Today, many fishermen admit that fishing from the shore is becoming less and less effective. Even by feeding fish in their usual places, it is becoming less and less possible to get a good catch. Therefore, most fishermen try to acquire at least some kind of watercraft in order to move further from the shore and try to increase their catch.
Usually in these cases they use an inflatable boat or catamaran. What is the difference between these watercraft? Or what is the advantage of a catamaran over a boat? Let's figure it out.
What is a catamaran?
If you look at the photo of a fishing catamaran, it is easy to see that there is a lot in common between it and an inflatable boat. An inflatable boat is a single unit, even if it is divided into compartments and each of them is inflated separately.
The catamaran has two separate floats between which there is a deck. The catamaran's area is much larger due to its width and there is enough useful space even for setting up a small tent or canopy.
In terms of its seaworthiness, a catamaran is much more stable and does not flood with water like a boat. The deck is usually located quite high from the water and the wave does not reach it.Read here Transom wheels for a boat: types, features of choice and tips on how to make transom wheels with your own hands (95 photos)
It is almost impossible to sink a catamaran, since its carrying capacity is much higher than that of a boat.
Stability
Compared to a single-hull vessel, where the lifting force pushing the hull out of the water is concentrated in the middle, the double-hull catamaran has a lifting force distributed along the edges of the vessel, which ensures greater stability. Of course, there are very wide monohulls, and they are a pleasure to sail. However, their large area of contact with water increases the resistance of the environment, which in turn increases fuel consumption. Also, a “flat” deadrise of a wide hull worsens its performance in waves.
Once underway, a well-designed catamaran, whether planing, displacement or transitional, provides a much smoother and more stable ride than a conventional monohull. (Note: Monohulls that are heavy or very tapered can provide a very smooth ride, but factors such as excessive rocking will negate the benefit.)
At speed, the catamaran rises, a cushion is created under it due to the flow of air and spray passing between the hulls. The greater stability of catamarans creates additional comfort when cooking, sailing long distances and allows you to get a good night's sleep.
What types of catamarans are there?
Considering a wide variety of catamarans, we can highlight the following:
Inflatable catamaran for fishing. Such catamarans are usually small in size and easily fold into a backpack. As a rule, they are designed for one person and allow the fisherman to reach the most inaccessible parts of the reservoir.
Catamarans with rigid cylinders. As a rule, they are transported on car trailers and have a much greater carrying capacity. They are often equipped with motors that allow these vessels to develop decent speeds.
Is it possible to make a catamaran yourself?
If a catamaran is such a convenient means for fishing, then a completely reasonable question arises: is it possible to create a homemade catamaran for fishing with your own hands?
The experience of many fishermen suggests that this is possible. Moreover, many of them are proud of their catamarans and post their photos on social networks.
Let's see what materials are suitable for creating a homemade catamaran.
Where in St. Petersburg can you buy or order a catamaran “Muskrat”?
Are you an avid fisherman looking to find the perfect watercraft to suit your hobby? Contact the Motomarine online store. We will choose the most suitable solution for you. Why our store:
- Delivery to any point in St. Petersburg, delivery to other cities is possible;
- Minimum waiting time for goods - we give an iron-clad guarantee;
- Always attractive prices and favorable conditions for making a purchase (promotions and discounts);
- The catalog contains all the necessary information that you will need to make the right decision;
- Our consultants are ready to help you any day of the week;
- Possibility to buy the Muskrat catamaran in installments or on credit.
Material for catamaran
The most popular among fishermen is a PVC catamaran for fishing.
The main task is to produce PVC cylinders capable of withstanding a fairly high pressure of approximately 300 mbar.To do this, use fairly dense PVC with a density of approximately 800 g/sq.m.
Thanks to such cylinders, you can make not only a durable, but also a heavy-duty catamaran that can accommodate more than two fishermen.
Motorized inflatable catamarans for fishing
Inflatable catamarans are produced mainly for tourist purposes, although they can actually be used for fishing. Most designs provide a tension deck, but there are models where there is no deck at all. The main material of manufacture is polyvinyl chloride, as a material characterized by great strength, reliability and rigidity. This material is used for the manufacture of high-pressure cylinders, which are used on such watercraft. In this regard, the design turns out to be quite durable, but also lightweight, which is important. This also simplifies the care of the catamaran, and also allows you to transport it without any problems.
In addition, the catamaran behaves quite steadily on the water, even in conditions of serious disturbances. Therefore, this craft is not afraid of any river spaces. As for installing a motor, it is necessary if you are planning long hikes with friends or family. Some designs are designed to carry up to 10 people.
What is a beam?
You can read on the Internet that this or that catamaran has two or three beams. What it is? Beams are the rigid crossbars that connect the cylinders of a catamaran.
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If the catamaran is small and designed for one or two fishermen, then two beams will be quite enough, since the length of the cylinders is not long.
