Why a Multihull?

[Joli]

I think it's called masochism but good for you! Since I can't find a polar for MC41 what was the upwind VMG? Wind speed and sea state? It's always good to hear the numbers.

Originally Posted by YOGAO

...OK, explain this then.

BVIs to St. Martin is approx. 80 miles to windward. In December 2008 we sailed every bit of it on our MC41. After arriving in the lagoon we attended numerous cruiser happy hours with folks cruising monos and multis alike. We did not speak with anyone who sailed.

Now do we point as high as a mono, NO! But as cchesley pointed out, we crack off a few degrees and the boat moves better and she tells you that you are doing the right thing.

Bottom line (again!). They are different boats just as an Island Packet is different from a Wally is different than a Gunboat is different than a Chris White tri. Enjoy what you have.

Fair Winds,
Mike

[eyschulman]

Jaywalker-My answer to your situation is that you should get a boat that is best suited to the use pattern you intend for it and get one that is a good example of it's type whatever that may be. The best way to determine what boat that may be is for you to educate yourself to the point where you have your own opinion. While there are significant differences between mono and multi there are also big differences between mono and mono-multi and multi. Then comes the question of personal style whatever that is for you.

[Jeannius]

Originally Posted by bayview

Cats are for Girls ?

Yeah... If you want to get a girl... Get a cat! If you prefer boys then get a mono.

[sneuman]

I think I did pretty well hooking one with a mono!

[Jeannius]

Originally Posted by sneuman

I think I did pretty well hooking one with a mono!

There are of course exceptions to every rule.

[YOGAO]

Originally Posted by Joli

I think it's called masochism but good for you! Since I can't find a polar for MC41 what was the upwind VMG? Wind speed and sea state? It's always good to hear the numbers.

Sorry Joli,

No polars here. I can fill you with some statistics, but then we are going to be in the realm of "lies, damned lies and STATISTICS!"

As I said, we don't point nearly as well as many monos. Virtually any racer/cruiser mono will eat our lunch to windward, but few cruising monos do. FWIW, our (selective ) anecdotal experience island hopping is we leave later and arrive earlier than our mono friends.

I have to say though that this is the only place where I see the mono v. multi argument. In this cruising life, we have friends who own monos, multis, trawlers, airplanes etc. We don't go around saying "my boat's better than yours!"

Fair Winds,
Mike

[sneuman]

Originally Posted by YOGAO

Sorry Joli,
I have to say though that this is the only place where I see the mono v. multi argument. In this cruising life, we have friends who own monos, multis, trawlers, airplanes etc. We don't go around saying "my boat's better than yours!"

Fair Winds,
Mike

It's easier to say it on the Internet.

[Intentional Drifter]

I suggest that the moderators require all us members to give access to a Paypal account. Every time one of us posts to a mono vs multi thread, $1 gets deducted from the Paypal account. It is then deposited in an account for buying beer at the CF raft up in the San Juans this July.

Come on guys, keep the arguments coming! Us PNW's thank you!

ID

[sneuman]

Originally Posted by Intentional Drifter

I suggest that the moderators require all us members to give access to a Paypal account. Every time one of us posts to a mono vs multi thread, $1 gets deducted from the Paypal account. It is then deposited in an account for buying beer at the CF raft up in the San Juans this July.

Come on guys, keep the arguments coming! Us PNW's thank you!

ID

Great idea! But pro-multis can post $2 (or $3) ... one for each hull. Those guys can all afford superfluous hulls anyway, right?

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by eyschulman

Jaywalker-My answer to your situation is that you should get a boat that is best suited to the use pattern you intend for it and get one that is a good example of it's type whatever that may be. The best way to determine what boat that may be is for you to educate yourself to the point where you have your own opinion. While there are significant differences between mono and multi there are also big differences between mono and mono-multi and multi. Then comes the question of personal style whatever that is for you.

Since everything I have read and heard about cruising supports the claim (fact?) that 90-95% of all time is spent on the hook and that cats are more comfortable, spacious, airy, less "rolley", etc. at anchor then it is simply a "no-brainer". Pretty simple really.

But don't get me wrong, PLEASE!!

I don't want the mono owners to change up till I am done using the nicer places to anchor.

[DesertMermaid]

If budget wasn't an issue, a multihull would be my dream. Multihulls are not only more expensive, but (in my opinion) - you can't "get away" with buying an old (or older) one. Multihull technology has impressively improved, so for me (money notwithstanding) the decision is this: A new multihull would be my first choice.

I'm looking at an older monohull. You get way more for the money!

[Joli]

Hello Mike,

Not sure that I've ever said my boat is better then yours. I'm a live an let live kind of guy, happy for everyone who sails and wish them only the best.

But, being an ex racer numbers always intrigue me. I see the sizzle being sold in the glossy adds and then I'm curious about how it stacks up against real world sailing with payload and a lumpy sea state. How does a boat sail against its polars, what do rally elapsed times tell us, how does the Gunboat 62 fair against the mono's in a Mac Race, what are the logged passage times, why do the brochures tout speeds of 14, 16, 18 but average passage times are 7?

For what it's worth, I'm in snow covered Ohio, you're in St Martin; game set match in your favor I would say. And your obviously a tough guy if you sail upwind through the Caribbean two step. Have a roattie (sp?) at the Fat Virgin for me.

Cheers,

Joli

Originally Posted by YOGAO

Sorry Joli,

No polars here. I can fill you with some statistics, but then we are going to be in the realm of "lies, damned lies and STATISTICS!"

As I said, we don't point nearly as well as many monos. Virtually any racer/cruiser mono will eat our lunch to windward, but few cruising monos do. FWIW, our (selective ) anecdotal experience island hopping is we leave later and arrive earlier than our mono friends.

I have to say though that this is the only place where I see the mono v. multi argument. In this cruising life, we have friends who own monos, multis, trawlers, airplanes etc. We don't go around saying "my boat's better than yours!"

Fair Winds,
Mike

[Joli]

Why keep score? Let's just meet up and drink beer.

Originally Posted by Intentional Drifter

I suggest that the moderators require

all us members to give access to a Paypal account. Every time one of us posts to a mono vs multi thread, $1 gets deducted from the Paypal account. It is then deposited in an account for buying beer at the CF raft up in the San Juans this July.

Come on guys, keep the arguments coming! Us PNW's thank you!

ID

[eyschulman]

So what about a large cat that carries a J/95 under its belly with a quick lift rig for its mast. That should take care of all the mono and multi fixated sailors.

[Jaywalker]

Wouldn't that be a trimaran variant?