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1997 GEMINI 34 105M
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Location:
CHICAGO, IL
Boat Type:
Sail Boat
Year:
1997
Make:
GEMINI
Model:
34 105M
Price:
$89,900
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Length:
34'
Beam:
14'
Draft:
1' 6"
Weight:
18,000 Pounds
Hull:
Fiberglass
Color:
WHITE
A very nice example of the very popular design from Tony Smith and built by Performance Cruising. “IT’S MY HARLEY” is in nice condition and has been mostly a fresh water vessel with small stints on various coastlines. She is well equipped! Fast cruiser with ! 11/2' draft making it the ideal island/Keys boat. Accommodation comprises Queen stateroom with 2 singles, large salon with U-shape dinette and galley stbd with 2-burner stove microwave double sink and fridge. Nav station includes VHF, autopilot and GPS, windspeed indicator and speed-log. Canvas and sails are in excellent shape and cockpit is fully protected by hardtop and windshield with good viz. Engine is single Westerbeke 27hp.

Broker Remarks: Following in the wake of the immensely popular Gemini 3000 Series the 105M continues the tradition of offering an affordable, family-type cruiser. With the exception of a few familiar Gemini features like dual centerboards, tilting rudders and two-level cabin-top, the entire boat had been redesigned. The new teardrop hull, longer waterline length, narrow bows, repositioned centerboards and keels, and wide flat transom combine good load-carrying capacity with improved performance and stability. The interior feels light and spacious with a living-room style saloon, two wider double-berth aft cabins and a queen-berthed forward master cabin, well-equipped galley, and comfortable head. One of the best selling catamarans of all time, the Gemini continues to be a good choice for comfortable cruising.

Engine Specifications

Make:
WESTERBEKE
Model:
27
Type:
Other Drive
Power:
27 HP
Hours:
40
Fuel:
Diesel
Fuel Capacity:
36 Gallons

