Catamarans | Catamaran Hire

http://bit.ly/catamarans - A catamaran is a type of multi hulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame. Catamarans can be sail or engine-powered.

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1. Catamarans | Catamaran Hire Reference: Catamarans
2. A catamaran is a type of multi hulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame. Catamarans can be sail or engine-powered.
3. Although the principles of sailing are the same for both catamarans and monohulls, there are some differences to sailing catamarans • Catamarans are typically lighter and thus have less displacement and drag. This is because they don’t require a keel counterweight since righting moment is derived from the spacing between multiple hulls.
4. • Catamarans have a wider beam (the distance from one side of the boat to the other), which makes them more stable and therefore able to carry more sail area per unit of length than an equivalent monohull. • The greater stability means that the sail is more likely to stay upright in a gust, drawing more power than a monohull’s sail which is more likely to heel (lean) over.
5. • There are many brands of catamarans. They are made by: • Beneteau • Jeanneau • Hunter • Fontaine pajot • Leopard • Belize Catamaran lengths range from 9 metres (30 ft) upwards. We can offer catamarans to sleep 2-12 people.
6. To learn more about Catamarans visit us at www.cardinalcharters.com.au or call +61 (0)419 444 693 us today!