This is our
smallest offshore cruiser. A sea worthy fast cruiser catamaran for a
family of four. The performance of this boat is exceptional on
all courses to the wind. To make sure of this, the boat is light and
has a low streamlined profile for windward performance. The study
plans include diagrams for speed prediction and dynamic stability, so
you can see for your self.
The hulls have the proven trapezoid cross section as the PELICAN. For wind ward performance the boat has anti-vortex panels. These work a lot better as low aspect ratio keels and are not as prone to damage as boards. Besides, why spoil one of the best advantages of a multi hull, low draft, to enter coves etc a keel boat never can enter? For an explanation how these work go to this article.
The boat is, like all our boats, a (ply)wood/glass/epoxy composite construction. Any handy amateur can build this boat without difficulties and surprises. Construction time will be around 1200 hours.
The hulls have the proven trapezoid cross section as the PELICAN. For wind ward performance the boat has anti-vortex panels. These work a lot better as low aspect ratio keels and are not as prone to damage as boards. Besides, why spoil one of the best advantages of a multi hull, low draft, to enter coves etc a keel boat never can enter? For an explanation how these work go to this article.
The boat is, like all our boats, a (ply)wood/glass/epoxy composite construction. Any handy amateur can build this boat without difficulties and surprises. Construction time will be around 1200 hours.
offshore catamaran in the wood/epoxy composite construction system
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SPECIFICATION
LOA/LWL: 8.76/8.60m
Beam: 5.60m
Draft hull/rudder: 0.4/0.7m
Weight empty: 1400 kg
Full load CWL: 2800 kg
Sail area
Main: 28 m2
Jib 10 m2
Reacher: 26 m2
L/B ratio: 1:2
L/B ratio hulls: 1:11
Prismatic coefficient: 0.569
Righting moment max.: 5600 kgm
Optimum speed: 21.5 kn
Outboard engines 2x 6 HP
LOA/LWL: 8.76/8.60m
Beam: 5.60m
Draft hull/rudder: 0.4/0.7m
Weight empty: 1400 kg
Full load CWL: 2800 kg
Sail area
Main: 28 m2
Jib 10 m2
Reacher: 26 m2
L/B ratio: 1:2
L/B ratio hulls: 1:11
Prismatic coefficient: 0.569
Righting moment max.: 5600 kgm
Optimum speed: 21.5 kn
Outboard engines 2x 6 HP
updated 03.17.2009
For persons who would like a finished KD 860 no problem. Together with "Kesmarin"
a new company in Istanbul, Turkey we have developed the KD 860
"Istanbul" version. The boat has grown to a length of 9,10 m. To go to
there page click on the logo.
KD 860 "Istanbul" version
X cat a,
new company in Germany, will produce kits for the KD 860. To make
life more simple for the builder they can already deliver
templates for all bulkheads. If you are interested follow the link below
Supplier for KD 860 kits
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