Fatcat
FatCat is a New Zealand-based boat manufacturer dedicated to creating safe, stable, and versatile catamaran boats tailored for Kiwi boaties. Founded in 2018 by Blair McLay and Roger Tweddell, both with rich backgrounds in sailing and marine design, the company focuses on producing boats that combine robustness, enormous cockpit space, and incredible stability.
The idea for FatCat boats began with Blair McLay designing and building the first prototype in 2014/2015. After gauging market interest, Blair and Roger, sharing a mutual vision, teamed up to develop the company further. Their mission revolves around providing value-for-money boats that are hard-wearing, quiet in water, and equipped with features like self-draining floors, swim steps, and a shallow draft. These boats are suited for activities such as fishing, diving, hunting, and family fun, while offering exceptional safety and space compared to traditional small boats.
FatCat boats integrate over 300 liters of foam inside the hulls, high freeboard, and self-draining cockpits, making them virtually unsinkable. Their catamaran design ensures a soft ride and excellent stability both underway and at rest.
The company has a history of working with advanced marine technologies, with Blair having contributed to Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup projects. FatCat boats have received positive reviews in leading marine magazines and cater to both leisure and commercial applications.
Key Features and Values:
- Robust construction ensuring durability
- Incredible stability and wide body design
- Enormous uncluttered cockpit floor space
- Virtually maintenance-free with a quiet ride
- Self-draining floors and swim steps for convenience
- Shallow draft for easy beach launching and river boating
- Designed and manufactured in New Zealand
- 3-year structural warranty
- Value-oriented approach for affordability and safety
Today, the FatCat team continues to grow, supporting a growing customer base that values the boats' safety, space, and versatility across a variety of on-water adventures.
Stanmore Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Fatcat
FatCat is a New Zealand-based boat manufacturer dedicated to creating safe, stable, and versatile catamaran boats tailored for Kiwi boaties. Founded in 2018 by Blair McLay and Roger Tweddell, both with rich backgrounds in sailing and marine design, the company focuses on producing boats that combine robustness, enormous cockpit space, and incredible stability.
The idea for FatCat boats began with Blair McLay designing and building the first prototype in 2014/2015. After gauging market interest, Blair and Roger, sharing a mutual vision, teamed up to develop the company further. Their mission revolves around providing value-for-money boats that are hard-wearing, quiet in water, and equipped with features like self-draining floors, swim steps, and a shallow draft. These boats are suited for activities such as fishing, diving, hunting, and family fun, while offering exceptional safety and space compared to traditional small boats.
FatCat boats integrate over 300 liters of foam inside the hulls, high freeboard, and self-draining cockpits, making them virtually unsinkable. Their catamaran design ensures a soft ride and excellent stability both underway and at rest.
The company has a history of working with advanced marine technologies, with Blair having contributed to Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup projects. FatCat boats have received positive reviews in leading marine magazines and cater to both leisure and commercial applications.
Key Features and Values:
- Robust construction ensuring durability
- Incredible stability and wide body design
- Enormous uncluttered cockpit floor space
- Virtually maintenance-free with a quiet ride
- Self-draining floors and swim steps for convenience
- Shallow draft for easy beach launching and river boating
- Designed and manufactured in New Zealand
- 3-year structural warranty
- Value-oriented approach for affordability and safety
Today, the FatCat team continues to grow, supporting a growing customer base that values the boats' safety, space, and versatility across a variety of on-water adventures.
Stanmore Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
