Dr. Di skrev:

Something to consider guys... Not too many blue water sailors agree that
Cat's and Tri's are worthy ocean going vessels.. No one will deny their

That is probably because most "blue water sailors" have no experience
with them.

speed and draft advantages, but stability is in question, as well as
longevity, due primarily to the high stress levels encountered with cross
seas and swell.. Believe me, the deep ocean can be most unforgiving when
you least desire or expect!

You are a troll, aren't you? Anyway, I'll feed you...

Please present some documentation of actual problems instead of
hearsay. What is the proportion of capzised/wrecked multis (not
racing!) compared to sunk/wrecked monoholls?

Richard Woods (www.sailingcatamarans.com) abandoned his 10m cat in a
storm earlier this year. 10 weeks later, it was still upright. He has
published his story on his website.

If your main purpose is coastal sailing, or island hopping, then perhaps a
Cat is a good idea, otherwise I'd reconsider..

If you read the OP, you would see a mention of the Aegaean. That
indicates coastal/island hopping to me...

/Martin