Posting Rules | post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | | freetime | Multihull Sailboats | 430 | 19-11-2022 10:48 | | Cap Bill Des | Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy | 35 | 23-02-2018 09:15 | | riderjuan | Seamanship & Boat Handling | 27 | 07-06-2014 14:29 | | freetime | Multihull Sailboats | 3 | 28-06-2010 09:55 | Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between a Sailboat or Catamaran for Your Sailing AdventuresC hoosing between a sailboat and a catamaran for your sailing adventures is a significant decision that depends on various factors, including your sailing preferences, experience level, budget, and intended use. Here's an ultimate guide to help you make an informed decision: 1. Sailing Experience:- Sailboats: Typically require more skill and experience to handle, especially in adverse weather conditions. Ideal for sailors who enjoy the traditional feel of sailing and are willing to invest time in learning and mastering the art.
- Catamarans: Easier to handle, making them suitable for beginners. The dual-hull design provides stability, reducing the learning curve for those new to sailing.
2. Space and Comfort:- Sailboats: Generally have a narrower beam and less living space. However, some sailboats may offer comfortable cabins and amenities.
- Catamarans: Wider beam creates more living space. Catamarans often have multiple cabins, spacious saloons, and expansive deck areas, providing a more comfortable living experience.
3. Stability:- Sailboats: Monohulls can heel (lean) while sailing, which some sailors enjoy for the thrill but can be discomforting for others.
- Catamarans: Greater stability due to the dual hulls, providing a more level sailing experience. Reduced heeling makes catamarans suitable for those prone to seasickness.
4. Performance:- Sailboats: Known for their upwind performance and ability to sail close to the wind. Some sailors appreciate the challenge of optimizing sail trim for efficiency.
- Catamarans: Faster on a reach and downwind due to their wide beam. However, they may not point as high into the wind as monohulls.
- Sailboats: Typically have a deeper draft, limiting access to shallow anchorages and requiring deeper marina berths.
- Catamarans: Shallow draft allows access to shallower waters and secluded anchorages, providing more flexibility in cruising destinations.
- Sailboats: Generally more affordable upfront, with a wide range of options available to fit different budgets.
- Catamarans: Often more expensive upfront due to their size and design. However, maintenance costs may be comparable or even lower in some cases.
7. Mooring and Docking:- Sailboats: Easier to find slips and moorings in marinas designed for monohulls.
- Catamarans: Require wider slips and may have limited availability in certain marinas, especially in crowded anchorages.
8. Intended Use:- Sailboats: Ideal for traditional sailors who enjoy the art of sailing, racing enthusiasts, or those on a tighter budget.
- Catamarans: Suited for those prioritizing comfort, stability, and spacious living areas, especially for long-term cruising and chartering.
9. Resale Value:- Sailboats: Generally have a more established resale market, with a wider range of buyers.
- Catamarans: Growing in popularity, and well-maintained catamarans often retain their value.
10. Personal Preference:- Consider your personal preferences, the type of sailing you plan to do, and the kind of lifestyle you want aboard your vessel.
In conclusion, both sailboats and catamarans have their advantages and disadvantages. Your decision should be based on your individual preferences, experience level, budget, and intended use. If possible, charter both types of vessels to experience firsthand how they handle and to help make a more informed decision based on your own preferences and needs. The post The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between a Sailboat or Catamaran for Your Sailing Adventures appeared first on Things That Make People Go Aww . Log in or Sign upYou are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser . cruising catamaran average speedsDiscussion in ' Multihulls ' started by Bruce Woods , Nov 27, 2007 . Bruce Woods Senior MemberRecently I was asked by a friend, contemplating the purchase of a cruising cat, what average speed did I use for calculating passage times. The answer of 5 to 6 Knots Was not what they wanted to hear for a 10.5 meter bridge deck cat. I know my boat is not slow, as I come from a racing background and race the boat regularly. With all the "optomistic" speeds reported in sailing magazines I can understand why novices think a cruising cat should be able to average maybe twice this. Sure, when conditions have been perfect we've completed 100 nm in daylight hours, but your never going to maintain this for a cruising season. As an execise, I've averaged the 2007 308 nm brisbane/gladstone multihull race results, excluding the fastest and slowest boat. For a predominantly downwind race in fresh conditions (fresh enough for two large cats to capsize) the average speed for the 14 finishers was approx 10 knots, for an average boat length of approximately 12 meters. So if "joe