Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Twin Vee Catamarans 20 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 vs Twin Vee Catamarans 36 Sport Console 2008: Which Catamaran Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Twin Vee Catamarans 20 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 Sport Console 2008 are catamaran designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 Sport Console 2008 has a 420-hp advantage over the Twin Vee Catamarans 20 ft. Ocean Cat 2012's 180-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 Sport Console 2008 carries 340 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Twin Vee Catamarans 20 ft. Ocean Cat 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Twin Vee Catamarans 36 Sport Console 2008 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Twin Vee Catamarans 20 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
Model20 ft. Ocean Cat
Model36 Sport Console
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft.
Beam11 ft. 10 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches142
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail20 ft.
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches430
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in.
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,560 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2975.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6560
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail340 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1287.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal340
Engine max180 hp (weight not to exceed 682 lbs.)
Engine max600 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Operational Info
Maximum capacityPayload: 2,000 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available