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Book SynopsisThe 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.
âœAn authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s.â--âœTrimaranâ Jim Brown, renowned multihull designer
âœIn Catamarans, Gregor Tarjan shares his enthusiasm for yachts with two hulls, based on years of sailing all types. An excellent introduction.â--Dick Newick, legendary catamaran and trimaran designer
âœIf 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 poss
Table of Contents
AcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionHistory AbbreviatedPresent EnvironmentThe Big PictureCurrent Perception of MultihullsModern PioneersObjective & Mission ProfilePart 1. Multihull CharacteristicsMultihull AdvantagesCatamaran vs. MultihullSpeedEfficiencyStabilitySafetyDraftNo-Heel EnvironmentSpaceBoat HandlingDesirable AttributesSeaworthinessConstructionDesignCritical IssuesLoad CarryingCostPart 2. Multihull ParametersDesign & DynamicsConfiguration & Basic TypesClass 1 - Open Bridgedeck CatamaranClass 2 - Partial Bridgedeck CatamaranClass 3 - Bridgedeck CatamaranClass 4 - Superyacht CatamaranEvaluation & CoefficientsBruce Number (BN)Sail Area to Wetted Surface (SAWS)Hull Fineness Ratio (HFR)Stability Coefficient (SC)Diagonal Stability & Beam to Length Ratio (BLR)HullShape & ResistanceAppendagesKeels vs. DaggerboardsRuddersRigConfiguration & TypesMastSailsConstructionComposite & AluminumPart 3. Multihull SeamanshipSailhandling - Monohull vs. MultihullThe Magic of Apparent WindManuevers Under SailUpwind SailingReachingDownwindVelocity Made Good (VMG)BattensReefingDaggerboardsTrackingStall RecoveryGybingDocking & Under PowerMotorsailingAnchoringHeavy Weather TacticsPart 4. Noteworthy MultihullsAtlantic 55Blubay 100Broadblue 435Catana 52Dolphin 46Fountaine Pajot - Eleuthera 60Gemini 150McGunboat 49Lagoon 410Leopard 40Maine Cat 41Manta 42Outremer 42PDQ - Antares 44Privilege 495Seawind 1160St Francis 50Switch 55Voyage 500Jaguar 36Yapluka 70Appendix 1. Offshore Survival Gear ChecklistAppendix 2. Long-Range Cruising Equipment ChecklistAppendix 3. General Vessel MaintenanceAppendix 4. Beaufort ScaleAppendix 5. PhotographyPhoto CreditsBibliography & ReferencesGlossaryIndex of Illustrations and TablesFeatured Catamaran IndexIndex
