ron given catamaran

This website may not work correctly because your browser is out of date. Please update your browser .

'Far ahead of his time': Renowned Kiwi boat designer Ron Given dies

A boat designer ahead of his time and a perennial student determined to perfect his craft – even in his final days.

That’s how friends and loved ones have described Ron Given, one of the country’s most famous boat designers, who died on Sunday in Noumea - two days before his 86th birthday.

Given had been living in New Caledonia off and on since 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma – a decade after undergoing successful treatment for skin cancer.

"Immunotherapy treatment gave him three more years but, in February, the  disease came back and no more could be offered medically,” Given's wife Andr ée said. 

“Everything was arranged to get palliative care at our apartment. Ron died peacefully around midday Sunday, surrounded by his Noumea family and the week before, his son Victor and daughter Tracey came to see him.”

Tributes have been pouring in for Given, designer of the Paper Tiger catamaran which – with more than 6000 registered worldwide – is considered the country’s most successful “off the beach boat”.

Retired boatbuilder and good friend Craig Partridge said the industry has lost one of its leading figures.

“He was a brilliant designer and, in some ways, underrated. I don't believe there's been any other designer in the world that had that many boats built off the design,” Partridge said.   

At the time of his death, Given was designing a 16m motor catamaran for a Tauranga-based client.  

“Ron kept telling the doctors to get on with it because he needed to get home and get back to his project. That was the kind of guy he was, committed to the industry and to his craft to the very end.”  

From an engineering background and with a love for motocross, Given designed his first boat as a 24-year-old in 1961 – driven by a desire to perfect what he believed was “the boat of the future”.

“He was far ahead of his time, one of our most talented yacht designers and obviously one of our best multi-hull designers,” said decorated Olympic sailing coach Grant Beck.

 “He was extraordinarily clever and never offered a complex solution to a problem. He always found a simple solution.” 

Given’s work received high praise in several countries. 

“The New Caledonians have phenomenal respect for Ron and, in some ways, he is more appreciated there than he is over here - because he has so many boats over there, doing enormous miles.

“And he had a great sense of humour – he was the only person I know who was fully French and fully Kiwi and managed to pick up the worst from both cultures,” Beck laughed.

Given would spend many hours studying literature and designs and developed a particular interest in safety as he became more involved in coastal and offshore racing.

David Austin, the leading medical practitioner behind the  annual Dr Dave's Offshore Medical Course , knew Given for over 15 years.

“ He was a fantastic guy, innovative, well ahead of his time and one of those people who was always interested in listening to people's ideas and adopting them,” Austin said.

“Some designers you find are fixed in their ideas, but Ron was always keen to help and to listen to other people and take on new ideas.”  

Given was also a keen yachtie and competed nationally and internationally  - always designing and building his own boats and logging thousands of sea miles delivering his catamarans to offshore clients. 

One of the most recent trips perfectly captured Given's passion for his work.

"Ron, myself and another guy were delivering one of his 11m power cats to Maré Island and Ron spent half the time on the bow, looking out the window  at the wave action," Partridge said.

"That was Ron – his mind always working stuff out. Always learning.”  

Given is also survived by  stepdaughters  Samantha and Caroline, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A ceremony will be held in Noumea on Thursday (March 16) and further arrangements will be made to honour his life in Auckland at a later date.

Related content

Related news.

Aon national youth programme: NZ sailing's springboard to success

Women on Water weekend 'fostering greater female engagement'

'Hugely appreciated': Yacht clubs deliver for NZLST Sport Gear Collection Drive

E-newsletter sign up.

Celebration of The Life of Ron Given - 6th May 2023

Vale Ron Given

It is with sadness  that we acknowledge and honour the passing of Ron Given, on 12 March 2023, in Noumea, aged 85.  Ron, a marine designer, was the inspiration behind the Paper Tiger and it's creation 55 years ago.

Tributes to Ron's life can be found on our History page and on YNZ website .

Ron was present at the Paper Tiger Nationals in Maraetai in 2013. At that time the interest in catamaran sailing was high as the first AC72 catamarans were training off Maraetai. He was intereviewed by TV One and that interview is shared here. 

We were also fortunate to have Ron and his wife come over from Noumea for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations in New Plymouth in January 2018, along with several legends of the Class. It was an unforgetable catchup.

