What is the CraigCat made from?
The pontoons are high grade UV stable seamless roto-moulded polyethylene, injected with urethane foam.  The deck is one-piece hand-laid fibreglass with a premium Marine Tech wood core.  All fittings are stainless, marine grade aluminium or nylon.   

 

What are the boat’s specifications?
Length (3.54m), Beam (1.62m), Boat weight (~115kg), Mercury 25E motor weight (52kg), Mercury 25hp EFI 4-Stroke motor weight (82kg), Seating capacity (2 adults), Load Capacity (340kg - motor, passengers and gear), Speed (up to 45kph).

 

How much fuel does it use? 
The 25hp models use around 4~5 litres of fuel per hour of normal operation.  Continuous cruising at 18 knots (~30 kph) in moderate chop with a normal load, fuel consumption is 5.1 litres per hour. The 25 litre tank will normally last for a full day of normal use, or 5 hours of continuous use. 

 

What is the maximum engine rating? 
30hp (or 23kW) is the maximum approved engine rating, but 25hp is the most popular motor size. 

 

How do you steer it? 
The centre-mounted stick steering unit is linked by cable to the motor.  The stick is upright to go straight ahead, or you simply push the lever forward to turn right, or pull it back to turn left. 

 

Why isn’t the CraigCat defined as a PWC (personal water craft)? 
Under NSW legislation the definition of a PWC states that the driver must either stand, kneel, or sit astride the vessel. 

 

Is this a brand new product?
No. the CraigCat has been available in the USA for many years, but has only recently been released in the Australian market, at the Sydney International Boat Show (2004).