22 catamaran boat

Falcon 22 Offshore – F22

Equipped for the offshore or inshore adventure..

The unique symmetric/asymmetric hull configuration developed by Morrelli and Melvin provides the smoothest ride in waves and chop. It resists stuffing in following seas, lands soft in the big stuff, and resists sneezing. The Falcon 22 Offshore is a super-dry ride and a great performer. The deck layout and accessibility are well thought-out, providing more usable space than any other boat in its size and class. The Falcon 22 size, handling, and draft mean it is equally at home in inland waterways and backwater as it is heading offshore. All our Falcons are built semi-custom and fit with features and equipment to match how each customer boats. Whether you want to fish anywhere, just cruise with your family, or anything in between, the Falcon 22 can handle it all.

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TWIN 140 SUZUKI 4S BLACK DIGITAL

FUEL SYSTEM

56 GALLON EPA/ABYC/NMMA/ISO CERTIFIED TANKS (2) RACOR FUEL FILTERS (2)

CLEAR ACRYLIC LIVE WELL LIDS (2) 750 GPH LIVE WELL PUMP 1100 GPH BILGE PUMPS W/ AUTOMATIC FLOAT SWITCHES (2) FISHBOX MACERATORS (2) RAW WATER WASH DOWN 8” SS PULL-UP CLEATS – BOW (1), STERN (2) 8” SS STAND-UP CLEATS – MIDSHIP (2) SS BOW EYE SS STERN EYE (2) SS CUP HOLDERS – DASH (2), BOW (2), STERN (2) SS ROD HOLDERS – BOW 15 DEG (2), MIDSHIP 15 DEG (2), STERN 30 DEG (2) GEMLUX FLUSH MOUNT FRICTION HINGES GEMLUX HATCH LATCHES MARINE GRADE RUB RAIL SLIDING COOLER TRAY W/ 72 QT COOLER FALCON BOATS CAVITATION EXTENSION TABS

‍ FUSION RECIEVER 8” FUSION SPEAKERS – BOW (2), STERN (2)

WET SOUNDS RECEIVER 8"WET SOUNDS SPEAKERS – BOW (2), STERN (2)

ELECTRONICS

GARMIN 12" Garmin 1243XSV GARMIN VHF w/GPS GARMIN 3:1 TRANSOM MOUNTED TRANSDUCER

SIMRAD 12" SIMRAD NSX I-COMM WHF M330G w/GPS SIMRAD 3:1 TRANSOM MOUNTED TRANSDUCER

HELM STATION

3/8” ACRYLIC WINDSHIELD FLUSH MOUNTED COMPASS SS STEERING WHEEL W/ POWER KNOB HYDRAULIC STEERING W/ TILT HELM & LIQUID TIE BAR CONSOLE FORWARD COMBO SEAT/DOOR CONSOLE INTERIOR ELECTRONICS CLOSE OUT WALL ELECTRONIC HORN 12V & USB CHARGING PORTS LOCKING GLOVE BOX FALCON BOATS ACRYLIC 18 SWITCH PANEL GROUP 24 CRANKING BATTERY (1) GROUP 24 DEEP CYCLE BATTERY (1) PORTA POTTI ANODIZED ALUMINUM LEANING POST W/ FOLDABLE FOOTREST, SS ROD HOLDERS (3), SS CUP HOLDERS (2), STARBOARD CUTTING STATION, GRABRAIL, & FLIP DOWN SEATING ANODIZED ALUMINUM CANVAS T TOP W/ ROD HOLDERS (4), VHF ANTENNA, & OUTRIGGER MOUNTS

LED SHARK EYE NAVIGATION LIGHTS LED COCKPIT COURTESY LIGHTS (4) LED LIVE WELL LIGHTS CONSOLE INTERIOR LIGHT ANCHOR LIGHT – T TOP SPREADER LIGHTS FORE & AFT SEPARATELY CONTROLLED – T TOP OVERHEAD LIGHT – TTOP

