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Old 03-10-2005, 05:31 PM   #41
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TD what would you estimate the boat weight ?
who's building it?.....Trios????
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who's building it?.....Trios????
Just had a look at some of Mikes old blurb, and he estimates 850kg.

A honda 21 was 500kg bare, but I'd reckon the cat would be a bit more than that, what with a greater surface area and more laminates, or as Mike say's in his flyer "heavy construction".

Then you've got fuel tank, upholstery, steering, fittings, battery, pump(s) etc, so it's probably getting on for that.
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Old 03-10-2005, 10:16 PM   #43
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Thats heavy but for UK seas probably better.
I'd prefer a 500kg layup for the mediterranean or calmer waters, it would fly with an XR2 but can it be done ?
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Thats heavy but for UK seas probably better.
I'd prefer a 500kg layup for the mediterranean or calmer waters, it would fly with an XR2 but can it be done ?
Not sure what you mean, The "850kg" mentioned is for a finished boat, take out all the fittings, tank, steering upholstery etc and you'd be left with 500kg, remove the structures and it'd be less than that!

Why do you want a heavier boat for girls waters?
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Old 11-10-2005, 09:41 PM   #45
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td u got any pictures of interior of ringcat, like to see how much cockpit space/ space under dash there is.
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Old 12-10-2005, 05:32 AM   #46
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Its got a lovley great big cockpit & enough room under the front for a crawl in cuddy, I'll try & post the boat test I have on it later
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Old 12-10-2005, 09:07 PM   #48
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It's here somewhere looked in all the usual places,
I'll keep going but have too get on with other stuff.
The highlighted version from what I recall
New Ground breaking first time offered Mike has been thinking about doing it for a while.
Nice looking boat loads of space but costs more than a monohull (Derrrrr!) Loved the cuddy cabing Idea great build quality & nice fininshing touches.
On the test the Guy that did the writting didn't know cats but got Steve Bourne to drive it & make comments, which mostly were safe, stable & predictable., Test boat had a bow tank which steve said made a big difference. Conditions were I think Force 5 and was a comfy dry ride
Speeds were 60mph with a 200 I think.
Boat won the guy over and the extra cost was well worth it
Listed specs & options

When I find it I'll post the two pages
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What mag was it in, I could have a ferret around?
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Old 13-10-2005, 08:22 AM   #50
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Swedish Gay Boy, stick up my a*se Weekly

Nah only kidding I cant recall ( Sportsboat & Rib or Rib & Sportsboat, was about 2-3 months after it was launched at the poole show).
It was a nice ariticle but IMHO did waffle about stuff when it was the performace that should have been the core issue. Stevie B would have given a better de-breif than just the quotes made.
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be cool if u find it bluefin, sounds pretty interesting
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It's more than likely the test from Raceboat Magazine, written by David Sewell, tested by Steve Bourne, I've found half of it, I'll look for the rest!
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I've OCR'd it to make it easy to read, might have got a few words or spelling wrong:

RINOCAT 22.
fter completing very successful
sea-trials which produced results
far exceeding Ring’s expectations
he craft made its public debut at
this year’s Powerboat & Watersports Show.
Tremendous interest was expressed by the
many visitors to the show but enthusiasts
were not convinced that a catamaran format
for pleasure purposes had that many advan-
tages over the tried and tested monohull con-
figuaration, particularly when the price is con-
siderably higher.
With this in mind and after an exhilarating
test run in Force 5 winds producing 4-5 foot
waves, I am totally convinced any die-hard
monohull owner would be asking about part
exchanging his single hulled steed for this
newcomer, unless of course they enjoy the
spine battering and chine rolling that often is
metered out by monohulls in rough weather at
speed.
My experience of multihull driving is very
limited and this craft deserved the annotation
of a seasoned cat driver giving it the profes-
sional mark of approval. I invited the three
times British 2 litre Offshore Champion Steve
Bourne to put the craft through its paces, but
before firing up the 200hp Mercury we were
given a conducted tour round the craft by its
mentor, Mr Ring.
Although only 22 foot in length, the
Ringcat has a huge cockpit with sumptuous
seating for five. A deeply upholstered bench
seat spans the full width of the cockpit with
masses of storage beneath. Directly behind is
a hinged sunbed, which when raised reveals a
35 gallon fuel tank - a 50 gallon tank is an
optional extra.
The pilot and navigator wrap-round bucket
seats are again heavily padded - the driving
position is almost perfect with a clear view of
speedometer, rev, counter and ancillary
gauges. Whilst the right foot operates the
throttle, the left foot controls the engine trim
via two well positioned buttons.
The test craft was fitted with a water bal-
last tank with a water picket lever just below
the driver’s right leg and a tank drain behind
the gear stick. The ballast system is an option-
al extra to the Ringcat’s comprehensive speci-
fication but I would recommend all models be
fitted with this option as 225 lbs of ballast cer-
tainly affected the craft’s well being in certain
sea conditions. Through a low entry, access
to the ‘accommodation area’ is gained where
space is to say the least at a premium, but it is
large enough to get two adults out of the rain,
big enough for two children to sleep and more
than ample for stowing a large family’s goods