Mechanical Equipment

  • As noted from sail magazine:
  • 1999
  • Spirited cruising cat
  • As you stroll the docks of autumn boat shows and listen to one fevered multihull sales pitch after another, it is easy to start thinking of cruising catamarans as the next, or maybe even the ultimate wave in sailboat design. Multihulls are very new millennium. Why settle for one hull when you can have two? But cruising cats have been around a long time. One of the most innovative and successful cruising catamaran designers has been quietly building quality multihulls right under our noses for more than 20 years.
  • Tony Smith, an English-born engineer, has been a true believer in a field of Johnny-come-latelys. While still in England, Smith designed and built the 26-foot Telestar, a unique folding trimaran that developed a cult following and became one of the most successful production trimarans of all time. In 1980 Smith and his wife, Sue, moved production of the Telestar to the United States, and formed Performance Cruising Inc. near Annapolis, Maryland. Unfortunately, a tragic fire the following year destroyed the Telestar molds. But Smith, undaunted, went on to develop his first cruising cat, the Gemini Phoenix 31, which served as the basis for the Gemini 3000, 3200 and 3400. All together the company sold more than 400 boats. In 1993 Smith introduced the Gemini 105 M, which is the only boat the company produces today. Smith claims that efficiency is maximized by producing a single model and is reflected in both the quality and the price. You can't argue with the results. This year Performance Cruising will christen hull No. 150 of the new boat. I had an opportunity to sail the latest version of the Gemini 105 on a perfect, summerlike afternoon on Chesapeake Bay. A warm southeast breeze held steady near 15 knots, and the chop was negligible. Tony Smith was determined to demonstrate the 105's improved performance. Two design features stand out immediately on the 33-foot, 6-inch Gemini 105 M: First, it has a solid bridgedeck forward instead of a trampoline, and second, it has a rather narrow beam for a multihullÑjust 14 feetÑalthough this still allows for plenty of interior volume, especially when compared to a monohull of the same length. This narrow beam results in a boat that is easier to maneuver in tight situations. Most importantly, the Gemini 105 M can squeeze into many conventional marina slips while other chunkier cruising cats vie for limited and expensive space along the T-heads. Before the boat test, I toured Performance Cruising's brand-new plant on Back Creek in Annapolis, where seven Gemini 105 Ms were in various stages of completion. The solid bridgedeck reflects the conservative nature of the hull and deck construction. Most catamaran builders mold their hulls separately and then join them with husky cross-members that require a critical secondary bond. Like a monohull, the Gemini hull and deck are both formed in one-part molds, creating the rigid bridgedeck. The hull includes a barrier coat and vinylester resin for blister protection and is of hand-laid fiberglass as Smith rejects the notion that weight saved in a cored hull is better than the strength and simplicity of a solid hull. The deck is cored with 1/2-inch end-grain balsa on all of the horizontal surfaces. Smith uses liners extensively, both to save weight and for streamlined production. The liners for the shower, dinette and refrigerator are bonded while the hull is still in the mold, offering added stiffness for the release. Unlike other cats that rely on stubby, fixed keels for directional stability, the Gemini 105 M uses more efficient centerboards and the trunks are an integral part of the mold. The centerboards are epoxy-treated mahogany and need to be locked into position because of their buoyancy. They are designed to retract if the boat is grounded. The hull and deck are joined on a flange, through-bolted on 4-inch centers and covered with a PVC rubbing strake. Smith is unabashedly proud of the Gemini 105 M hull design. We've come full circle in 20 years, he said. The Gemini's hulls are quite similar to today's high-performance monohulls. The Gemini 105 M has a length-to-beam ratio of approximately 9 to 1, which allows the boat to carry a sufficient load, without sacrificing too much in performance. The hulls have a fine entry and flat bottom. They are fairly wide and draw just 18 inches with the centerboards up. Smith said the Gemini 3400 would start to produce a bow wave at 7 knots and the waves would come together under the bridgedeck, requiring a fair amount of energy to push the boat beyond that point. He claims th at the 105 M hull shape virtually eliminates any bow wave, which makes the boat more efficient and, of course, faster. Interestingly, the redesigned hulls allow the keels and centerboards to be pushed farther apart, increasing stability by 15 percent without increasing the 14-foot beam. The spacious cockpit includes a hard dodger that stretches more than four feet aft, and has the effect of increasing the size of the saloon. There is good access to handy molded swim steps on each hull along with three decent-size storage lockers and a couple of aft lazarettes. The wheel is mounted on the starboard bulkhead and the helmsman must stand and peer through a large saloon window for forward visibility. Two ingenious and rugged kick-up rudders are controlled by Teleflex push-pull steering cables. Having delivered several multihulls offshore, one complaint I have with almost all cruising cats is the uncomfortable nature of the cockpit seats. The low, straight-back seats get old after a few days. The wide shallow area aft could be used to improve the ergonomics of the cockpit. The long mainsheet traveler is aft, which allows for end-boom sheeting on the main. The genoa tracks run along the cabintrunk, and two self-tailing winches are perched at the aft end of the trunkhouse. Overall, the sail controls are minimal but efficient, creating a very uncluttered deck and an easy boat to sail. The double-spreader masthead rig has an air draft of 45 feet. Halyards are led aft. The standard main, which is not full-battened, features slab reefing. The side decks are quite narrow, a result of expanding the cabin space as much as possible. Making your way forward is a bit tricky at first. But there are long handrails on the coachroof and once you arrive you really appreciate the solid bridgedeck. It gives the Gemini 105 M the feeling of being bigger than its 33 feet, 6 inches. The bridgedeck has 39 inches of clearance at the bow, tapers to 24 inches at the maststep, then down to 15 inches under the helm before rising to 20 inches under the engine. Smith explains that it was designed like this for two reasons: first, to offer maximum interior space with a low center of gravity and second, to reduce structural pounding forward where it is most likely to happen. There is an anchor locker to starboard and sail locker to port. Overall, the deck hardware including stanchions, an anchor roller and mooring cleats is adequate.
  • Down Below The interior plan of the Gemini 105 M is well thought out. Smith designed the boat for long-term living for a couple, with the option of sleeping six comfortably when necessary. The saloon is bright and airy and centered around a large U-shaped dinette. The saloon ports are made from gray-tinted Lexan and by all accounts are resistant to leaking and crazing. The large aft windows slide open like a house window, offering great ventilation, but I would be worried in severe conditions. The stand-alone refrigerator is also in the saloon and, because the Gemini never heels more than 5 degrees, can be operated on propane when under way, eliminating the possibility of running down the batteries. You step down into each hull, and the molded head-and-shower unit is all the way forward to port. A large nav station with lots of storage is amidships, and a double cabin and hanging locker are aft. To starboard there is another double cabin aft. The galley is located amidships. A two-burner propane stove, double sinks and excellent storage make this in-line galley functional at sea and in port. There are two 30-gallon water tanks under each aft berth. I like the fact that, despite the flat sailing nature of the boat, there are fiddle edges throughout. Forward is the dressing and storage area for the master cabin. The master cabin in the Gemini 105 M is unrivaled in any cat under 40 feet, claims John Sykes of Two-Hulls Inc., one of the largest Gemini dealers in the country. It is a major reason why people buy the boat. The bright, spacious master stateroom is on the centerline, looking forward, and unlike most cabins on cruising cats, you don't feel like you are down in the bilges. The headliner is a combination of molded fiberglass and foam-backed fabric. The hulls are lined with foam-backed vinyl. The molded cabin soles are nicely offset with teak-and-holly inserts. Overall, the level of workmanship is good, and the choice of materials highly practical. There are three engine options for the 105 M. Smith recommends the 27-horsepower Westerbeke diesel with a steerable Sonic Drive propeller, which allows the boat to be handled almost as well as twin screw cats. Another option is a 40-horsepower Tohatsu two-stroke outboard mounted on a bracket. Many Gemini owners prefer the simplicity of outboards. A third option would be twin Yamaha 9.9-horsepower outboards. I would choose the diesel, which is now standard, both for reliability and the ability to run a large alternator. Part of the appeal of the Gemini cats over the years has been the simplicity of systems, and although the 105 M is a bit more complex than her predecessors, the systems are still refreshingly minimal.
  • Under sail It was a terrific sail on the bay in perfect conditions. With a full main and a small genoa, we zipped along consistently at more than 8 knots. I wondered how close the boat could sail before stalling. The Gemini maintained 7.5 knots at 50 degrees apparent and 7 knots at 45 degrees, which is good going for a cat. Under 40 degrees boat speed tailed off drastically, but it would on most cruising monohulls too. Cracking off onto a beam reach the Gemini 105 M really showed her stuff. At first I thought Smith's rhetoric about improved performance was typical builder banter, but it wasn't. The GPS told us we were making 10 to 11 knots through the water, and yet there was very little motion. Then the boat hit 12 knots in a gust, I was impressed. Having sailed many larger production cats, both offshore and in the Caribbean, I was surprised to discover that in these ideal conditions, the Gemini 105 M was as fast or faster than other 40-foot-plus boats. The Gemini 105 M tacked easily and accelerated rapidly. There was no evidence of pounding, although the seas were minimal during the test. An autopilot would be vital to a cruising couple because the helmsman cannot reach either the mainsheet or genoa sheet winches. Whether you are considering extended coastal cruising and living aboard, or just want a spirited but simple boat to sail, the Gemini 105 M delivers. The Gemini is clearly one of the best values in a cruising catamaran.

