Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 boat specs
Twin Vee Catamarans
Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009
2009
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Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 boat specs
Twin Vee Catamarans
Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013
2013
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Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 vs Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013: Which Catamaran Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 measures 35,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 at 29,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 tips the scales at 8 900 lbs - 3 720 lbs less than the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 at 5 180 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 carries 300 gallons versus 240 gallons in the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 35,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
Model29 ft. Express
Model35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 10 in.
Beam10 ft. 9 in.
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inches129
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,180 lbs.
Weight - Detail8,900 lbs.
Weight - kg2349.61
Weight - kg4036.97
Weight - lbs.5180
Weight - lbs.8900
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet35.17
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters10.72
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches422
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max600 hp
Engine maxnot available

Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 vs Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 or the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013?
The Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 is the longer of the two at 35,2 feet overall. The Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 comes in at 29,0 feet, making it roughly 6,2 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 or the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013?
For trailering, the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 has the edge at 5 180 lbs dry weight versus 8 900 lbs for the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 has a documented max rating of 600 hp. Engine specifications for the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 measures 129" wide, compared to 118" for the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 or the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013?
The Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 has the bigger tank at 300 gallons, versus 240 gallons on the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009. That 60-gallon difference translates to roughly 180–300 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 and Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2009 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 35 ft. Hydrofoil Ocean Cat 2013 are built by Twin Vee Catamarans. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.