  Article added: Tuesday 21 March 2023

Latest News

• ← Newer
• Older →

New  Zealand  Paper  Tiger  Owners  Association

​​​​​​​ Email : [email protected]  

Click here to see Parker Marine Group member companies

Search your product or Call our team now  to discuss your enquiry:

09 437 7051 Intl. +64 9 437 7051

14m ron given catamaran.

A beautiful sea-worthy vessel, designed by the legendary kiwi Ron Given

A beautiful sea-worthy vessel, designed by the legendary kiwi Ron Given and built by NZ boat-builder Neil Strong. Master blaster is safe, strong, and fast - A Kiwi icon of the sea. Master Blaster has been thoughtfully designed to utilise every inch of space. At 6.5m beam, the interior contains 6 cabins, comfortably sleeping 10 people, a full galley that would rival a domestic kitchen, massive saloon and dining area, head with shower and of course ample storage. The exterior Aft boasts a large and comfortable cockpit making Master Blaster a great cruiser for entertaining. Additionally, there is a wooden deck which serves as a swimming platform, fishing and trawling station, outdoor shower and BBQing. The bow of the vessel has the signature catamaran tramps but unlike others, Master Blaster has a wooden deck for relaxing and entertaining - another example of optimised space. Master Blaster is simple to operate and navigate. All lines come back to the sheltered helm. Both the head sail and main sail are on furlers making it super easy to raise, return and trim sails with the automatic winch. Next to the steering wheel is a brand-new navigation station, kitted out with Garmin chart plotter, instrument displays, VHF radio and autopilot. This gives accurate and real-time data, making your voyage safe and stress-free. Master Blaster has two 35HP Stern drive engines. The engine with the most hours has done no more than 1400. Engines start first time every time, have been well maintained, with a lot of life left in them. Master Blaster is GOP - an extremely strong and safe way to build a boat. Launched in 1978, she has been completely refitted and upgraded to bring her up to spec with any modern-day catamaran."

Watch videos about this boat on our youtube channel

(215) 508-2704

• Tao Catamarans
• Dolphin Catamarans
• Voyage Catamarans
• All Pre-Owned Catamarans
• Exclusive TMC Catamarans
• Sold Catamarans
• Buying A Multihull
• Selling A Multihull
• Sailing Schools
• Yacht Charters
• TMC Newsletter
• Employment Opportunities
• Mission Statement
• Affiliations

Poe Miti | 2013 Lifestyle Ron Given 42

Poe Miti | Lifestyle Ron Given 42 40.35ft

Us $435,728.

Ron Given 42

In English:

The actual owner works closely during a year with the naval architect Ron Given to optimize the initial design. The cockpit is extended one meter to accommodate a big freezer, two bait lockers, a combat chair and other equipment for game fishing. The living area allows the crew to sleep comfortably in three double cabins, one large head and a very well-equipped galley. Her construction is confined to Life Style Yachts in New Zealand and “Poe Miti” head towards New Caledonia in 2013. Since then she’s constantly improved and cared for and in March 2022 two brand new Yanmar 250hp are installed, powerful, economical and still under warranty. The boat is equipped and certified by Veritas in Category B (<200nm from a shelter) and the combination of her great fuel capacity, her water maker and solar panels will give you great opportunities to explore far away destinations. Her recent marine survey confirms her excellent condition.

En français:

Le propriétaire actuel a travaillé durant un an en étroite collaboration avec l’architecte naval Ron Given pour optimiser le design initial du bateau. Le cockpit a été rallongée d’un mètre, incluant un gros congélateur, une chaise de combat, deux bacs viviers et d’autres équipements pour la pêche au gros. L’habitacle accueil confortablement son équipage dans trois cabines doubles, une grande salle de bain et sa cuisine parfaitement équipée. Sa construction a été confiée à Life Style Yachts en Nouvelle Zélande et « Poe Miti » prend le cap vers la Nouvelle Calédonie en 2013. Constamment amélioré depuis et parfaitement entretenu, il reçoit en mars 2022 deux nouveaux moteurs Yanmar 250ch, puissants, sobres et toujours sous garantie. Le bateau est armé et certifié par Veritas en catégorie B (<200nm d’un abri) et sa grande autonomie en carburant, son dessalinisateur et ses panneaux solaires permettent d’explorer les destinations lointaines en total autonomie.

Le rapport d’expertise récent confirme son excellent état.

Specifications

• Length: 40ft
• Builder: Life Style Yachts NZ
• Beam: 15' 1"
• Draft: 2' 7"
• Hull: Composite
• Status: Active

View More Specs

• Designer: Ron Given

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 40.35 ft
• Max Draft: 2' 7"
• Beam Measure: 15' 1"
• Range Measure: 575.39 mi
• Total Power: 500
• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Year Built: 2022
• Engine Model: 4LV250
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 300
• Engine Power: 250 hp
• Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 3
• Number of heads: 1

Additional Information

Détails du bateau/Boat details

Appellation/Make

Modèle/Model

T11 Extended

Importé en 2013/

Imported in 2013

N° de coque/ Hull number

Fabricant/Builder

Life Style Yachts

New Zealand

Longueur HT/L.O.A

Déplacement/Displacement

Maitre bau/Beam

Gasoil/Fuel :

Tirant d’eau/Draft

Matériaux de coque/

Hull material

CP + époxy/

Plywood epoxy

Matériaux du pont/

Deck material

N° de barres/

Drive stations

Type de quille/Keel type

Gouvernail/Rudder and stearing

Circuit hydrauliques

Antifouling

2023 (prévu dans la vente/included in the sale)

Commentaire/Comments

1er propropriétaire/ 1st owner

Certifié/Certified VERITAS Cat B (200nm)

Rapport d’expertise/Marine survey  04/2022

Moteurs/Engines

Nombre/Number

Fabricant/Make

Puissance/Power

Heures/Hours

Vitesse de croisière/

Cruise speed

Vitesse max/Max speed

Consommation croisière/ Cruise fuel burn

Type de propulsion/

Type de carburant/

Gasoil/Diesel

Propulseur d’étrave/

Hélices/Propellers

4 pales/blades

Dernière révison/

Last service

(sous garantie 03/2025)

Eau chaude du moteur/

Hot water off engine

Commentaires/Comments

2eme commande électronique de moteurs dans le cockpit/

2nd electronic unit control for the engines in the cockpit

2x hélices de secours/ 2x spare propellers

Inverseurs d’origine <2000h / orignal gearbox <2000H

Servitude/House bank

7x100Ah GEL

Démarrage/Start

2x 85Ah Optima

Guindeau/Grue

Crane/Windlass

1x 85Ah Optima

Chargeur/Charger

Cristec 60Ah

12V/24V/48V system

Equipement électriques/Electrical equipments

Dessalinisateur/Watermaker

Aquabase 60l/h 12V/220V

Groupe électrogène/ Genset

Emplacement et circuits existants/ Existing compartiment and circuits

Eolienne/Wind generator

Panneaux solaire/ Solar panels

Victron MPPT 150/85

Lave-linge/Washing machine

Air conditionning

Chauffage/Heater

Transformer

Power Master 2000W

Prise de quai/

Shore power

Electroniques/Electronics

Sondeur/Depth sounder

Furuno DFF1 HD

Pilote automatique/

Furuno FAP711

2x écrans/ 2x screens +

compas satellite

Instruments de vent/

Wind instruments

Furuno 1735

2,2kW 24nm interphasable

Lecteur de carte/

Chart plotter

TZ Touch 2 12 ‘’

Furuno intégré/integrated

Navicom DNS

Téléphone satelite/

Satelite phone

Navicom AIS récepteur/receiver

Furuno RD33 répétiteur dans la cabine de propriétaire /

Furuno RD33 screen in the owners cabin

2eme écran TZ Touch dans le cockpit/ 2nd TZ Touch screen in the cockpit

Couchages/Accomodation

Nombre de cabines/

Cabin layout

Total couchages/

Total berths

Lits doubles/Double beds

Lit simples/Single beds

Lits d’appoints/Other berths

2x carrée convertible/ convertible salon

Bureau/Office

Salles de bains/Bathrooms

Electrique/manuel

Douche/Shower

Cuve eaux noires/

Holding tank

Oui, grise/grey

Oui, noire/black

(Déconnectées/disconnected)

