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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-01-2012, 12:31

Replies: 38

Sail Area in Regards to Cat Size

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Posted By Rapanui

Re: Sail Area in Regards to Cat Size

The whole issue of performance versus safety is interesting. There is no doubt that a a cat that performs well in light weather is capable of being capsized or pitchpoled. I have had a Sailcraft...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

23-01-2012, 01:35

Replies: 38

Sail Area in Regards to Cat Size

Views: 5,281

Posted By Rapanui

Re: Sail Area in Regards to Cat Size

For most people, there is a minimum sailing boat speed at which they turn the motor on coupled with an expectation of how often they wish to motor. This minimum speed which for me is 4-5 kts is...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

18-01-2012, 02:22

Replies: 38

Sail Area in Regards to Cat Size

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Posted By Rapanui

Re: sail area in regards to cat size

Sail area / displacement gives you a good idea of the light weather performance. In my experience I had a FP Maldives at 200 (150) sq ft/ton unladen (laden) which sailed exceptionally well and have a...

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