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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

27-12-2019, 12:54

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

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Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

Whereas nothing positive could be found from this:

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

27-12-2019, 11:21

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

People died. There will be a coroner's inquest.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

19-07-2019, 14:09

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

Absolutely. In fact MOB training should emphasize this. If the engines are useable, use them!

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

19-07-2019, 14:02

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

Good idea, it's a false rumour. But the catamaran does stay afloat, so it's unlike a monohull in that way.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

11-07-2019, 21:50

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

As I said before, different people have different approaches. Myself, I wouldn't have both boards fully down in anything over about 15 kts of wind, even sailing close hauled. It's just not needed.
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

11-07-2019, 21:40

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

Newcastle airport recorded gusts to 38kts. I'd imagine there could be stronger gusts out at sea.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

11-07-2019, 16:16

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

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Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

Nothing definite, but what you can see does look like one.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

11-07-2019, 15:56

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

Spirited 380s have daggerboards. I was on one yesterday.

Other people seem to have different views, but I only use daggerboards to reduce leeway. In the conditions described I wouldn't be using...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

11-07-2019, 01:34

Replies: 124

Catamaran Capsize.

Views: 36,959

Posted By 44'cruisingcat

Re: Catamaran Capsize.

More suited to racers, especially single handed racers, these systems are expensive and of limited value to most cruisers.

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