Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 vs Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Weekender 2011: A Close Look at Two Catamaran Boats
Both the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 and the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Weekender 2011 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 700 hp, the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Weekender 2011's 600-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 340 gal and 340 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Ocean Cat 2012 and its 700-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Twin Vee Catamarans 36 ft. Weekender 2011 with its 600-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
MakeTwin Vee Catamarans
Model36 ft. Ocean Cat
Model36 ft. Weekender
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 10 in.
Beam11 ft. 10 in.
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Inches142
Beam - Inches142
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet35.83
Length - Feet35.83
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Inches430
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 - Detail8,710 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3950.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8710
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail340 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail340 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1287.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1287.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal340
Fuel tank capacity - Gal340
Engine max700 hp
Engine max600 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed