Tired of leaning over for days on his 70′ keelboat, rolling for weeks at anchor, and with no visibility or real comfort, Gunboat founder Peter Johnstone knew a better cruising solution could be found.
“I wanted to sail level without putting everything away everytime we went sailing. I wanted large enough spaces for true privacy and relaxation. I wanted to be able to walk around without bumping into everyone and everything. Offshore, I wanted the ultimate safety, and to reliably achieve 300+ mile days. Most of all, I wanted those around me to enjoy the sailing.”
A catamaran was the logical direction, yet nothing on the market satisfied Peter’s vision. He’d been in a similar situation twice before. Both times required a paradigm shifting innovation.