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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-09-2008, 13:54
Replies: 41
Views: 23,220
Posted By BigCat
Half true

True about the wetted surface but not true about the hull to length ratio of the hulls.:o
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-09-2008, 13:02
Replies: 31
Views: 5,301
Posted By BigCat
Lifeline says so

Not according to the manufacturer of Lifeline batteries. Take it up with them-:o
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-09-2008, 14:19
Replies: 31
Views: 5,301
Posted By BigCat
Shore charges

They have a great reputation. It's my belief that more batteries are wrecked by shore based charges than anything else.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-09-2008, 12:57
Replies: 31
Views: 5,301
Posted By BigCat
AGM problem

AGMs have been found to have 'memory' problems-you have to fully charge them every time you charge them or lose capacity. So, conventional batteries with these: Water Miser Safety Vent Battery Cap...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2008, 15:59
Replies: 50
Views: 20,795
Posted By BigCat
Steel needs its reinforcement-

Actually, a poorly designed or built steel boat will 'flop' and crack. This happened with a Bruce Roberts design when he didn't specify reinforcement inside the plating of a steel boat where the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2008, 15:38
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
Chris White and Alwoplast

Well, I don't think a fallen wind indicator and a chafing halyard are especially significant failures, and since he isn't the builder I don't think that they reflect on Mr. White in any event.
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2008, 14:10
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
Chris White isn't a boat builder, and isn't Chilean

Chris White is not a boat builder, and he does not live in Chile. See:
Chris White Designs (https://www.chriswhitedesigns.com/) He is also the author of an excellent book on multihulls which I own...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-09-2008, 12:29
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
Fastcat and Butterfly issues

As Nordic Cat said, the Butterfly folks didn't think they were going to be involved in the construction-They thought that they were showing up to take ownership of their boat when it would be...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 15:34
Replies: 45
Views: 6,990
Posted By BigCat
Re: svcattales post: Hear him! Hear him! As...

Re: svcattales post: Hear him! Hear him! As they say in Patrick O'Brian novels-I recommend them to all yachties-
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 15:05
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
Nobody cares like an owner

I had a major house remodel done, with an entire second story addition, and if I hadn't been keeping an eye on it, it would have been a disaster-structural plans which were part of the contract were...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 13:39
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
What about potential problems you can't see by eye?

And there are some defects that cannot be evaluated by eye. I am compelled to wonder about basic structural issues such as the adequacy of the scantlings 'as built.' No backing plates where needed...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 13:29
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
Fastcat anchoring system sucks overall

Not only is it too lightly built considering how long it is and therefor subject to great leverage, but the whole anchoring setup is poorly designed and implemented. The chain was hot due to a short...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-09-2008, 13:17
Replies: 96
Views: 18,799
Posted By BigCat
Many serious defects in brand new Fastcat-

This boat, which has many, many serious problems demonstrating poor construction and poor quality control, is a brand new Fastcat. The Fastcat factory is working on them, so I give them credit for...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-09-2008, 11:20
Replies: 40
Views: 8,844
Posted By BigCat
Shrouds come quite aft these days.

Many, perhaps most, rigs on newer catamarans have shrouds that come quite a ways aft. I think this is a terrible idea-you can't use your main when running with this setup. All very well for a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-09-2008, 11:16
Replies: 40
Views: 8,844
Posted By BigCat
"c" system

For a 1200 sq. ft. mainsail you have to use the biggest system that Harken makes-the "C" system. It's not cheap.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-09-2008, 09:54
Replies: 40
Views: 8,844
Posted By BigCat
When I say big sails, I mean BIG sails

I'm talking about 1,200 square foot sails.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2008, 18:52
Replies: 45
Views: 6,990
Posted By BigCat
The domino effect

Well, there have been cases of boats in boat yards going down like dominoes in hurricanes. Obviously not multihulls, but you don't want a mono falling onto your multihull.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2008, 17:59
Replies: 45
Views: 6,990
Posted By BigCat
Mangroves

Well, I have seen mangroves growing in rather exposed places as well as in sheltered coves, and I'm sure you have, too. I would think the rolled up mangroves would have been in a fairly exposed...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2008, 15:53
Replies: 185
Views: 51,932
Posted By BigCat
100 pages of specifications? Gosh, it might be...

100 pages of specifications? Gosh, it might be easier to build a boat than write 100 pages of specifications! I think it's a good thing that your boat has gotten longer-waterline length is a key...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2008, 15:45
Replies: 45
Views: 6,990
Posted By BigCat
Hurricane anchoring

Yes, there is always the danger of too many boats for too few spots. I don't disagree at all that unattended or poorly run boats to windward are a very important danger.

Mangroves by themselves...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2008, 15:06
Replies: 44
Views: 6,726
Posted By BigCat
I love boat-building blogs-

I'm looking forward to your blog!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-09-2008, 20:18
Replies: 45
Views: 6,990
Posted By BigCat
Re: Mangrove hidey-holes Read this-...

Re: Mangrove hidey-holes

Read this- https://www.jarogers.com/marilyn.htm

I have hidden out in such places in Guam and in the Philippines during typhoons (aka hurricanes, tropical revolving...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-09-2008, 19:42
Replies: 45
Views: 6,990
Posted By BigCat
Pestilential holes have their attractions-

No, thanks, it's the tiny, repulsive, mosquito-infested mud-lined mangrove hole for me. I would have said that there would have been quite a few of those within a half day's sail from there. I'd be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-09-2008, 18:30
Replies: 64
Views: 63,614
Posted By BigCat
Where did you get your ideas about Costco?

This is not true at all. Costco doesn't buy 'remnants.' You take no chance buying at Costco, as they have the best return policy and service on the planet. Their maximum markup is 14%, and if they...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-09-2008, 16:56
Replies: 44
Views: 19,683
Posted By BigCat
Building BigCat

I have a guy working on it full time. finished out Batwing myself, but I am much older now. I lend a hand from time to time, and teach my guy what he doesn't already know. If you ever do fly over...
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