Eau chaude/Hot water

Système eau chaude/ Hot water system

Sous pression/pressurized

Cuisine/Galley

Localisation/Location

Carrée bâbord/

Plaques/four

3x feux + four à gaz/ 3x hub + owen gaz

Simple inox/SS

Refrigérateur/ Fridge

2x130l Isotherme

(new 2023 + 2020)

Congélateur/Freezer

1x160l intégré/built in

Machine à glaçons/

Lave-vaisselle/Dishwasher

Vaisselle/Kitchenware

Détecteur de gaz/Gaz alarm

Alarme d’incendie/Fire alarm

Equipements de sécurités/Safety Equipement

Radeau de survie/Life raft

Seasafe 6x places 05/2020

Gilets de sauvetages/ Life jackets

4x gonflables/inflatable

6x standard

Kit premier secours/

First aid kit

Balise de détresse/

Pompes de cales/

Bilge pumpsManu

6x automatiques

Extincteurs/Extinguisher

5x portables

2x CO² cales moteurs/engine compartments

Alarme Homme à la mer/

Alarm Man over Board

Harnais/Harness

Ancre flottante/ Drougue

Chaise de calfat/

Bosuns chair

Navire certifié Cat. B par Veritas/

Ship certified by Veritas in Cat. B

Mouillage/Ground tackle

Ancre/Anchor

Chaîne + bout

Chain + rode

8mm * 50m+50m nylon

Ancre de secours/Spare anchor

Guindeau/Windlass

Compteur de chaine/Chaine counter

Guindeau commandes à pieds + Fly/ Windlass foot switches +Fly

Accessoires

Annexe/Tender

RIB Highfield 3,40m (new12/2021)

Horsbord/Outboard

Suzuki 15ch 4T

(new 12/2021)

Bossoirs/Davits

Grue/Crane 250kg

Echelle de bain/Swim ladder

Lavage de pont/

Deck washdown

2x pompes eau de mer/

2x salt water pumps

Douche de cockpit/Cockpit shower

Froide & chaude/

Cold & Hot

Coussins de Fly/Fly cushions

Oui/Yes, Skaï

Oui, en tissus/

Yes, in fabric

Gaffe/Boat hook

Compresseur de plongée/Dive compressor

Amarrés/Docking lines

Pare battages/

Oui, à gaz/

Yes, on gaz

Fermeture en tissus/ Enclosure in fabric

Flexiteck cockpit + passavants/ Flexiteck cockpit + side walks (new 2022)

2x tangons/outriggers Reelax

9x portes cannes/ rod holders

2x viviers/bait lockers

1x chaise de combat/combat chair

1x planche à découper/ cutting board

LED sous-marin/LED Under water lightning

Avis de non-responsabilité La société offre les informations relatives à ce navire de bonne foi mais n’est pas en mesure de garantir l’exactitude de ces informations ni l’état du navire. Il revient à l’acheteur d’instruire ses agents ou ses experts afin de vérifier et de faire valider les informations de son choix. Ce navire est offert sous réserve d’une vente préalable

Request More Information

Lifestyle ron given 42, loan calculator, shelley joyce, share this boat, log in or create an account to save searches, connect directly with your broker and get regular updates on desired boats and services..

Username or Email *

Remember Me

Lost your password?

Not a member yet? Register now.

• Login with google

 More Information

Recent News

The multihull company announces the sale of the first pre-owned balance 482.

The Multihull Company is pleased to announce the closing on the Balance 482 "SeaLife" We wanted to take a moment and thank her new owners on their amazing new catamaran, and to also congratulate our team handling the sale. TMC agent Andrew Hodgdon successfully represented the buyers on the sale of the vessel, while TMC CEO Will Miller represented the...

THE MULTIHULL COMPANY ANNOUNCED AS DEALER FOR THE VOYAGE 590

The Multihull Company is pleased to announce their appointment as a dealer for Voyage Yachts and their new model – the Voyage 590!  The Voyage 590 is being celebrated as the ultimate, luxury sailing catamaran with all the comforts of home surrounded by panoramic views of paradise. She maximizes luxury accommodation and comfort, with the performance and blue-water capability characteristic...

