The latest from Aspen Power Catamarans is something different: Not a cruising boat, but a 28-footer that can serve as a tender, a second boat, or a fun primary boat for running around and having fun. Whatever you do with it, the new L90 LX does have the same creative proa hull that Larry Graf created for all his larger, Aspen cruising cats, a hull that has proven be stable, fuel-efficient and seaworthy.
As a tender, the L90 LX is easy to tow; it’s light in weight, only 5,800 pounds, and the twin hulls make it unusually safe and steady. It also has a 170-hp Volvo diesel engine, so you don’t have to worry about carrying gas on the mothership. As a second boat, however, the L90 shines because of its space and its ride. The full 10-foot beam provides room for all sorts of gear for watersports, or hauling around a boatload of friends or family. And it has a full marine head and a kid’s berth below deck; just open the hatch on the port side of the console.
The L90 is built with Kevlar reinforced bow sections, watertight bulkheads and a keel to protect the engine and running gear. An optional T-top provides protection from sun and rain. At a cruising speed of 20 mph, the new cat has a range of 260 miles. The Aspen Power Catamarans line, all built in Burlington, Washington, now runs from 28 to 40 feet.
Specs.: LOA: 30’4”; Beam: 10’0”; Draft: 2’6”; Disp.: 5,800 lbs.; Fuel: 65 gals.; Water: 20 gals.; Power: 1xVolvo 170-hp diesel. For more: http://aspenpowercatamarans.com
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