G-Cat 5.7 Meter
Description
The G-Cat 5.7 (also known as the G-Cat 5.7 Meter) is a lightweight American catamaran sailing dinghy designed by Hans Geissler as a one-design racer, first built in 1980 by G-Cat (USA). This fiberglass (FG) beach cat features a fractional sloop rig with a rotating spar (mast), no daggerboards or centerboards (symmetrical hulls for simplicity), and an ultra-light displacement that delivers exciting performance—fast acceleration, high speed potential in moderate winds, and fun, responsive handling for experienced sailors (often compared favorably to Hobie Cats or other beach cats in owner forums). It's trailerable, easy to launch single- or double-handed, and suited for daysailing, club racing, or light coastal/beach use; the design emphasizes simplicity with no complex systems, though some hulls show variable build quality from subcontracted production. A small but dedicated community exists (e.g., G-Cat Owners and Enthusiasts group on Facebook).
Construction Details
| Designer | Hans Geissler and Bill Tritt |
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| Builder | G-Cat (USA) |
| Length | 18.670 ft |
| LOA | 18.670 ft |
| LWL | 17.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 360 lb |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
G-Cat 5.7 Meter - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
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| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Area | * 65.44 ft² |
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