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Gemini 31/3000

Long america's only production cruising multihull, this boat has many fans..

Tony Smith sure knows how to make the most of a good thing. The British multihull lover has gotten more mileage out of one design than any boatbuilder we know. And why not? With more than 200 Geminis built to date, and interest building, why switch?

In 1972 Smith designed and developed the 26-foot folding trimaran Telstar in England. He brought the molds to the U.S. and built 350 of them before a devestating fire destroyed the molds in 1981. Desperate to resurrect his business, he grabbed some old catamaran molds he had—the Aristocat—changed the name and that same year launched the first Gemini 31.

Three years and 27 boats later, he retooled to produce the Gemini 3000, which is essentially the same boat, but longer. Today, yet another incarnation of that first design—the Gemini 3200—continues to sell well.

Several years ago, Smith planned to introduce a larger 37-foot version, but the cost was much higher and despite building one boat, he changed his mind. The multihull business in this country has been slow to take off. And as even the established monohull builders like Pearson and C & C have found out, there ain’t much room for error. Instead, Smith has refined the Gemini much like the Volkswagen Beetle. By listening to owners’ comments, and by incorporating his own evolving ideas, the boat has changed a good deal, though one would be hard pressed to distinguish, at a glance, between a 1984 Gemini and a 1992 model.

The funny thing about the Gemini is that it’s an old design. Ken Shaw drew the lines in 1969. There’s nothing particularly contemporary about it. However, by painting the cabin sides black (Euro styling), adding a swept-back fiberglass “pilothouse” and gradually adding length to the full-bodied hulls, the Gemini has always looked like she belonged with her contemporaries, whether that was the 1980s or 1990s.

The most important thing to remember when evaluating this design is that the Gemini is essentially used as a 30-foot live-aboard, cruising catamaran. While faster than most monohulls of equal length, it has no pretense of being a racer. How could it be with such a spacious interior? Further, many of Smith’s customers are older folks who are tired of heeling, don’t have $200,000 to spend, and don’t plan to circumnavigate. In fact, most Geminis we’ve seen are happily puttering up and down the Intracoastal Waterway along the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast. It’s perfect for that.

Summing up the design gets a little dicey when offshore work is discussed. The Gemini’s liabilities here are several. Because of the substantial accommodations built on the bridge, which necessitates lowering it for headroom, and the solid bridge forward (as opposed to netting), it’s a bit heavy. Smith says that if loaded for extended cruising, there is not a lot of clearance between the bottom of the bridge and the surface of the water, and it will pound going to weather in choppy seas. Sailed light, the Gemini will do quite nicely and be much more comfortable.

The performance of full bridgedeck cats, such as the Gemini, also suffer a bit from the extra weight and windage. Smith, a racer at heart, admits that if he had his druthers he’d build an open bridge forward, but for his cruising clientele, the full bridge makes more sense.

Nevertheless, Geminis have, according to Smith, crossed the Atlantic, cruised the South Pacific and Caribbean.

Having spent a week cruising the Chesapeake Bay aboard a Gemini 31, we found the boat extremely comfortable and fun to sail. With a large queen-size stateroom forward and double staterooms aft in each hull, there’s room for Mom and Dad, Junior and Sis, each in their own private cabins.

Speed reaching and sailing upwind was about 50 percent faster than what we could do in our 33-foot Pearson Vanguard. We hit double digits just once. But sailing in moderate winds we’d make eight and nine knots when our Pearson would do five and six. Three or four knots may not seem like a lot, but for sailboats on an all-day passage, the difference cuts hours off sailing time.

Best of all, it’s level sailing. This makes for very restful cruising.

Punching to windward in a chop, we did buck a bit, and the quicker motion of a multi takes some getting used to. All in all, we came away impressed with its space and performance.

Construction

The key to high-performance multihull construction is lightness and strength. The rapid evolution of composite building techniques now makes possible the use of lightweight core materials, specialized fibers such as Kevlar, and strong resins that in combination yield a panel that is much lighter and stiffer than solid fiberglass or fiberglass with just “traditional” core materials such as end-grain balsa and PVC foam. Vacuum bagging helps assure uniform bonding of all the “parts.” Naturally, such construction is costly.

Construction of the Gemini, which is marketed as a comfortable, low-priced cruising catamaran rather than a spartan high-tech racing machine, is quite conventional. The hull is built of solid fiberglass—mat and woven roving. The deck is cored with balsa for stiffness. The new Gemini 3200 incorporates a layer of vinylester resin as a blister barrier. Twenty percent of the owners of older models responding to our survey reported “some” blistering—a below average incidence.

The centerboard trunks were laid up separately in the early boats, but Smith said it was difficult getting good tolerances for the centerboards to fit right. Now the trunks are part of the hull mold and the slot is a guaranteed two inches and the polyurethane-coated plywood centerboards 1-7/8″.

Obviously, to keep weight light, a multihull builder isn’t going to use any unnecessary laminations. Consequently, many multihulls feel flimsy compared to monohulls. One Gemini owner said, “The strength is a little lower than I would have liked, but it helps hold the cost down.” And, we might, add, the weight that is so important to multihull performance. The rock steady feel of thick decks is somewhat at odds with the requirements of multihull design and construction.

A frequent complaint of Gemini owners is gelcoat flaws. “Gelcoat has many voids,” wrote one owner. “Some gelcoat yellowing and crazing,” said another. The interior woodwork is acceptable to some owners, and not to others. “Woodwork finish is inept,” said one owner. “Finish work is my biggest complaint,” said the owner of a 1985 model.

Smith admits that leaky windows were a problem in early boats. The design has since been changed, including the use of Lexan in place of Plexiglas, and a new system to bed the large panels allows for thicker beads of sealant to absorb the expansion and contraction of the windows.

Most owners, however, seemed to feel that these are minor problems they’re willing to live with. They rate construction lower than other attributes of the boat, but overall still are satisfied with their choice of the Gemini. We’d like to see a bit more glass in the Gemini, or the use of a core for stiffness and strength, though we acknowledge it would increase the price.

Performance

Besides accomodation space and low heel angles, speed is a major factor in choosing a multihull. Only one owner expressed disappointment in his Gemini’s maximum speed attainable. True, it won’t hit those 15- to 20-knot speeds possible in more performance-oriented cats and tris. Nearly all owners, however, remarked on the Gemini’s good light-air performance. And, as we found during our week’s cruise of the Chesapeake Bay, the boat is definitely faster than a cruising monohull of equivalent size.

A key to performance in any multihull is keeping weight down. Unfortunately, many owners overload their boats and this has a direct effect on speed and pointing ability. It’s a problem with no easy answers for live-aboards and long-term cruisers: Either buy a boat with longer hulls and hence greater payload capacity, or live with sub-par performance.

A significant feature of the Gemini is its centerboards, which improve pointing and tacking considerably. Many production catamarans today have fin keels on each hull. The thought here is that the problems inherent with centerboards (broken pennants, jammed boards in the trunk) are eliminated, while acceptable upwind sailing characteristics are retained. This may be true, but there seems no denying that centerboards improve overall performance. Further, the fins add to wetted surface, which increases drag and adversely affect maneuverability.

It is interesting that author Bernard Perret wrote in the October 1990 issue of Cruising World regarding his search for a cruising cat: “We focused in on exactly what we wanted: two sideboards to help us tack more efficiently against the wind and to maintain a shallow draft…”

Having ourselves sailed on production cats without centerboards that were dogs to windward (close reaching was virtually impossible, leaving motorsailing the only option), we consider daggerboards or centerboards an important criteria in selecting a catamaran. Perret said he tacks his French-built 36-foot Naviplane through 115 degrees true, but that’s nothing to write home about. We’re sure he could do better if he wasn’t loaded down with cruising gear for five. Under optimal conditions, Smith says the Gemini can tack through 80 degrees. Burdened with bicycles, computers, three anchors, a library, and food for six months, that number is sure to increase.

A number of owners noted the boat’s lack of directional stability (because there’s not a lot of boat underwater). But they also acknowledged that it is very easy to steer, and that with the lee board down, it balances nicely.

The wide sheeting angle of the early boats made the genoa inefficient upwind. Smith says this has been improved, by means of lengthening the track, in the Gemini 3200.

Under power, the Gemini performs well. The outboard turns with the rudders for assistance in close quarters—most multihulls need it. And it retracts for sailing. The arrangement has been modified several times over the years.

The current Gemini 3200 comes equipped with a 40-hp. Tohatsu. Some 31 owners felt more power was needed. The results of our recent Reader Survey didn’t rate Tohatsus very highly, but Smith says a 25-inch shaft is very important for maximum performance.

The Mercury 35, standard on Gemini 31s and 3000s, is no longer made. The Tohatsu, he said, is the only engine in that power range available with a 25-inch shaft. In any case, motoring the Gemini at decent speeds, and in comfort, is certainly possible, though punching into head seas isn’t its cup of tea—multis are too light and their motors often too weak to grind out the miles like a heavy, diesel-powered monohull.

Twin Yanmar and Volvo diesels were available, but at such an increase in cost, few buyers would consider them. We’d take the outboard for cost savings, clean interiors, and ease of repair and maintenance. So what if it’s a little noisier? You’ll motor less with a catamaran than your old monohull anyway.

Accommodations

There are numerous appeals to the cruising cat—the large foredeck, large cockpit and the possibility of three or more private sleeping cabins. The Gemini has all three.

The full bridge means there is no netting between the hulls as seen on many cats. This adds weight, but does help deflect waves. From a particularly hedonistic point of view, the netting is best for lying on face down, watching the water fly by. On the other hand, footing is precarious. The full bridge makes anchor handling easier and provides for possibly a little extra stowage space.

The Gemini’s cockpit is large enough to walk around in, with good footing and stowage. Bulkhead wheel steering is convenient whether standing under the so-called pilothouse (added after hull #10), or sitting either on the bench seat or coaming top.

