"Frank" wrote in message
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We've talked about cats, too; but have yet to charter a cruising cat to
see if we find the experience enjoyable in the same sort of way we
enjoy monohull sailing. We're gonna do that sometime soon.

A friend in my sailing club is moving back to a monohull - or "half a
boat". He's finally convinced his wife that they would enjoy sailing more
if they could sail to wind. He's spent the last 5 years telling us that his
cat could point as high as a monohull!!

My gut feeling is that if your wife actually enjoys sailing, then you should
ignore catamarans.


Also, before you buy a big boat, take into consideration the fact that your
kids will be gone in a few years. You will have to park it with only your
wife as crew. I'd love to buy a Malo 42, but I don't think that my
diminutive spouse would be able to hold the lines while we tied up.


Regards


Donal
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