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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-08-2012, 19:22
Replies: 8
Views: 3,011
Posted By catty
TS 52 crew clean sails?

Any one with any details on "How "etc?

Mallaig lifeboat rescues French sailors from capsized catamaran - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72OmW4Z6Y-o)

TS52 specifications appear...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-02-2012, 17:37
Replies: 284
Views: 37,073
Posted By catty
Re: Explanation for the Increase in Multihull Popularity

No No nick youv'e got it wrong. There was light winds that day so they decided to use the tide flowing over the sails to get an advantage. I bet a sundeer can't do that.

:p
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-02-2012, 21:43
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind , Blue Water Cat ?

Yes, but not very observant. Now look at the time I posted the link , and compare it to the time Highland fling posted the link, and then you will see where Mr Fling got the idea.:thumb::p

Regards
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-02-2012, 13:11
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind , Blue Water Cat ?

These days it appears as though very few cruisers actually sail to windward in catamarans. Most don't enjoy it. Its uncomfortable. Its slow. its frustrating. With most modern cats fitted with a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-02-2012, 18:28
Replies: 284
Views: 37,073
Posted By catty
Re: Explanation for the Increase in Multihull Popularity

So are you claiming now you are not as fast as a volvo 70 and therefore you don't do minimum 250 mile days?

I'm confused.

You have posted links to Dashews cruising speeds before via...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-02-2012, 18:19
Replies: 284
Views: 37,073
Posted By catty
Re: Explanation for the Increase in Multihull Popularity

No. You seem a little confused. Try rereading the posts. The average for the fully crewed volvo 70 was 257/day, ie 10.xx knots and nick is claiming 250 nm for his loaded short handed cruiser as a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-02-2012, 17:12
Replies: 284
Views: 37,073
Posted By catty
Re: Explanation for the Increase in Multihull Popularity

The increase in multihull popularity has little to do with speed, as there is now enough rally and race results out there to show a heavily laden, read "cruising trim", multi is no faster than a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-02-2012, 19:44
Replies: 284
Views: 37,073
Posted By catty
Re: Explanation for the Increase in Multihull Popularity

Thats funny, I just checked the BOM observations for North Head and you may find it was closer to 4-10 knots for the last couple of days.:thumb:
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-02-2012, 16:22
Replies: 94
Views: 15,843
Posted By catty
Re: Three Canadian Sailors Rescued off Hawai

The Sail world article here.....Sail-World.com : Nine-year-old: 'We're gonna sink. We're gonna die,' but family rescued...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-02-2012, 15:44
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind , Blue Water Cat ?

Yes people are a little confused here between vmg and pointing ability. As we all know pointing high into a short steep sea is not necessarily the quickest route to a windward destination.
...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-02-2012, 04:45
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind , Blue Water Cat ?

Yes, totally correct. The Jervis bay sailing club in NSW has mixed fleet races with a smattering of seawinds and mono hulls competing even though they are listed in seperate divisions . The seawind...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-02-2012, 21:13
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind, Blue Water Cat?

Sorry,Typo, that should read Mark III had the streamlined cabin.:thumb:
Regards
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-02-2012, 19:55
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind, Blue Water Cat?

Yes quite possibly sandcrab ,however the mark II had the streamlined, more modern looking cabin .

Iether way, 30% overweight is never going to give sparkling windward performance the op wanted....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-02-2012, 17:05
Replies: 197
Views: 52,643
Posted By catty
Re: Best Upwind, Blue Water Cat?

Nice find sand crab. Looks like a crowther 44 (deign 85) with 10 foot stern extensions. Stern extensions are a sign that the vessel is overloaded. This particular boat is around 40% heavier than the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-02-2012, 15:17
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

Just as a side question, will most peoples insurance companies cover one for a coral sea crossing in cyclone season, double handed, in a sailing cat, for a reasonable price? Mine doesn't.

Regards
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-02-2012, 04:15
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

You appear to be doing the same.
Silverback aka minx first post on this forum states ...." Have had very little sailing experience ".

Regards
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-01-2012, 19:07
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

Thanks irc, yes, the design is only half the equation. Seamanship is often forgotten. Still doesn't excuse the engine hatch design/location.

By the way I haven't managed to locate that image on...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-01-2012, 17:34
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

Welcome to the forum irc racer. Nice first post? Can you tell us what the posted image is doing the" rounds" of? An office or a boat shed maybe?

I notice the OP stated " Yes unless Minx has been...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2012, 01:45
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

For those interested here is a link to a "test" sail report. The word " test' is used with tongue planted firmly in cheek as it comes across as the typical powder puff swooning advertorial.
...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-01-2012, 17:07
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

Here's a picture of the engine access hatch location on the stern steps.
I'm not sure if it matters how waterproof or how tight you dog down these hatches , eventually you will have to open them in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-01-2012, 23:57
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 Lost in the Coral Sea

Elements of the design did change over time including the engine hatches.
Did the company recall or notify the owners of earlier boats of the changes??



Has it been determined yet why the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-01-2012, 18:51
Replies: 19
Views: 8,711
Posted By catty
Re: Dandee ... very unusual catamaran!

Thats funny. Watch how long and fast it moves to windward with the sails flogging, then accelerates through the tack, before you believe that .:p Infact the jib is backed for a period of time if you...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-01-2012, 16:55
Replies: 19
Views: 8,711
Posted By catty
Re: Dandee ... very unusual catamaran!

yes, one of Shuttleworths Chinese built Cheeta 8's. Heres a video of an early one in "sailing" sea trials . I use the word "sailing" loosely as one realizes the motor is running later in the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-01-2012, 21:25
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 lost in the coral sea

Some are just lucky. A yachty has no business being in the coral sea during cyclone season.

Your coments remind me of the Darwin news report regarding the wake-boarder who skis on the Croc...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-01-2012, 21:11
Replies: 301
Views: 69,174
Posted By catty
Re: Spirited 380 lost in the coral sea

Looks like the walk through transom doubles as the main CP drain. Always going to be wet in a following sea. Great feature for bay play though.

Regards.
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