ASA 114 - Cruising Catamaran Made Easy-
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Increased stability (less heeling), more interior volume
Advantages of a cruising and deck space, shallower draft, better performance
catamaran in certain conditions (e.g., reaching), often better
ventilation.
Can be more sensitive to weight distribution, different
motion in waves ( jerky vs. rolling), wider turning
Disadvantages of a
radius, potential for bridgedeck slamming in large
cruising catamaran
waves, higher windage, different anchoring
considerations.
Catamarans derive their stability primarily from their
wide beam (form stability), whereas monohulls rely on
Stability of a catamaran vs. ballast (ballast stability). Catamarans have a much
monohull higher initial resistance to heeling but can capsize
more suddenly if their critical angle of roll is
exceeded.
The impact of waves hitting the underside of the
bridgedeck (the structure connecting the hulls). Can
Bridgedeck slamming
be minimized by reducing speed in large waves and
adjusting course to take waves at a less direct angle.
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Terms in this set (25)
Increased stability (less heeling), more interior volume
Advantages of a cruising and deck space, shallower draft, better performance
catamaran in certain conditions (e.g., reaching), often better
ventilation.
Can be more sensitive to weight distribution, different
motion in waves ( jerky vs. rolling), wider turning
Disadvantages of a
radius, potential for bridgedeck slamming in large
cruising catamaran
waves, higher windage, different anchoring
considerations.
Catamarans derive their stability primarily from their
wide beam (form stability), whereas monohulls rely on
Stability of a catamaran vs. ballast (ballast stability). Catamarans have a much
monohull higher initial resistance to heeling but can capsize
more suddenly if their critical angle of roll is
exceeded.
The impact of waves hitting the underside of the
bridgedeck (the structure connecting the hulls). Can
Bridgedeck slamming
be minimized by reducing speed in large waves and
adjusting course to take waves at a less direct angle.
