Shifting our focus now to the performance data generated by Wolfson Unit.

Daggerboard catamaran brands. Alliaura Marine Privilège. Their analysis returned the predicted boat speed and leeway angle for the Balance 526 with a keel design and daggerboard design for all combinations of true wind speed from 4 to 25 knots and true wind angles from 40 to 180 degrees. For one segment of the catamaran market which is inhabited by brands like Outremer Gunboat HH Balance Catana and others the most effective way to increase performance is to incorporate foils that are highly efficient.

I built a 40ft catamaran back in the 90s called Tokyo Express. Eventually the center daggerboard and rudder were removed and they went for longer deeper foils in the floats. Based on different styles designs sizes and prices some of the best catamarans are Outremer 45 Catana 50 and Balance 526.

With over 35 years experience in building the highest quality blue water catamarans. Hes a legendary catamaran designer and experienced catamaran sailor of many different designs. Our range of daggerboard racing cats including the Nacra 15 Youth Olympic the new Nacra 16 One and F18 Evolution and the F20 Carbon caramarans.

But beating to wind was hard work. And of course there are many other brands that fill in the spaces in between. This trend has definitely been turbo-charged by major-league European yacht brands like Beneteau and Bavaria entering the fray.

Daggerboards and going to wind. For this exercise however were heralding the original Manta 42 which won the Best Value Overall prize in CWs 2001 Boat of the Year contest. Of course its not hard to fathom the attraction of modern cats.

McConaghy MC50 Fresh from the Australian composite wizards McConaghy the MC50 is the smallest series catamaran in a new range. The best cruising catamarans with daggerboards or centerboards provide great cruising capability comfortable living ease of handling and strong construction. Marsaudon Composites is firmly positioned on the speed axis.