ANODIZED ALUMINUM SWIM PLATFORM W/ REMOVABLE SWINGING GATE & WELDED FOLD DOWN LADDDER

FORWARD BENCH CUSHION CONSOLE FORWARD COMBO SEAT/DOOR CUSHION & BACKREST TRANSOM BENCH CUSHION TRANSOM PORT/MID/STARBOARD BACKRESTS PORT/STARBOARD FULL LENGTH COAMING BOLSTERS SEADEK TRIM PACKAGE – CONSOLE TOP, CONSOLE FOOTREST, LEANER STOMP PAD, COAMING CAP TOPS, & SWIM PLATFORM

SEMI CUSTOM OPTIONS

ALL OPTIONS LISTED ARE THOSE WHICH HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AND/OR ARE PREDOMINANTLY CHOSEN

CUSTOMERS REQUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED AND WILL BE IMPLEMENTED PER ENGINEERING APPROVAL

CUSTOM COLOR GEL COAT

SEA FOAM, PELICAN GREY, STARS AND STRIPES, & ICE BLUE

SOLID OR TWO-TONE COLOR SCHEME

SUZUKI – PREDOMINANT

ALL OTHER POWER SYSTEMS AT CUSTOMERS PREFERENCE

40 GALLON EPA/ABYC/NMMA/ISO CERTIFIED TANKS (2)

56 GALLON EPA/ABYC/NMMA/ISO CERTIFIED TANKS (2)

FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE SYSTEM

STEREO SYSTEM

FUSION - PREDOMINANT

TRANSOM REMOTE

SIRIUS ANTENNA AND TUNER BOX

ALL OTHER STEREO SYSTEMS AT CUSTOMERS PREFERENCE

DUAL, TRIPLE BATTERY SET UP

AGM GROUP 24

AGM GROUP 31

36V LITHIUM

STEALTH CHARGING SYSTEM

MINN-KOTA TROLLING MOTORS

POWER PUX BRACKET UPGRADE

SINGLE OR DUAL TALON ANCHORING SYSTEM - PREDOMINANT

SINGLE OR DUAL POWER POLES ANCHORING SYSTEM

RETRACTABLE GUNWALE ROD RACKS

4 STEP DIVE LADDER – SWIM PLATFORM OR TRANSOM

CLEAR ACRYLIC LIVE WELL LIDS (2)

1100 GPH LIVE WELL PUMP

1500 GPH BILGE PUMPS W/ AUTOMATIC FLOAT SWITCHES (2)

FISHBOX MACERATORS (2)

RAW WATER WASH DOWN

10 GAL FRESH WATER WASH DOWN

GEMLUX ROD HOLDERS 

GEMLUX COMBO/CUP ROD HOLDERS

GEMLUX SWIVEL ROD HOLDER 

SLIDING COOLER TRAY W/ 72 QT IGLOO COOLER

YETI TUNDRA COOLER

FALCON BOATS CAVITATION EXTENSION PLATES

GARMIN SCREENS/AUTO PILOT/TRANSDUCERS/RADAR - PREDOMINANT

SIMRAD SCREENS/AUTO PILOT/TRANSDUCERS/RADAR 

WM4 SIRIUS SATELLITE WEATHER

OPTIMUS 360

HUBBEL 12V OUTLET

2 PRONG 12V OUTLET

FLUSH MOUNTED COMPASS

CONSOLE FORWARD COMBO SEAT/DOOR

LOCKING GLOVE BOX

PORTA POTTI

LAVEO DRY FLUSH

ANODIZED ALUMINUM LEANING POST W/ FOLDABLE FOOTREST, ROD HOLDERS (3), CUP HOLDERS (2)

STARBOARD CUTTING STATION, GRAB RAIL, & FLIP DOWN SEATING

FALCON FIBERGLASS LEANING POST W/ LLEBROC FLIP DOWN SEATING, BACKREST W/ ROD HOLDERS (2), 

FOLDABLE FOOTREST, & CUP HOLDERS (2)

