Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2013 vs Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Pilot House 2009 — A Close Look at Two Catamarans
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2013 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Pilot House 2009 are catamaran designs with fiberglass construction — 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2013 at 29,0 ft versus Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Pilot House 2009 at 29,0 ft. At 524 lbs and 518 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 600 hp for the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2013 and 600 hp for the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Pilot House 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 29 ft. Express 2013 and Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Pilot House 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
Model29 ft. Express
Model29 ft. Pilot House
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches118
Depth - DetailBow: 62 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,240 lbs
Weight - Detail5,180 lbs
Weight - kg2376.82
Weight - kg2349.61
Weight - lbs.524
Weight - lbs.518
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches348
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max600 hp
Engine max600 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin