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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-11-2022, 10:02
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Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

It looks like a Lagoon and weighs 15 tons light/ 20 tons loaded. Start to wonder if it will sink when a hull is breached.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-11-2022, 20:58
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

More news from the Route du Rhum. Another cat capsizes and is rescued by a mono.

https://www.routedurhum.com/en/actualite/523
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-11-2022, 09:49
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

The fun continues in the North Atlantic

https://www.routedurhum.com/en/actualite/524

I went to a reception last night by Bill Lee in honor of his being inducted into the sailing hall of fame. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 23:40
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

While Phil went with the Lasers, I raced the Hobie 14 for 10 years, which I considered a breakthrough boat. It was faster and more stable than the Laser, until suddenly it was upside down. Great...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 16:31
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

There is no denying the fact that the multi's you listed are seriously prone to capsizing, even with the best sailors in the world driving them. Just Google Mod 70 capsizes.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 13:33
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

It should be an annual event. The Sydney Hobart is about the only race that says damn the weather report, the start is at 1 pm on Boxing Day.

The current Route Du Rhum, with record participation...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-11-2022, 12:08
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

If cats have taken over the sailing world in Australia, why don't they race to Hobart every year on Boxing Day? It is the pinnacle of Ozzie racing.

Don't tell me that its because the Sydney...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-11-2022, 10:04
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

Are you SURE you have sailed a catamaran to weather? The most common description is hobby horsing punctuated by incredible bridge deck slamming.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-11-2022, 10:34
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

Your experience tells you all you need to know about all cats. It is based on simple physics--the more a cat heels, the lower the righting moment.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-11-2022, 10:07
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

From the same guy who just said

"Completely WRONG. A performance cat with boards has significant advantages over its keeled condo siblings when crossing an ocean.

Firstly it will be less...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-11-2022, 09:22
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

If you want to go out in the real ocean in a little cat, read this first hand account from the designer Richard Woods.

https://www.latitude38.com/LectronicLat/2006/0106/Jan20/Jan20.html

One...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-11-2022, 08:57
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

I fully agree. Unfortunately the new design trend is going butt ugly for both.

I just delivered a 55 ft power boat, and while I was watching the owner turn green it reminded me again of how...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-11-2022, 08:53
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

Nice theories. So how many times have you seen 15 ft of breaking water headed your way?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-11-2022, 09:01
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

There is no clear cut answer; what you are getting is both mono and cat owners justifying their purchases.

There are several categories of cats. One kind is go go fast on, and another is to take...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-11-2022, 12:40
Replies: 252
Views: 30,025
Posted By donradcliffe
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull... advantages, disadvantages?

I brewed beer all over the South Pacific in my mono. Mostly at anchor, but often enough underway. Never had a bad batch until I hit SE Asia, where its too damn hot.
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