When you combine two industry leaders, you can expect the resulting team to be exceptional. And so it is with Incat Crowther, the new name for the leaders in the fast catamaran design industry. Based in Sydney, Australia, Incat Crowther is the product of the merging of two great names, Incat Designs – Sydney and Crowther Design. These two companies are credited with many achievements and offer the customer a combined experience of over 50 years of marine design history. This makes them by far the most experienced team in the industry. Nearly 300 vessels have been built to Incat and Crowther designs.

Incat Designs – Sydney, with Phil Hercus at the helm, built an industry leading design firm that has produced over 170 boats for worldwide service. Many of these designs were industry firsts, including the revolutionary Wave Piercing Catamaran.

Crowther Design has its roots back to Lock Crowther, who was a pioneer in applying proven catamaran sailing design technology to high-speed catamaran ferries and work boats. Derivatives of his bulbous bow catamaran hull form are now used extensively in the industry. In modern times, Crowther Design has become well known for its large range of successful commercial vessel which number in excess of 130.

Incat Crowther offers unparalleled experience and customer service, as well as links with some of the world’s most respected shipyards and suppliers. Incat Crowther staff members have been responsible for the design of vessels that operate in every continent of the globe. These vessels range from large high-speed offshore catamaran ferries through to all types of work boats, charter vessels, recreational power craft and sailing leisure craft. Please note that Incat Crowther are unable to use Incat Designs data as a basis for vessels over 60m.

The company’s expertise covers the full spectrum of applications, including passenger ferries, work boats and yachts. We have experience in all manner of hull forms, including monohull, catamaran and wave piercers. This vast experience extends to our knowledge of construction materials (including aluminium, steel and GRP) and our expert knowledge of propulsion (including sail, power and solar).

We continue to remain true to our mission by advancing technology and providing professional service. We offer builders a design that is simple and efficient to construct and that we offer the owner a customised vessel that is profitable, safe and sensitive to its environment.