Gemini 105M
- Brand:
- Gemini
- Designed by:
- Performance Cruising Inc. (Tony Smith)
- Yard(s):
- Performance Cruising Inc.
- Description:
The Gemini 105M, introduced in 1995, was the first complete redesign in the history of this popular series of comfortable affordable cruisers, previous models being all based closely on the earliest Gemini, the Phoenix 31. There were improvements all-round.
The hull lines were redrawn with a more pronounced 'tear-drop' waterline shape with the maximum beam further aft to reduce wave drag. With a 9:1 length-to-beam ratio, the new Gemini hulls are wider than their predecessors, with more load-carrying capacity, yet compared with the former design Performance Cruising has managed to reduce wetted area significantly. Flat hull sections aft, with 5 degrees of deadrise, encourage the boat on to a plane in suitable conditions.
The new hulls also have higher static stability, allowing more sail to be carried, as well as providing more interior volume for improving the accommodation. Modifications to the structure and manufacturing process have enhanced the stiffness of the hull to increase seaworthiness for trans-ocean cruising. Attention was also paid to the fit and finish of the boat's interior.
- Type:
- Cruiser
- Multihull type:
- Catamaran
- Construction:
Assembly: Based on combining three major elements: a full-width deck mould, a mould consisting of the two hulls and connecting bridge deck, and an inner liner element incorporating the seating and step-ways.
Hull: Solid GRP, laminated from woven roving and mat with isophthalic polyester resin. An outer layer of polyester resin and gel coat protects against osmosis.
Decks and cockpit sole: GRP sandwich with balsa wood core.
No desk fittings are drilled through.
- Sails and rigging:
- Masthead sloop, partially battened mainsail
- Optional genoa and spinnaker
- Optional roller reefing
- Deck layout and gear:
- Rigid pilothouse
- Rigid foredeck
- Cockpit seats 8
- Rub rail
- Moulded-in transom steps
- Keels, boards and rudders:
- Wheel steering
- 2 kick-up centreboards
- Dual inboard kick-up rudders - boat is controllable with the rudders up
- Accommodation:
Bridgedeck: standing headroom in U-shaped, aft facing dinette; navigation station aft; master cabin forward
Port hull: standing headroom; double berth aft; storage midships; heads forward
Starboard hull: standing headroom; double berth aft; galley midships; access to master stateroom forward
- Systems - Power, Navigation:
- Single 40 HP Tohatsu two stroke outboard
- Optional dual Yamaha 9.9 HP four stroke outboards
- Optional single 27 HP inboard with Sonic Drive leg
- LOA (length overall):
- 10.21 m (33 ft 6 in)
- LWL (length at waterline):
- 9.68 m (31 ft 9 in)
- Beam:
- 4.27 m (14 ft)
- Draft minimum:
- 0.46 m (1 ft 6 in)
- Draft maximum (e.g. boards down):
- 1.52 m (5 ft)
- Windward sail area:
- 57.6 m² (620 ft²)
- Mainsail area:
- 25.08 m² (270 ft²)
- Jib or Solent area:
- 20.44 m² (220 ft²)
- Genoa area:
- 32.52 m² (350 ft²)
- Spinnaker area:
- 78.97 m² (850 ft²)
- Mast height above water:
- 13.72 m (45 ft)
- Daggerboard / centreboard:
- 2
- Displacement, lightship (empty):
- 3628 kg (3.57 tons)
- Payload:
- 1361 kg (1.34 tons)
- Number of berths:
- 6 - 8
- Outboard engines:
- 1
- Typical total engine HP:
- 40
- Fuel type:
- Petrol
- Fuel capacity:
- 36 US gallons (136 ltr)
- Water capacity:
- 60 US gallons (227 ltr)
- First introduced:
- 1996
- In production:
- No
- Last produced:
- 2000
- Number built:
- 98
- New price from:
- $115000 US (approx: £57971 Sterling / €78321 / $130750 AUS)*
- Degree of customisation:
- Several options
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* Exchange rates last updated: Sunday 27th January 2008 19:27 GMT
