Curiously for fun

[Heath68]

If someone asked you for no more than 10 MUST have features on a sailing catamaran.. what would be on your list?

[dannc]

"Curiously for fun"


Hot tub for eight people!










Later,
Dan

[StuM]

1. Two hulls
2. A mast
3. A sail
4. A rudder

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[StuM]

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post3258654

[Factor]

1. Visibility
2. Visibility
3, Visibility
4, adherence to the basic principles of physics = LIGHT
5, adherence to the basic principles of physics = LONG
6, adherence to the basic principles of physics = Skinnier
7. Same amount of dunnies as the amount of arses I own
8. Accessible fully battened square top main
9. Efficient Fridge
10 efficient Dinghy

[LittleWing77]

Originally Posted by StuM

1. Two hulls
2. A mast
3. A sail
4. A rudder

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Geez, Stu, can'tcha come up with six more...?


LittleWing77

[Mr B]

A good anchor that works every time,
A good dinghy to get off the boat any where, Go ashore,
Efficient Fridge and Freezer for the long trips off shore,
A good set of Binoculars to see the Pilings, and the colours of them,
Plenty of coffee, Never run out of coffee, Hahahaha

A good covering Fly to keep the heat and cold off the boat, It certainly makes a difference to inside the boat in 30 C plus and Zero C cold,
In the cold weather it keeps the condensation out off the boat,
Yes I can see out quite clearly under the cover as it goes over my Boom,
My jack line runs along the top of the boom above the main sail,
My boom is tied off so it cant move,

Cheers, Brian,

[snort]

Bimini and dodger.

[chrisr]

1. not ugly
2. hard cover over cockpit
3. seated helm position with good visibility
4. galley down
5. decent bridgedeck clearance
6. good sized cockpit
7. wide opening flow through doors fm cockpit to saloon
8. inboards
9. good ventilation & light
10. well designed targa bar for solar & dinghy

there are more but you asked for 10

cheers,

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by dannc

"Curiously for fun"


Hot tub for eight people!










Later,
Dan

Eight hotties in the tub?

[Howaya]

Light yet strong construction materials (e.g foam core hulls)
Efficient hull form
Powerful sail plan
Good bridgedeck clearance
Daggerboards
Kick-up rudders
Well-centered storage of heavy items (water, chain, batteries, etc)
Single-hand sail handling gear (e.g. ST winches, headsail furling)
Twin retractable outboards
Forward visibility from the cockpit and salon

[Tin Tin]

ARCHITECT : VPLP
DESIGNER : Patrick le Quément / Darnet Design
LENGTH : 59,9 ft
BEAM : 27,7 ft
DRAUGHT : 3,9 / 8,7 ft
DISPLACEMENT : 14,8 / 20 t
MAINSAIL : 125 m²
SELFTACKING JIB : 58 m²
GENNAKER : 174 m²
SPINNAKER : 260 m²

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by LittleWing77

Geez, Stu, can'tcha come up with six more...?


LittleWing77

5. Another rudder.

[StuM]

Originally Posted by LittleWing77

Geez, Stu, can'tcha come up with six more...?


LittleWing77

Nope, that's all the "must haves". Anything else is non-essential

[thinwater]

1. Visibility.
2. Aft helm (not forward of salon).
3. Sugar scoops with boarding platform.
4. King berth. Much cooler than a queen when it's hot. More of a "would really like" since no one seems to offer it.
5. One head.
6. Bridgedeck clearance.
7. Simple rudder disconnect (in case one is disabled).
8. Heat.
9. AC.
10. Good engine access.

And the features that good boats and cruising cats always have.