There are many reasons for choosing a sailing catamaran over a monohull. Red Gibbons identifies these Top 6 Advantages of a Sail-Cruising Catamaran:
Low Heel Sailing. Monohull sailing at 15 to 25 degrees is an adventure for some, but many sailors prefer a cat’s consistent 4 to 6 degree heel.
Faster Sailing Performance. A sailing cat can travel 25% to 100% faster than a comparable monohull.
Double the Motoring Performance. Twin props deliver more power, reliability and maneuverability.
More Room. Both cockpit and salon of most cruising cats are larger than a monohull of the same length.
Shallow Draft. You can beach a sailing cat and take it into shallow waters.
Lower Risk of Sinking. Racing monohulls must carry lifeboats, but not racing cats. This is testimony to the “unsinkable” qualities of catamarans.
Saturday, 13. February 2010 1:42
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