What to choose Catamaran or Monohull.

Difference between monohull and catamaran. Monohulls heel upwind and when the wind is on the beam while catamarans stay flat but pitch upwind. The monohulls which rely on the weight of their keel to keep them upright will start to sway from side to side. It also has twice as many hulls so you have more overall space between the two of them.

The monohull encounters higher resistance taking longer to plane and spikes in speed and fuel consumption at mid-range. Whatever your cruising goals are catamarans will usually move you about more quickly than a monohull. People often ask about anchoring a multihull which is important as a multihull will spend a lot of time at anchor.

The heel of a monohull gives you a good clue that the wind is picking up and that you may be carrying too much sail. A catamaran has two. One of the major advantages of a catamaran versus a monohull is their inherent stability.

Stability is a big plus for families with young children or seniors who are not particularly steady on their feet. This provides the catamaran with an extra edge in maneuverability. In terms of handling both catamarans and monohulls offer certain advantages.

A monohull simply cant be compared to a cat in this regard. There is no question that catamarans are faster under power or sail. Catamarans are more plentiful in the Caribbean Seychelles and other tropical destinations.

When the wind picks up they just sit stable and sail faster. Speaking of comfort underway a catamaran vs a monohull will sail differently. Downwind cats feel like a house gliding on the ocean at speed while monos roll from side to side.