seeking advice to buy a new dingy cat

[Khalil]

Want to buy a dingy catamaran? Sailing on the ocean ( rocky water ) off the beach ( shallow water ). It should take 4 adults for cruising. Easy to right it, and simple. I was considering Hobie 18 Pacific, Nacra 570 and Dart 18.Need an expert advise for the best boat to fit, or mybe another type. Thanks. Khalil

[freetime]

www.TOPCAT.de another type.... Very big brand in Germany.
And if you want to beach the cat, take a look at this one or simular without centerboard. If you find a dealer this one is nice.

No dealer in Us one the homepage.

[Talbot]

I think your biggest problem is that a boat big enough for 4 adults is going to be a real handfull to right when it is upside down.

YouTube - Hobie 18 Pitchpole

shows a hobie 18, and you could possibly get 3 people onboard.

I dont like the look of the Nacra as much Nacra 570 or the dart as much, but this is usefull data UK Dart 18 Catamaran Association


You could easily manage 3 with the Hobie 21, and possibly 4

YouTube - Hobie Cat 21 Formula Catsegeln am Steinhuder Meer

However, you could have as much fun with more comfort for 4, and less risk of the pitchpole with one of Dragonfly 800 trimaran from Multihull Solutions Ltd - Sole UK Dealer

[freetime]

ops...4 adults.

Budget? But this is nice...

Accueil My favorite....Multi 23



one dealer here Multi Marine :: The Art and Science of Sailing

[billgow]

Originally Posted by Khalil

Want to buy a dingy catamaran? Sailing on the ocean ( rocky water ) off the beach ( shallow water ). It should take 4 adults for cruising. Easy to right it, and simple. I was considering Hobie 18 Pacific, Nacra 570 and Dart 18.Need an expert advise for the best boat to fit, or mybe another type. Thanks. Khalil

If you want something just a little bigger and dryer than most of the beach cats but also a little harder to just throw in the water, see if you can find one of the old Stilettos. Those can easily handle 4 adults and you'll have a head on board as well. There are a couple 27s around but the 30s are very rare.

They have a special trailer and collapse for hauling behind your car or truck to just a little over 8' wide. The propaganda was you could have one ready for splashing in an hour. I hear it's more like 2 to 3 if you know what you're doing.

These guys can get parts for you and have a couple boats for sale as well.

Here's one for sale in Thailand.

I've been thinking about one of these for weekend trips myself.

[sandy daugherty]

None of the boats you listed can carry four adults very well. Your choices should really include one the the original Maincat 20's or a Farrier designed Tramp, Super Tramp or Eagle trimaran. They will cost you less than $15000 on a trailer, and can be beached easily, but aren't that easy to launch from a beach. You'll need a ramp.

Bill Gow is right about the stilettos. They made a 23 than might sail ok with four people, and the Hobie Cruiser 21 could probably do it to; its the one boat that could be easily beach launched, can carry camping equipment and a small motor, and its sail can be lowered while you are in deep water.