TACKLE STATION – ALUMINUM LEANING POST

TACKLE STATION – FALCON FIBERGLASS LEANING POST

REAR HANDRAIL – FALCON FIBERGLASS LEANING POST

LURE TUBE RACK DRAWER – FALCON FIBERGLASS LEANING POST

FLUSH BIFOLD DOOR – FALCON FIBERGLASS LEANING POST

ANODIZED ALUMINUM CANVAS T TOP W/ ROD HOLDERS (4), VHF ANTENNA,

OVERHEAD LIGHT, & OUTRIGGER MOUNTS

ANODIZED ALUMINUM CANVAS SPOTTER T TOP W/ BACKREST, ROD HOLDERS (8), VHF ANTENNA, 

SPEADER LIGHTS (3), & OUTRIGGER MOUNTS

DELUXE HARD TOP W/ ANODIZED ALUMINUM FRAME, EBOX, SPREADER LIGHTS (3), 6 ½” SPEAKERS (2),

COCKPIT LIGHTS (4), & OVERHEAD LIGHT

ADDITIONAL ROD HOLDERS

SPOTTER T TOP FOLDING BACKREST

TACO ANTENNA CRANK

OVERHEAD CANVAS STORAGE

GEMLUX 18’ OUTRIGGERS

TIGRESS 15’ OUTRIGGERS

LED MULTICOLOR COCKPIT COURTESY LIGHTS (4)

LED LIVE WELL LIGHTS

LED UNDER GUNWAL LIGHTING

LED UNDER WATER LIGHTS

LED MULTI COLOR UNDER WATER LIGHTS

LIGHTED CUP HOLDERS

CONSOLE INTERIOR LIGHT

ANCHOR LIGHT – T TOP

BILGE LIGHTING

RIGID PRO 20” LIGHT BAR – T TOP

REMOTE SPOTLIGHT – T TOP

ANODIZED ALUMINUM SWIM PLATFORM

SWINGING/REMOVABLE GATE – SWIM PLATFORM

ADDITIONAL ROD HOLDERS – SWIM PLATFORM

DUAL/SINGLE TALON MOUNTS – SWIM PLATFORM

WELDED FOLDABLE LADDER – SWIM PLATFORM

“LYNDSY LOUNGE” W/ OPTIONAL BACKREST

PORTSIDE SECTIONAL W/ OPTIONAL BACKREST

FORWARD BENCH CUSHION

CONSOLE FORWARD COMBO SEAT/DOOR CUSHION & BACKREST

TRANSOM BENCH CUSHION

TRANSOM PORT/MID/STARBOARD BACKRESTS

FORWARD SEATING PORT/STARBOARD BACKRESTS

PORT/STARBOARD FULL LENGTH COAMING BOLSTERS

SEADEK TRIM PACKAGE – CONSOLE TOP, CONSOLE FOOTREST, LEANER STOMP PAD, COAMING CAP TOPS, & SWIM PLATFORM

TANDEM AXLE ALUMINUM W/ DISC BRAKES

SPARE TIRES

BOARDING LADDER

SWIVEL TONGUE

TORSION AXLE

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Falcon 22 Offshore Boat Review

Falcon Offshore 22

The wide foredeck design of a catamaran affords the luxury of extra space for seating on this 22-footer.

Beneath the forward casting deck lies an anchor locker with plenty of room for sufficient ground tackle needs.

A wide storage compartment beneath the bow bench offers convenient accessible storage for safety gear and incidentals.

The forward opening console door reveals another storage location for carrying dry goods and to access your power supply switching.

A tight and efficient use of helm face surface area manages twin MFD units and switching effectively while leaving more room to pass around the console.

This clever take on the classic rocket launcher leaning post adds a backrest and split seating.

A transom bench with removable backrests adds a comfortable running position to this cockpit.

A drink cooler on a sliding track below this tackle storage drawer completes the helm station nicely.

Matching 340-quart insulated fish lockers to port and starboard offer lots of space to ice down a substantial offshore catch.

Adding six storable tackle trays under the transom bench is convenient and a smart use of space.

A pair of 22-gallon live wells in opposite corners of the transom are easy to stock and access for live bait enthusiasts.

The Morrelli and Melvin designed semi-asymmetrical hull shape provide a soft head sea ride and confident tracking.

A touch of extra beam on this 22-footer offers enough stability to allow a second level observation platform.

