Though slightly "off topic" my post kind of pertains to the
catamaran debate.

There is a young couple from Chicago that sold their worldly
possesions (including a condo) took a "Sailing 101" course on
Lake Michigan then proceeded to purchase a slightly used
CharterCats Sa "Wildcat 350" and immediately undertook a
circumnavigation of the world out of Florida. This adventure
started in September of 2003... and this week they are headed
for Sri Lanka via a brief stay in the Similan Islands.

Needless to say... they have had their trials and tribulations
due to their inexperience as sailors... and with the vessel
(S/V Bumfuzzle) itself. But for "the grace of God goes thee"
they have made it this far unscathed... although their boat has
had to have a lot of work done while enroute.

Their web site is:

http://www.bumfuzzle.com/

Their log entries are vastly numerous but well written (with
photos) and there is one window devoted to their on going dia-
logue with the manufacturer... the original surveyor... and
subsequent repair yard managers ...that those of you that are
technically gifted will find very interesting reading.

By the way they love to receive email and are fairly diligent
in responding promptly.

And yeh... for a lot of you in this group and the other sailing
type forums... these folks and their web site are *old news*.
But I thought I would still give a "heads up" about a good read
for those that may have missed out on the original flourish of
postings that took place back a year or so ago.

Best regards to all

Bill