Accomodations

  • Standing in the cockpit looking forward through the companionway door, you see the large open salon area that can seat 6-8 people comfortably with storage underneath the seats. Just inside the door toward the galley area is the refrigerator/freezer and on the left is a built-up seat with footrest for boat for monitoring the boat while being operated under autohelm control in inclement weather. Turning to the starboard, and three steps down is the galley. One of the guest cabins is aft (currently used for storage) and the spacious master Stateroom is forward with a centerline queen bed. Crossing over to the port hull the second guest cabin is aft with the head forward. The middle section of the port hull contains a large variety of built in storage areas housing: batteries, inverter, dropdown computer desk, teak winch handle and wrench box for centerboards, with overhead fish rod storage on the left of the walkway. All windows have blinds, the opening windows and hatches have removable screens and the large hatches in the salon, head and master cabin each have solar Nicro vents. Five hella fans and reading lights have been added. Both forward-looking large windows have external covers to prevent sunlight access to the cabins when external views are not needed. Nav area aft as you go below, U-shaped settee with large dinette in living-room style midship saloon, table with folding leaves seats 6-8. Queen master stateroom forward. Starboard hull has double stateroom aft. All cushions 4" foam with clean pattern fabric cover. Queen master berth is 5'4" wide and 6'6" long. Master cabin has full hanging locker and dresser with shelves and drawers. Both double berths aft are 48" wide. Galley is amidships, master stateroom access forward, port hull has stateroom aft, storage lockers amidships and large head forward with propane hot water heater, marine head with 7 gallon holding tank and hot water shower with sump and electric pump for discharge of shower water. Head has "Y" valve and deck pump out. 6'3" headroom throughout.

Galley Equipment

  • Galley is located in the starboard hull, well away from traffic and with a panoramic view through the wide cabin windows. The galley is complete with a 2-burner propane stove with oven and broiler. There is a two-way propane or 110-Volt fridge and pressurized hot and cold water. There is ample work surface with drawers and storage areas.
  • Refrigerator: Dometic RM2310 3.5 cubic foot with a small freezer, Propane/112 volt
  • Dinette: Seating 6to8
  • Microwave: Sears Kenmore
  • Stowage: under counter top and sides of salon seating
  • Sink: 1 Stainless steel
  • Countertops Formica with wood trim
  • Water Heater:_Bosh propane, metered with a Scanmix
  • Stove: 1 # Burners 2 Voyager 2000 propane burners and oven
  • Sea Gull IV drinking water filtration system.
  • Fireboy XINTEX S-2a propane/CNG fume detector and control system with solenoid

