They really do cost twice as much to maintain

[Chotu]

As I was filling out the ordering forms for some standard routine maintenance things, hitting x2 on every item made me realize that yes. It does cost twice as much to maintain a Catamaran.

Not to mention it does take twice as long to build. We have had to do everything twice in that department also.

[Lake-Effect]

Originally Posted by Chotu

As I was filling out the ordering forms for some standard routine maintenance things, hitting x2 on every item made me realize that yes. It does cost twice as much to maintain a Catamaran.

Not to mention it does take twice as long to build. We have had to do everything twice in that department also.

You can say that again.

(ok we don't own a cat, but I had to be first with the pun)

[smj]

Originally Posted by Chotu

As I was filling out the ordering forms for some standard routine maintenance things, hitting x2 on every item made me realize that yes. It does cost twice as much to maintain a Catamaran.

Not to mention it does take twice as long to build. We have had to do everything twice in that department also.

On some items yes, on others no. I think we have substantially less standing rigging than a similar sized mono. Also less bottom paint to apply. Less through hulls to maintain. We do have 2 motors but no oil filters and .85 quarts of oil per engine. Not sure in the long run if our cat is more expensive to maintain than a similar sized mono, but if it is not anywhere close to twice as expensive.

[chris mac]

Gotta love a post about how expensive boat(catamaran) maintenance is, and showing an invoice for 190 bucks[emoji1787]

[Manateeman]

Average manatee weight, 2000 lbs. Food per day, 10% of body weight = 200 lbs.
1-1/2 cases romaine lettuce, $100. Two pizza lunch $20. Four pizza desert, $40.
4 cases beer, $40. Payments to attorneys and boatyards for damages to other yachts averages $200/ month. Pizza bazooka ammunition, $ 20. Broken glass average $100. Police security detail cost for manatee frolic days. $500 per event.
Missing checks from bottom of checkbook, average $ 100 per month.
Cost of crew medical expenses paid for by the Feds.
Cost of my tranquilizers $30 / month.
No catamaran...fortunately...can support a manatee crew.
Mark

[smj]

Originally Posted by Manateeman

Average manatee weight, 2000 lbs. Food per day, 10% of body weight = 200 lbs.

1-1/2 cases romaine lettuce, $100. Two pizza lunch $20. Four pizza desert, $40.

4 cases beer, $40. Payments to attorneys and boatyards for damages to other yachts averages $200/ month. Pizza bazooka ammunition, $ 20. Broken glass average $100. Police security detail cost for manatee frolic days. $500 per event.

Missing checks from bottom of checkbook, average $ 100 per month.

Cost of crew medical expenses paid for by the Feds.

Cost of my tranquilizers $30 / month.

No catamaran...fortunately...can support a manatee crew.

Mark

Catamarans have no need for Manatee crew, we don’t heel so have no need for the excessive rail meat!

[rslifkin]

With engines it's a mixed bag. Usually more labor in maintenance and a little more cost for 2, but not typically double. If you only had 1, it would likely be bigger. And many parts get more expensive as engines get bigger (and bigger engines hold more oil, etc.)

[Cliffhanger]

For a realistic comparison, 36ft catamaran should be compared to at least a 45ft mono so that space and performance are a bit more similar. The mono will have one engine but much bigger. (I think still cheaper to maintain than 2 smaller engines) Marina fees work out to be about the same though that might vary. Much more wetted area on the mono so antifoul will cost more. Sails are much bigger on the mono to offset the additional weight of the keel. This means a taller rig, longer boom etc. So, when it comes time to replace the sails, standing and running rigging, sail bag, furlers etc it will be more expensive on the mono.

I have had a cat for 3 years now and monos before that. I was expecting that the cat would cost a lot more to maintain but it hasn't really....other than the initial purchase. I still think you get a lot more monohull for the same price as a cat.

[Scubaseas]

Originally Posted by Manateeman

Average manatee weight, 2000 lbs. Food per day, 10% of body weight = 200 lbs.
1-1/2 cases romaine lettuce, $100. Two pizza lunch $20. Four pizza desert, $40.
4 cases beer, $40. Payments to attorneys and boatyards for damages to other yachts averages $200/ month. Pizza bazooka ammunition, $ 20. Broken glass average $100. Police security detail cost for manatee frolic days. $500 per event.
Missing checks from bottom of checkbook, average $ 100 per month.
Cost of crew medical expenses paid for by the Feds.
Cost of my tranquilizers $30 / month.
No catamaran...fortunately...can support a manatee crew.
Mark

Life's too short to drink cheap beer.......

[Fore and Aft]

Chotu its always going to be a debate about the costs, but I don't see many budget sailors on cats. Well what I would call budget sailors anyway.
Dugong lover you should get your crew to post some selfies of all their mischief. But I am starting to wonder if the word "Manatee" is code for high maintenance Mrs........ Maybe I will have to re-watch Jerry Springer and see if I recognise any old salts.
Cheers

[Tetepare]

Originally Posted by chris mac

Gotta love a post about how expensive boat(catamaran) maintenance is, and showing an invoice for 190 bucks[emoji1787]

I’d love an invoice for $190. Sometimes it’s just something to get attention.

[blubaju]

Many mono carry a half engine as spare part, I have a second engine ready to start any time. Running one only gives 70% of top speed for a fraction of cost. I really do not understand your logic. But yes maybe, cat crew eats & drinks twice as much as plates & glasses stay on the table when sailing. My tummy is telling.

[Imagineou812]

But they’re not twice as fast !!! LOL

[Little John]

Originally Posted by Chotu

As I was filling out the ordering forms for some standard routine maintenance things, hitting x2 on every item made me realize that yes. It does cost twice as much to maintain a Catamaran.

Not to mention it does take twice as long to build. We have had to do everything twice in that department also.

If your weak spot is money, you are right. If you open your mind, you will see two engines providing higher security. What is your value of security? Lot of place and comfort on a cat.

I guess your post is just a provocation.

Everbody has his likes and dont`s and posibilities. That`s why so many people share this sport and lifestyle and be happy together.

[Chotu]

Originally Posted by Little John

I guess your post is just a provocation.
.

My post is just an OBSERVation.

I hit “qty 2” while buying everything, so my purchase was twice as much.

There is also lots of work going on right now to ready the boat for sailing. I need 2 of all that too and we are doing lots of jobs twice right now.

So it’s quite fresh on my mind.