The Boat

Grouchy Turtle charter catamaran layoutThe Grouchy Turtle is a 33.5’ Gemini 105M cruising catamaran, built by Performance Cruising in Annapolis, MD. With a 14’ beam, she is just narrow enough to fit in a standard slip, unlike larger cats, although we like staying on the hook as often as possible anyway. The Turtle has a mast height of 45’ and draws 5’ with the centerboards down. With the boards and rudders up the draft is only 18”, allowing the Turtle to explore places that just can’t be reached by many other boats, and even be beached…just not stern up. Trust me on this one!

Specs

Build/Model Year: 1999
L.O.A: 33’06”
Model: Gemini 105M
Builder: Performance Cruising
Beam: 14’00”
Draft Min/Max: 1’06”/ 5’
Mast Height Off Water: 45’00”
Displacement: 8,000 lbs.
Engine: (1) 27HP Westerbeke Diesel
Berths: 1 Queen, 2 Doubles
Heads: 1
Fuel Capacity: 36 gals
Fresh Water Capacity: 60 gals
Bridge-deck Length: 29’06”
Total Sail Area: 620 sq. ft
Payload: 3,000 lbs.