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Fishability Test: Invincible 35 Catamaran

• By Jim Hendricks
• Updated: April 1, 2020

The 35 Catamaran was introduced to offer a model that’s easier to handle and fits in smaller dock spaces while still offering many of the advantages of its larger siblings.

The design firm Morrelli & Melvin employed computational fluid dynamic computer software to test various running surfaces before tooling up to build the latest Invincible.

Unlike many V-hulls that want to decelerate when meeting seas, the Invincible tends to ascend and descend with the waves while the hulls knife smoothly through seas at speed, minimizing bow-to-stern rocking.

In addition, a pod between the sponsons helps split the water that rushes in between to further soften the ride. With the patent-pending hybrid semi-asymmetric design of each sponson, the boat corners with a slight inward lean, and the wide stance lends the 35 Cat exceptional stability at rest.

Invincible’s state-of-the-art vacuum-bagged cored construction, 100 percent vinylester resin, and impeccable fit and finish result in a boat that is relatively light for its size, for greater efficiency, but still feels solid while underway in rough seas.

The 35 Cat, through a dealer or factory direct, may be tailored to the wishes of the buyer. Our test boat was powered by four Mercury Verado 300 hp V-8 outboards, two on the transom of each sponson, representing the maximum rated power.

With the quad 300s and loaded with six crew, ice, full livewells and 200 gallons of fuel, our 35 Cat reached 30 mph in 9 seconds en route to a top speed of 71.5 mph at 5,600 rpm. Optimum fuel efficiency occurred at 3,500 rpm and 40 mph, where the Mercs burned 39 gallons per hour for 1.03 mpg. That equates to a range of more than 500 miles, based on 90 percent of the 550-gallon fuel capacity.

An easy-to-access, pressurized 65-gallon livewell resides in the middle of the transom, with a second 70-gallon in-deck well on the starboard side, enabling you to separate bait species. A pair of pump boxes—one in each sponson—are equipped with two Rule 1500 pumps to deliver air-free water to the livewells.

An optional portside door with boarding ladder eases reboarding after a dip, lets guests step aboard from a floating dock, and allows anglers to slide a big fish on board.

Deep, insulated insole fish lockers flank the center console, and a second pair sits in the foredeck, providing plenty of room to keep the catch chilled. The test boat came with eight gunwale rod holders on each side, and six more across the transom.

It was also equipped with three-across seating at the helm, an aft-facing seat for three abaft the helm seats with an insulated cooler underneath, and a forward console seat for two with another cooler inside.

The padded top and wraparound backrest of the optional insulated coffin-box cooler on the foredeck, which is lined with five rod holders on each side, doubles as a 64-inch-long lounger for two. In addition, you find two jump seats at the stern—one in each corner—that quickly fold flat against the transom when fishing action heats up.

Forward recessed handrails offer the crew security in rough seas yet minimize obstruction and snag points when cast-netting for bait. Wide walkways aside the console make it easy to transit forward or aft. Coaming pads encircle the interior, providing some cushion for the legs of anglers bolstered against the gunwales or the transom while fishing.

As for electronics, a pair of Garmin GPSMap 8617 touchscreen MFDs on our test boat allowed easy access to the chirp sonar, chart plotter, xHD 12 kW open-array radar, and autopilot.

The hardtop with integral full-height glass windshield and side windows offered outstanding weather protection. The top featured recessed spreader lights and stereo speakers as part of the JL Audio sound system, with 10 speakers and two 10-inch subwoofers.

Six rod tubes sit at arm’s length across the aft edge of the hardtop, and five recessed rod holders lining the starboard aside of the console further augment rod storage.

The console’s interior is accessible via a companionway on the port side. Because of the catamaran design, the console interior does not offer a step down, but it still provides a comfortable 51 inches of headroom, and privacy for changing or utilizing the electric head.

Easy to handle, comfortable and secure in rough seas, and thoroughly capable when it comes to offshore fishing, the 35 Cat extends Invincible’s winning streak in the growing multihull market.

Length: 35′10″ Beam: 11′7.5″ Draft: 20″ Fuel: 550 gal. Water: 35 gal. Max HP: 1,200 Dry Weight: 10,350 lb. Price: $350,000 with twin Mercury 350 Verados Invincible: invincibleboats.com

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Weather: Partly cloudy Location: Miami Wind: Southeast 10 to 15 mph Sea State: 1- to 2-foot waves Test Load: Six adults, 200 gallons of fuel

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2022 Invincible 35 Catamaran

Holden beach, nc, us.

Invincible 35 Catamaran 35.83ft

Us $585,000.

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Check out this Custom Ordered 2022 Invincible 35 Cat! It features a Whisper Grey Hull and Bottom, has Quad Mercury 300s, Garmin Electronics, FLIR Night Vision, Rhodan Trolling Motor, and much more! This boat has incredible fishability, she brings tremendous range, speed, reliability, efficiency, and excellent sea keeping ability; all with the creature comforts and shallow draft for a family day on the sand bar. 

VESSEL DETAILS:

• Quad 2022 Mercury 300 V-8 with 482 Hours with Warranty until (7/20/2027) with Service Records 
• 2023 Evolution Triple Axle Trailer (Not Pictured but Included) 
• 9" Mercury Vessel View 
• Twin Garmin GPSMAP 8616xsv Touchscreens 
• FLIR Night VisIon Camera 
• Garmin Open Array Radar 
• Garmin Autopilot 
• Twin ICom IC-M510 VHF Radios w/ E-Rigger Antennas
• Upgraded Wet Sounds Full Sound System 
• Fusion MS-RA770 Radio
• Wireless Phone Charger
• 108" 36 Volt Rhodan Trolling Motor (Not Pictured but Included)
• Gem Deluxe Outriggers w/ Retractable Carbon Fiber Poles 
• Reverso Flush System
• Upgraded Llebroc Triple Row Helm Seats w/ Armrests
• Massive Coffin Box w/ Llebroc Armrests 
• 3 Panel Polycarbonate Enclosure w/ Wings 
• Tackle Storage in Leaning Post 
• Rear Facing Mezzanine Seat w/ Insulated Cooler
• 65 Gallon Pressurized Transom Livewell with Acrylic Lid and 2 Pump Sea Chest
• 70 Gallon Pressurized In-Floor Livewell with Acrylic Lid and 2 Pump Sea Chest
• Windless Anchor 
• Marine Head w/ Discharge 
• Portside Dive Door 
• 50" Curved Led Bar 
• 5 Led Spreader Lights
• Color Changing Curtesy Lights 
• And Much More!

For more information or to schedule a showing please reach out to the Broker Caleb Duvall with Yachts360 at 336.607.4699 or [email protected]

Specifications

• Length: 36ft
• Beam: 11' 8"
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Speed: 61.7
• Status: Active

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MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 35.83 ft
• Beam Measure: 11' 8"
• Range Measure: 500 mi
• Total Power: 1200
• Engine Brand: Mercury
• Year Built: 2022
• Engine Model: 300 V-8
• Engine Type: Outboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Unleaded
• Engine Hours: 482
• Engine Power: 300 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (550 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 1 (550 Gallons)

Manufacturer Provided Description

A versatile fishing machine, with effortless maneuverability, a speedy, comfortable ride and unparalleled stability for a boat of its size. The 11’ 7.5” beam makes it easy for multiple anglers on fish to move around comfortably without losing a bite.

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.

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Invincible 33 Catamaran Boat Review

• By Randy Vance
• Updated: September 20, 2021

Invincible Boats and design firm Morrelli & Melvin have hit their stride with the latest debut in Invincible’s five-model catamaran lineup, all of which feature hybrid semi-asymmetrical hulls. The design of the 33 Catamaran provides a high-performance ride, comfortable turning and superior sea-keeping characteristics.

The South Florida builder provided my test boat in mid-August. It came equipped with twin Mercury Verado supercharged 400 hp outboards, which pushed the hull to nearly 62 miles per hour with four crew and 100 pounds of gear. The cat jumped to plane in about 6.5 seconds and hit 30 miles per hour in 11 seconds.

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Rod holders are almost too numerous to count; it took three of us five minutes to agree on a count of 47 between the transom, gunwales, leaning post, hard top and side-console racks.

Mezzanine seating behind of the three-man leaning post doubles as a rigging station when the seatback is folded down. In that compartment, I found four drawers in two lockers flanking a center utility box. On each side of the leaning post, I saw two more compartments.

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Five of the Top Power Catamarans

• By Boating Tech Team
• July 24, 2024

Somehow, the anglers knew. When power ­catamarans first started working their way into the mainstream a few decades ago, offshore fishermen were among the first adopters. They didn’t mind the different look because they knew what they were gaining in the stability and seakeeping that a twin-hull boat could provide. Soon the long-distance cruisers took to them too, as the secret got out that they could take to waters in smaller boats normally reserved for the biggest and burliest of V-hulls. Now? Cats are part of the big-boat circuit as well, with 35- to 50-footers seen roaming the canyons and cruising hotspots. If you like to roam outside the inlet, here are five of the biggest cats that get the job done. 

