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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

25-06-2022, 05:40

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New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

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Posted By rslifkin

Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

In my mind, it all depends. If you're sailing for the fun of sailing, by all means get out in the weather for a few hours and enjoy. It's a great feeling. But if sailing to get somewhere, or...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-06-2022, 15:34

Replies: 102

New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

Views: 16,864

Posted By rslifkin

Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

When I think "helm", I'm thinking of the area you'd access most of the controls from, not just steering. If you've got most of the sail controls (or at least the frequently used ones) led to 1 area...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-06-2022, 12:47

Replies: 102

New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

Views: 16,864

Posted By rslifkin

Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

No view of the sails is a problem, but a protected helm can certainly make sailing in less than great weather much more pleasant. And much less tiring if in conditions that require a lot of...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

22-06-2022, 04:52

Replies: 102

New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

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Posted By rslifkin

Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

The heavier boat with a bigger rig may be just as fast, but it likely won't be as responsive to sail. And it'll cost more to run over time. However, for cruising, it may be more practical for many...

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