crusiser ",with the wife , kiddies, and all their cruising crap, plus a strong desire to get to the destination in one piece can average half this for a complete cruising season ,their probably doing well. What passage averages do the experience multihull cruisers out there work on when planning a voyage 6 months hence. Regards Pericles Senior MemberShort fat cats slow. Long slim cats fast. Look at Gunboats 62 and 48. http://www.northsails.dk/uk/tribe.asp http://gunboat.info/ http://www.deltayachtsbrokerage.com/news/YWorld_gb62.pdf Pericles waikikin Senior MemberBruce, I've mostly done coastal cruising in cats(had a beach marine 10m) & raced monos, & mostly if boatspeed drops below about5.5 knots, I turn on the engine & "make it happen" & comfortable speed of 7.5-8.5 is much more satisfying. Because my wife is scared of the dark, I often did daylight hops of up to 70 miles , leaving early(often not much breeze) & planned to enter port before 3 PM(east coast looking at sun/glare to enter sucks!). Of coarse every one likes to talk about the 14knot average runs but often theres a bit of zigging & zagging in the way as well as the 22knots that I saw on the log for at least 300-400 metres. Regards from Jeff. JCD Follow the Bubbles!Good Morning... IMHO...if a weight cautious cruiser with perfect wind and sea conditions gets better than 1.5*(lwl^.5) then he is doing good. He may not get too much sleep but he will definitely be jetting. This excludes surfing and it is for a multi. A mono will never break the 1.34 rule unless it is a specialized hull designed to plane or while surfing with optimal wind and sea conditions. I don't care how slim or trim it is advertised. It is designed to displace period. I have never seen better than 1.2 on a monohull cruiser and that was with a beam reach in 50 mph winds. That's my opinion and it is subject to the freak moments when the rule and my observation can be broken but those times are not consistent or often. J catsketcher Senior MemberSlow is the way to go Hello Bruce, Your speeds are a little less than what I plan on. I usually think about 7-7.5 knots on the chart. (East Coast Australia - usually sailing downwind) We have done less and more over the day (usually daylight coastal hops) Our best run ever was 160 miles from Coffs to Southport in 16 hours. (hand steering all the way) The problem with letting it all hang loose is it is harder work. It doesn't take long before you realise that getting there happy and easily is better than getting there earlier and frazzled. I cruised a Twiggy tri for a few years and we used to fang everywhere at first - but we got tired and bummed out. I am a racer too but even my thirst for performance gave way to desire for peace and comfort. Before people get excited about speeds on test sails they have to remember that most cruising boats are sailed under autopilot by shorthanded crews. What they can achieve in ideal conditions on a short sail with lots of people on board is vastly different from what cruisers sail at. Kankama (a 38ft strip plank Chamberlin) got passed by about 3 cruising boats in 3 seasons cruising. That was when we had no kite up so there aren't that many fast boats whizzing around. A fast looking long cat with a big rig will probably go around with smaller sails and fewer extras than a smaller boat. The contrary thing about talking too much about extra performance is that it costs so much. A carbon 60ft cat will go twice as fast as a simple 35footer. It will cost maybe ten to thirty times as much so you have to stay at work for a much longer time to get one (if you get one at all) The fastest cat is a simple one that gets you out there a season or two earlier or out there at all. cheers Phil Thompson cruising speeds Thanks catsketcher for your knowledgeable and valued input. With no motor we recently averaged approximately 7 knots for the 1400 odd nm non stop, single handed Carnarvon /Darwin run but only 3.5knots for the very light weather mostly windward return. The speed data published in recent times justifying one particular design over another needs to be placed in context, especially for those ineperienced folk buying a cruising multihull for the first time. Regards charmc Senior MemberIt's important to remember that nearly all reports of long high speed passages are decribing racing or record attempts. Most well designed multihulls can sustain 15 -20 knots under the right wind conditions ... but most cruising crews can't. Phil, you nailed it. Sailing fast is hard work. Exhilarating and loads of fun for a while, but certainly not a part of cruise planning. Alan M. Senior MemberWe averaged 8 1/2 knots between Brisbane & Airlie beach, in a 38 foot Oram Mango. Anchored every night, and got there in 5 days. marshmat Senior MemberThe fastest cat is a simple one that gets you out there a season or two earlier or out there at all. Click to expand... marshmat said: ↑ Amen to that. I have no actual first-hand experience in this subject, so I'm afraid I can't contribute much to the discussion... but watching it eagerly nonetheless. Click to expand... Richard Woods Woods DesignsI would agree with the other comments. It is indeed hard to sail over 200 miles a