https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Discussions on multihull sailboats like catamarans and trimarans en Wed, 06 May 2026 12:34:17 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/need-front-gear-case-housing-westerbeke-300072.html Tue, 05 May 2026 10:46:15 GMT I need a front gear housing for my motor and any of these three will work. M-25XPB I M-35B I M-40B Kubota block serial YU2967/E203. Please help.... I need a front gear housing for my motor and any of these three will work. M-25XPB I M-35B I M-40B Kubota block serial YU2967/E203. Please help. Thank You. David ]]> Multihull Sailboats RigBig https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/need-front-gear-case-housing-westerbeke-300072.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/single-vs-double-line-reefing-50-catamarans-300044.html Sun, 03 May 2026 21:26:59 GMT We're a St. Francis 50 Catamaran. We have the KZ marine Boom Furling system and a Sparcraft mast. For a variety of reasons, among which is a better ability to reef downwind, we will be changing the system to slab reefing. We are very interested in the Sparcraft Single line system.*

Certainly, there are a variety of opinions on Boom Furling but let's not go there. Also, comparisons between a 50' Cat and monohulls of any length probably won't be helpful.*

We seek advice based on knowledge and actual experience with Catamarans in our size range; in particular on the question of single vs. two line reefing.*

The layout of our Helm station, which is very protected, would make it easy to have the main halyard and the desired reefing line each on their own electric winches and in easy reach. As we are a sailing couple that never uses crew, ease of use and safety is a bit more important than the ability to pull in the leech line first in extreme downwind conditions.*

Nonetheless we are here for advice. ]]> Multihull Sailboats ixnax https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/single-vs-double-line-reefing-50-catamarans-300044.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/reverso-fuel-polishing-299970.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:09:24 GMT Any one had any experience with the, see link Reverso fuel polishing system, good or bad. https://reversopumps.com/fps-80-12v-digital-controller/ Any one had any experience with the, see link Reverso fuel polishing system, good or bad.

https://reversopumps.com/fps-80-12v-digital-controller/ ]]> Multihull Sailboats peterp https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/reverso-fuel-polishing-299970.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/broker-listings-and-days-on-market-299959.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:32:51 GMT Do any Caribbean broker sites, including yachtworld, show the number of days a boat is on the market and can the selection be sorted by this ? Do any Caribbean broker sites, including yachtworld, show the number of days a boat is on the market and can the selection be sorted by this ? ]]> Multihull Sailboats Tin Tin https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/broker-listings-and-days-on-market-299959.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/looking-for-the-right-cat-299957.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:18:55 GMT If I am ever going to get my wife to join me for a few years cruising then its most likely going to have to be on a catamaran. I've been looking around a bit to get familiar (Boat Trader) and using ChatGPT to do some compare and contrast, etc. I am a novice sailor who is completely hooked. I have several hundred hours experience at the helm from monohaul boat charters (Carribean, Med, PACNW) and love the feeling of being on the wind! I have crewed on a catamaran for a short trip between Marthas's Vinyard and Mantauk last summer, so I have a vague idea of what its like to cruise a cat.
I'm looking for advice from anyone on this forum who can recommend the right boat for my wife and I. The wife enjoys sailing but likes her sailing without drama and many comforts. We want something under $400,000. Used. Turnkey for cruising and bluewater sailing. A cat that is up to date and actually sails well - mostly single handed.

Thanks for any recommendations!

Mark ]]> Multihull Sailboats Hallymar https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/looking-for-the-right-cat-299957.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/s160-spade-anchor-versus-ultra-35-kg-299916.html Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:04:35 GMT Any one had experience with S160 Spade anchor, I am considering this anchor for my Fontain Pajot FP 44 arriving in a few months time, my now sold... Any one had experience with S160 Spade anchor, I am considering this anchor for my Fontain Pajot FP 44 arriving in a few months time, my now sold Elba 45 had the Ultra 35 KG (77) lbs, I did find that dragged more times than I was comfortable with, I am now considering the S160 Spade anchor instead of the Ultra, for the FP44.

I chose the 35 KG (77lbs) size anchor as that fitted the recomened sizing graph.