A full length coaming bolster adds extra comfort for the legs while working fish around the length of the boat.

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2005 Twin Vee Hawaiian power catamaran with 2001 aluminum trailer. Whole package estimated to have 250 hours or less since new. However, this is based on the report by previous FL owner in his 70's and no way to verify this as boat does not have an hour meter. The low price is not negotiable and is being offered due to the time of year and the need for a little TLC needed to bring the boat up to par. This would primarily be replacement of stereo speakers, addition of some navigation electronics, waxing the hull, etc. If no buyers at this offered price, I will just wait until spring and relist at higher price when the market puts this boat in high demand. The boat is sold as is, as seen. Twin Vee is a power catamaran that offers excellent ride characteristics over conventional mono hulls. NO POUNDING! Huge stable platform to fish from. Very economical as well while still maintaining moderate speeds. Boat has seen limited use since new. New VHF radio ( uninstalled at moment) is included. Berth is large enough to sleep 2 people as long as they are friendly! - spreader light for deck- boarding ladder for swimming- (4) marine beep cycle batteries- built in battery charger- stainless steel 4 blade propellers- on deck livewell - self bailing- location in cabin for portable head, although one is currently not installed.- trailer is in fair condition. Frame is straight and solid, bearings were recently replaced. 4 new tires with galvanized wheels ( all matching and brand new). - everything tested and working on boat except the remote spotlight and windshield wiper. Engines just tuned up by Yamaha dealer ($1200) MA title for boat in my name will be transferred to purchaser. Trailer is included free. It is in solid condition and has brand new tires with galvanized rims, all matching, and bearings were replaced recently. There is no title for trailer as I never filed for one in MA and dont plan to. If you want to process the paperwork then the title can be made available.

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2015 Twin Vee Catamarans Baycat, Come an look at this very clean and will kept 2015 Twinvee 22' Bay cat Catamaran. Very low hours only 30hrs With 150 HP Suzuki 4 stroke electronic fuel injection motor. The motor has warranty to 2021, Hydraulic Steering and on/off switch for the battery. It has a live well, fish box, leaning post, Simrod go7 GPS, & fish finder. All cushions are kept inside. Located in Nokomis, FL. Call John or Dave today @ Coastal Marine for more information.

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2023 Boat Buyers Guide: Catamarans

• By Karl Anderson
• December 27, 2022

The popularity of the multihull (aka catamaran or cat) fishing boats has never been greater, as more and more boatbuilders enter this growing segment of the market. The inherent stability of the catamaran design rolls less with the seas, making fishing offshore less tiresome and more comfortable. Available from 20 to 48 feet, catamarans typically offer a large fishing platform with generous storage and fishing amenities. They are available in a wide variety of deck layouts, including center-consoles, dual-consoles, and even pilothouse and express variants.

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The large deck area of a catamaran enables many large underdeck storage lockers and insulated fish boxes in the sponsons. This gives anglers ample room for gear and the day’s catch. The catamaran’s stability, fishability, and smooth ride in rough seas make it attractive to anglers as well as day-cruisers. A center-console version adds 360 degrees of angler access to the rail. With the dual-console design, generous seating behind a beam-to-beam windshield makes for a great family fishing-friendly setup.

Live bait is one of the most popular types of fishing in virtually every coastal zone. To do it successfully requires optimal water capacity and proper flow. The minimum size of the outflow water plumbing should be twice the size of the inflow. The plumbing should have a drain at the bottom to shed scales at the end of the day, as well as a drain at the top of the well to adjust capacity and allow overflow. Above-deck transom-mounted wells should fully flood to the lids when running to keep baits from getting beat up. 

Tip: A sump box with multiple pumps in case a pump fails is the best setup for first-rate livewells. Conveniently located inflow and outflow valves make it easy to optimize the flow without tiring your bait from swimming too much in the well. 

Rod Storage

Having enough rod holders is essential to be successful for opportunity fishing. Look for vertical rod storage along the console and across the back of the T-top. Many models also have rod holders along the outboard transom wall. Having plenty of gunwale rod holders for drift- and kite-fishing is helpful. 

