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Prowler 1500
Prowler 1500
The Prowler 1500 is a semi-displacement power catamaran design, following a more traditional style in comparison to some of the more modern power designs such as the growler series.
The bows have been kept quite square and sharp, and the cabin features large wrap around windows and angular styling. The foredeck runs forward to the front of the bridgedeck providing a wide spacious area for sunbathing, enjoying a glass of champagne or giving storage space for dinghy or other cruising toys.
The layout is open plan and offers a surprising amount of interior space and accommodation due to the Prowler’s wide hulls—significantly wider than that of her Alaskan sisters. This extra width does allow a little more freedom when configuring the layout and combats the ‘stuffy' enclosed feeling that being down in the hull can bring.
The Prowler 1500 is a large displacement hulled cruiser that will sleep 4-86 family or friends comfortably. She has a very large light ‘n airy galley and saloon allowing full-size appliances. The cockpit is also designed for entertaining, cooking, toys, and fishing. The flybridge is generously laid out which could also covert into a premium berth. The upper deck also has wide possibilities for storage or entertaining.
The Prowler 1500 is a large displacement hulled cruiser that will sleep 4-6 family or friends comfortably.
For more information please download our Study Plans on this design using the link below.
Arrow 1201 – Current Builds
Arrow 1201 | Builds in Progress
The Arrow 1201 promises the same sailing experience and performance of the 1200 version yet with a revised interior and cockpit giving more options.
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Radical Bay 1060
Radical Bay 1060
The 1060 would make a fantastic small cruiser and couple safely carry you and your crew to any tropical destinations.
The Radical Bay 1060 is the bigger sister to the 8000, and provides that little step up in accomodation, space and performance. Again a standard rig is an option, however the composite bi-plane carbon masts are still the recommended configuration.
Unlike the Radical Bay 1060 has a spacious hard-floored cockpit with ample seating for all the family and friends and comes with the option of either single aluminium mast or bi-plane rig.
The Radical Bay 1060 has a very usable interior with a tidy galley area, a head and shower aft port-side and accommodation for 6 people - 2 double and 2 single bunks. A small dinette doubles as the second double bunk with a fold down dining table.
The Radical Bay 1060 utilises strip planking construction to provide a cheaper, quicker and easier build. The boat can be transported in a shipping container in three sections should transportation be necessary. Whether you're looking for a simple, fun weekender or a light live-aboard, you cannot go past the Radical Bay 1060.
For more information please download our Study Plans on this design using the link below.
Radical Bay 800
Radical Bay 800
Schionning Designs Radical Bay 800 is a small weekender or coastal cruising catamaran, that still has enough sea-keeping ability to cross an ocean or two. The bi-plane rig provides amazingly easy sailing. which truly must be witnessed to believe.
A standard rig is an option and is at the owner's discretion. There are a number of Radical Bay 800's on the water, and many have done very well in racing events in Australia and Asia.
For the Radical Bay 800, I have chosen a simple hull form, with a vee section forward to stop slamming running aft to a flat exit to reduce hobby horsing. The asymmetric hull shapes as used on most of our designs benefit the boat in a number of ways.
The layout is surprisingly comfortable for such a small cat especially with good speed being kept in focus: the fwd bunks are comfortable and an aft "double" can easily sleep two friendly people. I have added a cockpit in each hull, the cabin offers some protection but mostly to have a comfortable sitting position with good visibility protected from those annoying unexpected splashes that sneak up through the tramps now and again.
She is definitely the future, an amazing looking, fast, exciting, simple and cheap to build cat. No such thing? True until now. She is a very safe, easy to handle coastal cruiser, a little cat a couple could live on for months at a time and yet easily demounted to transport anywhere if sold.
For more information please download our Study Plans on this design using the link below.
Arrow 1201
Arrow 1201
The Arrow 1201 promises the same sailing experience and performance of the 1200 version yet with a revised interior and cockpit giving more options.
Schionning Designs International presents the Arrow 1201 Catamaran,
The Arrow 1201 promises the same sailing experience and performance of the 1200 version yet with a revised interior and cockpit giving more options.
