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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-06-2022, 13:28
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

If it weren’t for the low points in life then you wouldn’t realize what a high point is. I’m guessing you will have a high point coming up that will blow your mind!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-06-2022, 13:12
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

You will have a boat that can actually sail, once you get the dang rig up! [emoji16]
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-06-2022, 06:57
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

Yes, maybe the west coasters are more into luxury than sailing?
And to be honest, In the Florida Keys I see just as high of a percentage of monohullers motorsailing as multihullers.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-06-2022, 06:44
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

Yeah, catamaran Impi never sails anywhere [emoji23]

https://youtu.be/Bp6oTLsx-NI
I’m not a fan of the fly bridge cat but to state they never sail is a ridiculous statement.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-06-2022, 05:28
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

Exactly, the ability to sail in light winds rather than motor.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-06-2022, 15:10
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

I think comfort is a personal choice as we much prefer the jitterbug over the waltz! Also the waltz brings on the uncomfortable and unnerving bridgedeck pounding.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-06-2022, 14:41
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

This post is wrong in so many ways.
Light does not mean weak and heavy does not mean strong. The Lagoon is a heavy cat yet has had structural problems. Ours is a very lightweight build yet has had...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-06-2022, 12:53
Replies: 102
Views: 16,863
Posted By smj
Re: New design performance catamarans are heavy - why is that?

I was watching an older Outremer Cup a few years ago and it appeared the older Danson designed Outremer had significantly more motion than the newer models, mainly pitching. Possibly because they are...
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