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Aqua Cat 12 5
 ·  Builder: American Sail Inc.  ·  First built: 1992
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About the Aqua Cat 12 5

Sporting a distinctive design that caught the attention of small boat sailing enthusiasts, this compact sailboat represents an interesting entry in the recreational sailing market. With limited technical specifications publicly available, the Aqua Cat 12 5 appears to be positioned as a smaller recreational vessel suitable for protected waters and near-shore sailing adventures. Based on its apparent size class, this sailboat would likely appeal to sailors seeking an accessible entry point into the sport or those desiring a manageable day-sailer for weekend outings. The design suggests capabilities well-suited for coastal exploration, sailing instruction, or leisurely cruising in bays and lakes where conditions remain relatively mild. The scarcity of detailed specifications and limited market presence indicates this may have been a boutique design or regional offering rather than a mainstream production boat. For prospective buyers researching this model, the limited available information presents both challenges and opportunities – while comprehensive performance data may be scarce, the boat's relative rarity could make it an interesting choice for sailors seeking something unique in the small sailboat segment. Potential owners should focus on individual boat condition and local sailing suitability when evaluating this model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Beam 6.04 ft / 1.84 m
Max Draft 2.00 ft / 0.61 m
Min Draft 0.42 ft / 0.13 m
Displacement 195.00 lb / 88 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 90.00 ft² / 8.36 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Rigging Type Cat (Marconi)
Construction FG
Builder American Sail Inc.
First Built 1992
Related Sailboats Hobie Wave · Hobie Bravo · Aqua Cat 12 · Zuma · Hobie One 12
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
42.85
How It Compares

vs. Aqua Cat 12, Hobie Bravo, Hobie One 12, Hobie Wave, Zuma

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Dimensions
LOA
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
12.5 ft
Aqua Cat 12
12.2 ft
Hobie Bravo
12.0 ft
Hobie One 12
12.0 ft
Hobie Wave
13.0 ft
Zuma
12.8 ft
LWL
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
Aqua Cat 12
11.8 ft
Hobie Bravo
Hobie One 12
10.2 ft
Hobie Wave
12.5 ft
Zuma
12.4 ft
Beam
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
6.0 ft
Aqua Cat 12
6.5 ft
Hobie Bravo
4.4 ft
Hobie One 12
5.0 ft
Hobie Wave
7.0 ft
Zuma
5.0 ft
Displacement
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
195 lbs
Aqua Cat 12
160 lbs
Hobie Bravo
195 lbs
Hobie One 12
125 lbs
Hobie Wave
245 lbs
Zuma
129 lbs
Sail Area
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
90 sq ft
Aqua Cat 12
90 sq ft
Hobie Bravo
86 sq ft
Hobie One 12
Hobie Wave
95 sq ft
Zuma
65 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
42.9
Aqua Cat 12
48.9
Hobie Bravo
41.0
Hobie One 12
Hobie Wave
38.9
Zuma
40.8
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
Aqua Cat 12
Hobie Bravo
3.9
Hobie One 12
Hobie Wave
Zuma
1.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
Aqua Cat 12
Hobie Bravo
3.05
Hobie One 12
Hobie Wave
Zuma
3.96
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
Aqua Cat 12
Hobie Bravo
82
Hobie One 12
52
Hobie Wave
Zuma
30
Hull Speed
Aqua Cat 12 5 ★
Aqua Cat 12
Hobie Bravo
4.3 kts
Hobie One 12
Hobie Wave
Zuma
4.7 kts
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