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2 capsized and 1 dismasted in trans Atlantic race.

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None of them sunk I take it.

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There's your proof, Jeff Morris, that multihulls are inherently
unstable. Ask yourself, in the same race, how many monohulls
capsized.

CN

There's your proof, Jeff Morris, that multihulls are inherently
unstable. Ask yourself, in the same race, how many monohulls
capsized.


Boats like Jeffs are not known to be inherently unstable. In fact they
are quite safe. If you don't like healing, or the feel of a fast
monohull sliding through the water, a trawler or Cat may be best. When
we went out on the PDQ, my wife actually said the motion of the cat was
making her feel sick. She never had that problem even on the tender
Pearson 30.
A Catamaran like Jeff's is not what the thrill of sailing is all about.
And that's a fact. It may be fast but so is a Jetski which also isn't
something most sailors want. Comparing the cat to my 35s5 is sort of
like comparing a Motorhome to a Lotus. Until I'm old and worn out I'll
take the Lotus!


RB
35s5...the best performance boat here!
NY

Capt. Rob wrote:
There's your proof, Jeff Morris, that multihulls are inherently
unstable. Ask yourself, in the same race, how many monohulls
capsized.


Boats like Jeffs are not known to be inherently unstable. In fact they
are quite safe. If you don't like healing, or the feel of a fast
monohull sliding through the water, a trawler or Cat may be best. When
we went out on the PDQ, my wife actually said the motion of the cat was
making her feel sick. She never had that problem even on the tender
Pearson 30.

I'm beginning to seriously doubt that you actually went on a PDQ.
What was the name or number of it, or the owner?

Self-Proclaimed "Capt." Robbie the Swabbie wrote:
Boats like Jeffs are not known to be inherently unstable. In fact they
are quite safe. If you don't like healing, or the feel of a fast
monohull sliding through the water, a trawler or Cat may be best. When
we went out on the PDQ, my wife actually said the motion of the cat was
making her feel sick. She never had that problem even on the tender
Pearson 30.


Multihulls do have a different motion, but it's hardly likely to make
anyone sick. Especially in sheltered waters like LIS. Or are you saying
that the truth is your wife (if you have one) is sickly & doesn't like
sailing anyway?

Jeff wrote:
I'm beginning to seriously doubt that you actually went on a PDQ. What
was the name or number of it, or the owner?

Careful there, Jeff. You'll set off another round of Boobsie insulting
everything about you and insisting that he "wins." After all, he's
posting pictures of himself... or somebody, anyway... actually
sailing... badly, but sailing!

DSK

"Swab Rob" wrote


If you don't like healing,


don't marry a nurse?


pure genius, Bob.


SV

Capt. Rob wrote:
There's your proof, Jeff Morris, that multihulls are inherently
unstable. Ask yourself, in the same race, how many monohulls
capsized.


Boats like Jeffs are not known to be inherently unstable. In fact they
are quite safe. If you don't like healing, or the feel of a fast
monohull sliding through the water, a trawler or Cat may be best. When
we went out on the PDQ, my wife actually said the motion of the cat was
making her feel sick. She never had that problem even on the tender
Pearson 30.
A Catamaran like Jeff's is not what the thrill of sailing is all about.
And that's a fact. It may be fast but so is a Jetski which also isn't
something most sailors want. Comparing the cat to my 35s5 is sort of
like comparing a Motorhome to a Lotus. Until I'm old and worn out I'll
take the Lotus!


RB
35s5...the best performance boat here!
NY

Not what the thrill of sailing is all about?

Capt. Neal® wrote:
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There's your proof, Jeff Morris, that multihulls are inherently
unstable. Ask yourself, in the same race, how many monohulls
capsized.

CN
The only thing that this proves is that you can't count to three.
These were racing trimarans, not cruising catamarans. Sorry, Neal you
lose whatever shred of credibility you cling to with these stupid claims.

These tri's are the most extreme boats currently raced. If a third of
them didn't DNF, they would make them even more extreme. And, the
record of the style of monohulls in this race isn't very good either!

Multihulls do have a different motion, but it's hardly likely to make
anyone sick.


Doug, you are so clearly an idiot, it's just amazing that your next
breath doesn't just kill you. ANY unusual motion might make someone
feel sick, whether it be on a boat, car or an amusement park ride.
Inner ear problems are highly variable. I myself get sick on
powerboats, especially larger ones and Suzanne and I both noted we
didn't like the motion of the cat which we sailed in some good chop
near Niantic.
Dr. Doug, please tell us all about motion sickness!

Robert B
35s5...that's a WIND powered boat!
NY