Tip: Placing adjustable swivel rod holders by Gemlux makes deep-dropping, lure-fishing and drifting even easier because they allow your rods to face the direction the baits are fishing, yet they can be swiveled back to keep rods from sticking out of the boat while running and docking. 

Manufacturers often offer multiple choices for horsepower, but whatever the choice, the engines must come in pairs. For example, you might order twin outboards (one for each sponson) or four outboards (two for each sponson), but single- or triple-outboard configurations are not common on a cat. Optimal selection should be made based on user load, weight of the boat, ride comfort , performance desires, and best case for resale. It’s a rare day when you can run wide open, but having more horsepower gives better torque at slower speeds and thus better control. Running larger engines slower gives better fuel efficiency too.

Tip: When possible, choose the highest horsepower offered because it typically leads to a better resale value with a shorter sales cycle. 

Power steering from engine manufacturer Optimus or SeaStar is essential with the higher horsepower required for larger boats, and it makes installing and operating the upper station in a tower far more practical and comfortable.

With the power demands of electronics, livewell pumps, stereo amps and more, it is wise to have at least two house batteries, and for larger boats, a third or fourth with a multibank charger for dockside. Each engine should have its own dedicated battery as well. 

Electronics

Typically choosing the largest screen or multiple screens that will fit on the console is best-case scenario for ease of use, ergonomics, and visibility. VHF radios, stereo controller, and equipment switches for lighting, pumps, and accessories should all be integrated with greatest visibility and ease of operator reach. 

A Tale of Two Hulls 

A catamaran rides on pair of hulls, or sponsons, each thinner and sharper than  that of a similarly sized monohull boat. The narrow sponsons of the cat tend to slice easily through water to deliver a smooth ride, even in rough seas. At the same time, with the sponsons positioned out to the sides of the boat, cats tend to roll less, thus providing great stability to enhance crew comfort, security and safety. However, cats tend to corner more flatly than a monohull, and some hulls (but not all) tend to lean outward versus inward during a turn.

Experts Say

Newer designs such as Invincible’s Morelli and Melvin-designed semi-asymmetrical sponsons eliminate some of the negatives of the cat design, such as “sneezing,” where water sprays out the front of the boat when hitting a wave. They’ve also controlled the uncomfortable “outboard lean” ­sensation common in older designs when in a turn. Once transitioned to a ­catamaran, many become true believers and preach the benefits of the design.

Editor Says: Saltwater fishing cats not only offer superb stability and smooth ride, but some also display exceptional speed and range. I recall one trip out of Key West, Florida, aboard an Invincible 40 Cat with four 350 hp outboards to the Dry Tortugas. It was a 60-mile run, and we made it there in 70 minutes. We caught more fish than our arms could bear, and then dashed back to Key West, arriving in time for cocktail hour on the same day. -Jim Hendricks, Staff Editor, Boating and Fishing Group

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The ARC22 is the result of over 35 years of on water experience and the constant dedication to building the ultimate beach catamaran. Bill Roberts has engaged in a constant search for more efficient and faster multihull designs since the mid 1970's. His life long and varied sailing background has allowed him to approach the design process with not only on water sailing experience but also a wealth of knowledge gained from an engineering career in the aerospace industry. His catamaran theories and designs have been thoroughly tested and proven in numerous venues worldwide.

Blend this with Aquarius Sails dedication to quality construction and the result is an advanced design that has set the standard by which other beach catamarans are judged. The highest quality components and advanced construction techniques are used throughout.

The advanced vacuum bagging techniques yield consistent hull weights and unmatched rigidity. Epoxy resins and carbon fiber assure long lived fatigue resistant hulls. The choice of epoxy primer undercoats and premium paint systems produce a superior finish that will not fade and chalk like common gel coats. Maintenance is simply a matter of washing with soap and water.

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The Busy Boater

Exploring boating from a renter's perspective

Boat Review: Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade

The Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade is a HUGE 22-foot bow rider with a catamaran hull that offers safety and versatility for fishing in open waters or cruising in comfort with a group of friends or family. This catamaran is a very different animal than the Lagoon 380 we recently reviewed, but they both share a roomy layout and twin-engine performance. Is the Glacier Bay 2240 SX Renegade a rental boat worthy of the Busy Boater seal of approval? We rented one on the lee shore of Maui from Aloha Outdoors to find out.

