Skipper Brian Mac Aulay with his MonoStorm 5.9 Tourer heads down the banks of Loch Ness, towing father of 4 Tim Davis at up to 29 knots, Tim was doing this 23 mile run non stop from Fort Augustus to Lochend for the charity sense scotland.

Read all about it in the Press and Journal

StormBreaker 710 Tourer on sea trials. Full update coming shortly...

During sea trials with StormCats New Explorer 950 called Ileach, we had the pleasure of the company of C&C of Ardmore a StormCat 950 Deluxe built in 2007 both boats hulls are identical but the interior layout is completely different. After tying both boats together and having a look at how similar they are we then took both boats out into the Tidal area around Ardmore point for a trial, Both boats were up to over 30 knots in no time and cruising around for the photo shots, Both boats have very similar handling characteristics. very stable, even at 30 + knots they are very comfortable with the added luxury of all the comforts of home.

Fly bridge boats are not your standard fitting for boats cruising the Scottish waters, but what a viewing point for all the varied nature, (we could see the minky whales from 12 miles away) we have on the west coast of Scotland and also for getting into the remote corners of the islands. C&C of Ardmore was even fitted with a bow ladder so you can put the bow of the boat onto the beach and step down onto dry land. You cannot do this with your standard Monohull as she would roll onto her side when she hits the beach, this is one of the many advantages of a Catamaran.

A Tope Hunter 5.9, the Freebird of Cadgwith, owned by Steve Holyer, comes to the resue. All the details of the rescue are available from the article, a copy from a Cornwall news paper.

Well done to Steve and Hellen.

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Stormcats have a big wolf in sheeps clothing coming out in the next 8 weeks she is a new designed Stormcats which will offer customers more fuel economy, a new design and a new layout.

Watch this space for more news soon!

Stormcats have a new design on the drawing board with the first one due in the water shortly, she is our new Stormbreaker Tourer Sport, and boy she is a stunning looking boat.

From the drawing alone we have 3 orders all for the new design. The boat in the photo will be fitted with a 200 hp E tek evinrude. and a considerable fitout. Watch this space for the finished article.

Simon Everett puts this sporty 23-footer through her paces and discovers just how stable and smooth a ride she is.

It is amazing what you can find if you look hard enough. Those looking for a safe, stable, roomy and practical cruiser might like to consider the StormBreaker Cruiser built, of all places, on the Scottish island of Islay. Storm Cats have been around for a while now, producing small fishing type boats, but this model is one of those hidden gems that deserves to be brought to a wider audience for her practicality, stability and for the simple reason she is eminently affordable. I spent a full day on her in the waters of Islay enjoying the space and security aboard.

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