"Chris Newport" wrote in message
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Mobey Dick wrote:

i am thinking of going long distance cruising and am considering a
catamaran - round 40 ft - as opposed to previous thoughts of 45ft mono. I
need soemthing that is seaworthy for cross atlantic voyages etc, not just
in harbour.

Has anybody on this group any practical experience/advice of cats in this
way (please no stability debates)?

Take a looks at a Prout or a Wharram. Both have several circumnavigations
to their credit.

I had looked at the Prout, but I am seeing a lot of opinions against that
design (e.g. http://www.bayacht.com/goodbad.htm ) due to low bridgedeck
clearance and solid (not net) between forhulls.

Mobey Dick wrote:

Has anybody on this group any practical experience/advice of cats in
this way (please no stability debates)?

Take a looks at a Prout or a Wharram. Both have several circumnavigations
to their credit.

I had looked at the Prout, but I am seeing a lot of opinions against that
design (e.g. http://www.bayacht.com/goodbad.htm ) due to low bridgedeck
clearance and solid (not net) between forhulls.

In general Prouts have a very good reputation, but any bridgedeck
is going to be a compromise. If you are happy with having accomodation
only in the hulls you should look at a James Wharram design.

The choice is yours - several Prouts have circumnavigated and they
have an excellent safety record. IMHO they have the bridgedeck clearance
about right, lower will slam more and higher compromises stability.

Personally I prefer a large Wharram, but they an aquired taste.

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