Widely regarded as the ultimate offshore boat—specifically designed for the testing conditions of the east coast of Australia—the 8.0 Metre catamaran hull is derived from the award winning 7.2 Metre, and is available in an open style hardtop, cuddy cabin and lockable hardtop.
Local Kevlacat dealer principal, Hayden Wyld of Wyld About Boats, says “Synonymous with the legendary Queensland-made Kevlacat range, this boat promises a smooth ride and excellent sea handling, capable of handling the rough seas experienced by serious local fishos.”
Wyld explains the reason behind the Kevlacat’s impressive handling. “In these types of tough conditions, the high-sided dual hulls pierce through the waves, which buffers the impact and shield the crew from overspray. These hulls are bullet proof, made from Kevlar cloth and vinylester resins between layers of fibreglass.”
The Kevlacat Series 3000 is fitted with the iconic 5-piece safety glass windscreen. Moving around the boat is easy with a large access hatch in the fore deck as well as a wrap-around stainless steel bow rail.
Hayden declares, “Big seas are no problem. The Reelax deluxe helm seats with moulded foot rests allow the captain control while under power, and the passenger has a grab rail on the dash, if required. You can take your wife and family out for the day because this boat is packed with impressive features making the journey comfortable and safe.”
Hayden adds, “The cockpit can be entirely enclosed with a full-length canopy. The seating is well cushioned around the extended dinette that has a fold-down table and a forward seat with reversible backrest. The lockable forward cabin is fully lined and offers a double berth with under-stowage.”
There is a large anchor locker with anchor winch, making solo fishing adventures also possible. The fishing platform is uncluttered and everything can be hidden away. Built with self-draining deck and a handy deck wash, the cockpit has a bait station and cutting board on the transom, six rod holders mounted on the gunwale, and another eight on the hard top. There is a handy fish/ice box, 120-litre fresh water tank, two under-floor storage wells, and a self-draining flush hatch.
“Off shore, safety is guaranteed with Icom VHF radio and aerial (fitted). At the helm is adequate space for all required navigational aids and gauges for monitoring your location and the boat’s performance,” Hayden reassures.
The factory-fitted hydraulic steering and the two large 450-litre fuel tanks, mean that the boat is geared for long range in rough seas. “We recommend packaging the boat with 250 HP or 300 HP 4-stroke Mercury outboard engines, delivering an economical and quiet 30 knots-plus cruise of speed, with a WOT of over 50 knots. However, we can build-to-order Mercury diesel stern drives or even a shaft drive model, so there is sure to be something suitable for all fishing activities,” declares Hayden.
“With a Kevlacat Series 3000, catching the big one in big seas is a piece of cake.” This is Hayden’s promise.
Editorial by Andy Kancachian
