Dean 400

Gambler · 05-01-2007, 07:26

Hello!

I have found Dean 400 on the web. This cat looks interesting and I wonder if somebody at Cruisers Forum have something to say about the Deans. Quailty, performance, safety, accomodation etc...
We are planning to have a year or two at sea, my wife and two small kids.

I would appreciate any information you have!

All the best!

Talbot · 05-01-2007, 09:59

I have sent you a private message , suggesting an alternative.

Factor · 06-01-2007, 04:01

two words - bridgedeck clearance

Gambler · 06-01-2007, 04:35

Factor, I'm a mono hull sailor and not experienced in multihulls yet. Can you please explain what you mean with bridgedeck clearance? I think I have a clue, but...

Jeannius · 06-01-2007, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gambler

Factor, I'm a mono hull sailor and not experienced in multihulls yet. Can you please explain what you mean with bridgedeck clearance? I think I have a clue, but...

distance between the surface of the water and the underside of the boat in between the hulls. Here's a cat with excellent bridgedeck clearance... Mine!!

GordMay · 06-01-2007, 05:52

”The Taming of the Cat” ~ by James Jermain (SAIL Magazine January 2003)
Offers a good general overview of catamaran design.

”Developments in design and increased accessibility through chartering have raised the profile of catamarans enormously in recent years. Are they practical for the ordinary
cruising owner? What should buyers be looking for? ..."
Goto: http://www.sailmagazine.com/sailjermain.pdf

Dean Catamarans
Score a South African first with ISO 9002 and CE Certification
by Sailing for Southern Aftrica (1998): Sailing - Inland and Offshore Magazine
Goto the Article: Feature Article - 98-07

cat man do · 06-01-2007, 16:47

Heres another, LOCK CROWTHER DESIGN NOTES AS PROMISED

Dave

05-01-2007, 07:26	#1
Gambler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Boat: Gambler 38, Monohull Posts: 11	Dean 400 Hello! I have found Dean 400 on the web. This cat looks interesting and I wonder if somebody at Cruisers Forum have something to say about the Deans. Quailty, performance, safety, accomodation etc... We are planning to have a year or two at sea, my wife and two small kids. I would appreciate any information you have! All the best!

05-01-2007, 09:59	#2
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,905	I have sent you a private message , suggesting an alternative. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

06-01-2007, 05:52	#6
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	”The Taming of the Cat” ~ by James Jermain (SAIL Magazine January 2003) Offers a good general overview of catamaran design. ”Developments in design and increased accessibility through chartering have raised the profile of catamarans enormously in recent years. Are they practical for the ordinary cruising owner? What should buyers be looking for? ..." Goto: http://www.sailmagazine.com/sailjermain.pdf Dean Catamarans Score a South African first with ISO 9002 and CE Certification by Sailing for Southern Aftrica (1998): Sailing - Inland and Offshore Magazine Goto the Article: Feature Article - 98-07 __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

06-01-2007, 16:47	#7
cat man do Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia [until the boats launched] Boat: 50ft powercat, light,long and low powered Posts: 2,245	Heres another, LOCK CROWTHER DESIGN NOTES AS PROMISED Dave __________________ "Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you a yacht large enough to pull up right alongside it"...............David Lee Roth http://www.thecoastalpassage.com/

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06-01-2007, 04:01	#3
Factor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia Boat: Seawind 1000xl "Dilligara" Posts: 544	two words - bridgedeck clearance

06-01-2007, 04:35	#4
Gambler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Boat: Gambler 38, Monohull Posts: 11	Factor, I'm a mono hull sailor and not experienced in multihulls yet. Can you please explain what you mean with bridgedeck clearance? I think I have a clue, but...