Norfolk Fishing Trips & Charter

The boat

Our brand-new luxury catamaran Katie Louise was custom built for Norfolk Fishing Trips in 2006. With a length of 12m and 5.2m beam she is as much as 40 times more stable than mono-hulled vessels making her safe and enjoyable for all.

Facilities & specifications:

• Length 12m
• Beam 5.2m
• Draft 1.16m
• 35 Knots max speed, 25 cruising
• 2 x Cummins QSB 5.9 litre engines delivering 355hp each
• 600 gallons fuel capacity
• 10 passengers in comfort with their own fishing stations
• Latest sonar and fish-finding equipment
• Rod holders and rests
• Refrigerated fish locker for each passenger to keep fish in top condition
• Restaurant-quality food and drink
• Toilet
• Shower
• Central heating
• Air conditioning
• Dehumidifier
• TV, Radio, DVD, CD, Video
• 60 mile Code of practice (MCA)

Boat building diary

While Katie Louise was being being built by Gemini Workboats, we kept our regular visitors updated with her progress in our photo diary. The diary is archived here ».