• Smooth, quiet ride
• Plenty of power and speed to get you there fast and muscle your way through rough conditions
• Twin engines offer redundancy and maneuverability
• Incredibly roomy
• Capacity rating of eight passengers is low for this size of boat
• No forward-facing seat at windshield for lookout
• Side to side rolling motion contributes to sea sickness

Piloting the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade

Glacier bay 2240 engines.

Our test boat was equipped with twin 115hp fuel injected Yamaha outboard engines with close to 3,000 hours on them. Many would consider this a very high number of hours, especially in a salt-water rental fleet. However, these engines shifted smoothly, started easily, and cruised cleanly and quietly. I consider this a testament to Yamaha, which is an expensive engine option, as well as the strong maintenance program the rental company must be managing.

It is important to have an engine that starts, idles and shifts confidently when you are docking. A stalled engine just as you need to reverse to stop the boat can result in bruised fiberglass and a bruised ego. Fuel injection has helped exponentially in this area. Higher end outboards, like this Yamaha, tend to have a more compliant shift whereas entry level Mercury units grind when shifting in and out of neutral. I’ve been told many times that this is normal and acceptable, but it does not inspire confidence.

The twin engine configuration also inspires confidence with redundancy. Each engine has a separate 75 gallon fuel tanks and its own electrical system. This isolation ensures that mechanical failure, whether it be related to fuel, battery, or the motor, is isolated to one side of the boat. The engines are close enough to the centerline that the boat is fully capable of running under one engine in the event of a failure.

At the Helm of the 2240

The helm was well positioned and comfortable for all three Busy Boaters, ranging from 5 feet to 6 feet tall. All of the instruments were easy to see without obstructing the view of the water ahead. The stereo was exposed to the sun and very difficult to read, requiring me to lean in and cover it with my hand to confirm settings. Luckily we didn’t need to view it much since we could set the music on our phone with the Bluetooth. I’ll also note that our test boat, equipped with four 6.5″ speakers and a budget marine head unit was more than adequate at filling the boat with tunes under way.

The twin throttles located to the right of the wheel were very easy to see and operate from the helm seat. All of the electrical switches were also visible and easy to access, just below the throttles. The VHF was mounted below the wheel, but we could hear it fine from there and it was easy to adjust volume and squelch knobs in that location.

The ladder back helm seat was surprisingly comfortable. It looks less comfy than some of the swoopy bucket seats you often see in bowriders. However, the padding was adequate and the armrest was a welcome addition that made it easier to position yourself without being able to move the chair from its fixed post. We were also able to get a bit more height on the seat by sitting on the throwable life preserver.

The boat did not have a rudder indicator, water speed indicator, or depth sounder. This lack of instruments was not a show-stopper on this boat.  It was easy to determine the wheel position by looking behind the helm to see the direction the outboards were pointed. The boat was equipped with a GPS chart plotter that indicated the charted water depth as well as GPS speed. Additionally, the shoreline drops off quickly where we were in Maui. So there wasn’t a lot of concern over water depth.

The boat was not equipped with hydraulic steering. While the steering wheel still turned with little effort, it took quite a few turns of the wheel to turn the motors from lock to lock.  However, the wheel did have a spinner knob to make it easier to quickly make a hard turn. The twin engines also make tight turns easier because you can throttle up one engine with the other in neutral, or even put one in forward and one in reverse to rotate the boat in place.

Under Way in the Catamaran

The boat cruised nicely with the engines at 3,900 RPMs, making about 19 knots. At this speed in swells of 1-2 feet, the boat got some lift over the waves, but came down very softly without ever crashing. This was true when we were running into the waves, with the waves, or quartered to the waves (waves coming at a 45-degree angle to the bow or stern). It was a very remarkable ride that allowed me to sit back and relax whereas in so many monohull boats, I would have been watching the bow and the waves and throttling up and down to keep from crashing over a poorly timed wave. My only complaint here is taking the waves from the side caused an exaggerated side to side rolling motion. Though this was less of an issue at higher speeds than at idle.

