Powercats have two current models the 525 and 695. We bought our Powercat 525 Evolution in February 2008 for over £37,000.
It is now out of the water condemned by a marine surveyor as 'unfit for purpose' and as having 'unsafe electrics' amongst other defects. Here are a pictures of a couple of them.
The keel band on one of the two hulls of the Powercat 525 powered catamaran. This was bought as a brand new build in February 2008 directly from the builders - Powercats Ltd of Redruth Cornwall. As can be seen the keel band is coming apart already. It also shows signs of corrosion.
These are just a few of the numerous sharp points sticking out into the passenger area (the cuddy) of the Powercat 525 Evolution. We were unable to see these until we got the boat to the Med as the cuddy had been packed full of bimini and other items so we couldn't go all the way in and examine closely. We had hoped to sea trial our purchase but were persuaded not to - I know, I know - hindsight is 20/20
There is a Catamaran show at Gosport from the 6th -8th June - I don't know if Powercats are exhibiting as well as at Seawork 2008 If you are at either of those shows - ask them if they have changed any of their procedures and practices since selling our boat? Maybe they might be able to tell you what they are doing to aid Trading Standards of Cornwall in their investigation of this case?
If only one person stays safe on the water by learning from our experience, then this blog will have been worthwhile.
WELL IM GLAD I READ THIS WAS GOING TO TEST THE 695 AS WAS BUYING FOR HOME COMLETION BUT WILL NOT BOTHER NOW WILL STICK WITH CAT IN BRIDGEEND AS ALL THE COMERCIAL BOYS USE THESE IN LLANELLI AND THAY DO THE JOB a1 IT LOOKS LIKE THE POWER CATS FALL APART WITH JUST PLEASURE USE .
GREAT BLOG VERY HELPFULL
DAZ