Why a Cat?
...and why a Gemini in particular?
Sails Flatter and Faster
Safety
- Lower center of gravity and effort, higher center of boyancy than any cat in her class
Comfort
- Spacious, light-filled interior
- Easy-to-reach storage, and lots of it
- Efficient galley with generous counter space, 4 cubic feet refrigerator (alternating current power source and propane, propane 2-burner cooktop and oven)
- Queen-size bed in main berth
- Cockpit totally enclosable
Adaptability
- With an 18-inch draft when centerboards are up, you can take her where most monohulls dare not venture, even onto the beach.
- With a 14-foot beam, you can moor her in a standard slip, and she's truckable.
| Feature | Gemini 105 | Hunter 386 | Catalina 387 | Beneteau 393 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
* Monohull prices and specs gathered from advertising, so assumed correct. ** Gemini has rigid bimini and windshield, and optional full enclosure for cockpit. |
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| Double cabins | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Living space | 427 sq. ft. | 363 sq. ft. | 369 sq. ft. | 383 sq. ft. |
| Heeling angle | 4 — 6 degrees | 12 — 25 degrees | 12 — 25 degrees | 12 — 25 degrees |
| Average sailing speed | 5 — 12 knots | 7 — 7½ knots | 7 — 7½ knots | 7 — 7½ knots |
| All-weather sailing** | Yes | No | No | No |
| Local price | $144,000 | $163,000 | $165,300 | $173,000 |
“The Gemini, with her unique-shaped hulls, handles the wind and seas with no problem. In 12-foot swells you can eat breakfast in the main salon and not hold onto your plate or coffee cup.”
Delivering Honu-Honu in Latitudes and Attitudes April 2004 Issue #47
“Throughout the catamaran, spaces are well-organized and proportioned, so crews will rest, eat, and sleep in comfort.”
