"Frank" wrote
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.


Just bear in mind that the charter cats are different from what's
available on the private market... although if you *really* like one,
charter cats coming out of srvice are available too...

Donal wrote:
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.


Why?


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.


So let her drive!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King