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 115HP SUZUKI 4-STROKE MOTORS WITH LOWER DRIVE STATION.

· CUSTOMIZED SEATING, GALLEY AND HEADS MODULES FABRICATED FROM ULTRA LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITE PANELS WITH HONEYCOMB SANDWICH

· PERFORMANCE MEASURED TO BE 26 KNOTS.

NORTH STAR & NORTH WIND

· LONG LENGTH DECK SPORT FISHERS.

· BOTH BASED IN SEYCHELLES.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 100HP YAMAHA 4-STROKES AND FLY BRIDGE DRIVING STATION.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

CONTAGIOUS

· LONG LENGTH DECK CHARTER SPORT FISHER

· BASED IN WATAMU, KENYA.

· FLY BRIDGE DRIVING STATION WITH OVERHEAD ELECTRONICS MODULE

· STRETCHER STYLE BEDS FOR OVERNIGHTING ON LONG DISTANCE TRIPS.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 85HP YAMAHA 2-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 25-27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION ±1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 17 KNOTS

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

COMFORTER

· LONG LENGTH DECK SPORT FISHER / DIVE BOAT BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 50HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS WITH MAIN DECK, FLY BRIDGE AND FIGHTING CHAIR DRIVING STATIONS.

PERFORMANCE ESTIMATED TO BE EQUIVALENT TO STILETTO, TOP END DROPS TO ± 20 KNOTS BECAUSE OF THE LONG DECK AND MANY EXTRAS.

LARAMON

· LONG LENGTH DECK WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHER.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 90HP HONDA 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· EXTRA SEATING FITTED TO FLY BRIDGE TO CATER FOR 10 PEOPLE.

· FOLD DOWN LANDING AREA FITTED FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE BOAT. THIS DOUBLES AS A TABLE WHEN FOLDED UP.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 27 KNOTS.

BLUE MARLIN

· LONG LENGTH DECK SPORT FISHER / DIVE BOAT BASED IN NOZY-BÉ (NORTHERN MADAGASCAR)

· FITTED WITH 2 X 60HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS AND FLY BRIDGE DRIVING STATION.

· PLEASE REFER TO STILETTO FOR PERFORMANCES. TOP END DROPS TO ± 20 KNOTS BECAUSE OF THE LONG DECK AND MANY EXTRAS.

JOZ-JOZ

· LONG LENGTH DECK SPORT FISHER / DIVE BOAT BASED IN NOZY-BÉ (NORTHERN MADAGASCAR)

· FITTED WITH 2 X 50HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS AND FLY BRIDGE DRIVING STATION.

TOP END DROPS TO ± 20 KNOTS BECAUSE OF THE LONG DECK AND MANY EXTRAS

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION - LESS THAN 1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ ±10-15 KNOTS (WITH 50'S)

CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 700 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

LUCILLE

· LONG LENGTH DECK SPORT FISHER BASED IN KENYA.

· FLY BRIDGE OPERATED

· FITTED WITH 2 X 85HP YAMAHA 2-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 25-27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION ±1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 17 KNOTS

CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

SITU 2 (Previously PAPA-JO)

· LONG LENGTH DECK, PRIVATE SPORT FISHER/CRUISER WITH DUAL DRIVING STATIONS. BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 100HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

STAMPEDE

· FITTED WITH A LOWER DRIVE STATION, THIS IS THE MOST BASIC 38 SPORT AVAILABLE.

· OVERALL HEIGHT OF CABIN REDUCED TO CLEAR RAIL BRIDGE, AS THE OWNER LIVES ON THE SWARTKOPS RIVER IN PORT ELIZABETH WHICH HAS A LOW BRIDGE.

· THE LOWER WEIGHT OF THIS BASIC VERSION ENHANCES ITS PERFORMANCE.

CASTLE LAGER

· LONG LENGTH DECK CHARTER SPORT FISHER WITH FLY BRIDGE DRIVING STATION.

· BASED IN WATAMU, KENYA

· FITTED WITH 2 X 85HP YAMAHA 2-STROKE MOTORS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION MAX 2L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 25-27 KNOTS.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION ±1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 17 KNOTS

CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 500 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

STILETTO

· MEDIUM LENGTH DECK SPORT FISHER / DIVE / SUNDOWN SAILER AND THE ORIGINAL DEMO VESSEL. OPERATED FROM LOWER DRIVING STATION, BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 50HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTORS AND LATER UPGRADED TO 85HP YAMAHA 2-STROKE MOTORS TO ACCOMMODATE THE HIGH SULPHUR CONTENT FUEL IN MOZAMBIQUE AT THE TIME.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION - LESS THAN 1L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ ±10-15 KNOTS (WITH 50'S)

CRUISE RANGE - UP TO 700 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

STILETTO UP RIVER

· THE SHALLOW DRAFT OF THESE HULLS ALLOWED A TRIP OF APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES INLAND ON THE KOWIE RIVER (PORT ALFRED).

STILETTO SAILING VERSION

· WHILE THIS IS PRIMARILY A DIVE / CHARTER / SPORT FISHING BOAT, THE LIGHT SAILING RIG WAS LATER ADDED WHICH ALLOWS FOR CASUAL EVENING SUNDOWNER SAILING IN WINDS UP TO 10 KNOTS.

MANDU

· SHORT LENGTH DECK (THE ORIGINAL PROTOTYPE) NOW BASED IN ENGLAND.

· FITTED WITH 2 X 27HP YANMAR DIESEL INBOARDS WITH SHAFT DRIVE AND AUTO PITCHING PROPS.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION - 0,3L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 10 KNOTS.

· CRUISE RANGE ± 1000 NAUTICAL MILES ON STANDARD 2 X 275L TANKS.

SUPERCAT II (Now THE TRAMP)

· SHORT LENGTH DECK MOTOR/SAILER FITTED WITH A SINGLE 50HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE MOTOR (MID MOUNTED) AND A BI-POD MAST FOR SAILING.

· FUEL CONSUMPTION ± 1,0L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 14 KNOTS.

· CRUISE CONSUMPTION ± 0,8L PER NAUTICAL MILE @ 9 KNOTS DOING 2500 RPM.

· SAIL PERFORMANCE - E.G. 45° WIND ON THE BOWS BLOWING AT 15 KNOTS WILL GENERATE A BOAT SPEED OF 10 KNOTS WITH EITHER MAIN SAIL AND JIB, OR USING AN ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER.