Tim 5.8 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 We have a local sailor looking at 2nd hand Maricat 5m . Are they any good ? Any info appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 They are no longer built or raced, there are to few left to form a division at mari nationals, a 4.9 taipan would be a much better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 In my opinion they were the P76 of catamarans, designed at the wrong time. Essentially not a bad boat, but not competetitive against the likes of the taipans etc, they weigh a ton, OK if you have a spare footy team to help you drag one up the beach. I dont and have'nt sailed one but I have helped drag taipans up tanilba sand flats and I have also helped to drag a M5 up there, give me the Taipan any time. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Had a look at one here at Port Stephens. Very nice looking boat and very modern looking for its age. The Maricat webpage suggests that there were only ever 20-30 made?? Would this be correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Had a look at one here at Port Stephens. Very nice looking boat and very modern looking for its age. The Maricat webpage suggests that there were only ever 20-30 made?? Would this be correct? So was the P76. It is correct that not many were built. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Only just over 20 were made. Only my opinion and a few out there would probably agree, but the Taipan was a a total rip off of the M5. The M5 is a great boat to sail, but it is heavy and a drag to move around, but on the water she was very quick and for her length competed with bigger boats. There are much better options to one of these out there today and I would go for a H16, Nacra or other 16 or 17 footer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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