and chattels including skis. Everywhere you
look the finish of GRP and upholsery cannot
be faulted. Seating and trim etc. is produced
in Ring’s own workshops whilst waterproof
carpet covers the cockpit sole, inside of lock
Catamaran powerboats for pleasure use
have been as rare as chicken teeth in
Northern Europe whilst in America they
have been producing them for years.
On this side of the Atlantic the concept
has been bypassed, with the exception
of British powerboat builders Cougar
Marine and maybe the odd ‘one-off’
mode!. However all that’s about to
change if Mike Ring of Ring Powercraft
has his way. His company have been
building mono/wits for two decades and
has enjoyed considerable success on
the competition circuits, indeed Ring
ski-craft are still a force to be reckoned
with amongst the ski-racing fraternity.
Ring sports and ski-boats are to be seen
world wide in the hands of walersports
enthusiasts whilst multihuil versions
have been a long time ‘back burner’
project for the Sussex bo at builder until
November ‘93 when Ringcat 22 was
slipped into the water.
ers and interior hull, and quality stainless and
alloy fittings abound at all strategic points
including two foredeck rails.
After admiring fixtures and fittings it was
time to fire up the Merc and head for the open
sea. My first impression from the co-pilot
position was the dryness of the craft at low
speed having sampled smaller custom built
racing cats in my time which are notoriously
wet off the plane. After timming in the motor
and applying power we were up and away in
seconds.
Now what’s all this I hear about catama-
rans being twitchy and difficult to drive? At my

MCEBCAI
side Steve appeared to be totally relaxed as we
hurtled over the waves at 60mph - not a sign
of pounding thumping or bone jarring slams.
I enquired how the boat was handling as we
briefly became airborne,
“Perfect, unlike a raceboat, the narrow
tunnel on this boat eliminates any twitchiness.
Some people drive with the motor trimmed
right out with lots of throttle making the ride
very hairy, whereas I prefer it trimmed about
three quarters out and we are under total con-
trol. I would have difficulty stuffing this boat
but obviously it is not horrendously rough
today”.
Running at 60mph with a following sea,
water was added to the ballast tank which pro-
duced an exhilarating ride as the throttle was
pressed hard to the floor throughout the three
mile jaunt. Catamarans will never turn as tight
as a monohull but when the Ringcat was
manoevred to take a reasonably tight corner it
performed with ease, again without taking any







spray aboard. An alloy grab handle is placed
in front of the co-pilot but I was never tempted
to use it despite the relatively high speed we
were travelling in uninviting seas.
The heavy construction of the cat almost
certainly rules it out of the competition market
~ but the wash created by the single outboard
~ installation makes it an ideal ‘tug’ for serious
waterskiers.
In weighing up the advantages against
disadvantages of a catamaran compared to a
monohull plus points stand out right, left and
centre - the usable room in the cockpit com
~ pares favourably with a 28 foot cruiser and
stability whilst underway and stationary is
superb, particularly appealing when it comes
to sunbathing, close inshore or even ground-
ed. At speed a multihull rides on a cushion of
air forced through the tunnel as opposed to
cutting through the waves. The cushion effect
produces a 50% smoother ride and the wetted
.~ area is greatly reduced, indeed the Ringcat’s
~ wetted area is 33% less than the Ring 21
monohull. The end result is a higher top
speed using less fuel and the old adage that
multihulls only perform well in the calm has
long been dispelled with catamarans winning
world championships in all sea conditions and
in all classes.
Launching and recovering a catamaran is
made easy because once the tunnel enters its
trailer platroom it glides into position instead
of the sometimes arduous task of trying and
hoping you land on the middle rollers of a
mono trailer.
Disadvantages price. A catamaran
requires more man hours to construct and
consumes more materials resulting in a higher
retail price but potential buyers will
undoubtably agree, after several trips out with
family and friends that the extra investment
was justified.
SPECIFICATION

The Ringcat is supplied with a very com-
prehensive inventory and optional extras are
kept tea minimum.
Length overall 22’
Beam 7’ 3”
Weight 860 kilos
Engine range~ 175 - 400hp single or twin
Morse hydraulic steering
35 gallon fuel tank
Outboard Gill Bracket
Tonneau cover
Twin electric bilge pumps
2 x Stainless ‘Ii’ towing bolts.
Optional Extras:
Water Ballast system
Stereo system
4 wheel trailer
50 gallon fuel tank.
Price ex works £14.000 ex VAT.
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I bet it is exhilarating filling the bow tank in a following sea
Guess I'm just a woos
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a northern ring cat

how quick is the northen ring cat wit twin 's on
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