CATALAC 900

About the CATALAC 900

A later, pilothouse version of the CATALAC 9M from a different builder. Power Options: 2x10hp Volvo, or 2 Yanmar 2YM (14hp) or Nanni 2x14hp

The Catalac 900 is a 30.0 ft wide-beam catamaran designed by John Winterbotom and built by Tom Lack Catamarans (UK) in 1993. With a displacement of 8000.0 lb and a beam of 13.92 ft, this model represents a compact, stable platform from the early 1990s British catamaran market.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekenders who prioritize interior volume and stability over high-speed performance, given its low Comfort ratio of 13.02 and moderate D/L ratio of 165.69.

Bluewater capability:

With a Capsize ratio of 2.79 and a max draft of 2.5 ft, the boat is suitable for protected coastal and nearshore passages but lacks the heavy displacement and deep keels typically preferred for serious bluewater voyaging.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other early 1990s British-built 30-foot catamarans like the Lagoon 300 or Fountaine-Pajot A30, which share similar beam-to-length ratios and target the same coastal cruising demographic.