Catamarans: The Complete Guide for Cruising Sailors [Hardcover]

The modern cruising catamaran has arrived

The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls. This long overdue, in-depth guide will help you choose and cruise the right catamaran for your needs.

An authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s.--Trimaran Jim Brown, renowned multihull designer

InCatamarans, Gregor Tarjan shares his enthusiasm for yachts with two hulls, based on years of sailing all types. An excellent introduction.--Dick Newick, legendary catamaran and trimaran designer

If you are contemplating spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a cruising catamaran, the small price of this book is probably the best investment you could possibly start with.--from the Foreword by Charles K. Chiodi, publisher ofMultihullsMagazine

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

History Abbreviated

Present Environment

The Big Picture

Current Perception of Multihulls

Modern Pioneers

Objective & Mission Profile

Part 1. Multihull Characteristics

Multihull Advantages

Catamaran vs. Multihull

Speed

Efficiency

Stability

Safety

Draft

No-Heel Environment

Space

Boat Handling

Desirable Attributes

Seaworthiness

Construction

Design

Critical Issues

Load Carrying

Cost

Part 2. Multihull Parameters

Design & Dynamics

Configuration & Basic Types

Class 1 - Open Bridgedeck Catamaran

Class 2 - Partial Bridgedeck Catamaran

Class 3 - Bridgedeck Catamaran

Class 4 - Superyacht Catamaran

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