David wrote:
Bart thanks so much for the input.... So you don't think the wider beam
of the Catalina (10' 10" vs 8' 3") will allow the catalina to handle
heavier seas than the Cascade?


No, rather the opposite if anything. Wide beam gives initial
stability but reduces reserve stability and increases the
the chance of the boat inverting & staying that way. When it
comes to seakindliness & heavy weather sailing, narrower is
better.

And this is just MHO but the Cascade is likely to be better
built than the Catalina.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"DSK" wrote in message
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No, rather the opposite if anything. Wide beam gives initial stability but
reduces reserve stability and increases the the chance of the boat
inverting & staying that way. When it comes to seakindliness & heavy
weather sailing, narrower is better.

How nice to read such a glowing endorsement of my boat.

Max