| What does catamaran mean and what benefits a | | | | Catamarans are a relatively recent introduction to the |
| catamaran have? | | | | design of boats for both leisure and sport sailing. |
| The demand for catamarans has increased over the | | | | · They have a higher speed than other |
| last few years for good reason. They are very good | | | | sailboats of the same size. This is because they can |
| and advantaged boats for families and friends. They | | | | have a much larger sail area due to the larger righting |
| offer so much more space, comfort and privacy. The | | | | moment. They can reach over 1.5 times the speed of |
| stability is appreciated by everyone, especially those | | | | the wind. |
| prone to seasickness. And for those who think they | | | | · Catamarans are less likely to capsize in the |
| are giving up some of the thrill of putting the rail to | | | | classic 'beam-wise' manner but often have a |
| the wave, the speed of a catamaran should give you | | | | tendency to pitchpole instead - where the leeward |
| some excitement. The shallow draft allows you | | | | (downwind) bow sinks into the water and the boat |
| access to many private beaches and coves other | | | | 'trips' over forward, leading to a capsize |
| boats cannot enjoy. | | | | · Catamarans are more economic. |
| Catamaran is a type of multihulled boat or ship | | | | · Catamarans are more balanced. |
| consisting of two hulls. Catamarans can be sail- or | | | | · Catamarans has more maneuverability |
| engine-powered. The catamaran was first discovered | | | | You can build your own catamaran easily by following |
| being used by the paravas, a fishing community in | | | | some instructions listed in some websites. |
| the southern coast of Tamil Nadu, India. | | | | |