Birth of a Monster Freeman 40... quad 300's

[freemanboatworks]

For all of you wondering why cats can't keep up with monos, well it has been an issue of horsepower. Freeman Boatworks has upped the ante by building a custom 40' center console cat with quad Yamaha 300's. A gentleman from Houston, TX commissioned us to build a cat that could cruise at 45mph. He wanted more size than the 33' with some more customization in the area of storage and seating.

The 33' is an amazing ride.... I don't know that I can comprehend how well the 40' is going to ride. He is coming out of a 36 Contender, so he really doesnt know how unbelievable his fishing experience is going to be on those snotty GOM days.

My speed predictions have always been conservative... I certainly dont want to go crazy with speed predictions and have to pull my foot out of my mouth.

Here are the specs:

LOA: 40'
Beam: 13'
Fuel: 400 gallons main 200 aux.
Power: 1200hp
Water: 50 gallons
Weight full up: 16000lbs

Speed predictions

Top end 60mph +
Cruise 45mph

[N2theBlue]

yours are some of the few cat boats i would actually consider purchasing. can't wait to see her finished!

[freemanboatworks]

yours are some of the few cat boats i would actually consider purchasing. can't wait to see her finished!

I cant help but to agree with you! So many were poorly designed and just plain ugly. It only takes a ride for someone to realize that it is a better mousetrap.

[paul708]

Great looking frame.
hope you continue thru the whole build.

I hope to get to ride on the 33 next year.
Looks like a fantastic machine.

[N2theBlue]

I'm planning on taking a ride with Capt. Mike Ellis in Venice on his for some tunas next winter if i can swing it.

[paul708]

we are planning fishing dates now, hope to get a ride on the 33

[freemanboatworks]

we are planning fishing dates now, hope to get a ride on the 33

Yall definitely need to get down to Venice. YFT fishing is insane down there. July-October are the best months for consistent 50-80lb fish. November-Feb the big ones show up. It's not unusual to catch a few over 150lbs among the 50lbers.

Billy