day. In part because the further you sail the slower the average speed. But mainly because, when cruising, high speeds are uncomfortable. Having said that, here is a quote from a friend who just sailed a monohull from the Galapogos to Costa Rica. Her only other sailing was on a 33ft catamaran called Rush, a boat I crossed the Atlantic in last year. And also a boat that I found to be just about the most uncomfortable catamaran I had ever sailed. Anyway, she said: "Monohulls versus catamarans! Well is there a choice!! I mean to say, a choice where everything is tied down, even straps to tie me in the galley, coffee cups 2/3rds full so it doesn’t spill, being flung from side to side versus a full cup of coffee, sitting or lying in comfort outside and not being flung out of bed. There is nothing worse than your brains racing from side to side in your head when you are lying down. You know, it could have been worse, there is always worse. I have bumped around in Rush at times too but then the seas were a lot worse than we encountered on this trip. Pity help it if they had been worse, I can now see why so many monos motor sail. At least to get a break from the constant motion" Cruising a multihull fast is possible, but why do it?? You are living on board, not just going for a day sail, so you should make it as comfortable and relaxing as possible. I usually reckon that peak speeds are about twice the average speed. So if you average 8 knots that means you have often done 16 knots and you will swear the log never read below 12. The best I have ever done was 600 miles in 3 days when racing a 35ft Banshee catamaran and 250 miles in 24hours, again when racing. The best days run when cruising was 185 miles in my 32ft Eclipse, a boat I had earlier sailed at over 20 knots when day sailing, and a boat that when racing proved faster than, for example, all the French production cats. You can see more about cruising speeds on my website www.sailingcatamarans.com Good sailing! Richard Woods of Woods Designs tnflakbait New Member150 miles is a good cruising days run on any boat. The reality is that quite often there is no wind in the middle of the ocean. Unless you carry enough gas/diesel to motor when ever you drop below 5 kts your average will drop significantly. oldsailor7 Senior MemberComfortable short handed fast cruising is possible. In 1981 John Hitch, Holly North and myself sailed to lord Howe Island in Johns Crowther Spindrift 45 catamaran, in a club cruise. We were on auto pilot all the way. We reefed as necessary for comfort rather than safety. We averaged 10.2 kts for the trip and arrived warm and dry, unlike other monohull sailors who arrived cold, wet and miserable. souljour2000 Senior MemberThis is a good thread...some very interesting appraisals of the the relative values of a boat's speed...Not having spent much sea-time above 5.5 knots ...I hadn't thought about the effects of speed or what ripping along at almost 8 kts would be like in say, a speedy, modern 36-40 footer...in terms of comfort and stamina on a long cruise with long intervals at potentially fast speeds...My own boat has a good motion and a solid feel...but for what it's worth, having read the above posts... I feel better about my old C-40's speed now... She should do 6 knots easily much of the time and her theoretical hull speed 7.06 kts should be just fine...now that the lightbulb has finally flickered on... I think I can squeeze 100 mile day by myself fairly easily from her depending on the route taken...140 with another crewman...and sometimes more....when she's on her rails in higher winds and we want to get some sea-miles behind us. I know this thread is about cats but it's actually very illustrative to some of us mono-coquers...thanks much my bi-cameral friends and carry on... please... Stumble Senior MemberThe fastest I have ever made a crossing was on a 550 mile delivery where we averaged about 16kn. While it was an awesome slay ride, the entire time we kept wishing we could slow the boat down. But with just five of us on board, and two down with seasickness we made the decision that it was safer to allow the boat to push, than to try and manhandle the sails (this was on an Andrews 70). Luckily the crew found their sea legs before we hit land, and we were able to safely shorten sail as we entered the shipping channel, but there was some discussion of dropping the jib overboard if we couldn't get her under control by then. Luckily this was an all out racing machine designed for the Trans-PAC, so these speeds, while high, we're well within her design and gear limitations. But it was a lot of work keeping her at that speed. In large part because the auto-pilot couldn't react fast enough, and so she had to be hand steered the entire way. 