Cruising at 3,900 rpms, the boat was incredibly quiet at the helm, with more noise coming from the water than the twin engines.  In addition to being Yamahas (known for quiet performance) the outboards were mounted below the boat’s tall transom, which helped to block sound from entering the boat. I don’t like to explore the limits of an unfamiliar boat in unfamiliar water, but this boat can probably break 30 knots given the motors are rated to run around 6,000 RPMs at wide open throttle.

We spent quite a bit of time running at slower speeds as well:

• The boat idled at 800 RPMs and 3 knots.
• When cruising along the coastline looking for whales, or eating lunch, we ran the boat at 1,000 RPMs and 5 knots.
• We also found a very comfortable speed around 3,000 RPMs and 12 knots that was fast enough to smooth out the ride but slow enough to settle the lift over waves. I suspect this is a relatively inefficient way to travel given that the bow was riding a bit high and 3,900 RPMs offered 60% more speed for 30% more RPMs. However, the ride was much more compliant than a traditional monohull running below its planing speed.
• Note that the boat planed very easily, and the bow rise was never an impediment to visibility.

Glacier Bay 2240sx Storage

An abundance of cupholders is always handy on a boat. They can be used to secure sunglasses, keys, cell phones and other small items, in addition to beverages, which themselves are important on a sunny day to keep the crew hydrated. This boat was equipped with ten cup holders:

• One at each end of the two benches in the bow
• Two at each end of the lounge seat (two of them accessible from the fishing cockpit).
• One just to the right of the helm seat and one behind the helm seat that can be accessed from the helm or the live well seat.

While some of the cupholders were mounted precariously high, the two forward cupholders in the bow and the two at the helm were down low, allowing for relatively secure storage.

The dash area below the windshield also offered a convenient place to secure charts, binoculars, phones and the like without obstructing the forward view.

There were three spacious storage compartments throughout the boat:

• A set of double doors in the cockpit allow easy access to the long wide storage area under the lounge seat.
• A large hatch slides open between the lounge seat and the windshield to reveal a tall, deep compartment with standing room. This can be used for changing into a swimsuit or going potty (if you brought a bucket or cassette toilet). It also runs the full length of the port (left) bench seat in the bow. Fishing poles and other large items can be stored here. This is more secure than many boats that only have room for poles under the gunwales in the cockpit.
• The starboard (right) bench seat in the bow lifts to reveal storage that runs back underneath the helm. On our boat, life jackets were stored under the bench. Other safety equipment was stored under the helm where it could be accessed through a small hatch.

A live well is located behind the helm seat that doubles as an additional seat. We used it as a cooler for our lunch. It could have easily swallowed three more 12″x8″ tote bags like the one we brought.

Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade Layout

While the boat is very roomy with ten cupholders and comfortable seating for at least that many, the capacity plate shows a limit of eight passengers. This is a surprisingly low rating for a boat this large with this much freeboard (height above the waterline). However, its intended use in rough open waters may have something to do with this. Regardless of the capacity rating, our rental company limits capacity to six passengers. In rough conditions, you’ll want to have everyone behind the windshield. More than six without the bow seating would start to be tight.

This boat has a rather unique layout, with the forward 3/4 of the length equipped like a typical side console deck boat with wide, comfortable lounge seating, and a wrap-around windshield. The final few feet of the boat has an open cockpit area for fishing. Being a catamaran, the Glacier Bay 2240 is very wide for its length, and the outboards eliminate the need for engine space within the hull. With these space improving advantages, you really get as much room as you’d expect in a typical 22-footer just in the front 3/4 of the boat. So you can look at the rear cockpit as gravy for easier fishing or additional storage.

Glacier Bay 2240 Cockpit

The open cockpit is a great spot for working your fish without seats getting in the way. It can also be used to stash a cooler, towels, or other equipment.  Rod holders are integrated into each of the side rails. A cutting board is mounted on the starboard (right) stern rail. The cutting board is in a perfect spot to wipe and wash fish guts back into the water and out of the boat. It also has a hole to secure a dirty knife on the outside of the hull. This keeps your sharp bloody blade from falling overboard or making a mess inside the boat.

