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07-01-2017, 03:56
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Tri
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 90
Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Hi, I wanted to pick your brains on what you considered the best
catamaran
for a
circumnavigation
and why? Special focus on quality to not have to
repair
the
boat
around the world.
Cheers,
Achim
07-01-2017, 04:27
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boatman61
Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
Posts: 30,862
Images:
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Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Tri
Hi, I wanted to pick your brains on what you considered the best
catamaran
for a
circumnavigation
and why? Special focus on quality to not have to
repair
the
boat
around the world.
Cheers,
Achim
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07-01-2017, 04:34
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Multihull
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Europe
Boat: O45 ordered
Posts: 161
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Tri
... to not have to repair the boat around the world.
Cheers,
Achim
if you don't go you still will have to repair the boat. But not around the world.
07-01-2017, 05:25
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Cotemar
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
The
Big 3 production catamarans
will circumnavigate. Most are in the 45 foot range.
Fountaine Pajot
Lagoon
Leopard
( Robertson & Caine )
Here is a few that we like to follow.
.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf...H9Iq1JorOZ22Jg
.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKD...vi10knucheCpZA
07-01-2017, 06:30
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yeloya
Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Marmaris
Boat: FP Orana 2010, Hélia 2013, Catana C 47 2013, Nautitech 46 Fly 2018
Posts: 1,359
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Tri
Hi, I wanted to pick your brains on what you considered the best catamaran for a circumnavigation and why? Special focus on quality to not have to repair the boat around the world.
Cheers,
Achim
Sorry but this doen't make any sense all unless you specify which
route
,
budget
, timing and comfort level..
I want to do it east to west through three capes and as fast as possible. The boat requested for that will be much different the one that will make traditional
route
west to east through
Panama
and in 10 years..
Cheers
Yeloya
07-01-2017, 08:39
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sail2travel
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: World Cruise
Boat: Catana 472
Posts: 35
Images:
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Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Catana
471 used.
07-01-2017, 08:40
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rmarsh3309
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oceana
Boat: Leopard 47
Posts: 18
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
http://www.mahina.com/cruise.html#boatselection
07-01-2017, 08:54
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category4jay
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Big Sky Country Montana...for now :)
Boat: 50' Cat (someday) ok maybe 45' Cat
Posts: 509
Images:
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Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
check out S/V Impi on youtube. These two are circumnavigating (when they're not in "spectacular"
New Caledonia
LOL-you have to watch the the channel to understand that) in a
Lagoon 440
. That would be my choice for one reason-its big and heavy which right or wrong would be harder for me to turtle.
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07-01-2017, 08:56
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category4jay
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Big Sky Country Montana...for now :)
Boat: 50' Cat (someday) ok maybe 45' Cat
Posts: 509
Images:
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Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
rmarsh3309
http://www.mahina.com/cruise.html#boatselection
Great information.
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07-01-2017, 08:57
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category4jay
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Big Sky Country Montana...for now :)
Boat: 50' Cat (someday) ok maybe 45' Cat
Posts: 509
Images:
6
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Cotemar
The
Big 3 production catamarans
will circumnavigate. Most are in the 45 foot range.
Fountaine Pajot
Lagoon
Leopard
( Robertson & Caine )
Here is a few that we like to follow.
.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf...H9Iq1JorOZ22Jg
.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKD...vi10knucheCpZA
I think I saw on IMPI that Cheeky Monkey was
for sale
.
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07-01-2017, 09:11
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SV DestinyAscen
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 797
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Someone else's cat. You don't have to pay for
repairs
.
07-01-2017, 10:42
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Factor
Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brisbane Australia
Boat: Multihulls - cats and Tris
Posts: 4,863
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
category4jay
-its big and heavy which right or wrong would be harder for me to turtle.
I have an idea, perhaps you should bolt big lead keels to the bottom of one.
In answer to the Question -
Outremer
. Something high quality and good performance. If you like the look and feel of a condo, then dont bother with the rig and
sails
and use that
money
to pay for
fuel
.
07-01-2017, 10:57
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yeloya
Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Marmaris
Boat: FP Orana 2010, Hélia 2013, Catana C 47 2013, Nautitech 46 Fly 2018
Posts: 1,359
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Factor
I have an idea, perhaps you should bolt big lead keels to the bottom of one.
In answer to the Question -
Outremer
. Something high quality and good performance. If you like the look and feel of a condo, then dont bother with the rig and
sails
and use that
money
to pay for
fuel
.
I have doubts about Outremer as far as circumnavigation is concerned. I've sailed extensively the O51 and I believe the payload can be an issue. When people start loading the boat with AC, genset, extra fuel, plenty of spares, dishwasher,
laundry
machine,
water maker
,
solar
panell, largest
dinghy
possible with most powerful
outboard
, etc.. Outremer is not anymore an Outremer.. And I am referring to O51 which cost a million USD with all these options. O45 will be even more problematic..
FP and Lagoons are perfectly suited for this purpose at half
price
if you are not in hurry and will make the traditional way.
Otherwise Catana's or even Nauthitec's can be an alternative; they are almost as fast as Outremer, with more payload and slightly cheaper..
Cheers
Yeloya
07-01-2017, 11:03
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Goosebumps
Marine Service Provider
Join Date: May 2013
Location: East Africa
Boat: catalac 10m
Posts: 354
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Without any hint of doubt the
Catalac
10m! I am liveaboarding one for 9 years plus in very haesh tropical island
environment
without needing too much
maintenance
. The hulls can beach easily to ckean bottom, even strip and aint it. The ease of handling under sail is amazing. The cat is very forgiving when sail trimming. The two inboard diesels, that consume never more than gallon per hour at 6-7 knots,
solar panels
on top of housing, makes it reliable for energy!
The living space is ample for two couples and extra hand. The
head
is simple to maintain. Integral fresh
water
tankage I constructed in center of hulls are adequate for
passage
making. Protected
helm
great in poor
weather
, auto pilot on
hydraulic steering
allows for relaxed sailing.
07-01-2017, 11:16
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SVTwilight
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cape Cod USA
Boat: Cartwright 36 Cutter
Posts: 375
Re: Best Cat for Circumnavigation?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
boatman61
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