Gemini 3000
- Brand:
- Gemini
- Designed by:
- Performance Cruising Inc. (Tony Smith)
- Yard(s):
- Performance Cruising Inc.
- Description:
Gemini 31 and Gemini 3000
The Gemini 31 was the first of the popular series of cruising catamarans that became the best selling boat of its type being built in the United States. Launched in 1981 by Performance Cruising, the pioneer model was superceded by the very similar Gemini 3000, which remained in production until 1990, when it was in its turn replaced by the slightly longer Gemini 3200. Attractively priced, economical to berth, and very practical to sail, Geminis sell in healthy numbers. The design is in the style of some popular British catamaran cruisers and is very well matched to the needs of a couple or family seeking comfortable and convenient cruising on a budget.
There is a large, well lit double cabin forward of the main bridgedeck saloon. The main living area is open and all facilities are easily accessible. From the central dinette (which converts to a double bunk) there is a step down port and starboard to galley and navigation areas. Heads, additional cabins and storage is located in the ends of the hulls.
The hull is rather narrow by modern standards, being limited to the maximum beam allowable for monohull rates in a standard pontoon berth. Penalties in performance due to a narrow beam are offset by special attention in the design to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. Kick-up centreboards enhance performance to windward.
Geminis have solid fore-decks, which add considerable stiffness to the hull and sturdy anchorage for the fore-stay. A high clearance between the foredeck and the water helps keep them dry.
- Type:
- Cruiser
- Multihull type:
- Catamaran
- Construction:
Hulls are of solid fibreglass. Balsa sandwich is used for the decks to maximise stiffness.
- Sails and rigging:
- Masthead sloop
- Deck layout and gear:
Rigid foredeck. Rigid pilothouse
- Keels, boards and rudders:
- Kick-up centreboards. Transom-hung rudders
- Accommodation:
- Bridgedeck: Dinette with seating for 6 that converts to double bunk; large double cabin forward
Port hull: Double cabin aft; navigation station midships; heads forward
Starboard hull: Double cabin aft; galley midships; access to forward cabin forward
- Systems - Power, Navigation:
Normally a single outboard of 20 to 40 HP. Can also be fitted with twin 9.9 HP outboards
- LOA (length overall):
- 9.3 m (30 ft 6 in)
- LWL (length at waterline):
- 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in)
- Beam:
- 4.27 m (14 ft)
- Draft minimum:
- 0.46 m (1 ft 6 in)
- Draft maximum (e.g. boards down):
- 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in)
- Windward sail area:
- 39.48 m² (425 ft²)
- Mainsail area:
- 20.9 m² (225 ft²)
- Jib or Solent area:
- 18.58 m² (200 ft²)
- Genoa area:
- 32.52 m² (350 ft²)
- Spinnaker area:
- 41.81 m² (450 ft²)
- Mast height above deck:
- 10.67 m (35 ft)
- Mast height above water:
- 12.19 m (40 ft)
- Daggerboard / centreboard:
- 2
- Displacement, lightship (empty):
- 3175 kg (3.12 tons)
- Number of berths:
- 6 - 8
- Cabin headroom:
- 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
- Outboard engines:
- 1
- Typical total engine HP:
- 25
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity:
- 150 lt (40 US gallons)
- Water capacity:
- 60 lt (16 US gallons)
- First introduced:
- 1981
- In production:
- No
- Last produced:
- 1990
- Number built:
- 153
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- Degree of customisation:
- Several options
- Used boats for sale:
- 53 boats of this brand currently available!
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