KITE
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 11.58 ft |
| LWL | 10.92 ft |
| Beam | 5 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft/ 0.42 ft min |
| Displacement | 165 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.4 kn |
About the KITE
Listed for sale as early as 1965. (correction to orig. first manu. date.)
The Kite is a unique 11.58 ft catamaran designed by Carter Pyle and built by Newport Boats (USA) in 1965. With a displacement of 165.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 2.68, this vessel represents a specialized, lightweight recreational craft rather than a traditional monohull sailboat.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for casual, sheltered-water sailing and recreational use on calm inland waters or protected bays, given its extremely light displacement and small size.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.65 and a displacement of only 165.0 lb, this boat is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising due to its lack of stability and structural mass.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other 1960s micro-cruisers and small catamarans like the Microcat or early Hobie Cat models, which share similar lightweight construction and recreational focus.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the KITE yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 11.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the KITEyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a KITE? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your KITE?
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Used sails that fit the KITE
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