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Monohull Guy sails CATAMARAN for 2 weeks, here's the actual TRUTH!
1 de agosto de 2025 · 21 min · 68K visualizações
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A two-week coastal passage from Malaga, Spain, to Faro, Portugal, aboard a Seawind 1160 highlights distinct operational differences between catamarans and monohulls.▶ 0:50 Upwind performance in the Atlantic proved challenging, with the catamaran struggling to maintain speed and pointing ability in waves, often requiring a tacking strategy that builds speed to maintain rudder authority.▶ 14:45 The vessel’s light displacement makes it susceptible to rapid, unpredictable motion in cross-seas, contrasting with the steady heel of a monohull.▶ 10:56 While the catamaran lacks the intuitive feedback of a heeling monohull—necessitating strict reliance on instrument data to avoid over-canvassing—it offers superior protection from the elements, expansive deck space, and the ability to beach in tidal anchorages.▶ 16:05 Dual engines provide critical redundancy, though the wide beam and dual keels complicate low-speed maneuvering and tacking.▶ 15:06 Ultimately, the catamaran’s stability at anchor and downwind speed are offset by its upwind inefficiency and the requirement for more disciplined sail management to prevent structural damage.
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