Trimaran or catamaran?

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First, I want to say that I'm aiming for a racer-cruiser. The boat will then be a little more furnished and more spacious than a pure racer, but it should certainly not be a floating summercottage.

Most racers are trimarans nowadays and it is probably right for a thoroughbred racing sailboat. I want a bit less demanding boat and a bit safer sailing. I read an interview by Bruno Peyron and his words about a catamaran in rough weather convinced me that it is the way to go.

The weak point of the catamaran are loads from the forestay, but with a technology that of the catamaran Avocet 50 you can solve that great.

A catamaran heels less than a trimaran, and thus becomes less tiring for the crew. My choice is a catamaran.


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