Why no "production" cat deck boats?

[Mountainstone]

Baja, Crownline, Fountain and several other major boat manufacturers make production or semi-custom V-hull "hot" boats. Any theories on why no manufacturer builds a production catamaran deck boat? Are there simply no major manufacturers with their finger on the pulse of the west coast lakes, or is that market too small to enter profitably? Is there a design consideration (liability) of cats that frightens corporate boat builders?
The only thing even close is a cat deck boat made by a company named Splendor, but it bears no resemblance to any of the custom decks seen around this site.

[Froggystyle]

I think a huge part of it is viability.
Cat's aren't the greatest hulls below 60 mph. They turn weird, have some porpoise tendencies at different speeds at times and they create a ton of frontal drag until you get the tunnels moving air. Probably close to 90% of the reason you would build a cat is above 60 mph, and production boats just don't go that fast.
Below 60, the V is a better hull with less liability, more design history and clear hydrodynamic expectations. It is easier to insure, far cheaper to build and has a deeper cabin area if needed.
No payoff to build a cat IMO.

[dumbandyoung]

I think a huge part of it is viability.
Cat's aren't the greatest hulls below 60 mph. They turn weird, have some porpoise tendencies at different speeds at times and they create a ton of frontal drag until you get the tunnels moving air. Probably close to 90% of the reason you would build a cat is above 60 mph, and production boats just don't go that fast.
Below 60, the V is a better hull with less liability, more design history and clear hydrodynamic expectations. It is easier to insure, far cheaper to build and has a deeper cabin area if needed.
No payoff to build a cat IMO.
Like the Hallett?
Do you know why they decided not to go with a cat hull for their deck?

[JB in so cal]

There's one of these at Emerald Cove near River Rd.
To each his own...
http://www.splendorboats.com/img/Pla...latinum003.jpg
http://www.splendorboats.com/img/Pla...latinum020.jpg
http://www.splendorboats.com/img/Pla...latinum002.jpg

[RiverDave]

Bayliner used to make one.. I'm not sure why they stopped making it?
RD

[dumbandyoung]

Bayliner used to make one.. I'm not sure why they stopped making it?
RD
it was a threat to all custom boat builders.

[DMOORE]

Kayot also builds one now.
Darrell.

[Throttle]

magic

[caroftheweek]

There's one of these at Emerald Cove near River Rd.
To each his own...
http://www.splendorboats.com/img/Pla...latinum003.jpg
http://www.splendorboats.com/img/Pla...latinum020.jpg
http://www.splendorboats.com/img/Pla...latinum002.jpg
Been checking that thing out huh JB? it fits your style more than the magic Besides, everyone has a magic but a splendor....you would be one of the only ones.:sqeyes:

[JB in so cal]

Been checking that thing out huh JB? it fits your style more than the magic Besides, everyone has a magic but a splendor....you would be one of the only ones.:sqeyes:
You and Throttle can both take a hike, 'toon boy!