In this unusual Boat of the Year fleet the Best Cruising Catamaran class was yet another category made up of three boats that were very different in terms of size and execution.
What is the fastest cruising catamaran. Fujin sailed 21 knots in 12 knots of wind flying her windward hull as she was designed to do. These are the top five fastest cruising catamarans of 2020 according to us. TS 42 ORC 42 The TS or Tres Simple cruising catamarans designed by Marsaudon Composites are some of the fastest cruising catamarans in the world.
We reefed as necessary for comfort rather than safety. This is much the same as asking How fast can a station wagon go. Comfortable short handed fast cruising is possible.
If you value comfort over speed then the Lagoon 42 is the best sailing catamaran for you. She went for the first sea trials on June 8th and 9th. Drawn by Jason Ker renowned for his IRC winners the MC50 has performance in her DNA designed as a fast cruising cat capable of crossing oceans.
We averaged 102 kts for the trip and arrived warm and dry unlike other. BUT that is for a boat hull that will pla. Discussions about catamaran life lightweight construction sailing speed in different wind conditions advantages of an ocean crossing on a light fast and comfortable catamaran.
Accommodations concentrated in center of boat weight kept out of the ends. Cyber catamaran designed by Tim Mumby Looping catamaran designed by Patrick Luscher Interview with long term cruisersliveaboard owners and catamaran boat tours. Theyre also faster more lightweight and able to sail in shallow waters.
Catamarans are easy to sail. Good Catamaran Left Bad Catamaran Right Good Cat Left Long overhangs fore and aft. Bad Cat Right Short overhangs.