The Arrow 1201 has the same layout to the Arrow 1280s : 4 berths and 2 heads. Other layout options include twin owner’s hulls, or Stbd owner’s hull with Port guest hull, or 5x berths & 1x head/shower. See more details showing the 3 cabin version with stbd owner’s hull and port guest hull. The helm options are: Central Raised Helm (shown), bulkhead helm (twin or single), or dual tiller steering. The Stbd berth has been widened to be a full queen with great volume inside. This required a reshaping of the cockpit compared to the Arrow 1200. The Navigation table is now cleverly in the saloon allowing closet shelves below in port hull.
Arrow 1201 - Study Plans & Drawings
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CM²52 Catamaran
CM²52 CATAMARAN
Designed as a lightweight owner cruiser racer or for the performance charter owner.
The Standard CM²52 built using epoxy resin infused composite E-Glass, 80-130kg/m3 Foam core achieving optimal weight and strength.
Carbon used extensively in locally reinforced structural areas.
The Carbon CM²52 CR built using epoxy resin infused composite
Carbon,
80-130kg/m3 Foam core achieving optimal weight and strength.
Externally-spray finish Awl Craft 2000 in light solid colour of choice/Anti-slip/ Antifouling barrier coatings.
The CM²52 is primarily designed for the purist, experienced and adventure cruising racer sailor who wants an efficient fast performing sailing design that is spacious due to its open plan saloon and cockpit.
Designed as a lightweight owner cruiser racer or for the
performance charter owner.
View the Current Marine Official Website Here
CM²46 Catamaran
CM²46 CATAMARAN
Designed as a lightweight owner cruiser racer or for the performance charter owner.
The CM²46 is primarily designed for the purist and adventure cruiser racer sailor who wants an efficient fast performing sailing design that is spacious due to its open plan saloon and cockpit.
The Standard CM²46 built using epoxy resin infused composite E-Glass, 80-130kg/m3 Foam core achieving optimal weight and strength.
Carbon used extensively in locally reinforced structural areas.
The Carbon CM²46 built using epoxy resin infused composite Carbon, 80-130kg/m3 Foam core achieving optimal weight and strength.
Externally-spray finish Awl Craft 2000 / Alex seal in light solid colour of choice / Anti-slip/ Anti-fouling barrier coatings.
The CM²46 is primarily designed for the purist and adventure cruiser racer sailor who wants an efficient fast performing sailing design that is spacious due to its open plan saloon and cockpit.
Designed as a lightweight owner cruiser racer or for the performance charter owner.
View the Current Marine Official Website Here
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment
Quality suppliers & manufacturers
The Schionning team have a lot of contact with equipment suppliers and manufacturers, and hear feedback on certain brands or systems from our many customers. There are many Schionnings cruising the world and testing products longevity and the customer service offered by the manufacturer.
On this page we will list products and companies that we know to provide above average quality and service. It is always growing, and if your company provides equipment used on our designs and you would like to be included - please contact us.
Engines & Drive Systems
Batteries, Power Management
Technical Information
Technical Information
The Technical Information page is a collection of documents (mostly in PDF format) on the materials and systems used in Schionning catamarans. Including data sheets, engineering information, strength comparisons of each core material and informative articles from Jeff outling the design of certain system such as engine choices and main sheet systems.
Detailed engineering data
for your research!
We understand that getting your head around the process of building your own boat, or having one built, can take a little while. To gain a greater understanding of the materials used in our designs, the below data sheets have been supplied by ATL Composites, and contain all of the technical data you could need regarding the composites we use. In addition are articles or documents written by Jeff about certain systems used on our designs and why.
Documents library
- Mainsheet Systems for Catamarans
- Motor Choices for Schionning Designs
- Weight and Weight Distribution Schionning Designs
- Schionning Designs Sailing Performance and Tips
- Hull Shapes and Performance – Power Designs
- Outboard Engines VS Diesels – Written by Ross McCombe
- An Outboard Installation That Works – Ross McCombe Follow up