The Maricat

Esra Tew
Photo: NSW Maricat Assn

Maricats are Australian catamarans which were originally designed and built by the Mariglass company. The most common Maricat the Maricat 4.3 meter is a banana hulled catamaran.

The M 5.0 (5m) is a rare form, with only 20-30 ever produced. It has a long flat hull shape and has centre boards making it look simular to a Taipan or A Class. There is also a Maricat 4.0 meter which has shorter and stronger hulls than the 4.3 and these are mainly used as a resort boat. All three classes of Maricat are built out of fibreglass.

Maricat 4.3 Specifications

Overall Length	4.27 m.
Max. Beam	2.35 m.
Min. Weight	95 kg.
Boom Length	2.65 m.
Construction	fibreglass

Maricat 5.0 Specifications

Overall Length	5 m.
Hull Weight	115 kg.
Construction	fibreglass
Sail Area	18.2 sq. m.

Maricat Class History

1976	Maricat Association of NSW & ACT formed

The Maricat Online

Web Pages:	NSW & ACT Association
Rules	Racing Rules

Clubs Sailing Maricats

Henley Sailing Club
Kurnell Catamaran Club
Lake Keepit Sailing Club
Milang Regatta Club
Portarlington Sailing Club
YMCA Sailing Club of Canberra

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