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Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-07-2015, 20:17
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Cats vs Mono..why a mono

I was shocked to find this to be the case for me the first time I went sailing in a cruising cat (Atlantic 57). Got quite queasy in a way I never really have in 35 years of sailing. If someone gave...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-05-2015, 05:11
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Cats vs Mono..why a mono

i would agree- having seen a Neel tri in action, that is really the boat that makes this mono owner drool. Slight heel for sailng groove and feel and to keep sails filled in light air, eye popping...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-05-2015, 17:32
Replies: 191
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Cats vs Mono..why a mono

I'll be sure to tell the professional crew on the Atlantic cat I sailed on to trim better to reduce jerkiness.


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Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-05-2015, 03:50
Replies: 191
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Cats vs Mono..why a mono

i am sure I could get used to the motion if someone gifted me this cat, but I was lucky enough to go out on an Atlantic 57 cat on a test sail to test out new rigging and sails. Was blowing 12- 15 on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-05-2015, 13:17
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Cats vs Mono..why a mono

How are typical cruising cats sailing to weather or reaching in light air? I know a lot of speed conparisons cited are in heavy air, but I am wondering how easy it is to keep sails drawing in 4-6...
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