To accommodate a larger number of fishermen, longer cylinders are used and, accordingly, it is necessary to install a three-beam system.
Types of catamarans for motor fishing
Swimming devices that are powered by a motor are convenient and comfortable when traveling across lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. Such swimming devices have monocylinders.
They are often designed with a deck that is highly rigid and high enough to prevent water from entering it. This is an ideal option for successful fishing. Because such a boat can accommodate up to ten people at a time.
Such structures have the special ability to easily cover impressive distances. Moreover, their transportation will not cause problems either. For any fisherman, such a boat is a great opportunity to reach new heights in his favorite hobby, hunting for a trophy in the waters.
Description of models with flexible locker
Such inflatable structures are considered one of the most popular today. They have a boom of medium thickness and are mostly made from polyvinyl chloride. Their air valve is located in the stringer area.
If we talk about the average density of the base material used, then it is equal to 800 g/m2. The main advantage of this type of device is the ability to install large-volume cylinders. The fastening mechanism is of a cross type. Their approximate cost is about 60,000 rubles.
Description of catamarans with a rigid locker
If you prefer to fish at shallow depths, then it is best to give preference to a unit with a rigid locker. But note that today such units are most often designed for only two passengers. They have two supports, the fastening of which occurs under the filing.
Made from polyvinyl chloride compounds. The cylinders are fixed on both sides of the stringer. Sometimes you can see boats with balloons. The location of the cylinders is exclusively above the surface of the boom. The density of the material used is slightly less than the previous version - already 700 g/m2. Rubber is used as patches. The cost of such pleasure is about 50,000 rubles.
Features of models with two beams
The demand for this kind of mechanisms is growing by leaps and bounds. But in this case, as in the previous one, you have only two passenger seats. Their carrying capacity is no more than three hundred kilograms. And the length of the entire unit is no more than three and a half meters.
For the most part, there are models with stringer thicknesses of no more than 1.3 mm. The patches are located exclusively on the surface of the cylinders themselves. In this particular case, it is worth paying attention to the greater protection of the bow. Fastening is performed exclusively through crosspieces. You can purchase a watercraft for literally 55,000 rubles.
Catamarans with three beams
Such units already provide accommodation for four passengers. They are able to withstand a weight of about five hundred kilograms. The lockers in this case are not particularly rigid. Although you can find models with two supports. For the most part, these are units with two cylinders. Please note that the width of a fishing catamaran is no more than 1.3 m.
Location of air valves near the stringer. The time frame for filling the model with air fluctuates around ten minutes. The firmware is presented in the form of materials that are particularly dense. You can buy such a unit for 45,000 rubles.
Low base models
Such catamarans require the installation of low-power engines. In their arrangement they can have either two or three cylinders. Moreover, among these devices you can find units with stringers fixed to polyvinyl chloride linings. They can withstand a weight of no more than three hundred kilograms. Cylinders are most often used with medium diameter.
There are also boats with balloons. The boom is most often rubber. You can buy such a vehicle for 55,000 rubles.
Description of high support models
Such catamarans are designed for installation of high-power motors. The length of individual swimming devices can reach 4 m. In this case, the cylinders are also provided with a large diameter. The lockers are characterized by average rigidity.
The units can have two or three passenger seats. The supports have additional stretch. Stringers are taken with a thickness of no more than 1.4 mm. The cylinders are made of polyvinyl chloride composition 800 g/m2. Frames are exclusively made of aluminum. You can buy such a unit for 60,000 rubles.
Which support is better?
A support is a platform that is attached to beams. It can also be hard and soft. Soft platforms have the advantage that they are easy to fold and pack without taking up much space.
Conversely, a rigid platform is much more convenient; it allows you to move freely around the catamaran and place cargo on it, but transporting such platforms is much more difficult.
How to choose a motor for a catamaran?
Compared to a boat, a catamaran requires a much weaker engine, which means it is lighter and will consume less gasoline.
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Although motors are installed on larger catamarans, even a single-seater fishing catamaran is capable of carrying a motor.
Inflatable fishing catamarans with motor
There are different types of inflatable flotation devices. The most popular are tourist ones, which can be used during rafting and fishing. For the most part, they have a tension deck. Although you can find options without it at all.
Polyvinyl chloride, which is characterized by a high degree of rigidity and reliability, is most often used as the main manufacturing material. Plus, it is this PVC composition that will allow the use of high-pressure cylinders in the design of the floating craft.
Therefore, the boat is light, but at the same time durable. Thanks to these same cylinders, the life of a fisherman is greatly simplified: drying and transporting the catamaran is no longer a hassle. Moreover, the river spaces are no longer a hindrance to anyone. The unit is very stable and performed well while moving through the waves.
Motor models are good when you want to make long trips with your friends or fishing buddies. After all, some watercraft can accommodate ten people.
Photo of a catamaran for fishing
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