There is not standing headroom in the saloon forward of the 6′ 2″ pilothouse, but this isn’t a major item. Several interior plans have been offered over the years. The one we chartered had a 64″ x 75″ double berth forward in the starboard sector. The view from the bunk looking through the forward windows is stunning! The head with shower was in the port bow and aft, in each hull, was a quarter cabin. The 48″ x 75″ bunks in these weren’t quite as wide as a couple might like, but tolerable, and certainly more than big enough for kids. The nav station was amidships to port and the galley in the starboard hull, with 6′ 3″ headroom. Headroom forward is 6′ 0″ .

An interesting dilemma of outboard-powered boats is the question of generating power for live-aboard conveniences. Outboard engines aren’t able to generate the amps necessary to run a lot of hungry electrical appliances. To combat the problem, Smith has elected to use RV-type propane/12-volt/110-volt refrigerators. These are well suited to multihulls because they work most efficiently when level. LPG, of course, will be the usual energy source for these units, though at the dock shorepower works well. We sailed with a Dometic three-way refrigerator for several years and found them too poorly insulated for 12-volt service.

An instantaneous gas-fired water heater services the Gemini’s shower, which again eliminates the need for electricity.

About the only appliances that must then be accounted for are cabin lights, fans, stereo and pumps. This can be handled by several good quality batteries, though some owners note the need for alternate energy sources. Solar panels, in our experience, can help a great deal, but several fairly large ones will be needed. They are difficult to place where shadows won’t limit performance, and where they aren’t likely to be stepped on. Plus, their life expectancy is depressingly brief—several years in our experience. A better bet, for many cruisers, will be a pole-mounted wind generator capable of producing, say, six to seven amps in 15 to 18 knots of wind.

The Gemini 31 is a comfortable coastal cruiser that benefits from its builder’s undying devotion. The quality of workmanship isn’t what you’ll find in more expensive monohulls or multihulls, but this is also one of the few cruising multihulls that’s affordable to buyers in the $50,000 to $80,000 range—used or new.

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GEMINI 3000: A Very Affordable Cruising Cat

The Gemini, the first production cruising catamaran ever built in the United States, was born from the ashes of a terrible fire that in 1981 destroyed the molds for the successful Telstar 26 folding trimaran that multihull enthusiast Tony Smith had just brought over from Great Britain. Eager to save his new Maryland-based business, Performance Cruising, Smith immediately started building catamarans instead, using molds for an old British cruiser, the Aristocat, designed by Ken Shaw back in 1970.

The original Gemini 31, appropriately named the Phoenix, was rebranded with minor changes as the Gemini 3000 after the first 28 hulls were launched. In all, 153 of these boats (including the first 28) were built from 1981 to 1990, when the 3000 was discontinued and replaced by the Gemini 3200. All subsequent Gemini models built by Performance Cruising, including the 3200, the 3400, and two 105 models, though they grew slightly, have the same basic hull and deck form and interior layout as the first. A total of nearly 1,000 Geminis have been launched over the past quarter century, making them the most popular American-built cruising cats to date.

Though the Gemini design concept is archaic by today’s standards, it still works well for contemporary cruisers who want a great deal of living space in a small inexpensive sailboat. As catamarans go, all Geminis are quite narrow, just 14 feet across, which means they can fit into most standard marina berths. In spite of the narrow beam, there is still enough room inside for a queen-size double berth forward in the master stateroom between the hulls, plus two small doubles in separate guest staterooms at the back of each hull, as well as a small but serviceable raised saloon with two settees and a table that can collapse to form yet another double berth.

A modest but useful main saloon

The galley is down in the starboard hull

One of two aft double berths

What this adds up to, in the case of the Gemini 3000, is a 30-foot boat with standing headroom that can honestly sleep four couples in a pinch, or three couples quite comfortably in private cabins, or a couple with several small children (or two older children who demand some space of their own). Throw in a good-sized galley, a roomy head with a shower, a nice long nav desk, plus a large comfortable cockpit, and you have a veritable poor man’s cruising palace.

When it comes to performance Geminis are a mixed bag. They have a solid bridgedeck stretching the entire length of the boat from the stern to the bow, plus the bridgedeck is fairly close to the water, and this inevitably hampers a catamaran’s performance to some degree. The boats will pound and hobbyhorse a bit sailing into a chop, especially when overloaded. On the other hand, Geminis do have relatively deep pivoting centerboards to provide directional stability and lift underwater, rather than the inefficient shoal keels found on most dedicated cruising cats. In flat water a Gemini with its lee centerboard down could be rather closewinded for a boat of its type. On the Gemini 3000s, unfortunately, the genoa track is outboard and the wide sheeting angle makes it hard to take advantage of this potential. On later models the track was moved inboard to the coachroof.

Example of a Gemini 105Mc, the last Gemini built by Performance Cruising

Because their centerboards can be raised and wetted surface area thus reduced when desired, all Geminis are reasonably fast off the wind compared to others of their ilk, particularly if you hoist a spinnaker. Unlike most modern cats, however, they have conventional rigs with backstays, and cannot fly a large main with a fat roach. Still, as long as they are not overloaded (an important proviso aboard any multihull), Geminis do surprisingly well in light air and can generally outsail most monohulls in their size range. They also have retractable rudders housed in stainless-steel cassettes, which allows them to take full advantage of their boards-up shoal draft when venturing into thin water.

Construction quality is mediocre at best, and though a few bold souls have taken Geminis offshore, the boats are best suited to coastal cruising. The entire hull (that is, both hulls plus the underside of the full-length bridgedeck) is formed in a single mold and is laid up as a solid fiberglass laminate of mat and woven roving. In the Gemini 3000 hulls polyester resin was used, and according to one consumer survey conducted back in the 1980s about 20 percent of owners reported some blistering. All subsequent models were built with an exterior layer of vinylester to prevent this.

The deck, also formed in a single mold, is cored with balsa in all horizontal areas and is through-bolted to the hull on a flange. To save weight neither the deck nor hull laminate are terribly thick and this, combined with the free-floating bulkheads inside the hull, makes for a somewhat flexible structure. Flexing in older Gemini 3000s often leads to some crazing and spider cracking in the exterior gelcoat. This problem is usually only cosmetic, but more severe stress cracking may indicate delamination in some areas and should be carefully checked. Older Gemini 3000s may also have problems with leaky Plexiglas windows. These were later changed to Lexan, which works better in windows of this size. Other problems to look for include corroding steering cables and undersized deck hardware.

Outboard installation on an older Gemini

Though optional inboard diesel engines were available, almost all Gemini 3000s are powered instead by a single long-shaft outboard engine mounted in the middle of the transom. The outboard turns with the rudder cassettes, which greatly improves close-quarters handling under power, and can be raised when sailing to reduce drag. When the boat was in production outboard-powered 3000s were delivered with either 35 or 40 hp motors, but many boats currently are driven by 25 hp motors. Reportedly even a 10 hp motor can drive the hull along at 5 knots or better.

Because alternators on outboard engines cannot generate much electricity, most Gemini 3000s have propane-fueled water heaters and refrigerators. The refrigerators can also run on 110-volt AC power when plugged in at a dock. All other DC electrical loads for lights, pumps, electronics, etc., must be kept at a minimum, or generation capacity must be augmented with solar panels and/or a wind generator. In most cases owners prefer to cope with the undersized DC system by keeping other systems as simple as possible.

The latest iteration, the Gemini Legacy 35, under sail

The cockpit on a Legacy 35. With no backstay and the main traveler on the targa roof, the cockpit is considerably more open

If you are attracted to Geminis but are keen on buying a new boat, you’ll be glad to hear that Marlow Hunter (formerly Hunter Marine) has taken over production and has significantly modernized the design. The Gemini Legacy 35 , as it is called, is more of a mainstream cruising cat, with twin diesel engines, a diamond-stayed rig with a square-top mainsail, and fixed keels instead of centerboards. Build quality and the cockpit layout have also been improved. With a base price of $175K, the Legacy is considerably more expensive than a used Gemini, but is still significantly less expensive than most other new cruising cats.

Specifications

LOA: 30’6″

LWL: 27’7″

Beam: 14’0″

-Boards down: 4’9″

-Boards up: 1’9″

Displacement: 7,000 lbs.

-100% foretriangle: 425 sq.ft.

-With spinnaker: 675 sq.ft.

Fuel: 20-40 gal.

Water: 60 gal.

D/L ratio: 149

-100% foretriangle: 18.55

-With spinnaker: 29.46

Nominal hull speed: 9.1 knots

Typical asking prices: $35-65K

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Dear All, thank you for the interesting report. Got an offer for a Cat Gemini 3000 30″, built in 1986. Need additionale the High, Length Dimension of the Mast and High from mast top until Waterline for for planning riding under bridges, as well as compl. technical data if possible Thank you so much. Best regards. Rolf Viehöver Satellite Beach, Fl . April, 8 th 2016.

80’0 Gemini wanted

Seriously? You want to find an 80-foot Gemini??? No such animal, I’m afraid.

GEMINI 31/3000 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of GEMINI 31/3000. Built by Performance Cruising and designed by Tony Smith, the boat was first built in 1981. It has a hull type of Catamaran Twin Cbrd. and LOA is 9.3. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.54. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on Outboard.

GEMINI 31/3000 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about GEMINI 31/3000 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the gemini 31/3000.

GEMINI 31/3000 was designed by Tony Smith.

Who builds GEMINI 31/3000?

GEMINI 31/3000 is built by Performance Cruising.

When was GEMINI 31/3000 first built?

GEMINI 31/3000 was first built in 1981.

How long is GEMINI 31/3000?

GEMINI 31/3000 is 8.41 m in length.

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Our Gemini Catamaran

Published on May 18, 2015 ; last updated on June 20, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We went from a monohull (Tayana 37 to a catamaran (Gemini). Here's our thoughts on the cat.

We’ve had a number of questions on how we like our Gemini catamaran or how was it to go from our previous boat — a monohull Tayana 37 — to it. Here’s our listing of the pros and cons.

In a nutshell, we LOVE our Gemini catamaran for what we are now doing — two people living aboard full-time, coastal cruising in the Florida Keys and going to the Bahamas for several months at a time. But I’m not going to say it’s the perfect boat for everyone.