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Gunboat 57 Vai Vai is not your average charter cat. One of the many perks of my job as a yachting writer is that I get to sail aboard a wide variety of boats. I especially love ripping off speed runs aboard some the world’s largest (and fastest) offshore race boats . Now, the truth is, the only reason I’m allowed aboard is because I’m just a humble journalist. But the blistering speeds those boats are capable of is addictive. And as someone who’s been lucky enough to sail more than my fair share of charter catamarans in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, French Polynesia and other bucket list destinations, I can say every charter cat I’ve ever been on has been a fantastic platform for living large in the tropics. They’re not particularly exciting to sail. Gunboat 57 Vai Vai speeds in front of Newport's The Claiborne Pell Bridge I’m also grateful to say that I’ve sailed on a few high-performance sailing catamarans like the Gunboat 57 Vai Vai . One of the many cool things about Vai Vai is that she’s capable of blow-your-hair-back speeds AND providing just the right amount living space and cruising comforts. But I never knew it was possible to charter something as fast and fun-to-sail as a Gunboat 57—in Newport, Rhode Island in the summer and Caribbean in the winter—until now. Jeff Hager's Gunboat 57 will appeal to sailors who appreciate high performance sailing and stylishly ... [+] comfortable accommodations on a charter boat. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Monday, August 18Nyt ‘strands’ hints, spangram and answers for monday, august 19th, a notorious marine battalion has joined ukraine’s invasion of russia. After spending a little time with the VaiVai’s owner Jeff Hager earlier this summer, all I can say is Vai Vai ’s speed potential makes it possible to cover way, way more ground than a more conventional charter boat. And since everyone (even the helmsman and sail trimmer can hang out in main bridgedeck area, and the catamaran never heels more than a few degrees) more speed doesn’t mean less comfort. The Gunboat 57 is a powerful sailing catamaran with stylishly comfortable accommodations and an ... [+] indoor helm station In fact, the indoor/outdoor living aboard Vai Vai is next level. The wrap-around windows provide protection from the high winds and spray such a fast boat produces. The 360-degree view is amazing while the massive roof provides essential sun protection. And the sheer size of the bridgedeck is soooo much bigger than what you’d find on a 57-foot monohull. And the nice thing about having the galley and living cabins in the hulls is that each cabin is particularly private. But, let’s fact it. This boat will not appeal to anyone who rates a charter boat based on how over-the-top-“luxurious” the accommodations are. This is a high-performance sailor’s catamaran for people who don’t want to give up the sheer thrill of sailing on a charter. The boat that will bring oysters and other raw bar staples out to your boat at anchor is one of the ... [+] many reasons to stop in Cuttyhunk on a charter aboard Vai Vai. And if you’re lucky enough to book a week aboard VaiVai before she heads south in the fall, be sure to stop for oysters on the tiny island of Cuttyhunk. I guarantee you’ll beat every other sailing charter boat in Newport’s fleet. - Editorial Standards
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- The Northern Passage . With this route, you travel west to east from the Caribbean to Portugal. You start at the island nation of Bermuda, sail north the Portuguese Azores, and then east to Portugal’s shore.
These routes are based on a series of consistent wind patterns known as the trade winds. Each spans approximately 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 km), with each nautical mile spanning approximately 1.15 land miles (1.85 km). However, it is generally advised to add approximately 15-20% of the theoretical distance traveled because sailors often need to adjust course to match the wind. That brings the real distance of the voyage to about 4,700 nautical miles (8,704.4 km). The Impact of Catamaran Speed and Time Spent TravelingCovering 5,000 miles (8,046.72 km) on a sailboat takes a significant amount of time. While the speed of your catamaran is arguably the biggest determinant of the duration of your voyage, the amount of time you’re willing to be on the move also factors in. Some people limit their sailing speed during the night, while others cruise at constant speeds. The number of hours you are sailing per day will greatly impact how quickly you cross the ocean. As for the speed, catamaran’s can max out at around 15 to 20 knots, with some of the fastest hitting speeds of 60 knots. However, the average speed for most sailors is about 5-9 knots. Knots are the nautical equivalent of miles per hour. Moving at the speed of 1 knot means that you are moving 1 nautical mile per hour (1.85 kilometers per hour). If you were to travel at a speed of 7 knots for 24 hours, you would travel about 170 miles. However, most people move slower than that, meaning you’re likely to cover less than that distance in a day. The daily range of your catamaran may also factor in. Most catamarans can easily cover 100 nautical miles (185.2 km) per day. That range largely depends on the wind speed and direction, as well as whether you engage the engine. The farther you can travel in a day, the shorter your voyage will be. What does all this mean for your sailing time? In a phrase, you can control most of the variables. If you decide to sail your catamaran at 7 knots every day for 