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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

10-08-2016, 00:51

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Catamarans in 50kt winds

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Posted By Juho

Re: Wind Tunnel And CFD Investigation Of Unconventional Rigs

I'm sure there are some new configurations waiting for us. We have some new technologies like carbon fibre and dyneema, that may make some new scenarios viable. We may also introduce some old...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

05-08-2016, 14:44

Replies: 472

Catamarans in 50kt winds

Views: 86,275

Posted By Juho

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Yes, also that can be one factor. I guess nobody uses sailboats as ice breakers, but steel hulls may tolerate occasional hits well. Some catamarans can carry quite a lot of weight, but steel is not...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

04-08-2016, 15:38

Replies: 472

Catamarans in 50kt winds

Views: 86,275

Posted By Juho

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Another answer would be to get a pilothouse boat with a steering wheel inside.

But I agree that if there is a serious risk of roll, a series drogue (or something similar) should be deployed....

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

04-08-2016, 06:35

Replies: 472

Catamarans in 50kt winds

Views: 86,275

Posted By Juho

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

When thinking about catamarans and monohulls in rough weather my fears are roughly as follows.

- Catamarans have the risk of flipping over if they have too much canvas up. You need to watch the...

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