The center of the cockpit has a cutout to allow easy access to the swim platform.  The swim platform has a long ladder with four rungs. Tall railings extend the full length of the platform. This allows you to easily board the boat both from the water and when it is on a trailer.

Helm and Lounge Area in the 2240 Catamaran

The center area of the boat can seat five comfortably behind the windshield. In addition to the helm seat, there is a seat on the live well behind the helm. An L shaped lounge seat large enough for three people sits opposite the helm. Personally, I prefer a front facing seat next to the helm for a lookout/navigation companion. On this boat I found myself standing behind the helm seat when Busy Boater Jr was running the boat.

The boat had a very generous bimini top with a sturdy frame. It ran from the dash to the end of the lounge seat providing good protection from the sun. It was also quite tall, allowing me, at six feet tall, to stand up straight without hitting my head.

My biggest beef with the design of the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade was a small step that ran the width of the boat near the helm. If you don’t notice it while moving quickly through the boat, you can trip.

Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade Bow

The catamaran advantage is most evident in the bow area where the boat carries its full 8.5 foot beam all the way forward. A wide bench on each side of the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade bow area with deep backs and heavy bow rails provides a sense of security while under way.

How Much Does a Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade Cost to Rent and Where Can I Find One?

Aloha Outdoors has three Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade’s available for rent in Maui, Hawaii from a boat ramp just North of Wailea in Kihei. As of this writing, you can rent for 5 hours for $695 or 6 hours for $795. On water instruction is available if you aren’t ready to take the boat out on your own. They normally have shorter rental options as well, but they don’t currently have enough staff to support multiple turns per day. #BlameCovid #GreatResignation

Boatsetter has a Glacier Bay 2270 listed for rent on Oahu, north of Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2270 offers the same hull with a cuddy cabin: the bow is enclosed ahead of the windshield. This design is better for rough seas as it will quickly shed water that comes over the bow, but it comes at the expense of seating. I won’t mention the price because of Boatsetter’s lack of transparency in its fee structure.

Club Nautico just South of Miami, Florida on Key Biscayne rents a 27 foot Glacier Bay for $900 4hrs/$1,300 8 hrs. It has the same great layout as the 2240, just a bit more of everything.

What Kind of Experience Do I Need to Rent a Glacier Bay 2240 Catamaran?

The Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade itself is very easy to run. It would be reasonable for an inexperienced boater to take one out on a calm lake with help coming and going from the dock. However, this is a big water boat. You’ll need a lot of (well placed) confidence to take this boat out in the cruising grounds it was designed for. Such as the unprotected waters and high surf of Hawaii, or the incredible tidal currents and shallow waters of the Florida Keys.

Aloha Outdoors requires 100 hours of experience on a boat >20 feet with 10 hours at the helm. Preferably on the Ocean. That’s a good barometer. Although its probably most important to have experience on a powerboat smaller than 30 feet with console steering. In fact a smaller planing dinghy with console steering will give you a lot of experience handling in chop, even in a lake. However, sail boats, pontoon boats, trawlers, and tiller controlled fishing boats don’t lend the appropriate experience to take on this challenge. If you don’t have the requisite experience, taking an instructor out with you in rough waters will prep you for your next rental opportunity.

If you want to get out on the water in Maui, but aren’t ready to rent the Glacier Bay 2240, we explore a few other options in our Maui Boat Rental Article.

Similar Boats

Like many other boats, the Great Recession killed the Glacier Bay 2240sx Renegade. 2008 was the last model year for the 2240 series as Glacier Bay focused on a smaller number of larger catamarans until consolidating with Carolina Cat, World Cat, and Livingston over the following decade. The company has recently reintroduced a similar model called the World Cat 230SD.

A deck boat or pontoon boat will give you the roomy lounginess of this boat with a higher capacity rating. The tradeoff being less ability to handle rough water. This could fit the bill on a calm lake, river, or even more protected ocean passages. Examples of deck boats include Hurricane and the Bayliner Element series.

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