About the
Aspen Carbon Cat
Aspen Carbon Cats are ultra light weight, durable tenders made of carbon fiber with a super-efficient hull design.
MEET THE CARBON CAT
Unique Patent Applied for Design
Designed for Efficiency and a smooth Dry Ride
This hybrid design starts with a deep single-entry forefoot that smoothly cleaves through waves for improved tracking and spray resistance. The hull contour then gently widens aft and at the stern resembles a modified catamaran hull which provides lateral stability and lift. This unique hull form is so special we applied for patents on the design.
From the experienced boat building team at Aspen Power Catamarans comes a new series of light weight rigid tenders that are unlike any boat built before. Carbon Cat’s unique patent in process hull form provides unparalleled stability, better than comparable small catamarans or inflatable RIBs. In addition to stability their light weight carbon fiber construction makes them fast, efficient, easy to handle and extremely durable.
The gunwale is finished with a thick foam bumper made with SeaDek HD for durability and to eliminate scratches and abrasions. The seating area is also cushioned with SeaDek creating a softer surface and better grip.
The amazing Carbon Cat construction and design means that the power requirements should be 35% less than typical inflatables due to the hard bottom and hybrid cat hull shape. During sea trials the T11 reached a top speed of 21mph powered by a single 9.9hp Yamaha outboard. This is an incredible speed to HP ratio superior to other tenders.
Using more moderate horsepower increases fuel efficiency and reduces weight. This makes Carbon Cats and their engines easier to stow onboard and easier to launch and retrieve. Optional transom wheels make beaching the Carbon Cat even simpler.
Our Story
Over the years.
February 2022
Initial design drafted
March 2022
Preliminary Specifications determined 9’2” 10’2” and 11’2” decided
3D renderings developed
Testing Composites
Late March 2022
Tooling Underway, plugs are cut.
Molds made.
June 2022 Maiden Splash
Prototype testing at Lake Campbell in Anacortes.
T11 prototype hits 22 mph with 9.9 HP motor with 1 person aboard. 19 mph with two adults.
15kt winds, 10” chop
August 2022
10’ and 9’ molds underway
September 2022
Patent Applied
Carbon Cat Debuted at Boats Afloat in South Lake Union
October 2022
Carbon Cat T11 and T10 presented at Annapolis Powerboat show.
Mold for all three models are complete
November 2022
Strength testing of pick points
January 2023
USCG Level Flotation Testing
Production Underway
February 2023
Carbon Cat has all three models at Seattle Boat Show 2023
Pre-Orders through 2023
March 2023
Console Development underway
August 2023
First Console Complete
September 2023
Puget Sound Lighthouse Tour
October 2023
Console Debuted at Annapolis Powerboat Show