24 hours, you will get across the Atlantic in about 24 days (a little more than three weeks). If you decide to travel at that speed for less time, or go slower or faster for different amounts of time, your voyage duration will change accordingly. Potential Challenges of Crossing the Atlantic by CatamaranHaving understood the length of the voyage and how much time it may take to complete, you’re probably wondering whether there are other difficulties you might encounter. It’s a valid concern, too, because challenges can significantly increase the time you take to cross the Atlantic by boat. As far as difficulties go, the most critical ones have to do with the weather conditions. Things like storms and rough waters can not only affect your voyage duration, but also your safety. The good news is that most decent catamarans can take on almost any form of weather with a solid crew at the helm. As long as you are not sailing the Atlantic during a hurricane, your voyage won’t be too bad. With light air and beautiful scenery, crossing the Atlantic can be a phenomenal, hassle-free experience. But if you are underprepared or do not have the skills to sail, crossing the Atlantic by catamaran will be incredibly difficult. Storms on the open ocean are nothing like what they are on land, and the wind and waves will be significantly larger than you might have ever seen. It can be psychologically draining if you are alone in the open ocean. So in addition to making sure that you have the correct supplies and skills, you’ll want to bring a crew or a few friends for company. Traveling across the Atlantic by catamaran will take anywhere between 21 and 31 days. This can be longer or shorter depending on the speed of the catamaran and the number of hours you sail a day. Should you decide to cross the ocean by catamaran, be sure that you have the equipment and skills for such a voyage . Hire a crew if you need to, or at least find someone to help and company. Once you do this, you can enjoy your smooth sailing! - Prokerala: Flight time from Beijing to New York
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The Ice Cat 61 is a luxury catamaran. At 61 feet (18.60 meters) long, it is a large catamaran that has been designed with both speed and stability in mind. While its average cruising speed is 12 knots, it can achieve up to 25 knots. The ICE Cat 61 has been designed with carbon and glass fiber - materials that allow the boat to be lighter.
August 30, 2022. Catamarans are known for their speed, and some vessels are fast enough to break world sailing speed records. Catamarans can go between 15 and 30 knots, with the fastest achieving speeds well in excess of 60 knots. Sailing catamarans are sometimes twice as fast as monohulls and cut through the water with greater efficiency.
The most important benefit of the speed of a multihull is the ability to outrun bad weather. Meaning that you're able to average 9-10 knots on a catamaran rather than 6-7 knots on a monohull. Subsequently, this will give you more options in your strategy to avoid bad weather. In general, sailing catamarans typically average about 10 knots.
2) Cruising Catamarans. Another type of sailing catamaran is a cruising catamaran. These often come with complete living accommodations, so they sacrifice speed over their sportier counterparts. They can average between 9 and 10 knots, depending on the conditions. The top speed is typically around 15 knots.
On average, cruising catamarans can reach top speeds of 15 knots, around 17.3 mph (27.84 kph). ... The Outremer 45 can reach about 15 knots, but the most comfortable sailing speed is 10 knots. However, it can travel up to 25 knots in the right wind conditions, ...
The higher the number the higher the speed predicted for the boat. Here the FP Helia 44 at 6.06 had better numbers than the Lagoon 450 which comes in at 6.02 - the Helia is the lighter boat. ... safely and relaxed on an average cruising catamaran as discussed above. The fact is, one or two knots of speed, which is what the difference between ...
That being said, the average speed of racing sailboats is 15 knots (17 mph). On the other hand, the average speed of cruising sailboats is 4-6 knots (4.5-7 mph) and can attain a top speed of 7 knots (8 mph). In essence, cruise speeds of over 8 knots are quite normal.
Sailing catamarans come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are optimized for living space and comfort, while others are designed with fast cruising speeds being the sole goal of the boat. ... To save you the math, that works out for an average speed of 13.7 knots for their best day. By Matt C Matt has been boating around Florida for over ...
This is the formula for Maximum Hull Speed on a displacement boat: Max hull speed= √((Length on Water Line x g) /(2 x pi)) x 3600/1852. Now we need to add the increased efficiency (loss of drag) of a semi-displacement hull, usually, this is somewhere between a 10-30% increase. Semi Displacement hull speed = Maximum hull speed * 1.3.
A Code 0 can double or even triple the boat speed: in 6 knots of wind, an Outremer will sail at 2-3 knots with a jib, but 5-6 knots with a Code 0. It's a great sail and worth the investment, but ...
Comprehensive guide to catamaran sailing for beginners: understanding the differences between sailing a catamaran and a sailboat, what to expect, pros and cons and choosing the right catamaran. ... Usually, you will put in the first reef at a wind speed of 18 to 20 knots and the second reef at 23 to 25 knots. Best destinations for catamaran ...
The goal is speed, performance and offshore comfort, both in the strong stuff and, more importantly, in whispering airs that park-up monohulls. "A good performance catamaran can sail 1.2 to 1.5 times faster than windspeed in some conditions, meaning less time motoring and more time sailing," says Greg Young, designer of the TAG 60.
A catamaran is a sailboat with two hulls. These two hulls are connected by a bridge deck. Many people will be familiar with Hobie cats, small catamarans that are popular for sailing on lakes and in calmer waters. Cruising catamarans are based on this same principle but have large hulls that can fit many cabins inside, and house large structures ...
The crew wrote a detailed report of the experience and the boat's performance. CONDOR exceeded 30 knots occasionally, but average speeds were between 14 and 17 knots. Their best 24 hours saw 328 nm (an average speed of 13.7 knots). The company motto says it all. "Life is too short to sail a slow boat.".
But have you ever wondered about the performance and average speed of a sailboat? A sailboat average speed ranges from 4 to 6 knots or 4.5 to 7 mph and tops out at 8mph. However, many ... Compared to monohulls of the same size, the average sailing speed of a catamaran and a tri-hull is 9 to 10 knots, which are around 25 to 30% faster compared ...
On average, catamarans can move at speeds of 15-25 knots (17-29 mph). The Hobie Cat is one of the most popular catamarans in the world. The Hobie Cat is a small, beach-launched catamaran that is perfect for recreational sailing. ... Monohulls are versatile boats that can be used for cruising, racing, and day sailing. The average speed range of ...
Catamaran speed is relative. Personally, I find, the most important benefit of speed of a multihull is the ability to outrun bad weather. Being able to average 9- 10 knots on a catamaran rather than 6-7 knots on a monohull, will give you more options in your strategy to avoid bad weather. Getting to your destination quicker and shaving off days ...
Catamaran sailing; Bluewater sailing techniques; ... For example, the factory polars of an Outremer 55 give its average speed in 20 knots of wind with a true wind angle (TWA) of 50° at 8.5 knots ...
Re: How fast do sailing catamarans motor? For a typical 38ft cruising cat you will motor at about 8-9 knots top speed. Going 8 knots will use about 50% more fuel than 7 knots so you motor at 6-7 instead. Drag is related to the square if the boat speed so going fast needs huge amounts of power and fuel.
Catamarans: Greater stability due to the dual hulls, providing a more level sailing experience. Reduced heeling makes catamarans suitable for those prone to seasickness.
For a predominantly downwind race in fresh conditions (fresh enough for two large cats to capsize) the average speed for the 14 finishers was approx 10 knots, for an average boat length of approximately 12 meters. So if "joe crusiser ",with the wife , kiddies, and all their cruising crap, plus a strong desire to get to the destination in one ...
Catamaran Sailing Techniques: Everything you need to know - Yachting World. The wind will give you a hard time. A catamaran is basically a big box with floating sleds; boxes are not famous for aerodynamics. This box-shaped floater will catch a lot of wind and will make slow speed movements, such as docking, a little bit trickier.
The HH44, with its 3.2 kWp of solar panels, 50.4 kWh of Lithium-Ion batteries and two 10 kW electric motors, is capable of covering 18 nautical miles at 7.5 knots in full electric mode. The catamaran will be equipped with a very efficient hydro-generation system for charging while under sail. Diesel engines give total safety by doubling the ...
Gunboat 57 Vai Vai is not your average charter cat. Rachel Fallon-Langdon. One of the many perks of my job as a yachting writer is that I get to sail aboard a wide variety of boats.
As for the speed, catamaran's can max out at around 15 to 20 knots, with some of the fastest hitting speeds of 60 knots. However, the average speed for most sailors is about 5-9 knots. Knots are the nautical equivalent of miles per hour. Moving at the speed of 1 knot means that you are moving 1 nautical mile per hour (1.85 kilometers per hour).
Despite the continued rise in popularity of powered catamarans for recreational and commercial applications, there is limited published research on the factors that improve or reduce a powered catamaran's hydrodynamic stability. There is no definitive research on a catamaran's hydrodynamic stability during a turn, and current regulations to control the risks are proving ineffective for ...