Catamarans are more popular because they are like houses on the water, they cost more and have more features and benefits built-in than their same-length sailboats. They are more stable - they rock...
Category: Catamarans
People asking if a catamaran is a smooth ride probably were seasick on a sailboat. Comfort on the ocean waves can be complicated. Sometimes people are just fine until they have lunch, or they look...
Can You "Heave To" in a Catamaran? "Heaving to" is a worthwhile skill for sailors. This technique stops the boat and holds it almost completely still in the water. The long keel on monohull sailboats...
Do catamarans use less fuel? That's an interesting question. On the one hand, the two hulls together are narrower than one wide monohull, which means less water resistance.
I have always thought catamarans are better in storms. However, I came across this blog from 2012 that said "Cats can't handle rough seas." Nonesense. I decided that I would find that out for myself....
Catamarans on a Budget: What Does It Cost To Buy a Catamaran?
More and more people want to know what's it cost to buy a catamaran. They want to experience the sailing life these days, at least for a while, and they want a catamaran. Catamarans are expensive!...