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 Catamaran Boats
Both the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Express 2013 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 29 ft. Pilot House 2009 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?
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 5 240 lbs and 5 180 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 - 240 gal and 240 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.5240
Weight - lbs.5180
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 - Gal240
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Engine max600 hp
Engine max600 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin