Most light trimarans especially tiller-steered ones have a terrific response to the helm.

Sailing trimaran vs catamaran. As a result this trimaran can maintain this configuration for an extended period. Catamarans vs Monohulls. I get emails and comments all the time asking me for more information on trimarans and yet Ive never done anything with them.

Trimaran for open ocean racing. A catamaran is stable but it doesnt heel. Trimarans have become the vessel of choice to smash sailing speed world records.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next Joined. Most people whove ever steered both a trimaran and catamaran will agree that the former is more fun to sail. The 18 feet sailing beam can be converted into an 85-foot dimension.

Discussion in Multihulls started by konlow Nov 16 2015. My experience with small trimarans is limited to the Windrider 16 Windrider 17 and the Hobie Adventure Island all three of which I have owned also infrequent guest sailing on folding tris designed by Ian Farrier F-27 F-31 Sprint L-7s designed by Mike Leneman and various tris designed by Phil Slocum. Vancouver WA on the Columbia River 1.

I was hoping someone could point out the key differences between a Cat and a. Hey guys Im new here and new to sailing but its my dream to build a boat over the next few years. There is a lot of commotion in the marine world when it comes to the discussion of trimaran vs catamaran.

Trimaran for open ocean racing. Herndon VA konlow Junior Member. Most sailors agree that sailing a monohull boat is much more exhilarating than sailing a catamaran.