World Cat
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HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS
World Class Catamaran’s patented Vectroflo™ hull is a semi-displacement hull, which exhibits characteristics
of both planing and displacement hulls. Planing hulls provide speed and economy of operation since a limited amount
of the hull is in contact with the water. However, they feature flat sections along the chine which can result in poor
handling at low speeds and harder impacts at high speed. Displacement hulls provide superior handling characteris-
tics, even at low speed, and an improved ride in rough water. Speed and economy suffer however, since more of the
hull is submerged. World Class has taken the best characteristics of these two designs and incorporated them in the
Vectroflo™ hull. Our proven design provides a superior ride, excellent handling characteristics in a variety of condi-
tions, and speed with economy of operation. To help you experience “The Ultimate Ride”, study the following sec-
tions.
TURNING CHARACTERISTICS
Turning a catamaran is slightly different than cornering on a conventional vessel. Imagine the difference
between an automobile and a motorcycle. Automobiles take turns in a flatter, more stable, manner similar to
catamarans hulls, while motorcycles pitch hard into a turn similar to a monohull. Do not underestimate a cata-
maran’s cornering ability however, hard adjustments to the steering wheel can make a World Cat bite quickly
and execute high performance turns. Experiment with the handling ability of your cat so you are prepared for
any situation on the water.
ADVERSE SEA CONDITIONS
Catamarans are designed to handle some of the roughest waters in the world, but that is no substitute for com-
mon sense. As an operator you are responsible for the safety of your passengers and vessel; therefore, your
trips should be limited by your level of experience. Planning and paying constant attention to the weather and
sea conditions is paramount. If you are forced to operate in dangerous seas however, you can be confident that
your World Cat, when operated properly, can handle them safely. Following are some tips on how to handle
your boat in adverse sea conditions.
• When traveling into the wind, changing your direction a few degrees to allow one sponson to settle
before the other, can make the ride smoother and allow for increased speed.
• In a rough chop with short wave intervals, increasing your speed may allow the boat to skim across
the tops of each wave. This will result in a smoother ride.
• Steer to avoid larger swells and breaking waves.
• In a following sea, position your vessel on the back of a wave and match its speed to remain ahead of
the trough. Speed is paramount. Work the throttle to avoid going over the wave or being thrown
down the face of a following wave.
• When entering an inlet, use the same method of matching wave speeds. Often there are breakers in
an inlet so be aware of shallow water conditions.
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