6 Great Starter Catamarans

In early 2023, Cruising World approached us to seek our opinion on recommending a couple of brokerage catamaran options for first time catamaran buyers to consider when they first stepping into the catamaran market. Here are six boats hand-picked by The Multihull Company’s president and CEO, Capt. Will Miller, as excellent choices for brokerage-catamaran seekers. These are all worth a...

The Multihull Company Named Exclusive Dealer for Dolphin Catamarans and their New Model, the Dolphin 380

The Multihull Company, the world’s leader in multihull sales and service is excited to announce that it has been named the exclusive dealer for Dolphin Catamarans, a premier builder of high-quality catamarans, and their newest model, the Dolphin 380, designed by Philippe Pouvreau. "We are thrilled to be working with Dolphin Catamarans again and to be able to offer their...

Visit Us at the 2023 Miami Boat Show

The Multihull Company is thrilled to announce our participation in the Miami Boat Show, taking place on February 15-19, 2023. As one of the premier boat shows in the world, this event is the perfect platform for us to showcase our wide range of high-quality multihulls for sale.  We are committed to providing our customers with the best experience possible,...

Introducing the Tao 452: On Display At The Annapolis Boat Show October 12 – 15, 2023

The Multihull Company is thrilled to unveil the new Tao 452, an exciting addition to the world of blue-water performance cruising catamarans. Meticulously engineered and crafted to perfection, the Tao 452 is set to redefine the catamaran experience for sailors worldwide. If you've ever felt the need for more sailing performance from your current production charter catamaran or been disappointed...

Join Us At The Annapolis Boat Show Aboard the Voyage 590

The Multihull Company is excited to announce its participation in this year's Annapolis Sailboat Show. The event will be held from October 12 - 15, 2023 in downtown Annapolis, and The Multihull Company will be showcasing the exquisite Voyage 590 catamaran from Voyage Yachts. The Annapolis Boat Show is a highly anticipated annual event that brings together boating enthusiasts, industry...

Ian Edmonson Joins TMC As Yacht Broker in Fort Pierce, FL.

The Multihull Company is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ian Edmonson as a yacht broker at its newly opened Fort Pierce location. Ian brings a unique blend of boating passion, brokerage experience, real estate expertise, and customer-focused mentality to the team. Ian's love for boating began at an early age and has only continued to grow, leading him to...

The Multihull Company Opens New Office in Virginia

We are thrilled to announce that Alan Prater has joined The Multihull Company team as a Yacht Broker in Virginia covering the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. With a lifelong passion for the water and a career spent in the US Navy and as a maritime training professional, Alan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Alan...

• Read All Articles

We take pride in our happy customers

Your team delivered on every mark. You’ve got an amazing broker in Mark Wattrus and I’m confident you will have continued success moving forward together. He was available 24/7 whenever I had questions. We had a great initial visit on the boat and his marketing plan and photos were superb

I bought a yacht that I had never seen. I did this because I trusted my broker Andrew Holland. It was not an easy job for Andrew, as I am an experienced boat builder and owner of previous yachts, but work in West Africa. Imagine how hard it was to communicate what I was looking for. Andrew came up with exactly what I wanted. He dealt with time delays, all my questions at odd hours, and was there for the survey. He reported honestly and professionally. After buying the yacht, I arrived at the boat on a Sunday night, after dark, after travelling from West Africa to the Caribbean, and found it was better than expected. He never pulled punches and made me aware of shortfalls. I expected to spend my one month leave working on the boat, but actually spent less than one week, and was able to spend 3 weeks sailing – wonderful bonus.

Thank you Andrew for putting up with all my questions, all my worries and all my crazy out of the time zone concerns – you were totally professional, but also I know that if and when we meet up, it will be like a friend finally meeting. You are always welcome on Aseka.

— Beverly Cory

Outstanding company with professional subject matter experts. If I were to buy or sell cruising sailboat, particularly a catamaran, Andrew would be my go to broker.

I have been sailing since I was a child and attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy. But when my wife and I began the process of purchasing an ocean cruising/racing catamaran, I realized that this is a world unto itself. Obviously, we needed to find someone knowledgeable to help us make an informed decision. More importantly, we needed someone honest and willing to put our interests before his or her own. I was lucky to work with Phil Berman at The Multihull Company. He repeatedly shunned the fast buck, choosing instead to work the long road to connect us with the “perfect boat”. I would be glad to recommend Phil and his company to anyone planning to purchase or sell a performance sailing machine.

