The modern cruising catamaran has arrived

The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls. This long overdue, in-depth guide will help you choose and cruise the right catamaran for your needs.

“An authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s.”--“Trimaran” Jim Brown, renowned multihull designer

“In Catamarans, Gregor Tarjan shares his enthusiasm for yachts with two hulls, based on years of sailing all types. An excellent introduction.”--Dick Newick, legendary catamaran and trimaran designer

“If you are contemplating spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a cruising catamaran, the small price of this book is probably the best investment you could possibly start with.”--from the Foreword by Charles K. Chiodi, publisher of Multihulls Magazine

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

History Abbreviated

Present Environment

The Big Picture

Current Perception of Multihulls

Modern Pioneers

Objective & Mission Profile

Part 1. Multihull Characteristics

Multihull Advantages

Catamaran vs. Multihull

Speed

Efficiency

Stability

Safety

Draft

No-Heel Environment

Space

Boat Handling

Desirable Attributes

Seaworthiness

Construction

Design

Critical Issues

Load Carrying

Cost

Part 2. Multihull Parameters

Design & Dynamics

Configuration & Basic Types

Class 1 - Open Bridgedeck Catamaran

Class 2 - Partial Bridgedeck Catamaran

Class 3 - Bridgedeck Catamaran

Class 4 - Superyacht Catamaran

Evaluation & Coefficients

Bruce Number (BN)

Sail Area to Wetted Surface (SAWS)

Hull Fineness Ratio (HFR)

Stability Coefficient (SC)

Diagonal Stability & Beam to Length Ratio (BLR)

Hull

Shape & Resistance

Appendages

Keels vs. Daggerboards

Rudders

Rig

Configuration & Types

Mast

Sails

Construction

Composite & Aluminum

Part 3. Multihull Seamanship

Sailhandling - Monohull vs. Multihull

The Magic of Apparent Wind

Manuevers Under Sail

Upwind Sailing

Reaching

Downwind

Velocity Made Good (VMG)

Battens

Reefing

Daggerboards

Tracking

Stall Recovery

Gybing

Docking & Under Power

Motorsailing

Anchoring

Heavy Weather Tactics

Part 4. Noteworthy Multihulls

Atlantic 55

Blubay 100

Broadblue 435

Catana 52

Dolphin 46

Fountaine Pajot - Eleuthera 60

Gemini 150Mc

Gunboat 49

Lagoon 410

Leopard 40

Maine Cat 41

Manta 42

Outremer 42

PDQ - Antares 44

Privilege 495

Seawind 1160

St Francis 50

Switch 55

Voyage 500

Jaguar 36

Yapluka 70

Appendix 1. Offshore Survival Gear Checklist

Appendix 2. Long-Range Cruising Equipment Checklist

Appendix 3. General Vessel Maintenance

Appendix 4. Beaufort Scale

Appendix 5. Photography

Photo Credits

Bibliography & References

Glossary

Index of Illustrations and Tables

Featured Catamaran Index

Index

From the technical details to the luxurious lifestyle, Catamarans covers every aspect of cruising cats, giving you a “dream book” combination of how-to manual, buyer’s guide, and coffee-table showpiece. Yacht designer and expert sailor Gregor Tarjan reviews the basic concepts of multihull design, construction, performance, and handling and discusses the latest developments in this important and comprehensive book.

Full of informative illustrations, graphs, and spectacular photos, Catamarans examines multihull seamanship and how it differs from sailing a ballasted monohull, revealing little-known tricks to get maximum speed from a cruising cat. You’ll discover desirable attributes of multihulls and what to look for when purchasing your own. There is even a catalog of noteworthy production catamarans that will help you compare, rate, and evaluate different types.

This gorgeously illustrated book is the perfect introduction to the possibilities of these exciting sailing machines and an invaluable owner’s guide.

Gregor Tarjan is a USCG-licensed captain, a merchant marine officer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and founder and president of Aeroyacht Ltd. (www.Aeroyacht.com), an internationally recognized brokerage specializing in cruising multihulls and large luxury catamarans, both sail and power. He has sailed more than 80,000 miles on multihulls and monohulls, performed dozens of offshore deliveries and transatlantic crossings, and crewed with such sailing luminaries as Dennis Connor and Yves Parlier on boats ranging from America’s Cup yachts to 120-foot monster cats.

His professional background includes a degree in yacht design and a career as project manager for builders of large yachts. He is the author of numerous technical and seamanship articles for boating magazines and is considered one of the world’s leading experts on multihulls. He lives with his wife and two sons on Long Island, New York.

The modern cruising catamaran has arrived

The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls. This long overdue, in-depth guide will help you choose and cruise the right catamaran for your needs.

“An authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s.”--“Trimaran” Jim Brown, renowned multihull designer

“In Catamarans, Gregor Tarjan shares his enthusiasm for yachts with two hulls, based on years of sailing all types. An excellent introduction.”--Dick Newick, legendary catamaran and trimaran designer

“If you are contemplating spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a cruising catamaran, the small price of this book is probably the best investment you could possibly start with.”--from the Foreword by Charles K. Chiodi, publisher of Multihulls Magazine

Gregor Tarjan is founder and president of Aeroyacht Ltd., one of the world’s top brokers of large sail and power catamarans. He is a USCG licensed captain and a veteran of dozens of ocean crossings.

Gregor Tarjan is founder and president of Aeroyacht Ltd., one of the world’s top brokers of large sail and power catamarans. He is a USCG licensed captain and a veteran of dozens of ocean crossings.

Imprint: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Distributor: The McGraw-Hill Companies
Publication Date: 09-17-2007
Pages: 304
Measurements: 10.900in X 8.500in X 1.010in X 3.202lb