Invincible 46 Pilothouse 

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The Invincible 46 rides on a hybrid-­asymmetrical hull that combines the best of a proa cat’s efficiency with the wave slicing and ­stability of identical twin sponsons. The hulls are double-stepped to further improve efficiency and running attitude. This cat can handle heavy seas and provide comfort offshore on days when less-worthy boats are still in their slips.

The pilothouse allows the captain and crew to experience the ride in plush comfort. In addition to the helm seating and the aft U-shaped lounge, there is an aft row of captain’s chairs. However, you can delete the second-row seating and ­extend the lounge for a roomier feel. If you want some fresh air, the pilothouse opens up nicely with port and starboard sliding doors, helm and passenger sliding windows, and a power-sliding window on the aft bulkhead that opens the cockpit to the cabin. Belowdecks, there’s sleeping accommodations for four, plus a galley that can be custom-fitted to your needs.

Even with the pilothouse, Invincible bills this boat as having 360-degree fishability. There’s plenty of fish-fighting space in the cockpit and the bow, which can convert to a three-person sun pad when the lines are in. Bring all the bait you want with the dual 60-gallon transom livewells, along with the 70-gallon in-floor well. All are fed by a sea chest with six pumps to keep the bait fresh. A rigging station folds out of the mezzanine seatback so cleverly that we might have missed it in our initial inspection if it hadn’t been pointed out. Drawers and tackle-box slots keep gear, tools, and leader spools organized. Six shotgun rod holders on the transom will prove ideal for storage and rigging. There’s lockable rod storage under the gunwales too. The transom arrangement eschews a transom door, but Invincible has an inward-opening portside door for hauling fish to the deck.

Overall, the Invincible 46 Pilothouse is set up to be a badass long-distance fishing and cruising machine.

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Four Winns TH36 

With an aggressively wide 14-foot-7-inch beam, the Four Winns TH36 packs a ton of creature comforts into this catamaran to exceed the needs of the typical dayboater. Start with the aft living room—er—cockpit, which rivals the setup of many backyard patios. The seating is genius; the cockpit lounges slide and lock in several positions, both with and without tables. Slide them outboard, and two L-lounges reside on each side of a central walkway. Slide them inboard, and you create a giant U-shaped lounge. At the cockpit’s forward end, large plush, upholstered double chaises face aft. It’s all one level from here, right up to the bow lounge. Amidships, a pair of counters to port and starboard house the galley. Lift the faux-stone lids to reveal a cooktop, sink and optional grill, with a fridge hiding underneath. The massive bow lounge provides even more social space for up to eight people.

The dual-console layout evokes the feel of a bowrider on steroids. The helm provides excellent visibility from the adjustable captain’s chair, from where the captain can observe twin MFDs mounted in a pod that extends from the top of the console without restricting the view beyond. We tested this boat with a pair of Mercury 350 Verados, achieving a top speed of 37.1 mph and a nice cruising speed of around 25 mph. With the twin hulls, we found the boat to be as smooth as silk while knifing through swells that might cause a similar-size V-hull to pound.

While designed primarily for ­daytime roaming, the TH36 is set up to also be an ­overnight cruiser. Two cabins with queen berths reside belowdecks, each with its own separate head and shower. So you and your guests, or a family of four, can enjoy some ­privacy when it’s time to draw the curtains.

The extended platform between the ­outboards proved to be a favorite feature. It’s a great spot for taking a dip at anchor when the engines are off, but it also makes for a great boarding spot, showing that the TH36’s comfort factor starts before you even leave the dock.

Four Winns – Cadillac, Michigan; fourwinns.com

World Cat 400 CC-X 

An OG in the power-cat space, World Cat has been producing center- and dual-console fishing catamarans for decades. Coming out on the heels of its 40-foot dual-console, the 400 CC-X is the flagship of its center-console fleet.

With a 604-gallon fuel tank, the 400 CC-X can deliver a range of over 600 miles, as proved during test day when, powered by quadruple Yamaha F300s, we recorded a range of 611.6 miles at a 27.5 mph clip at 4,000 rpm. You can get to the blue water and back, or the Bahamas if you live in Florida, and still have fuel to fish along the way.

Because of its long length and wide beam, the 400 CC-X can fit three high-back seats with armrests at the helm. The captain’s place would be at the center seat, which adjusts electrically behind the brushed-aluminum Edson wheel with brodie knob. The three-­sided tempered-glass windshield provides wind and spray protection, while an electric opening vent at the top of the windscreen allows a breeze on hot days. Our test boat sported two 22-inch Garmin touchscreens—a trio of ­17-inch displays is also offered—that showed everything, from systems (lighting, pumps, etc.) to the engine readouts. The 400 CC-X comes with a key-fob control, so you can turn on the lights and systems while walking on the dock. Some thoughtful touches at the helm include a padded recess atop the dash to securely hold phones and glasses, plus a handy glove box with a drain.

In terms of fishy features, the 400 CC-X is stacked, with an inward-opening tuna door leading into the 200-square-foot cockpit, with padded coamings and nearly 30 inches of walk-around space past the console and T-top to chase fish. In the cockpit sole are a pair of 80-gallon insulated fish boxes (with overboard Grouper Gulper pumps) that can be optioned as bait tanks; another pair of 154-gallon fish boxes (5-by-2 feet) are forward. Up at the bow, there’s actually a casting platform that hides the Lewmar anchor windlass. Our tester boasted the optional Cat Track sliding seats forward, which can combine into a centerline coffin box, creating a sun pad, or separate into a U-lounge. So there’s definitely room to relax and chill. Rod capacity? There are four vertical holders on each side of the console, three rod racks on each side of the cockpit aft, six lockable racks forward, an ­additional six locking racks under each ­gunwale, plus six rocket launchers on the ­T-top—five behind the helm and 11 scattered around the bow. Bring your entire arsenal.

World Cat – Tarboro, North Carolina; worldcat.com

Aquila 47 Molokai

The largest of the cats in this roundup, the ­ Aquila 47 Molokai can take on square-edged seas with aplomb. When we tested it with four Mercury 400 Verados on the transom, we pointed the bow through the inlet and took on some serious swells with nary a shudder. It can run far, fish hard, and cruise in comfort—all in one finely appointed package.

Aquila’s heritage stems from the ­cruising side, so we’ll start with all the amenities ­designed to keep you in comfort between ­marina runs. Tucked into the low-profile console is a fully outfitted air-conditioned cabin with a queen berth; 6 feet, 7 inches of headroom; big windows; overhead skylights; and a surprisingly spacious head with shower. The genset is powered by lithium batteries that provide eight hours of juice for cooling the cabin.

Abovedecks, the 47 Molokai is all ­fishing. There are 22 rod holders all around the gunwales, plus attached to the carbon-fiber hardtop and in piping along the hardtop stanchions. Twin 42.5-gallon livewells are built into the transom for your baits, and insulated 4-foot, 148-gallon macerating fish boxes hide under deck hatches along the console walkways.

Tucked under the carbon-fiber hardtop (reinforced for the optional Pipewelders tower) are seven Stidd seats: three up front behind the helm and four in the raised mezzanine to spectate the action. That helm is impeccable, from the eyebrowed black dash with twin (or triple) Garmin MFDs, C-Zone switching, custom Fusion audio, and Mercury joystick. Driving the 47 Molokai when equipped with 1,600 hp is an absolute blast. The double-stepped hulls keep the boat at a good attitude while running along at a crisp pace. We recorded a top speed of 66.5 mph with the throttles pinned, while still maintaining a range of 562 miles. Throttle back to a comfortable 48.1 mph cruising speed at 4,500 rpm, and the range jumps to 654 miles.

Overall, the Aquila 47 Molokai is a boat ­designed and built to go places.

Aquila Catamarans – St. Petersburg, Florida; aquilaboats.com

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Twin Vee 400 GFX2 

The new Twin Vee 400 GFX2 is the next generation of the builder’s GFX model , with many redesigned features and a new digital control system to make operation smooth and seamless.

As of press time, we haven’t been able to get on the Twin Vee 400 GFX2, the newest model in the lineup. But we will soon. Here’s what we know about the company’s flagship offering. This boat is designed to be an offshore fishing machine. It will feature more than 450 square feet of deck space, 2,500 quarts of insulated storage, 150-gallon livewell capacity, and plenty of space to fight and land fish.

Fishing-wise, the GFX will have twin 475-quart coffin boxes with stainless-steel inserts and two in-deck 700-quart fish boxes with macerators. There will also be four electric-­reel outlets if you’re looking to fish deep. For rod holders, there will be 10 mounted into the gunwales per side, plus eight more on the hardtop piping aft of the helm. The main cockpit will have a rear-facing tackle station to prep your arsenal. A starboard-side tuna door helps for landing large pelagics and doubles as a great spot for dockside ­boarding. The helm has triple captain’s chairs, with ­additional seating for three just aft. A fully enclosed windshield keeps the captain and crew protected from the elements. The dash has space to mount twin 22-inch MFDs. A freshwater head in the console and transom jump seats add to the creature comforts.

The 400 GFX2 can be powered by quad Mercury, Yamaha or Suzuki outboards up to 1,800 hp total. Depending on your power choice, cruising speed should be in the mid-40s, with top speeds in the high 60 mph range.

Twin Vee – Fort Pierce, Florida; twinvee.com

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