— Eric Boutiette

Andrew Hodgdon was our broker when we bought our 2018 Lagoon 450F in Antigua in April 2922. He provided great service and was very attentive to our needs. We would highly recommend Andrew and the Multihull Company.

Trust & Expertise About Us

Successful relationships cannot exist without it. At The Multihull Company we base every relationship on a firm commitment to earning and retaining our client’s trust.

Advice of any kind is valuable only when grounded in hard-won expertise. It too, must be trustworthy. Trust and expertise define the heart and soul of The Multihull Company. We are a team of skilled professionals who thrive on providing expert, trustworthy advice and service to catamaran and trimaran sailors around the globe.

Follow us @themultihullcompany

• Pre-Owned Sales

Global Locations

New England +1-267-324-9067

Philadelphia +1-215-508-2704

Virginia +1-757-407-2526

Annapolis +1-703-350-8160

Charleston +1-843-364-4123

Brunswick +1-937-243-2213

Saint Augustine +1-910-477-2508

Fort Pierce +1-904-315-0997

West Palm Beach +1-561-312-0010

Ft. Lauderdale +1-484-744-2740

Miami +1-513-677-5338

San Francisco +1-215-508-2704

Seattle-Tacoma +1-206-297-1151

St. Martin +590 690 58 66 06

Grenada +1-473-457-3245

Puerto Rico +1-787-379-7348

Panama +1-305-735-1661

Trinidad +1-868-680-8909

Croatia +385 95 849 8009

France +33 (0) 6 73 97 17 30

Mauritius +1-215-508-2704

Australia +61 (0)7 5444 4822

Cape Town +1-843-614-2028

© Copyright 2024 The Multihull Company. All rights reserved.

Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts.

• Sailboat Guide

Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger is a 13 ′ 11 ″ / 4.3 m catamaran sailboat designed by Ron Given and built by Formula Sailcraft starting in 1967.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Originated in New Zealand and soon spread to Australia. Designed for the for the amateur builder using plywood. A fiberglass version was introduced in the mid 1970’s. Class is still active (2010). Plans and completed boats are still available.

Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code.

• About Sailboat Guide

©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

• [email protected]
• +64 (0) 27 332 8484

Available Designs

Lifestyle Yachts works closely with renowned designer Ron Given.  Several of Ron`s designs are available to be commissioned by our yard.

• 14.5m sailing cat -  Katariana
• 12m sailing cat
• 10.6m sailing cat
• 8m sailing cat  ( on the drawing board )
• 12m displacment power cat  - Toi Toi
• T9 power cat  ( pricing available now)

And now the Lifestyle Bluewater Series

• Bluewater Crusier  (prototype under construction)
• Bluewater Sport Fisher

Photos of the blue water boat in - boats under construction

Contact us for more information about any of these boats or quote for any other designs you may have.

T9 Power Cat

The T9 designed by Ron Given with absolute low cost and highly economical running costs in mind. Ron has taken his 20 years of power cat design and brought together the best elimates in this boat.

Lifestyle Yachts is setting up construction systems to build the T9 quickly and economically making the boat as affordable as possible.

Pricing brochure for this boat is now available.

Specifications

• LOA            9.7m
• BOA            4.0m
• DSPL            4.2 tonnes
• DRAFT        0.45m - 0.70m
• ENGINES     2 x 100hp - 150hp
• FUEL            700 lt
• WATER        Variable with movable tanks
• BERTHS       1 Double +

© 2024. All Rights Reserved by Lifestyle Yacht Ltd.

© 2024. Website Designed & Developed By Stealth Media Ltd.

Ron Given Tamara Class ** NOW SOLD **

Used boats for sale, power boat multihulls to 30ft,        ron given boats for sale.

Boats for Sale & Yachts

Ron given catamaran 50 2001 boats for sale & yachts, ron given catamaran boats review and specs.