Appreciate any ones thoughts on the S160 Spade anchor. ]]> Multihull Sailboats peterp https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/s160-spade-anchor-versus-ultra-35-kg-299916.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/voyage-yacht-charters-review-299901.html Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:29:14 GMT Recent charter experience with Voyage in the BVI raised several reliability concerns: Black tank system failure at turnover (lost first day)... Recent charter experience with Voyage in the BVI raised several reliability concerns:

Black tank system failure at turnover (lost first day)
Mainsail failure during hoist (not reefed, ~75% raised when it tore)
Electrical system instability:
Batteries reading ~12.45V but showing empty
Generator intermittently unusable
Required charging 3–4x daily (initial guidance was 1–2x)
One engine failed to start without cross-connecting
Field fix included swapping in a battery from a service vessel (partial improvement only)

Notably, service crew dispatched for the sail issue were unaware of the electrical issues, suggesting internal communication gaps.

Curious if others have seen similar maintenance inconsistencies with this fleet. ]]> Multihull Sailboats Terimitt https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/voyage-yacht-charters-review-299901.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/bridal-wrap-on-mooring-how-do-you-avoid-it-299891.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:20 GMT Hi, we were several times for a number of days on mooring buoys without being onboard. Every time we came back we found a huge knot between... Hi,


we were several times for a number of days on mooring buoys without being onboard.


Every time we came back we found a huge knot between the boats anchor chain (attached to the top of the mooring buoys chain), the buoy chain and the bridle.


It's in non tidal waters with varying directions of wind and swell.


Due to this it's not really practical to use a stern anchor.


What solutions did you find to prevent this?


At anchor it's not a problem because the anchor swivel allows the chain to rotate. ]]> Multihull Sailboats Catamarangirl https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/bridal-wrap-on-mooring-how-do-you-avoid-it-299891.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/catamaran-to-trimaran-299704.html Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:23:06 GMT FRIEND IS PREPARE TO SWAP A WELL EQUIPED CATAMARAN 40 FT TO A 32 FT TRIMARAN... VALUE ON BOTH SIDE ABOUT 70 000 EUROS, SO,.,.. NO TIME WASTER... FRIEND IS PREPARE TO SWAP A WELL EQUIPED CATAMARAN 40 FT TO A 32 FT TRIMARAN... VALUE ON BOTH SIDE ABOUT 70 000 EUROS, SO,.,.. NO TIME WASTER PLEASE,., ]]> Multihull Sailboats beta600 https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/catamaran-to-trimaran-299704.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/headed-for-haulout-299670.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:53:17 GMT Good morning, We are currently in Great Harbour Cay. Headed to Freeport for a haulout. Any recommendations on Grand Bahama? Need to find a dingy... Good morning,
We are currently in Great Harbour Cay. Headed to Freeport for a haulout.
Any recommendations on Grand Bahama? Need to find a dingy friendly area to head into town for a small provision.

Great Harbour is not a good place for this...... ]]> Multihull Sailboats Oceandrifters https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/headed-for-haulout-299670.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/how-does-everyone-get-from-the-dinghy-into-their-catamaran-299651.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:26:08 GMT I am getting tired of my work around. Right now, and for years, I just stand in the dinghy and use the mechanical advantage of the block and... I am getting tired of my work around.

Right now, and for years, I just stand in the dinghy and use the mechanical advantage of the block and tackle system on the davits to pull myself up with the dinghy at the same time.

this takes a lot of effort. It’s also somewhat dangerous because if some hardware gave out, I would drop.

But how do you all get up over the transom? I was looking at rope ladders, but they will just lay flush against the transom.

in order to picture the actual situation and avoid mental pictures that are a little different from the real situation, it’s like this:

You are standing in your dinghy, and there is a wall in front of you. The top of the wall is just within your reach if you put your arm up and reach up high. You have to get up over that wall. From the dinghy. ]]> Multihull Sailboats Chotu https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/how-does-everyone-get-from-the-dinghy-into-their-catamaran-299651.html https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/any-trimarans-that-are-solid-fiberglass-no-wood-299635.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:21:51 GMT I see many that have had problems with foamcore and I done want that. I see many that have had problems with foamcore and I done want that. ]]> Multihull Sailboats videorov https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/any-trimarans-that-are-solid-fiberglass-no-wood-299635.html