Perfect sized catamaran for ocean sailing is 40ft!

[TabbyCat]

Originally Posted by boatman61

That looks like the inflatable catamaran 5 Siberians circumnavigated on starting in Phuket.. real characters.
Crossing the Indian ocean they escaped two boatloads of pirates by leap frogging over a reef leaving the pirates behind.

Yep that was them. 4 guys, one girl. We were really impressed with how much stuff they had onboard - computers etc and managed to keep it all dry . She got all nicely dressed up one night, complete with high heels to go out on the town.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by TabbyCat

Yep that was them. 4 guys, one girl. We were really impressed with how much stuff they had onboard - computers etc and managed to keep it all dry . She got all nicely dressed up one night, complete with high heels to go out on the town.

Their next mission in 2010... dunno if they succeeded.
https://www.rt.com/sport/to-the-arct...on-catamarans/

https://youtu.be/tFx5q3x4U0M

[TabbyCat]

and at the other end of the spectrum, we also saw this...

[john manning]

I have been to sea in vessels from 32ft to 215ft. The best rough water vessel I have ever been in is my 39ft Prout Escale cat. It is also easily handled by one person. Pity it doesn't sail that well.

The length issue is probably just coincidental.

[arsenelupiga]

Originally Posted by TabbyCat

and at the other end of the spectrum, we also saw this...

you must have crew and no privacy, Probably ok for old or sick folks that needs care.

[OneKoolCat]

Originally Posted by arsenelupiga

you must have crew and no privacy, Probably ok for old or sick folks that needs care.

Yep, I feel sorry for the poor people that would be forced to live with a boat like that.

I came in to Nantucket one night late and anchored amongst some boats like that and larger outside the harbor. The people on them seemed extremely festive. Those folks did not seem sick, though I am sure that they were in the morning or whenever they woke up. Only one person fell overboard while I was still up. The crew already had a launch in the water for such contingencies.

[arsenelupiga]

Originally Posted by OneKoolCat

Yep, I feel sorry for the poor people that would be forced to live with a boat like that.

I came in to Nantucket one night late and anchored amongst some boats like that and larger outside the harbor. The people on them seemed extremely festive. Those folks did not seem sick, though I am sure that they were in the morning or whenever they woke up. Only one person fell overboard while I was still up. The crew already had a launch in the water for such contingencies.

this were charter boats would be my guess. Who would want crew to rob you of privacy, except if you are sick or chartering for money ?

[Toys_with_time]

Originally Posted by Cat_sailor

At least that's what this article suggests. Whats your opinion. I feel it is a little bit on the short side!?
https://www.catamaranfreedom.com/bes...nd-liveaboard/Attachment 237790

I agree that around 40’ is a good size for a couple but there is a relatively cheap option that enables one to have the best of both worlds - extending the stern by 2’ or so as has been done with Seawind XL and a no of others. This reduces hobby horsing, increases waterline length and hence speed and enables more weight to be carried without as much penalty. Sail sizes etc remain the same so there is no increase in effort.

[mark_morwood]

Originally Posted by mark_morwood

I'm not quite sure if you are suggesting there is no need for an inverted cone shape if motor-sailing, but if so, I suspect you have missed 25 (e).

Originally Posted by Factor

Of Course - you are absolutely correct and I should have made that clearer.

I was going to be surprised if you weren't well aware of them.

When I did a Yachtmaster course many years ago, the instructor referred to them as "Examiner Aboard" day shapes as that was the only time you'd see them.

[FlyingScot]

As a 40ft (ish) catamaran owner, I think it's a good size.

FP Mahe 36' is about the smallest you can get the traditional catamaran layout in, but it doesn't have the load carrying capacity of a slightly larger model.

Of course if you have a performance oriented boat, then you need longer just to have the same living space.

Everyone is different but on average a 40 ft cat is a great size to have relative to price to purchase/maintain/upgrade.