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Aspen Power Catamarans - Larry Graf designer and founder of patent pending proa hull design.
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Welcome to Aspen Power Catamarans At Aspen, we push the frontier for mid-range cruisers. Few boats are so uniquely qualified to take two people as comfortably and as economically as the Aspen. The Patented Power Proa Hull offers the softest ride, best fuel economy and accommodations of her class. Aspen's robust hull is designed to slice through heavy seas without hesitation and to track; as if on rails. Her high catamaran tunnel provides extraordinary seaworthiness and stability, which contributes to her dry ride. But above all seriousness of purpose, there is a wonderfully romantic, emotional element to the boat that strongly attracts, in a no-nonsense way. Larry Graf, founder of Glacier Bay Catamarans in 1987, founded Aspen Power Catamarans in 2008 when he developed a new revolutionary patented hull design (Power Proa) and drive system for power catamarans. The hulls, while identical in profile, are very different in plain view with one being 35% thinner. The non-symmetrical hulls are shaped to compensate for the offset thrust and torque, and since both forces are proportional to speed and thrust, the boat runs straight. Additionally, it has only one engine, shaft, prop, and keel reducing appendage drag 20%. The combination of new hull design and reduced appendage drag increases efficiency as much as 70% over mono hulls. We currently offer this fuel efficient cruiser in a 28' and 32'; and will be introducing a new 38' in the fall of 2014. The Aspen is also equipped with solar panels, capable of recharging batteries at the dock or anchored. Our design team has more than 30 years in the development of the world's best catamarans, so you can be confident the construction details are just right. In many ways, Aspen is the perfect balance for the environment; comfortable and efficient, which all stems from solid engineering principles and creative innovation!
Aspen Power Catamarans - The Future of Boating As many of you know, I have worked in the marine industry for more than 20 years. In 2007, I left Glacier Bay after 15 years, where I enjoyed every minute and every ounce of energy it took to build the world’s largest, power catamaran company. I have, also over the years, completed a number of open ocean adventures on Glacier Bay’s; including runs to Bermuda (728 miles), Siberia (256 miles), Midway Island (1364 miles), Alaska (2,700 miles) and many trips up the British Columbia Coast. On a professional level, I have also served on the National Marine Manufactures Association’s (NMMA) boat builder’s board and spearheaded projects for the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA). However, it's time for a fresh challenge. Our goal is to leverage years of experience along with listening to owner’s dreams into the next big step forward - building a new line of smart adventure yachts 28' and eventually through 48' in length.
An Evolutionary Leap For The Marine Industry Technology and Goals Innovative boat designs that genuinely enhance the boating experience are rare. Aspen Power Catamarans is that rare breed of cat. This new series combines the revolutionary efficiencies of a patent pending hull with the latest technology and design amenities to make boating more enjoyable and affordable. At Aspen our goal is to maximize your precious moments on the water by building the world's most efficient and earth-friendly boat that is also attractive, comfortable and easy to handle. With more than 30 years combined experience, our design team has pushed through old paradigms to develop the next generation of boating. After considering many designs, the team settled on a completely new hull design and drive system that can be described as a "single diesel power proa." While identical in profile, the hulls are very different in plain view, with one hull 35 percent thininer than the other. Additionally, the design utilizes only one engine, shaft, prop and keel
CONTACT US Main Office:- 15115 Steele Road Burlington, WA 98233 Business Phone no :-360.668.4347 Website:- www.aspenpowercatamarans.com Email id:- info@aspenpowercatamarans.com