Okay, with that out of the way, there are a few things that we need to say:

The Tayana 37 is a true blue water boat. The Gemini is a coastal cruiser. They are very, very different boats and designed for different purposes.
Because of that, it’s almost impossible to truly compare them.

When we bought the Tayana ( Que Tal ), we didn’t know if we’d cross the Pacific, but thought we might (we didn’t). We wanted a boat that left the possibility open. The Tayana did well for us in the Sea of Cortez and down the coast to El Salvador, but the reality is that the Gemini would have been great, too. Probably better.

Things that we particularly like about the Gemini ( Barefoot Gal is a 105M):

The living arrangement. It’s just a good layout for us, with a large “living room” (settee and table). The whole boat is much lighter and brighter, too. We also like the fact that the cockpit opens right into the living area, without going up and down stairs all the time. It’s also easier to get into and out of the queen berth (side entry) as opposed to the V-berth on the Tayana.
Huge cockpit. It’s great for entertaining or even just the two of us, with room to actually walk around. The Tayana 37 has what’s referred to as an “offshore” cockpit, meaning it’s very small so that if a wave breaks into the cockpit it won’t sink the boat. But that means that it’s a very tight fit for four people. The Gemini is a much better layout for having people over. When we bought Que Tal , we underestimated how much we’d use the cockpit for things other than just steering the boat.
Maneuverability. The Gemini is so much easier to handle in close quarters, it’s not even funny. The drive leg makes it like having an outboard, in that you steer it as well as the rudders. The Gemini is also technically 3 feet shorter than the Tayana (34 feet vs. 37) but with the Tayana’s bowsprit, it’s more like 8 or 9 feet shorter in reality. The lighter weight of the Gemini also makes it much more responsive. And any full keel boat such as the Tayana, in the words of another Tayana owner, “backs like a drunken elephant.” In other words, you don’t have a clue where it will go. Less freeboard on the Gemini also makes it easier to pick up a mooring ball both as it’s easier for the person at the helm to see it and much easier for the person at the bow to pick it up. The stress level on the Gemini as we approach a fixed object (dock, bridge, lock or even a mooring ball) is so much less than on the Tayana. The ease of getting underway/returning resulted in us going for a lot of short (1 – 2 hour) daysails. We had no idea how much this one factor would contribute to our enjoyment of the boat — and we’ve both always loved boating!
Ease of sail handling. The Gemini’s sails are considerably smaller than the Tayana’s and the boom is much lower to the coach house roof. It is so much easier to raise/roll out the sails and stow them again, and the spinnaker is also a much more manageable size and has a larger wind range. We never wonder if it’s worth the effort to set the sails, even for a short trip. We’re not getting any younger, either (Dave is 77 and I’m 55): easier sail handling and a smaller anchor mean we’ll be able to cruise longer.
Speed. Despite being smaller, the Gemini is considerably faster under sail and power. Our one-day range is considerably expanded. We can sail a lot more both as we move at a reasonable speed even in light winds (the drive leg pivots up out of the water easily to decrease drag) and we can afford several hours of light-air sailing and still make our intended anchorage since we typically motor at 6 knots versus 4.5 knots on the Tayana. Believe it or not, the Gemini sails slightly closer to the wind than our Tayana.
Shallow draft. Draft was never a big issue in the Sea of Cortez or along the coast of Mexico and Central America. But it is in Florida and the Bahamas. Our Tayana theoretically drew 6 feet but loaded for cruising it was probably closer to 6½ feet. The Gemini draws about 2½ feet with the centerboards up but the drive leg and rudders down. We can go lots of places that many other boats, including a lot of catamarans, can’t. And we like to explore off the beaten path. A related factor is that our bridge clearance is just 45 feet, also giving us the freedom to go places some others can’t . . . and we have a lot less stress going under those 54 and 55 foot spans!

Bottom line is that for what we’re doing , the Gemini catamaran is just plain a fun boat. But I want to emphasize the “for what we’re doing.” Should we decide that we want to go to the Virgin Islands, we won’t have the option of going offshore — we’ll have to island hop down (yes, I know a few Geminis have gone offshore but I’ve also read their accounts).

To keep the speed and maneuverability that we like, we have to watch how much we load on board — and that means that we can’t carry as many provisions. The guest arrangements are great if one person comes, bad for more (what’s billed as a double berth is 4″ narrower than a double bed). The galley arrangement isn’t quite as good, but it’s not at all unworkable. Finally, the motion of a catamaran is different than a monohull. Not necessarily bad but it does take some getting used to if sailing in chop.

The holding tank is small at 18 gallons. After a year of cruising, we switched to a composting head ( read more about our reasons here ).

Our Gemini is an “M,” built in 1999 towards the end of the “M” series and has many features of an “MC” such as composite centerboards instead of plywood. The MC has many features that we’d like but the available ones at the time of our purchase were out of our budget.

The current model is the “Legacy” and it is totally redesigned with the interior layout changed slightly and, most importantly to us, skegs instead of centerboards. While the skegs are lower maintenance and require no effort while underway (versus having the lower a centerboard if sailing above a beam reach), we like the improved windward performance that the centerboards bring over a skeg.

Everything is a tradeoff. We are extremely glad that we decided on a Gemini as we absolutely love it. Some of the things that we love about it — such as the speed — are fairly typical of catamarans as opposed to monohulls, while other items are more specific to having a small catamaran or even to the Gemini (maneuverability).

I’ve been asked a few times if we intend to get a larger boat now that we’re going to be living aboard full time. You’ve probably already guessed that our answer is no — the Gemini catamaran is big enough for our needs and its small size leads to many of the things that we like about her. Within reason, smaller is just easier . . . and costs less too!

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Lori Steinbrunner says

May 18, 2015 at 11:26 am

Couldn’t’t agree more. We also love our Gem.

Janet Lettrich says

May 18, 2015 at 11:56 am

This was a very informative comparison. Thank you!

The Boat Galley says

May 18, 2015 at 12:04 pm

Some of the differences we expected, such as the living arrangement and the large cockpit. But we didn’t realize how much easier she’d be to “move” — whether by motor or sail. And that’s turned out to be a big part of why we love her!

May 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm

I have only ever sailed monohulls. I am looking to live aboard in the next few years. I was considering a boat like your former one for the same reasons – like leaving the possibility of ocean crossing open. Still open to all possibilities, which is why your post gave me a lot to consider. Thanks again.

Mark Sierakowski says

May 18, 2015 at 1:11 pm

Rik Dove, food for thought, if you aren’t going around the world.

Jennifer Kelly Majoros says

May 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm

We wouldn’t trade our Gem either. Love it!

Connie Watkins Weaver says

May 18, 2015 at 1:37 pm

Thanks for the accounting! Very helpful!

Mary Facker says

May 18, 2015 at 2:06 pm

How much of a factor were tramps when you picked the Gemini? I love everything about it, except for I have this dream of laying out on the trampolines, and I’m not sure I can give it up. How much do you think you’d use them if you had them?

Carolyn Shearlock says

May 18, 2015 at 4:18 pm

We’ve been on some cats with tramps (friends’ boats) and didn’t use them as much as we’d envisioned. So we didn’t really consider them (or the lack of them) in picking the Gemini. I don’t think (I may be mis-remembering) I’ve seen any of the small cats with them — they just need the space for living quarters and storage. Probably the biggest thing is that since it’s solid up from, there is more wave slap when you’re beating. We don’t find it too annoying, but some people hate it.

Bob Kimble says

March 25, 2016 at 8:13 am

I too had wanted tramps when I bought my Gem, but the hard foredeck turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It was the perfect place for morning sun salutes.

Rik Dove says

May 18, 2015 at 9:10 pm

True. And I agree with the thought. Problem is… Dikenga and I have been through so much. She is family. I could never bring myself to sell my Tayana

May 19, 2015 at 7:57 am

Sounds like a perfect boat for the Keys. We had a 30′ Iroquois for 14 years with a trampoline and while the kids loved it, it made the boat wetter going into heavy seas. I’m thinking too, now that I’m older, it wouldn’t be as stable a platform for foredeck work. We moved up to an Island Packet catamaran 8 years ago with a solid foredeck. It’s very dry( has a pod to break waves) but there is slap at anchor if there’s a heavy chop( no fun on any boat, either). What’s nice about the Gemini and Island Packet is they usually fit into a conventional slip, being 14 and 15 foot beam, respectively. The cockpit is another “room” for us. Thanks for your thoughts on your model. We sailed a Legacy last summer as a demo, but could never afford a newer one.

Mark Krajcar says

May 27, 2019 at 10:56 am

I looked at the Gem’s and ruled them out for several reasons. I did find 2 of the IpY Packet Cat 35’s for sale and a friend and I each bought one of them. I’m getting ready to head off this year, circumnavigation and would love to connect with you. Perhaps Carolyn can assist us if you’re interested.

I emailed re the name of a product you’d recommended and I couldn’t remember. You got back to me in a day! I was very surprised and happy. Thank you so much.

Judy Richterman says

May 19, 2015 at 8:56 am

What a good comparison! We’ve been living aboard our Cal 39 in the Leewards since November 2014, and I have enjoyed the luxury of space and light when I visited friends with large catamarans. It didn’t occur to me that we could find a catamaran with maneuverability and a size that would be comfortable for gunk holing in the Chesapeake and the Florida Bay. My husband got very excited by your article. You’ve planted a seed for our next stage of cruising a few years down the road.

Tim Sheahan says

May 19, 2015 at 2:16 pm

Do you have problems with stress cracks,..a friend has one and has cracks along all his shrouds and basically all around the deck, everywhere anything is bolted thru.

May 19, 2015 at 6:43 pm

The gelcoat is a problem area on the Gems. Ours is chalky and has a lot of crazing. The company swears that it’s not structural and that is how it seems on all that we’ve seen and owners we’ve talked to — not pretty but not structural.

May 19, 2015 at 7:58 pm

Right, we’re doing his this fall, just curious if it was universal.

David Ditacchio says

May 19, 2015 at 6:07 pm

After owning our Gemini 105M for 15 years, we are putting it up for sale. It has been a great boat to own and we have had many great trips with it. We will miss it and all the great Gemini sailors that we have met over the past 15 years.

Happy/sad time.

Gregory Allen says

October 26, 2015 at 12:57 am

I have been hearing about the gemini so much that for the last year I have been researching every thing about this cat and the more I read the more I am looking forward to purchasing my own. I’m in love with it and have not even chartered one yet.

December 1, 2015 at 11:30 am

We bought our Gemini 105M from PCI in 2000. It’s been a great boat and we have had 16 years of great sailing. Health issues and age are catching up with us so we are putting our boat up for sale. We are spending this winter in Cocoa Village, FL.

December 1, 2015 at 3:53 pm

Glad to hear of your many fun years aboard! It must be a tough decision to sell her . . .

April 6, 2017 at 7:37 pm

Did you end up selling it ? Looking for a 105M Joe

December 15, 2015 at 9:41 pm

I’m looking at getting a Gemini legacy 35 for a live aboard and possibly some blue water sailing. What would be the pros and cons of this type of sailing occasionally. I have 2 children that will with me so accommodations should be just right.

March 24, 2016 at 6:14 pm

Those of you who are considering a Gemini:

Have a look at the Canadian-made “Tomcat.” We looked at one at Miami Boat Show and were very impressed. Very like the Gems, yet to us, better thought out. If we were in the Gem market we’d seriously consider them.

March 24, 2016 at 6:39 pm

We saw them 2 years ago and were also impressed. However there are almost none available used, and the backlog for new ones is several years long. Or at least it was then.

Jennifer Good Spires says

March 24, 2016 at 11:05 pm

I sure love mine. I can hardly wait for spring!

Dan N Jaye says

March 24, 2016 at 11:13 pm

Interesting, Carolyn; we’re not looking to trade boats any time soon but you make good points.

Michael McIntosh says

March 25, 2016 at 1:18 am

How many degrees off the wind will she sail?

March 25, 2016 at 12:00 pm

50-ish, depending on sea state. Smooth water, closer than that.

March 25, 2016 at 1:26 am

Love our Gem, nearly 5 years and counting…

Kimberly Fain Ward says

March 25, 2016 at 7:14 pm

We love ours, too! Paula L Mueller, did you see this?

Paula L Mueller says

March 26, 2016 at 2:22 am

I had read it before and just read the whole thing again ?

March 26, 2016 at 2:25 am

Courtney Cali T says

March 26, 2016 at 10:43 am

James Tex Kilburn says

March 26, 2016 at 10:46 pm

I’m currently refitting a Gemini 3000. We’re very pleased with her performance as a Costal Cruiser and plan on upgrading to a 105 in a few years!

werner thomas says

June 9, 2016 at 9:48 am

hi great comments evaluating your cat. The small cats do it for me too, I now have a Catalac 10m after my first cat a Wharram Tiki 30! The centerboard set up ibdeed better upwind sailing but so much weaker in gunkholing! It is amazing how these under 35 foot cats have such large living areas. I would not howecer use a Gemini where I am cruising with my Catalac because no chandlers, no technical backup. My Catalac can take quite a knock which leseer strong cars wpuldnt survive. Imagine hitting an old bridge head thats completely dubmerged and nowhere indicated on charts but in major river gere in Mozambique. Great blog keep it up, I admire those bloggers that entertain/inform us so well.

Dan Rupli says

June 17, 2016 at 5:03 pm

I love the whole idea of the Gemini 35, but will always want to go around the world at least one time. Is there no compromise between catamaran comfort and Tayana blue water capabilities?

June 17, 2016 at 7:51 pm

There are definitely boats that are in between . . . some of the 40-foot cats and some of the lighter monohulls. No boat can be everything, though, so you have to decide what’s important for you.

June 20, 2016 at 1:42 pm

Thanks for this insightful article. I am one of many investigating/considering the Gemini – I’m curious whether you found yourself sitting on the combing when handling the wheel? I had not realized the other advantages you pointed out regarding visibility/convenience in handling.

June 20, 2016 at 3:34 pm

We rarely hand steer — only when doing close quarters work. The rest of the time we let the autopilot do it’s thing. But yes, we usually sit up on the “upper level” on the side of the cockpit.

mikeoore says

August 14, 2016 at 9:53 am

Great article. We are close to a boat purchase and liked both the gemini cats and my lifelong favorite, the Tayana 37. Being so different, and generally for different purposes, it was hard to make a choice. Your story helprf. Thanks

August 14, 2016 at 10:17 am

We really like both, but they are very different boats and best suited for different types of cruising. Glad you found the comparison useful!

Brian Kepner says

July 21, 2017 at 6:54 pm

Hope Gemini sends you some swag for this article.. I might consider one if I ever see one up here in the PNW. Cats are very uncommon up here.

Charles Dalesch says

July 21, 2017 at 10:21 pm

Scott Taber time to get a cat

Diane Mercaldo says

July 21, 2017 at 10:38 pm

Nice to have the added living space that is lighter and brighter. Bridge heights, OH YOU’RE SO LUCKY,I’m jealous and depth is no longer a factor, CONGRATULATIONS, enjoy and safe sailing!

Paul English says

July 21, 2017 at 9:13 pm

I’m still struggling with the whole “blue water” distinction – and I realize it is not necessarily razor sharp.

What features did your mono have that made it blue water, that the Gemini doesn’t?

Does the Gemini itself preclude blue water from your perspective – like you wouldn’t consider an Atlantic or Pacific crossing with it? Or would you consider it with (presumably pretty expensive) modifications?

And a more general question – do you think you would have been ultimately “equally open” to blue water sailing by purchasing a non-blue-water boat to start with, then simply traded up when you were ready and certain that you were going to cross an ocean?

July 22, 2017 at 7:11 am

It has a lot to do with build strength. The Tayana has a much thicker and heavier hull that would be much harder to hole. The deck to hull joint is also much “beefier.” Chainplates are attached with more bolts and are themselves larger. Winches were oversized. Water and diesel tanks were much larger. It’s also a heavy displacement boat and comfortable (well, relatively!) in large seas. It’s also things like the size of cleats, having secure places to clip in on deck and a protected cockpit.

I know of one Gemini that circumnavigated (Slap-Dash) and while they beefed it up before they went, they did major repair in most of the big cities they hit along the way.

The designer of the Gemini took one across the Atlantic — again, with modifications.

The thing about crossing an ocean is that you don’t know what weather you’ll encounter and your boat has to be okay to handle large seas. Now, we could island-hop through the Caribbean, where we’d have numerous open water passages — but most just about 100 miles long. That’s a single day. You can get a pretty good weather forecast for the next 24 hours so even “unexpected” conditions aren’t going to have the huge seas that would be a problem.

So, while others may have crossed oceans in a Gemini, I wouldn’t.

As to your more general question. I think when we began cruising (2002), there weren’t the blogs and Facebook that showed people cruising on a smaller scale. Most information came from circumnavigators — or at least ocean-crossers — in books and Cruising World. So our initial thoughts were that we’d be like all those folks . . . and wanted that type of boat.

July 22, 2017 at 2:53 am

July 22, 2017 at 4:00 am

Totally agree! We love our Gem too!

Steve Barnes says

July 22, 2017 at 4:01 am

What’s your hull number? We are a 1999 M #651 and have wooden boards. In good shape now, but was a pain restoring them after barnacles got through the paint and water rotted several spots.

July 22, 2017 at 10:34 am

We’re 655, just 4 after you.

July 22, 2017 at 12:49 pm

Consider yourself lucky!

Thom Hounsell says

July 22, 2017 at 10:53 am

Nice analysis. Thanks!

Pam Carr Jackson says

July 22, 2017 at 2:39 pm

Doug Jackson and I had an Island Packet then bought a sailing catamaran (a Lagoon). Agree with everything stated regarding the benefits of a cat vs monohull!

July 22, 2017 at 5:08 pm

Love our 2004 Gemini 105Mc, s/v Ally Cat! She took us from MA to Grenada and back and now we are LOVING exploring all the skinny water aournd us in Buzzards Bay!! Found the most beautiful spot on Nantucket a couple weeks ago…anxious to see where we ‘discover’ when we go out again for a couple weeks in August 🙂

Lorraine Steyn says

July 22, 2017 at 9:26 pm

I just hate the motion of a catamaran, that jerky motion in chop. Spoiled the sailing for me, despite the pleasures of more space for a live-aboard life

Steve Olson says

July 24, 2017 at 3:28 am

Oh man, I’ll never go Cat. I’d much rather have the T37!!

Smith Angie says

May 15, 2018 at 2:47 am

Thanks for sharing this information.It’s very usefull for me

George Poole says

August 18, 2018 at 9:02 am

This is an Excellent review – Thank you so much for the information.

All the best to you

Frank and Cindy says

August 22, 2018 at 9:35 pm

All these years later and this post is still drawing comments! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Gemini! We love our 105mc #816. S/V Mavis. I’ve been reading your stuff for years when owning a Gemini was just a dream! Fair winds and keep posting!

Thomas Pierquet says

September 18, 2018 at 11:03 pm

I am wondering what the boat speed is cruising at 2000,2500,and 2800 rpm respectively. I heard someone claim 8kts at 2800rpm. Is this possible? Or is that a stretch? I presently have a Beneteau 311 (cruises at 6kts@2800rpm) and have been considering a Gemini 105MC for more room. My wife would like to have a bigger cabin and more boat speed on the way home if no wind.. Also, how valuable is the option of the Screecher sail to the performance of these boats?

September 19, 2018 at 8:45 am

I’d say that’s a stretch. We can motor a little over 6 knots in very smooth water. Looking back on our logs, 5.8 is more common at 2800 — but remember that we are loaded for cruising/full-time living aboard, probably much more so than you would be if you still have a land-based home. We don’t have a screecher, so I can’t answer that — I know it would be fun on certain points of sail, but can’t talk to how it actually performs. I think we’d use it on the furler more than we use our asymmetrical spinnaker.

September 19, 2018 at 9:18 am

Thank you for your very timely reply. It’s always good to hear from an owner to get accurate information. I have been reading everything I can about the Gemini. I have decided that I want a 105mc to get the latest version with the centerboards. I would welcome all and any comments directly from owners of any of the performance positive or negatives. I enjoy my Beneteau 311 but need a main cabin bed with more room and more space for my grandkids to come along. Thanks again

October 2, 2018 at 1:14 pm

Great review of the boat. We are also considering a Gemini 105M along with a Prout Snowgoose. Can you comment on wave slap when at anchor on a typical night. I have been a power boater for years, have done a lot of anchoring out overnight and have never liked the chine slap at anchor if the wind is up.

October 4, 2018 at 9:04 pm

It all depends on the amount of wind and waves. Most nights, in a calm anchorage, it’s not noticeable. But if there are waves, you’ll hear them on the hull and you’ll hear some wave slap on the bridge deck.

JoAnna Mitchell says

January 25, 2020 at 10:21 am

Hi Carolyn, Thanks for this informative post! My husband and I are considering stepping up from our Hunter 30T to a Gemini 105MC. I have noticed in the listings that many have had the IO replaced with a standard outboard engine. What are your thoughts and what have you heard from other Gemini owners? Thanks for this page as well. We have used it a lot in preparation for our cruising future. JoAnna

January 25, 2020 at 12:35 pm

I know that many have made the switch but I think that more are still with the diesel. We did not want a gas engine as we simply didn’t want to carry that much gasoline on trips as it is MUCH more explosive than diesel fuel. However, they’re typically lighter weight and easy to have repaired or replaced should that be necessary.

Janet Smoot says

April 4, 2020 at 4:03 pm

We have owned our 2000 Gemini 105M for 8 years. We love it! We had a 25′ Catalina swing keel before that. Live the space..Plenty of sleeping for 4 people.The kitchen works great. Bought closed cell cushions for outside cockpit so very comfortable. Sail msilnly Potomac River and Chesapeake. But once we retire plan on longer trips. Works well for small grandchildren too. Can’t say enough good things about this cat. Never thought we could afford one. Gemini has now priced themselves out of the average sailor though. Thanks for the inciteful review.

Holly Henry says

October 8, 2020 at 11:03 am

Thank you for your website and information. We are looking at a 2000 Gemini 105M…it’s so difficult to find an MC. What does the MC have different that you would like? Thank you again for all of your information.

October 8, 2020 at 11:18 am

We have a 1999 105M.

Major changes in the MC:

Mast is 1 foot taller and boom one foot longer, so mainsail is larger. Also bigger roach with the masthead crane.
MC has an optional screacher.
Seating at table is squared off, making it easier to nap on settees and huge difference in how easy the seats are to remove when you need to re-upholster.
Table drops down to create a large bed for guests.
Laminate centerboards instead of wood. Our 1999 M has the laminate boards, so it’s very likely the 2000 model does.
Built-in air conditioning (this isn’t something we cared about, but it’s a big deal for many people)
MC is 900+ pounds lighter, so it sails and motors faster with the same load.

October 8, 2020 at 7:08 pm

Thank you so much. Gemini’s are getting harder to find now that we are looking. Your website and info are invaluable to this part-time cruiser.

Brand: Gemini 3000

The Gemini 3000 was a very popular series of cruising catamarans that became the best selling boat of its type being built in the United States. Launched in 1981 by Performance Cruising and remained in production until 1990. Preceded by the rare 3100 model which was patterned after a 1969 design by Ken Shaw. Attractively priced, economical to berth, and very practical to sail. The design is in the style of some popular British catamaran cruisers and is very well matched to the needs of a couple or family seeking comfortable and convenient cruising on a budget. Followed by 3200 and 3400 versions. Over 1000 hulls built of these combined versions.

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1985 Gemini 3000

Description

Seller's Description

S/V Nauti Girl is a 1985 Gemini Catamaran 3000. Recent Refit. Well-equipped and ready to cruise! Gemini Cats with over 1000 boats built are America’s catamaran success story. These boats are reasonably fast off the wind, particularly if you hoist the spinnaker. S/V “Nauti Girl” will fly as long as she’s not overloaded (an important proviso aboard any multihull), The 30 foot Gemini will do surprisingly well in light air and can generally out sail most monohulls in her size range. She also has retractable rudders housed in fiberglass cassettes, which allows you to take full advantage of their boards-up shoal draft when venturing into thin water.

This catamaran for sale by owner has standing headroom that can honestly sleep four couples in a pinch (if they are very good friends), or three couples quite comfortably in private cabins (OK, a bit cozy), or a couple with several small children (or two older children who demand some space of their own). Throw in an Eight foot long galley, a decent sized head with a shower, a genuine nav desk, plus a cockpit large enough to hold half the marina, and voila, you have a veritable cruising palace at a bargain basement price.

Powered by a 2012 25 hp Yamaha High-thrust outboard with approximately 700 hours. She is an extremely efficient, low maintenance catamaran, ready to cruise the keys, Bahamas, ICW, and beyond. She needs nothing, turnkey & fully loaded! With an 18” draft (centerboards up), a 1 - gal per hour fuel burn at 5 knots, and her 14” beam she is among the most desirable models on the market! You won’t find a better more equipped boat at this price range.

Included are a recently installed 16,500 btu Mermaid air conditioner, touch screen Garmin GPS VHF W/ AIS, Raymarine auto pilot w/ remote, Nexus gauges, Air Head composting toilet, 5-cubic foot fridge (12 volt Grape Solar), 8-inch memory foam bed, 3 cabins, custom bimini, all new canvas, recently - inspected rigging, all sails in great condition including spare sails and asymmetrical spinnaker, new induction cooktop, two new point-of-use water heaters, all LED lighting included in sale. Recent insurance survey (2/2018) available. Just bring your clothes, mask, & snorkel and start your cruising lifestyle today! There are other Gems on the market, but none as clean, updated, affordable, or as well – equipped as the Nauti Girl!

She is currently cruising the Florida Keys. We sailed her down from the southern Chesapeake Bay this season and have decided to sell her in paradise rather than sail her back. Recent Upgrades

Sacrificial / Jib sheet (1/2020)
New Zinc (1/2020)
New LED Anchor light (12/2019)
Rear Stays replaced (12/2019)
All rigging visually inspected & adjusted (12/2019)
Updated GPS / Plotter software (12/2019)
New Krieger 1100W Inverter (11/2019)
New Canvas covers: Winches, windshield, dodger, hatches (11/2019)
New lifelines, gates, & hardware (11/2019)
New LG Flat screen TV (10/2019)
New Solar system (10/2019)
New Induction stove (10/2019)
New Water heater (10/2019)
New Safe (10/2019)
New Water Pump (9/2019)
Bottom Paint (11/2018)
Bottom cleaned monthly by professional divers since purchased in February 2018
New binnacle (7/2018)
New AC thermostat (7/2018)
Handheld VHF (7/2018)
Cockpit light / fan (7/2018)

Specifications Builder: Performance Cruising Inc. Designer: Tony Smith Model: Gemini 3000 Flag: USA Year Built: 1985 Length Overall: 30’ 6” ( 9.3 m) LWL: 27’ 6” (8.4 m) Beam: 14’ 0” ( 4.27 m) Draft: Max Draft: 4’ 5” ( 1.35 m) / Min Draft: 1’ 6” ( .46 m) Displacement: 7000 lbs Mast height: 45’ 0” ( 13.7 m) Sails: Fully Battened mainsail Furling genoa Genoa Spinnaker Spare sail Stack Pack Engine: 2012 Yamaha 25hp (High Thrust) Engine Hours: 800 Cruising Speed: 6.5 Knts Max Speed: 7.5 Knts

Head room: 6 ft 1 in Cabins: 3 Heads: 1 Fresh Water 16 Gallons ( 60 l) Fuel Tankage 22 Gallons ( 83 l)

Boat Inventory

Accommodations:

Salon on Bridge deck seats 6
Galley in Starboard Hull
Number of twin berths: 2
Number of double berths: 1
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1
Two burner built in induction stove
Water heaters: 2.5 gal (galley
Refrigerator (5-Cu. Ft. AC/DC Grape Solar)
Microwave oven
Cabinet lighting

Engines & Mechanical:

2012 Yamaha 25hp (High Thrust)
Engine Hours: 800
Fresh Water Tanks: (16 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (22 Gallons, 12 Gallon)
Battened mainsail (1)
Furling genoa (1 x 150%)
Genoa (1 x 125%)
Spinnaker (1)
Spare sail (1)
Sail bags (3)

Electronics :

Autopilot w/ remote
Compass GPS
Bluetooth portable cockpit speakers
Depth sounder
Handheld VHF
Log-speedometer
Navigation center, wind vane
Radar (not installed)

Inside Equipment :

Air conditioning, 16,500 BTU
Cruising guides, misc. charts (ICW, Bahamas, Southern, FL)
Composting head
Head ventilation fan
Memory foam queen mattress 8-inch
LED lighting throughout
Water heaters: 4 gal (head)
12v fans (4)
Magnetic strip spice rack & jars
Manual bilge pumps (2)
Municipal water inlet

Electrical Equipment:

AGM Marine Deep Cycle Batteries (2)
Battery Charger (20 AMP, 3-stage)
Battery Monitor
Electrical Circuit: 110V
Shore power inlet Solar Panels 320W (2 x 160W)
Solar MPPT 3-stage Charge Controller
WIFI Extender
30 Amp cords (2)
50 Amp adapter (1)

Canvas & Covers:

Hatch canvas covers (4)
Hatch Screens, external (4)
Hatch Screens, internal (4)
Mainsail cover
Rear cockpit sunshade (4 sections)
Winch canvas covers (4)
Windshield dodger (1 canvas, 1 sunshade)
Windshield insulated canvas wrap

Outside Equipment/Extras:

