MJ Section C June 2009.
qxp:Maritime Journal 5/6/09
Seawork regulars
build biggest
Cheetah
Last month saw Seawork
exhibitors Cheetah Marine
launch the largest boat they
have built to date. The 11.2m
long, 3.7m beam Ocean Potion
arrived complete with
flybridge and achieved the
builders’ aim to design a
large catamaran which would
deliver both refinement and
functionality.
Deep high volume semi-
symmetrical planing hulls create
the foundation for a high capacity
and versatile craft. Cheetah’s new
11.2m Flybridge series proves that
gaining space no longer means
losing style. The open plan
wheelhouse creates a suitable
environment for a range of
applications, from commercial
workboat to private leisure
use. Ocean Potion was built to
comply with both EC and
MCA regulations
Onboard, three suspension
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‘Ocean Potion’ delivers exceptional versatility for
both commercial applications or leisure use.
seats provide excellent forward
visibility from the main cabin
helm position while the flybridge
control position offers panoramic
360˚ viewing. The main cabin
houses a double berth forward,
toilet, shower, dinette, double hob
and microwave, with starboard
side seating and a table. An
Eberspacher heater provides heat
in the cabin, windscreen demist
and hot water for the shower.
On the outer deck, comfortable
seating for six incorporates space
beneath for an inflatable dingy.
Two Yamaha 350hp V8
outboard engines develop plenty
of power to give the catamaran
• Diving/Survey
• Pilot/Patrol
• Pollution Control
• RIBS/Fast Launches
• Passenger Ferries
JUNE 2009
Ship & Boat Building
attention to detail and safety.
When we wanted a larger boat
for longer journeys in bigger seas
to even more remote locations
with more people on board, the
development of the 11.2m caught
our eye.
‘Along with massive power the
two 350hp engines give it, we’ve
got a hull which simply eats up
the harsh and choppy waters of the
Atlantic on the west coast of
Ireland, giving us great comfort
and reassurance. With a flybridge,
stunning performance. Twin huge cabin and protected aft deck,
controls can be operated from both we’ve got just the boat to let us
the wheelhouse and the flybridge. take advantage of the amazing
Hydrive full hydraulic steering opportunities of the settings of
is supplied by Southern Cross. our island, Inishturkbeg, where
A very extensive electronics life is vividly lived. Ocean Potion
package includes a Raymarine helps it sparkle all the more.’
E 120 in the main cabin and an The next 11.2m on the Cheetah
E 80 on the flybridge. Marine production schedule is
The boat’s happy owner designed as a commercial survey
Nadim Sadek said, ‘Ocean vessel. Other newbuilds underway
Potion is our second vessel from include a new model 7.2m for
Cheetah Marine. We’ve used the UK Environment Agency,
the classic 6.9m for three years a 7.9m survey vessel for the
as a daily commuter from the British Geological Survey, two
mainland to our island and have commercial fishing boats of
been continually impressed 8.5m, and a 7.9m equipped
by her brilliant build quality, throughout for disabled use.
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