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The modern cruising catamaran has arrivedThe 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"In
Catamarans, 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 of
Multihulls Magazine
List of contents
AcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionHistory AbbreviatedPresent Environment
The Big Picture
Current Perception of Multihulls
Modern Pioneers
Objective & Mission Profile
Part 1. Multihull CharacteristicsMultihull 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 ParametersDesign & Dynamics
Configuration & Basic Types
Class 1 - Open Bridgedeck Catamaran
Class 2 - Partial Bridgedeck Catamaran
Class 3 - Bridgedeck Catamaran
Class 4 - Superyacht Catamaran
Evaluation & Coefficients
Bruce Number (BN)
Sail Area to Wetted Surface (SAWS)
Hull Fineness Ratio (HFR)
Stability Coefficient (SC)
Diagonal Stability & Beam to Length Ratio (BLR)
Hull
Shape & Resistance
Appendages
Keels vs. Daggerboards
Rudders
Rig
Configuration & Types
Mast
Sails
Construction
Composite & Aluminum
Part 3. Multihull SeamanshipSailhandling - Monohull vs. MultihullThe Magic of Apparent WindManuevers Under Sail
Upwind Sailing
Reaching
Downwind
Velocity Made Good (VMG)
Battens
Reefing
Daggerboards
Tracking
Stall Recovery
Gybing
Docking & Under Power
Motorsailing
AnchoringHeavy Weather TacticsPart 4. Noteworthy Multihulls
Atlantic 55
Blubay 100
Broadblue 435
Catana 52
Dolphin 46
Fountaine Pajot - Eleuthera 60
Gemini 150Mc
Gunboat 49
Lagoon 410
Leopard 40
Maine Cat 41
Manta 42
Outremer 42
PDQ - Antares 44
Privilege 495
Seawind 1160
St Francis 50
Switch 55
Voyage 500
Jaguar 36
Yapluka 70
Appendix 1. Offshore Survival Gear ChecklistAppendix 2. Long-Range Cruising Equipment ChecklistAppendix 3. General Vessel MaintenanceAppendix 4. Beaufort ScaleAppendix 5. Photography
Photo Credits
Bibliography & ReferencesGlossaryIndex of Illustrations and TablesFeatured Catamaran Index
Index
About the author
Gregor Tarjan is founder and president of Aeroyacht Ltd., one of the world's top brokers of large sail and power catamarans. He is a USCG licensed captain and a veteran of dozens of ocean crossings.
Summary
A book on cruising catamarans - illustrated with four-color photography and diagrams. From the technical details to the luxurious lifestyle, it covers various aspects of cruising cats. It reviews basic concepts of design, construction, and performance. It discusses the catamaran developments.
