Catamaran

Power

Formula

Cost Per Year

34' Versacat USCG Certified for 40 passengers

A conventional, 49 passenger catamaran powered by two outboard motors(min HP of only 90HP each)

Four Cycle Honda 90HP x 2 @ 18 knots = 6 gallons per hour

1200 Hours per year x 6 GPH = 7,200 gallons @ $1.75 per gallon

$12,600

New Tech Injection Mercury Optimax 135HP x 2 @ 25 knots = 12 gallons per hour

1200 Hours per year x 12 GPH = 14,400 gallons @ $1.75 per gallon

*note:cruises at 20kts at only 3400rpm's

$25,200

Competing Catamaran:

A conventional, 49 passenger catamaran powered by two outboard motors(min HP of between 175 and 200HP each)

Conventional 2-cycle 175-200HP x 2 @ 22 knots = 35 gallons per hour

1200 Hours per year x 35 GPH = 42,000 gallons @ $1.75 per gallon

$73,500

New Fuel Injection or 4 Stroke Technology(approximately 25% more fuel efficient)175-200HP x 2 @ 22 knots = 26 gallons per hour

1200 Hours per year x 26 GPH = 31,200 gallons @ $1.75 per gallon

$54,600