Is the Manta PowerCat the same design as the SailCat but without a sailing rig?
A. Absolutely not. Though similar in appearance, the PowerCat hull design is completely different. Sailboat hulls have very different criteria for good sailing performance in light air which is counter to what a power cat requires. With the larger engines required to attain higher cruising speeds the hulls must be wider aft and employ chines to deflect spray when moving at higher speeds and rudder and keel design is totally different.