Table of Contents

Cables Length II is one of those classic, strong, bluewater performance catamarans that arise from Southern Ocean builders and designers. She was not built for the comfort cat, trader trade, but custom crafted for a serious, deep-water voyager who wanted a high quality, New Zealand built yacht that could take the punishment of the massive seas and heavy winds he would encounter sailing in and around New Zealand. Cables Length ll is neither a super twitchy, fragile, rocket ship-type performance cat or a fat-hulled barge meant mostly to sit at anchor. She is instead a balanced attack for the needs of a liveaboard sailor who wants both good performance, strength, and a measure of comfort at anchor that cannot be found on feather-weights. She is, in short, a truly exceptional offshore cruising catamaran for the discriminating yachtsman who really loves to sail and enjoys putting some serious miles beneath his daggerboards.  Configured during construction as a comfortable and safe live aboard, capable of single handed passage making, Cables Length lll was designed by Ron Givens, so she is Kiwi to the core: NZ designed, NZ built, and launched in December 2001.      Sadly, the owner of this fine yacht has passed away and we are selling her for the estate holders. She is a very well know in Vanuatu, New Caledonia and New Zealand where she often sailed. She has been professionally maintained, fully refitted, and is in excellent condition. She could not be replaced for anything under 1.2 million U.S. dollars given the quality of her construction. She is currently lying in Whangarei, NZ, with both NZ Duty & GST Paid. This exclusive listing of The Multihull Company can be shown with advance appointment only, so please contact us early enough so we can organize properly. Right now she is on the hard and we will have to recommission her for survey and sea trials. If you have any specific questions, just give us a call or email or skype us.

Contact Information

Ron Given Boats for Sale Craigslist & Ron Given Specs & Pictures

Related posts:.

• HAYNIE’S BOAT WORKS Catamaran 2001
• Hughes Catamaran 2001
• Leopard 42 Catamaran 2001
• Catamaran Sportfish 50 Convertible 2001

This entry was posted filed under Catamaran Boats for Sale . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

• Boat Reviews
• Retro Boats
• Digital Edition
• Competitions

BOAT REVIEW Given 10.8m Econocat Taiaha Rua

• A good sea boat
• Fuel efficient
• Modest power
• Lightweight carbon fibre components
• Cruises at 14.5 knots
• Simple layout
• Solar keeps batteries charged
• Panoramic views from saloon
• Fishing friendly

“I didn’t want a planing boat, and I didn’t want outboards, so Ron and I got together and came up with this concept. I wanted something cheap to run, big and comfortable and really good in a sea way – a good sea boat.”

Seawind 1370

Solar panels on the vast roof help keep the batteries charged.

Sessa Yacht Line C47

Sessa vessels have a CE CLASS B rating – certified offshore to 200 miles, for winds up to force 8, and waves up to up to four metres high. Very capable, therefore.

Legacy Marine L45

The L45 is intended to fulfil the role of a luxury motoryacht capable of operating in typical New Zealand coastal conditions.

Lazercat 950

The helm station is well-equipped and simple to operate, thanks to the simplified switching that’s been implemented.

• My Searches  
• Watch List (0)
• Sign In  

Used Boats For Sale

Power boat multihulls to 30ft,          ron given boats for sale, ron given no model/unknown boats for sale, ron given tamara class   sold.

ABOUT THE SELLER

Buy this Boat with Confidence

CONTACT THE SELLER

• Election 2024
• Entertainment
• Newsletters
• Photography
• AP Buyline Personal Finance
• Press Releases
• Israel-Hamas War
• Russia-Ukraine War
• Global elections
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East
• March Madness
• AP Top 25 Poll
• Movie reviews
• Book reviews
• Personal finance
• Financial Markets
• Business Highlights
• Financial wellness
• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Media

3 escaped inmates from Grenada charged with murder after US sailing couple vanishes

Police transport escaped prisoners Atiba Stanislaus, far left, and Trevon Robertson who are handcuffed together in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Monday, March 4, 2024. The men had escaped from a police holding cell in Grenada on Feb. 18 and are suspected of hijacking a catamaran while Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, who disappeared, were aboard. (AP Photo/Kenton Chance)

The yacht “Simplicity”, that officials say was hijacked by three escaped prisoners with two people aboard, is docked at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coastguard Service Calliaqua Base, in Calliaqua, St. Vincent, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Authorities in the eastern Caribbean said they were trying to locate two people believed to be U.S. citizens who were aboard the yacht that was hijacked by the three escaped prisoners from Grenada. (AP Photo/Kenton X. Chance)

• Copy Link copied

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Three escaped inmates from the eastern Caribbean island of Grenada were charged in the killing of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked, police said Thursday.

