"Что лучше и почему - катамаран или яхта? И обзор 70фт катамарана" В океане на Шамане. Серия 156

The last three videos raised a ton of questions and gave us excellent material for a new film. So, for your attention, the topic is: "What's better and why – a catamaran or a yacht?" And at the end of the story, the promised review of an interesting 70-foot catamaran, capable of sailing 350 miles per day. So, let's start with the question: why did I choose a catamaran? In short, the list would look like this: Advantages of a catamaran 1. No roll 2. Less pitching while underway. 3. Virtually no pitching when moored. At anchor, a yacht experiences more tossing and rolling, unlike the wide hull of a catamaran, which is more stable in waves and, consequently, allows for better relaxation. 4. No broaching    • Брочинг во всей своей красе   Take a look. 5. Greater speed 6. Less draft 7. Maneuverability. Two engines. 8. Less flooding on a catamaran 9. Fuel efficiency. The drag of two shallow-draught hulls is less than that of a single displacement hull with a ballast keel. Therefore, you can notice the difference in fuel consumption. My fuel consumption on a 75-horsepower Yanmar ranges from 1.4 liters per hour to 1.8 liters per engine, at speeds of 4 to 5 knots. 10. More space. A 40-foot catamaran, for example, has comparable living space to a 50-foot sailing yacht. 11. Better habitability. The cockpit and saloon are on the same level. The cabins are spaced apart, providing more privacy. 12. There's a net. It's a small detail, but a very nice touch. 4. Safety A well-built and properly designed modern catamaran is very difficult to sink. No matter how you look at it, two hulls are definitely safer than one in the event of a hole. Look at my Shaman's brother, a privilege 495, drifting:    • 3 HOUR FIGHT from a SAILING YACHT   Two engines will also help you get out of a tight spot one day. Experienced sailors will tell many stories of the engine stalling at the most difficult moment. Unlike classic catamarans, a multihull doesn't have a heavy ballast keel, so a couple of sealed compartments virtually eliminate the possibility of complete sinking, regardless of the situation. There are also many stories of lost keels. Capsize!!! Today, the tendency of catamarans to capsize is a myth. Modern designs are created using computer modeling for virtually any sea state. Cruisers have the maximum possible safe sail area, while charter options have even less. There's also a theory that on some models, the mast breaks before the critical heel angle is exceeded. In particular, I found this information online. The Australian manufacturer Seawind hasn't had a single capsize or sinking of its catamarans in 20 years. Apparently, the chances of a standard ballast keel breaking off are much higher than those of a modern multihull. And, perhaps, the most objective approach to safety is insurance. If catamarans were more dangerous than classic boats, insurance policies would differ in cost, but that's not the case. And if anyone has both statistics and analytics, it's insurers who are excellent at calculating costs. For example, a smoker's health insurance policy is 40 percent more expensive than a non-smoker's. Besides, a level deck during an ocean or sea voyage is always safer than a listing one, both for rigging and for relaxation. In particular, I've climbed a mast in the ocean and repaired a lazy jack while standing on the hardtop—reefing—and by and large, I had no problems with these tasks. Try doing the same on a monoyacht, and you'll see the difference. Now, a separate tangle of words about a very well-known myth: Catamarans don't sail well upwind. This refers to a design feature. This may be true. But... my experience casts doubt on this thesis. 6. The romance and aesthetics of a classic yacht are UNDISPUTED!!! But let's sum it up. After two and a half years of living on a catmaran, my opinion is this: if you're spending $100,000 or more on a yacht, you'll get much more benefit from investing in a catamaran than a monohull. *** P.S. In-person hypnotherapy, TP sessions, and consultations are currently only available onboard. Skype, Viber, and WhatsApp are available at any time. To schedule personal online consultations, hypnosis, and lectures, please message me directly here:   / gennady.shatov   Of course, it's recommended to consider the seven-hour time difference with Moscow time.