Automatic bilge pump, stbd
Captain’s chair (removable)
Cleaning brushes, cleaners
Cockpit shower
Cup Holders (4)
Custom Bimini
Custom cockpit Solar Screens
Custom cockpit Cushions (6)
Deck Chairs (2)
Fillet Table
Gated (new) lifelines
Kiwi Grip Non-skid surface
Magma grill
Nautical flags for dressing the ship (2)
Oil extraction tank
Operating manuals, instructions, specifications, recent receipts
Outboard engine cover
Oversized bow / high-back chairs (2)
Rod Holders (4)
Sheet (rope) Bags
Spare parts, paints, solvents
Solar Shower
Swim ladder
Teak Side table
Winch handles (5)
Water / fuel separator
Wash-down hose, spay nozzle
Water hose, drinking water hose
2018 insurance survey available

Anchors & Docking:

Anchors (2): one delta
one danforth
Chain, rode (2)
Buoy fenders (2)
Boat hooks (2)
Dock lines (8)
Fenders (6)
Fender sleeves (6)
Permanent railing fender holders (4)
PVC Fender board (1)

Safety Equipment:

Air horns (2)
Emergency Marine Signal Kit (expiration 1/22)
Fire Extinguishers (2)
Bosun chair, harness
Life vests (4)
Offshore inflatable life vests (2)
First aid kit
Portable rechargeable spotlight
Signal Air Horns (2)
Smoke detectors (2)
US Coast Guard Navigational Rules Handbook

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
LOA: Length overall in feet
Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The GEMINI 31 was the first of Gemini series of cruising catamarans that became the best selling boat of its type being built in the United States. Loosely Based on the earlier ARISTOCAT 30, designed by Musters and Shaw, the 31 was superseded by the very similar Gemini 3000, which remained in production until 1990, when it was in its turn replaced by the slightly longer Gemini 3200.

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1988 PERFORMANCE CRUISING Gemini 3000

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Used Sail Catamaran for Sale 1988 Gemini 3000

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2004 Gemini 105 MC

Punta Gorda, Florida

Make Gemini

Model 105 MC

Category Catamaran

Posted 1 Month Ago

This 2004 Gemini 105 MC is ready to go! It has been maintained and updated in 2016, 2020, and 2022. The owner mentioned the windlass is not operationa. The owner noted there is some paint showing its age on top above the windshield. The bottom was recently painted in 2022 and the bottom is dived monthly. Stock #324512 Beautiful 2004 Gemini 105 MC, Ready For Sailing Adventures This Gemini 105 MC is for sale in Punta Gorda, Florida. The catamaran suffered no damage due to hurricane Ian in October 2022. The Gemini 105 MC is known to sailors as a vessel that bridges the gap between a monohull sailboat and a catamaran. The boat is powered by a Westerbeke model 30 B diesel engine, three cylinders, and 27 horsepower. The engine has 1735 hours as of March 2023. The Gemini is equipped with a 3000 running wattage propane generator which runs the Mermaid 12,000 BTU air conditioner as well as other equipment. This Gemini has been maintained by the current owner. There were a number of upgrades done on the boat in 2016, 2020 and 2022 making this Gemini ready for sailing adventures immediately. The vessel has a variety of spare parts on board. Come take a look at this beautiful Gemini that is attractively priced and ready for the perfect sail with its new owners. Reason for selling is downsizing.

1984 30' Gemini 3000 Cruising Catamaran

Knoxville, Tennessee

Category Catamarans

Length 30.0

Posted Over 1 Month

GENERAL INFO: Year: 1984|Model: Gemini 3000|Builder: Performance Cruising, Inc.|Draft (min/max): 20"/ 60"|Mast Height (off water): 43'|Displacement: 7,000 lbs|Engine: 22 hp Vetus Diesel|Berths: 3|Staterooms: 3|Head w/Shower: 1|Fuel Capacity: 18 gal|Fresh Water Capacity: 25 gal REDUCED to $38,000. This vessel is built for smooth sailing AND power cruising. The 40-foot mast, sails & rigging are included. It has 3 staterooms. The master stateroom is forward and has a queen-sized berth. The other two staterooms are located aft in each hull. The galley is starboard and features a sink and two burner stove with oven and microwave. A large refrigerator is located in the cabin adjacent to the dinette area. A chart room is located in the port hull with a head and shower located in the forward port hull. A custom sightseeing bench w/cushions provides luxuriant comfort on the forward deck. The diesel engine is in great condition. It starts easily and runs great. Unlike diesel engines on larger vessels, this one operates much more quietly and does not emit smoke or an unpleasant odor. 160 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS can be viewed in the "Gemini Technical" Photo Album at my Tennessee Boat Line web site. Will consider a TRADE for a smaller vessel capable of performing site-seeing cruises for 6 passengers. Desired trade is a vessel similar to a restored 26'x 8' Navy Whale Boat with no enclosed cabin, plenty of comfortable seating with canopy top, and diesel motor. ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION: Nav 5A instrument cluster featuring wind speed and direction, depth, knots and log; standard VHF radio, new AM/FM CD stereo, digital television, CPT Autopilot. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL: 22 HP Vetus M3.10 diesel engine with Sonic drive leg; new marine batteries; Sea dog circuit breaker panel; Siemens 46 watt solar panel and regulator; 2 battery chargers; new 500 watt power inverter; pressurized water system; point of use hot water heater; new large refrigerator/freezer; new electric head & holding tank; 2 burner propane stove with broiler and oven; stainless steel rail mount grill; new Mermaid HVAC heat pump; new 14' Azzurro premium inflatable dinghy. REASON FOR SELLING: We LOVE our Gemini Cat and will NOT sell or trade her unless it is for a reasonable price or trade that suits our needs. We are currently using the Gemini to provide 90-minute sightseeing cruises on the Tennessee River. The only reason we are willing to part with her is to obtain a different vessel with LESS cabin space. For our purpose, we have no need for the spacious accommodations inside our Gemini. The vessel we will acquire to replace her MUST be reliable, comfortable and have a unique look and history. OWNERSHIP: Built by Performance Cruising, Inc. in 1985, her Hull Number is 142. We think we are the 4th owner. The owner just before us (Nick) purchased her in Florida and kept her in an environmentally controlled shop for 2 years. During that time, he performed various upgrades and sailed her from time to time. One of the owners before Nick (a married couple) lived on the vessel in Florida for about 3 years. Sorting through some old paperwork, we found several customized "float plans" that included destinations like Key West, FL but we don't know if the vessel actually traveled there or not. SURVEY: We do not have a marine survey on the vessel, but we have regularly operated her for 2 years and can affirm that she is in excellent working condition. She has been faithfully performing delightful sightseeing cruises on the Tennessee River. The 22 HP Vetus M 3.10 diesel engine with Sonic drive leg was professionally installed in 1994. HULL MAINTENANCE: The hull (in great condition) was completely sanded and refinished with black Interlux anti fouling paint 2 years ago at the time we purchased her. TRAILER: A high quality custom built trailer is also for sale by the previous owner (Nick in Greenville, TN). It is the one pictured in the photos. He will sell it for $5,000. If you yourself are not interested in owning the trailer but you know someone in the hauling business, perhaps you could encourage him to purchase it and ask him to move the boat for free. 160 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS can be viewed in the "Gemini Technical" Photo Album at my Tennessee Boat Line web site.

1986 Gemini 3000

Port Aransas, Texas

Category Sailboats

1986 Gemini 3000 Owner has moved up to a larger boat. All serious offers considered New paint bottom and topside The Gemini 3000 Catamaran is a well tested design that has proven itself by it's sailing characteristics, and cruising comfort. She is a hard vessel to come by in today's pre-owned market. Make your crew content while sailing fast without the worrisome heeling. The words "don't make it tip" will no longer be heard. Accommodations are exceptionally spacious for a 31' cruising sailboat. This one is well equipped and ready to take you on sailing adventures near or far. The Gemini is a dream to sail; both easy and predictable with an impressive turn of speed. Performance comes from the power of a modern masthead rig on lightweight, unballasted and easily-driven hulls. Gemini's semi-circular hulls and full transom offer not only maximum load-caring with good performance but also a very comfortable, no-pitching level ride. The easily-adjusted centerboards go almost unnoticed in the interior of the Gemini. With boards up she draws a mere 18" for gunkholing, downwind performance or weathering a storm offshore. With boards down, they provide very close windward sailing ability and dinghy-like maneuverability. The interior is all handcrafted teak with fabrics and carpet to give her an overall feeling of warmth. Gemini is designed for luxurious living for two with the ability to sleep an extra six in privacy. The unique layout of cabins makes Gemini ideal for live-aboards or chartering. The galley is situated in the starboard hull well away from through traffic and with a panoramic view through the wide cabin windows. The galley comes complete with propane oven and broiler, a two-way fridge and pressurized hot and cold water to the sink and an on-demand instant hot water system. There is ample work surface, drawers and cupboard space. The master cabin houses a king-size berth and two additional double berths are located in each of the hulls aft. The spacious bathroom has a marine head and pressurized on-demand hot and cold shower. Headroom is 6'3" - even on the bridge deck. The dinette seats six with extra companionway seats. The four large roof hatches and removable pilothouse windows create a through-draft on even windless days because of convection currents.

30' Gemini 3000 Catamaran

Kingston, Washington

Nicely kept Catamaran with a 27hp Yanmar diesel OUTBOARD. Multiple berth arrangements for many passengers, full galley and head, furling jib, over 6' of headroom, bimini plus canvas for cockpit. This rare diesel engine sips fuel and will get you to the San Juans for next to nothing. Come take a look, priced to sell!

