T-2000 Voyager: A Giant Expedition Catamaran

The best test is in extreme conditions

April 2024. Storm Kathleen hits the west coast of Ireland with all its might. According to meteorologists, winds reached force 10 on the Beaufort scale, with a speed of 112 km/h. High waves of over 5 meters arose in the sea. 

Locals were rushing to fortify their homes and hide from the weather. However, one man decided that hiding from the weather was not an option. That man was Frank Kowalski. Frank had recently finally received his new catamaran. As you may have guessed, that catamaran was the T-2000 Voyager.

Source: Safehaven Marine

The T-2000 Voyager was designed as an all-terrain catamaran. According to the engineers and the owner, this multihull should be able to survive even the most severe storms and bad weather. The reinforced hulls were designed specifically to withstand the elements.

On that stormy, inclement day, Frank decided it was time to test the catamaran's strength. He hadn't had the chance before, and the weather had been mostly fine since the launch. Having assembled a crew, Kowalski set out to sea - towards the unknown.

Features of the T-2000 Voyager

Kowalski told Robb Report, “We knew from the preliminary testing that the catamaran should be able to withstand waves up to 15 meters. However, you can’t really judge these things until you’re on the crest of one. When we finally went out in the middle of a force 10 storm, the T-2000 Voyager simply ignored the waves and behaved flawlessly.”

Source: Safehaven Marine

The T-2000 Voyager's hull was based on a 75-foot (22-meter) XVS20 monohull from Safehaven Marine, which Kowalski owns. Frank used his experience in commercial boat design to create a stable multihull. Particular attention, as the owner himself says, was paid to the hulls' stability in waves. 

As a result of painstaking work, it was possible to create a double hull that is very resistant to any waves. Both floats are quite thin, but strong. Their profile is designed for a smooth ride, but is able to provide good performance during a storm. 

Source: Safehaven Marine

The T-2000 Voyager is powered by two MAN V12 diesel engines, each producing 1,550 hp. Thanks to these two “monsters,” the T-2000 Voyager is capable of reaching a top speed of 90 km/h. Kowalski himself says that the noise from the two 12-cylinder engines is “simply sensational.”

However, this is not a catamaran for a family cruise. This, dare we say it, beast is made for extreme conditions. Fighting the elements is its calling. 

The Future of the T-2000 Voyager

Kowalski's company, Safehaven Marine, specializes in building boats for commercial use. For example, the Wildcat line of 12-, 16-, and 18-meter boats is designed for oil rig support and servicing, and ship crew transportation. But with the T-2000 Voyager, Frank wants to expand his company's specialization.

Source: Safehaven Marine

The first hull of the T-2000 Voyager was more of an experiment, but already had a striking design and outstanding performance characteristics. Simple, but tasteful – this is how you can characterize the hull No. 1. The hull No. 2 has already been sold and will be built soon. 

The owner, an unnamed businessman from the Middle East, ordered full-size apartments in the hulls. Another highlight of the new aircraft will be more powerful engines. Inside the second T-2000, the same MAN V12 will be installed, but with a capacity of 2000 hp.

Source: Safehaven Marine

The T-2000 has a cruising range of about 1,000 nautical miles and a range of up to 3,000 miles at 20 km/h. The lower part of the bulkhead between the hulls has a full-fledged hydrofoil, which provides additional stability on the water.

Interior Features

The main saloon features an L-shaped galley and a small dinette with a U-shaped settee opposite. Just behind the large windscreen are two skipper's seats with a large instrument panel and navigation equipment.

Source: Safehaven Marine

Large skylights provide plenty of light throughout the interior. Most windows and hatches have additional half-inch thick tempered panels for protection. The hulls provide ample space for furnishing and living. The original T-2000 Voyager hull features a small flybridge. Each future T-2000 will be designed with swim platforms. 

Source: Safehaven Marine

The interior layout has a characteristic angular design. For many yachtsmen, this solution may be incomprehensible and seem inconvenient, but there is something catchy in such a design.

Specifications

Ultimately, Frank Kowalski and his company have created a unique catamaran that can truly be used as a full-fledged expedition station. The high engine power and cruising range will provide access to the most remote corners of the planet, and the elaborate hull lines and control features make the T-2000 Voyager truly one of the most interesting projects of our time. Let's see how exactly the owners will reveal the catamaran's potential.

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