Electronics & Navigational Gear

  • VHF Radio with mast head antenna, Saturn bulkhead mounted compass, Auto Helm Tridata Instrument system including wind direction and velocity, depth, speed, trip distance and Auto Helm Electronic steering.
  • GPS/Radar/Chartploter Raymarine c120 with 12 inch monitor
  • Color TV
  • VHF Radio ICOM Model M59 with cockpit speaker
  • Auto Pilot Autohelm ST4000+
  • Compass Saturn 4
  • Autohelm Depth meter model ST50
  • Autohelm Tridata model ST50
  • Swing arm to allow c120 viewing from both the helm and cabin.

Electrical System

  • Shorepower, 5 deep cycle marine batteries, DC 12 Volt electrical panel with 7 breakers, AC 110 Volt electrical panel with 4 breakers. 7 interior cabin lights, 4 110 Volt electrical outlets, Port, stbd, stern, steaming and anchor lights.
  • Battery Charger: 50 amp in the inverter
  • Breaker Panel: 2 12v control panels with 6 breakers each, 1 AC control panel with 7 breakers all rewired in 2007
  • Fuse box added to replace all in-line fuses in 2007
  • Head Electric: N/A
  • Saltwater Washdown: Shurflo in the anchor locker
  • Inverter: 1000 watt Heart invertor with 50 amp battery charger
  • Four house batteries and one starter battery.
  • 3- 65 watt solar panels.
  • Ample Power Emon II energy monitor
  • Link 2000 remote panel monitor
  • Flexcharge charge control for the solar panels
  • 2 – 30 amp dockside electrical cables

Deck & Hull Equipment

  • Fiberglass hull and deck built of woven roving and mat in an isophthalic polyester resin matrix, with vinylester resin and gel coat in the outer skin for blister resistance. The deck is cored with half-inch adhesive/sealant and thru bolted on five-inch centers with a protective rub rail. There are centerboards in each hull that are easily adjusted up or down with a winch handle. The 105 M has adjustable kick-up rudders that work in the up position giving 18" of draft for thin water sailing. Full rigid fordeck with anchor roller on bow with anchor locker and sail and line storage locker. All self-draining, S/S pulpit with corner posts and double lifelines. sleek cabin top blends into open pilothouse aft. Protected cockpit with hard dodger/pilothouse and wrap around seating. Ample storage lockers aft of cockpit with an engine access hatch and 2 18 gallon fuel tanks. There are stern boarding steps in each hull with a 2-step swim ladder. There are full-length handrails along each side of the cabin top to facilitate access to fordeck. 4 Bomar deck hatches with screens.

Additional Equipment

  • Additional
  • 1998 Force 4 dingy
  • Evinrude 8 HP outboard engine
  • Stainless Edison radar/antenna mast
  • Kato dingy davits with 2 & 3 part purchases
  • Dingy davits providing support for the solar panels.
  • All railings on stern are reinforced by stainless plates and backing plate.
  • Fulton platform outboard bracket mounted on the starboard rear steps and backed by large stainless plate inside the step.
  • Fulton adjustable outboard bracket mounted the above bracket so the outboard motor can be raised and lowered.
  • Two adjustable spring cleats mounted on 1.25” sail tracks on port and starboard sides with backing plates.
  • Stainless hand rails on cabin tops above opening ports.
  • Stainless supports for the hard bimini added on each side of the cockpit.
  • City water hookup in cockpit.
  • Swing arm to lift outboard from dingy to boat.
  • 2-20 lb propane tanks.
  • Para-anchor

Sails/Rigging

  • Number of Sails:4
  • Sails Manufacturer: Mac
  • Winches Manufacturer: Lewmar
  • Roller Furling Type: Jib
  • Roller Furling Make: Shaefer 2100
  • Sails: _X Nylon
  • # of Winches (Regular): 2 - single speed Lewmar #7
  • Sail Area: 270 Sq ft. Main
  • # of Self Tailing Winches: 2 -Two Speed Lewmar # 40
  • 350 Sq ft. 150% Genoa
  • 220 Sq ft. 10% Jib
  • Standing Rigging: Wire
  • Backstay Adjuster: Manual
  • Types of Sail:Spars: ____ Spinnaker Poles _X__Mainsheet Traveler
  • __ MAC PAC partially battened Main ____ Whisker Pole ____ Reaching Strut
  • __ 150% Genoa
  • __ 30% Jib
  • Spars Material: Aluminum
  • __ Cruising spinnaker with ATN snorkel

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