Clearwater, Florida

Category Sloop Sailboats

2004 Gemini 105 MC This Gemini 105 MC hull No. 836 was purchased new in 2004 by the current owner and has been very well kept and maintained ever since. The Gemini 105 MC bridges the gap between monohull sailboat buyers and the high expense of purchasing a catamaran. If you have been desirous of a catamaran, Please take a look at Bonita J. Bonita J. has installed a 3000 running wattage propane generator. This generator will run the vessels the Mermaid 12,000 BTU air conditioner just fine. This is great for those hot days at Anchor. Please note: Vessel was struck by lighting. This is actually an advantage to the prospective buyer. Insurance claim was made, vessel was inspected by repair yard and over 25k in new electronics has been installed, new mast wiring and new wiring from shore power inlet to breaker panel. Please see full specs., video and vessel walk Through. Things To Consider * New 2016: Ablative hull paint.* New 2016: Isotherm refrigerator freezer. Will run on solar.* New 2016: Raymarine VHF tranceiver.* New 2016: Raymarine i-50 Tridata display. * New 2016: Raymarine EV-1 Autopilot.* New 2016: Autopilot drive control unit.* New 2016: P70 Seatalk Pilot controller.* New 2016: Raymarine i-60 wind speed/direction, true and apparent.* New 2016: Masthead Transducer for wind system.* New 2016: Xantrex xm1800 Pro Series inverter.* New 2016: Fuel gauges.* New 2016: Sony AM/FM/CD audio system.* New 2016: Four Poly Planar stereo speakers.* New 2016: Engine alternator at 50 amp.* New 2016: Mast electrical wiring.* New 2016: Solar charger.* New 2016: Shore power Battery charger.* New 2016: Windex 15 wind vane.* Recent: Interior LED lighting/ 50% outside LED lighting* Recent: Varnish (polyurethane) of interior woodwork.* Recent: Coast Guard safety inspection.* Recent: One 180 amp hr. lithium Forever 1000 house battery.* Recent: Double stainless Galley sink.* Recent: Pull out galley faucet.* Recent: Two Kyocera 80 watt each solar panels, new solar controller.

1981 Telstar 26 [8M] Folding Trimaran ****SOLD September 2014

Tacoma, Washington

1981 Telstar 26 [8M] Folding Trimaran 26 ft folding Trimaran designed and built by Tony Smith who now builds the Gemini 34 / 105 Catamaran and the Telstar 28 T2 folding tri. This one is Hull #254 - one of the last few built in the USAMuch roomier than the Farrier tris end the newer model Telstar and solid decks are very convenient for dinghies, dock boxes or just lounging around -- Makes it the most spacious trailerable boat ever... I have both sailed and motored at over 9 knots! Motor steers with the rudder to make this tri turn sharp in a marina. This boat is totally solid and everything works. Pressure water. Propane 2 burner stove. Enclosed head with 5 gal holding tank. Much roomier than the Farrier tris and soldi decks are very convenient.Must be folded after it gets on the trailer with a sub frame to get the boat up high so the folding clears the fenders, but the boat can be launched without getting car wet.Has bathroom, stove, sink with water pressure, and water capacity of 10Gtowing weight 6K Full set of 5 sails. including genoa, storm jib and spinnaker, and roller furling genoa. Autohelm tiller autopilot. 2 depth sounders. Compass. Must be folded after it gets on the trailer which has an amazingly engineered sub frame to get the boat up high so the folding amas [side hulls] clear the fenders, but the boat can be launched without getting car wet in 45 min and mast put up in 15 min more. This has been our personal boat. We have cruised in Desolation sound and Barclay Sound, on both sides of Vancouver Is. as the trailer trip between the two is only 30 miles!Comes with Honda 9.9 4-stroke.But for $3000 more I can swap out the Honda 9.9 for a still under warranty 2013 Mercury 30 EFI is sweet on beefier motor mount and is only 157# - a few more than Honda 9.9 that came with it and the new mount system is easier to lift than the stock system with the Honda 9.9. Because it is EFI [electronic fuel injection like all cars have been for last 30 years]. It is much more fuel efficient and you never need to worry about ethanol gumming up your carb[s]. Price reduced 4/26/14 For additional information, reply to this ad or see: http://www.vflyer.com/home/crlk?id=235000240&ps=16 vFlyer ID: 235000240

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AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro 4K UST laser projector review: Shining bright

The ltv-3000 pro is one of the brightest ust projectors available today, and it has dolby vision..

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro UST projector review

Android Central Verdict

The LTV-3000 Pro is an ultra short throw laser projector that delivers 3,000-lumen brightness, making it that much more versatile. You can easily use it in a room that gets a lot of ambient light, and the high brightness is a big differentiator. You also get standout colors and the ability to play Dolby Vision content, plenty of picture modes, a high degree of customizability, and a decent sound system. If you're interested in going the UST route and want something that gets as bright as a TV, the LTV-3000 Pro is the best option.

One of the brightest UST projectors around

Dolby Vision and HDR10

Excellent picture quality

Dedicated gaming and 24fps modes

36W sound system fills a medium room

Good connectivity

Basic software

Gaudy remote

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AWOL Vision isn't a brand that would be familiar to many; I didn't hear of the brand until last year, when I was researching ultra short throw (UST) projectors with a high brightness. While most brands have a selection of products — mostly aimed at the budget and mid-range tiers — AWOL Vision does things a bit differently; it only sells UST laser projectors, and given the tech on offer, they're aimed at the high-end segment.

I used a half-dozen UST projectors over the course of the last five years, and there has been a steady increase of new entrants rolling out enticing new features in the last 18 months. AWOL Vision's LTV series stands out because of Dolby Vision; there aren't many UST projectors that offer the feature, so I was automatically interested in taking a look at what the brand is doing in this category.

The only other projector I tested that had Dolby Vision was the XGIMI Horizon Ultra , but it was a regular laser projector. What makes AWOL Vision's LTV-3000 Pro all the more alluring is that it uses UST tech, so you can position it right up against a wall and still get a large image. I used the LTV-3000 Pro for just over three months now, and here's what I think of the UST projector.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Pricing and release date

AWOL Vision unveiled the LTV-3000 Pro in December 2023, and the projector is now available in select global markets. It retails for $3,999 on Amazon U.S. , but you can get $500 off, bringing the cost down to $3,499. The LTV-3000 Pro sits in the middle of AWOL Vision's portfolio; the base variant is the LTV-2500, and it is available for $2,599 as of writing. There's a high-end model dubbed LTV-3500 Pro that has 3,500 lumens of brightness, and that is currently retailing for $5,599 on Amazon .

All three models have the same design and connectivity, and the only difference is the brightness of the projection; the LTV-2500 goes up to 2,600 lumens, and the LTV-3500 Pro hits 3,500 lumens. You get Dolby Vision and a 4K projection as standard, and plenty of customizability when it comes to color balance and picture modes.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Design

The LTV-3000 Pro has a bold design that immediately grabs attention. I previously used the XGIMI Aura as my go-to UST projector, and while it also has a distinct styling, it doesn't look quite as futuristic. The smooth lines combined with the liberal use of metal trim gives the LTV-3000 Pro a lot of visual flair, and I love the way the projector curves around the front.

The LTV-3000 Pro is just as massive as some of the other 4K UST projectors I tested, and it delivers all the features you need in a stylish package. My only quibble is the choice of color; the projector is available in black, and the glossy plastic that's used on the sides is a dust magnet.

Outside of that, there are no issues with the design. There are large vents on the sides to deliver airflow into the chassis, with the vent on the right serving as the intake and the one on the left the exhaust. There's a power button up top, and you get AWOL Vision branding along with the usual Dolby labels, and a Tri-Chroma Laser moniker on one side.

The four rubber feet at the bottom make it easy to position the projector, and you can make any necessary adjustments to elevation. The projection lens sits in an island, and it has a larger outlet than some of its rivals, with AWOL Vision noting that it delivers better clarity even at a 150-inch projection.

There's the usual proximity sensor that switches off the laser when it detects an object, and I found that it was a tad too sensitive — it would switch off the screen even when I was walking by the projector. Overall, the LTV-3000 Pro certainly looks the part of a high-end UST projector, and the bold design combined with the build quality make it a great choice in this category.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Features

The LTV-3000 Pro isn't lacking when it comes to features; the UST projector is able to deliver a projection of up to 150 inches, and it uses a Texas Instruments 0.47 Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) along with a custom Ricoh lens to deliver a 4K projection with a contrast of 2500:1.

As the Tri-Chroma Laser branding suggests, it uses a three-laser light source that goes up to 3,000 lumens of brightness, and AWOL Vision touts a longevity of 25,000 hours for the laser, which is significantly more than what you get with traditional projectors.

In terms of connectivity, the LTV-3000 Pro has Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.0, and you get three HDMI 2.0 ports at the back (one with eARC), two USB 2.0 ports that let you connect an external drive to the projector, digital audio out, and Ethernet. As for the hardware, you get 3GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage.

There's 8-point keystone correction, and like other UST projectors, the LTV-3000 Pro has a standby mode where it consumes just 0.5W of power.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Picture quality and sound

The biggest selling point of the LTV-3000 Pro is that it is able to deliver an image that goes up to 3,000 lumens. That's significantly higher than the 1,800-lumen that the XGIMI Aura manages, and having used that projector for the better part of two years, there was an immediate difference when switching over to the LTV-3000 Pro.

Most UST projectors don't get as bright, and that doesn't make them as versatile as TVs; you'll mostly need to position them in a dark room with the blinds closed. But this is not an issue with the LTV-3000 Pro, and even with plenty of ambient light in the room, the projector was able to deliver a bright image that's more than serviceable. Heck, this UST projector gets brighter than most regular laser projectors, and that's no small feat.

The projector has six modes — Standard, Vivid, Movie, Sport, Game, and User — and in my usage, I found the Movie mode to have the best color rendition. Both SDR and HDR content was rendered with plenty of detail and color vibrancy, and AWOL Vision did a great job calibrating the colors out of the box. What I also like is the sheer customizability on offer; you can easily change the white balance, contrast, saturation, and tweak the color balance as needed (in User mode).

I streamed a lot of content on the LTV-3000 Pro in the three months I used the projector, and I had zero issues with picture quality. Color balance and black levels are terrific throughout, and it does a far sight better than any other UST projector I tested thus far, including the VAVA Chroma .

The projector does a terrific job with HDR content, and it played Netflix's Dolby Vision titles without breaking a sweat. It is just as enjoyable for watching movies as well as sports, and its biggest differentiator is the high brightness levels. What's particularly great is that you get a 24fps option, and at the other end of the scale, there's MEMC.

