ADVICE ON WINDOWS

Deckhead lining:

Here are some discussions on deck head linings from 2011 letters. We got round the problem of sagging linings and disintegrating foam by screwing hardwood battens through the linings to pick up reinforced deckhead areas. Headroom has improved dramatically and the varnished battens are pleasing to the eye. Having experienced a similar problem in our […]

Engines/ Outboards

There are many questions asked about the “best engine” for a particular boat. This page will provide some links to possible answers: Electric propulsion Electric propulsion is becoming more popular, and the affordability of our catamarans seems to encourage experimentation. See this twin electric 9m Outboards Twin outboards: Many people have added twin outboards in various […]

Hull Modifications

Many owners have added davits Added bow bulbs like a tanker. SugarScoops

Rudder information

It is not known if these bow rudders ever had any effect! Peter has had new rudders laser cut .. Aleck is modifying his 12 to place a single rudder in the middle.

BOWSPRIT additions

Many owners have added small bowsprits to let them fly larger downwind sails

Rigging Notes

‘These notes were originally written by Rick at Catamaransite’ Sailboat Rig tuning is an art rather than a science and varies from boat to boat and from low winds to high winds. Remember that the rigging on a monohull unloads as the boat heels and spills wind out of it’s sails. When you look at […]

MAST LOWERING

The Catalac 8M and the Catalac 9M are unique in that they have a tabernacle designed to raise and lower the mast. Chainplates are mounted at the pivot point and the procedure is both simple and convenient.