HammerCat 30

Not Just for Fishing…

The world of fishing catamarans continues to grow in importance - you only need to visit the Miami International Boat Show to see this for yourself. For now, American shipyards still dominate the market. But gradually, the arrival of new players in this sector, such as HammerCat catamarans, designed and manufactured in South Africa, is changing the game...

The HammerCat 30 is a sporty fishing catamaran with good seakeeping thanks to its double-stepped hulls.

The cockpit is spacious and uncluttered with a high freeboard for leaning over while fishing.

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Practical info

Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

Purchase

Test location: Fort Lauderdale (USA)
Test conditions: Wind southeast 5-7 knots, 3-foot seas

Created by Uwe Jaspersen, the Hammer Yachts shipyard was relocated after the death of its founder to a larger facility near Cape Town Airport. The brand is known for its fishing-oriented powercats, notably the famous HammerCat 35 launched six years ago - this model is now available in a cabin version with the HH version.
The range now includes four models from 30 to 45 feet.

The Smallest of the HammerCat Family

The HammerCat 30, at 28’8” (8.74 m) long, is the smallest of the family, and the shipyard’s idea was to offer a compact, affordable unit that meets the same high standards as the larger models.
Aesthetically speaking, the HammerCat 30 is both faithful to the spirit of the brand and to the codes of other fishing boats, particularly American ones. It has hulls that are quite imposing for its size, as they are high on the water with fairly vertical bows, a decked bow, and a high, narrow tunnel that accumulates air very well. The console is located almost at the front third, which frees up space aft, and the whole is topped by a well-made T-Top. Ultimately, this design evokes ...

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