You can also use the projector for gaming, and the dedicated Game mode lowers the latency down to 15ms. It doesn't manage 4K at 120Hz, but if you're looking to connect a console to a large screen, the LTV-3000 Pro is a great option. You can get 120Hz in 1080p, and the latency is as low as 8ms in this mode.

I set up the LTV-3000 Pro to deliver a 95-inch projection, but it goes up to 150 inches, using a throw ratio of 0.25:1. . The projector has two built-in audio drives that deliver 36W of sound, and it does a decent enough job in its own right. That said, you'll ideally need to pair it with a good soundbar.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Remote

While the design of the LTV-3000 Pro is clearly futuristic, the same cannot be said of the remote. It looks a bit chintzy and something out of the '90s, and it doesn't have any similarities to the projector itself. The silver design looks gaudy, and it has too many buttons that are of little to no use.

The biggest issue is that there's no backlight, and that makes using the remote more cumbersome than it needs to be. The only good thing about it is that you won't have to use it after setting up the projector to your preferences.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Software

AWOL Vision has a barebones software interface based on Android 9.0, and it doesn't offer any smarts; there's no way to install the usual set of streaming services, or do much with the UI at all. Other than switching HDMI sources and changing the projector's settings, you don't get many features.

Thankfully, AWOL Vision offloaded the software problem by bundling Amazon's streaming stick with the package. Most Chinese brands miss out on Netflix certification on their projectors — this is a constant bugbear on XGIMI's products — so by just bundling a streaming stick in the box, AWOL Vision doesn't have to worry about any of that.

As such, there isn't much to talk about on the software front. There is a provision at the back of the projector to house the streaming stick — and power it natively — and it is a decent workaround to setting up a custom software interface or go with Android TV and worry about Netflix certification.

I used the LTV-3000 Pro with my go-to streaming device, NVIDIA's Shield TV Pro , and it turned out to be a terrific combination. The Shield TV Pro is incredibly fluid in daily use, has plenty of customizability, and lets me download all the streaming services I care about.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: The competition

The XGIMI Aura shares a lot of similarities with the LTV-3000 Pro; it also uses a similar laser light source and delivers terrific colors out of the box. It doesn't get as bright as the LTV-3000 Pro, but it is more than adequate if you don't have too much ambient light. And at $1,699, it is much more affordable.

AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro: Should you buy it?

You should buy this if:

You need a UST projector that gets bright
You want a projector with Dolby Vision
You need accurate colors with plenty of configurability

You shouldn't buy this if:

You want Android TV out of the box

Honestly, AWOL Vision ticked all the right boxes with the LTV-3000 Pro. The projector is the brightest I tested yet, and it does a terrific job even if you have a lot of ambient light coming through. You get excellent colors and contrast levels, and there's enough customizability that you can tweak the color balance to your preferences.

The LTV-3000 Pro does a standout job with HDR content and Dolby Vision in particular, and the various modes make a difference in daily use; this is a versatile projector that can be used in a variety of settings. A big drawback with most new entrants in this segment is the software, and that's not an issue here. The only downside is the remote, but other than that, I don't have anything to fault with the LTV-3000 Pro.

It is costlier than its rivals, but if you want a bright projection with Dolby Vision and a decent amount of customizability, the LTV-3000 Pro is a standout choice.

The LTV-3000 Pro is brighter than most UST laser projectors, has Dolby Vision, and delivers terrific colors out of the box.

Harish Jonnalagadda is a Senior Editor overseeing Asia at Android Central. He leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, contributing to reviews, features, and buying guides. He also writes about storage servers, audio products, and the semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd .

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All told, the Gemini 3000 is plentiful on the used US market with 500 hulls made in Maryland from 1980 to 1996. A new boat will run you considerably more than a used model which can be found for as low $3500 for the truly ambitious DIYers. But if you're into the new ones, you will be forced to spend a ton more money and buy five more feet ...
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The Gemini Legacy 35, as it is called, is more of a mainstream cruising cat, with twin diesel engines, a diamond-stayed rig with a square-top mainsail, and fixed keels instead of centerboards. Build quality and the cockpit layout have also been improved. With a base price of $175K, the Legacy is considerably more expensive than a used Gemini ...
GEMINI 31/3000
Notes. The GEMINI 31 was the first of Gemini series of cruising catamarans that became the best selling boat of its type being built in the United States. Loosely Based on the earlier ARISTOCAT 30, designed by Musters and Shaw, the 31 was superseded by the very similar Gemini 3000, which remained in production until 1990, when it was in its ...
1984 Gemini 3000 Catamaran
Duke and Virginia tour a 1984 Gemini 3000 sailing catamaran with their boat broker, Captain Bob Hatala. This is most of the video footage taken during the in...
GEMINI 31/3000: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine
It has a hull type of Catamaran Twin Cbrd. and LOA is 9.3. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.54. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on Outboard. GEMINI 31/3000 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about GEMINI 31/3000 and decide ...
Gemini 3000 Walk through
Take a look at our new home a Gemini 3000. She's a 30 foot Catamaran and we named her Kai Mana which is Hawaiian for Ocean Power. She's a dream and perfect f...
Gemini 3000 Owner Interview "The Wayward Travelers"
Buy it right ($), look real hard at the power (Inboard and outboard). Everything else seems to be mostly cosmetic and upgrading. Haven't heard of a nightmare purchase on any Gemini forum. This interview is of Roan and Karrie who have a Gemini 3000 catamaran and are sailing the Great Loop. Please follow along their adventures on their YouTube ...
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Basic Summary: UNFORGETTABLE 1988, PERFORMANCE CRUISING, Gemini 3000. Gemini is a dream to sail; both easy and predictable with an impressive turn of speed. Performance comes from the power of a modern masthead rig on lightweight, unballasted and easily-driven hulls.
Our Gemini Catamaran
The pros and cons of our Gemini catamaran (105M) as a full-time cruising sailboat in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for a couple. ... It's just a good layout for us, with a large "living room" (settee and table). ... I'm currently refitting a Gemini 3000. We're very pleased with her performance as a Costal Cruiser and plan on ...
Gemini 31/3000
Gemini 31/3000 is a 30′ 6″ / 9.3 m catamaran sailboat designed by Tony Smith and built by Performance Cruising between 1981 and 1990.
Gemini Catamarans
Gemini Catamarans Used Boat Review. Posted April 5, 2017. ... Over the years there were several incarnations of the original design including the Gemini 3000 and the Gemini 3200. Although there were minor changes in LOA and styling, all were based on the original hull shape and design. It's difficult to distinguish, at a glance, a 1982 from a ...
Part 2
(Part 1) Making my way down to the Houston area to check out a 31' catamaran named "Whiskers" that I found "on the line"...Made a couple of stops along the w...
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Gemini 3400 (1993-1996) Built from 1993 to 1996, representing Hulls 401 through 444. Distinguishing features: First Gem with underhung raising. Steps on the back of hulls. Fiberglass rudders. Same layout as current Gems. Lots of wood carpentry. First time offered with diesel as an option.
Gemini 3000 Catamarans For Sale By Owner
The Gemini 3000 was a very popular series of cruising catamarans that became the best selling boat of its type being built in the United States. Launched in 1981 by Performance Cruising and remained in production until 1990. Preceded by the rare 3100 model which was patterned after a 1969 design by Ken Shaw. Attractively priced, economical to ...
1985 Gemini 3000
S/V Nauti Girl is a 1985 Gemini Catamaran 3000. Recent Refit. Well-equipped and ready to cruise! Gemini Cats with over 1000 boats built are America's catamaran success story. ... Loosely Based on the earlier ARISTOCAT 30, designed by Musters and Shaw, the 31 was superseded by the very similar Gemini 3000, which remained in production until ...
Used sail Catamaran for sale-1988 PERFORMANCE CRUISING Gemini 3000
1988 PERFORMANCE CRUISING Gemini 3000 Used sail Catamaran for sale-Vessel Summary. Inquire About this Boat Full Specifications Image Gallery "UNFORGETTABLE" BASIC SUMMARY. Boat Length: ... Layout: Owner: LOCATION. City: Deale: State / Province / Island: Maryland: Country: United States: DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS. Manuf. Length: 30' 6" ( 9.3 m)
GEMINI 3400
Notes. The GEMINI 3400 was the predecessor to the GEMINI 105 and the first in the series to have molded transom steps. A new kick-up rudder system was developed for the new transom design. Like all Gemini models the 3400 has kick-up centerboards which are housed in low aspect ratio fixed keels which serve as protection for the under-slung ...
Gemini 3000 Boats for sale
1986 Gemini 3000 Owner has moved up to a larger boat. All serious offers considered New paint bottom and topside The Gemini 3000 Catamaran is a well tested design that has proven itself by it's sailing characteristics, and cruising comfort. She is a hard vessel to come by in today's pre-owned market.
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Gemini Legacy 35. Made in America since 1981, the Gemini Legacy has proven to be the most family-friendly performance cruising catamaran in the world. View Boat Details. Gemini Freestyle 399 Power. We are reimagining the design brilliance of the Freestyle 37 as a power catamaran. View Boat Details.
1986 Gemini 3000 Catamaran (30') yacht for sale
9/11/06, 1986 Gemini 3000 Catamaran (30'), Ship and Sail, Houston, Texas, $48,500, price reduced 1/27/07 to $39,900, sold 3/1/07. The Gemini 3000 Catamaran is a well tested design that has proven itself by it's sailing characteristics, and cruising comfort. She is a hard vessel to come by in today's pre-owned market.
Catamaran Gemini 3000 boats for sale
1989 Catamaran Gemini 3000. US$48,499. ↓ Price Drop. Poseidon Global Yachts | Islamorada, Florida. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price.
1989 Catamaran Gemini 3000 Power Catamaran for sale
* 1989 Catamaran Gemini 3000 * 2013 Mercury 15HP 4Stroke (150HRS) * The Interior On This Boat Is Super Clean * A MUST SEE IN PERSON. OBO. Contact RQ For More Photos/Videos/Info. threethree6 two1three 8three7two
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