I've noticed these cats on YouTube for a few years now and I think they're the perfect upgrade from a beachcat. Unfortuanately it looks as if there's only a small fleet in Thailand but are licensed to be built in the US. 50-70grand without sails isn't bad for a new boat.
Some cool vids, first one shows self righting feature
http://youtu.be/655COFngiQA
http://youtu.be/7AsdPw4HVYw
http://www.firebirdcat.com/home_page.htm/index.htm
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Posted: Oct 20, 2017 - 07:36 AM
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Posted: Oct 20, 2017 - 11:12 AM
i don't know..
i think i am really liking tri's these days (a good friend just got one and i've been on a few amazing sails)
if i have 70k around - http://www.yachtworld.com…ited-States#.WeoDpFtSy00 -
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Posted: Oct 21, 2017 - 08:31 PM
That self-righting feature is crazy
Also - it's nice of them to put a ladder between those monster hulls.
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Posted: Oct 22, 2017 - 03:40 AM
Happy with my old style H16, hauls enough ass, and hauls ass!!!
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