Ron Mitchell, a 30-year-old sailor; Atiba Stanislaus, a 25-year-old farmer; and Trevon Robertson, a 23-year-old unemployed man, were charged with capital murder, escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery and kidnapping. Stanislaus also was charged with one count of rape, according to a statement from the Royal Grenada Police Force.

The men appeared in court on Thursday and were ordered held in prison until their hearing in late March.

They were accused of escaping from a police holding cell on Feb. 18 and hijacking a catamaran owned by Ralph Henry and Kathy Brandel while they were aboard. Authorities said they believe the couple was thrown overboard as the suspects sailed to nearby St. Vincent, where they were arrested on Feb. 21.

The three men were ordered deported from St. Vincent on Monday.

The nonprofit Salty Dawg Sailing Association described Hendry and Brandel as “veteran cruisers” who participated in last year’s Caribbean Rally from Hampton, Virginia, to Antigua, and had planned to spend the winter cruising in the eastern Caribbean.

Their bodies have not been found.

• Share full article

Advertisement

Supported by

Grenada Prison Escapees Are Charged With Murder of American Couple

The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, went missing while sailing off the coast of Grenada.

By Aimee Ortiz

Three men who had escaped from a prison in Grenada and were accused of hijacking an American couple’s yacht to flee have been charged with their murder, the police said on Thursday.

The couple, Ralph Hendry, 66, and Kathy Brandel, 71, went missing while sailing off the coast of Grenada . They had been spending the winter cruising in the Caribbean in their catamaran called Simplicity, which was found abandoned in neighboring St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Feb. 21.

There was no indication in the latest police statement that the bodies of the couple had been recovered as of Thursday.

Trevon Robertson, 23; Atiba Stanisclaus, 25; and Ron Mitchell, 30, face two counts of “capital murder by intentionally causing the death of Ralph Hendry and Kathleen Brandel,” the Royal Grenada Police Force said.

The authorities from police forces in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have given different ages and name spellings for the escapees.

The men were also charged with escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery and two counts of kidnapping; Mr. Stanisclaus is also facing a rape charge, the police said, but no details were offered on those accusations. The three men made their first court appearance on Thursday, and are due back on March 27. The Royal Grenada Police Force did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The police had said in a statement released on Feb. 22 that three men who escaped from a prison in Grenada on Feb. 18 and made their way to St. Vincent using a yacht that had been docked in the St. George area of Grenada.

The prisoners were recaptured on Feb. 21, the same day that the couple’s yacht was found. At the time, the police said they were “currently working on leads that suggest that the two occupants of the yacht may have been killed in the process.”

At a news conference on Feb. 26 , Commissioner Don McKenzie of the Royal Grenada Police Force that “information suggests that, while traveling between Grenada and St. Vincent, they disposed of the occupants.”

During a Feb. 26 news conference , Junior Simmons, superintendent of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, said the joint investigation into the disappearance with Grenada police was ongoing, and he said the couple was presumed dead.

The investigation revealed that while sailing from Grenada, “the suspects committed several criminal acts including bodily harm to the couple,” he said.

The couple, who were married for 27 years, were “veteran cruisers,” according to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association , a nonprofit that brings together a community of sailors engaged in long-distance cruising on their boats. The couple were longtime members, the organization said in a statement, and “they both contributed to building the S.D.S.A.”

In a joint family statement posted on the association’s website on Feb. 27, Nick Buro, the son of Ms. Brandel, and Bryan Hendry, the son of Mr. Hendry, said that “if we have learned anything from this tragic event, it’s that we know they left this world in a better place than it was before they were born.”

“Ralph and Kathy lived a life that most of us can only dream of,” the message said. “Sailing the eastern coast of the United States, living on their home Simplicity, making friends with everyone they encountered, singing, dancing and laughing with friends and family — that’s who Ralph and Kathy were and that’s how they will be remembered in our hearts.”

Aimee Ortiz is a reporter on the Investigations desk. She was previously a general assignment reporter on the Express Desk. More about Aimee Ortiz