November/December 2001
On the Cover: Pegasus, the second of the 48' St. Francis catamarans
Contents:
News:
• First TRT 1200CR Cat Arrives in the USA
• The 2002 Intl. Multihull Design Competition
• PDQ Launches 42 Antares Hull #1 and 2
• Simonis/Voogd-designed Multihull Wins Cruising Multihull & Overall Boat of the
Year
Featured Products:
• Motion Eaze
• ClamCleat CL211 MK2/S2 and CL 704
• SeaLand 35-Gallon Holding Tank Vacuum Generator System
• nView Announces Joint Development with Headhunter for Tank Monitoring System
Corinne’s Culinary Corner:
Full-Course Dinner
by Corinne Kanter
• Mango No Cook Chutney
• Mandarin Orange Salad
• Rosemary Garlic Chicken
• Fruit Cocktail Dessert
How to:
A Beaching Checklist
by Joann Djubal
Basic step-by-step instructions on how bring your multihull ashore safely.
Attention:
Vintage Multihull Owners – Beware of
Stainless Steel Problems
by John Marples
If you haven’t been checking your boat’s metal fittings regulary, your tempting
fate. Over time, they get oxidized and corroded, leading to a catastrophic
failure.
Electrics:
Marine Electric Panels
by Kevin Jeffrey
Learn about the different types and the functions of the heart of every
electrical power distribution system.
Letter:
• Replacing Racing by Jose Luis Vargas Aguirre
Coming to America –
How the Kiwis Lost a National Treasure
by William Gibbs
Afterburner, the 52' Malcolm Tennant-designed Bladerunner, makes its way from
New Zealand to the United States via a cargo ship and flatbed truck.
How an Emu Can Clear Customs and Not
Get Caught in Quarantine
by Rohan Claringbold
A story of how the 43' Tony Grainger-designed tri Spirit of Emu was shipped from
Australia to Seattle, Washington.
A Confirmed Monohull Cruiser Tries a
Tri and Reflects...
by Johnston Fortenbaugh Jr.
When planning an extended cruise from the Chesapeake to the Bahamas and back,
John decided to purchase a Searunner 37 trimaran.
Apia, Western Samoa to Northern Cook
Islands
by Keith MacKenzie
Whats Up Doc, the 48-foot Crowther 150, sails the western Polynesian waters.
A View From The Room
by Joann Djubal
This 53' hybrid Crowther/Turner-designed cat is a pleasure to look at, and
according to Jo, it sails just as well. She had the fortune to sail on The Room
during the Multihull Rendezvous.
Test Sailing the Aegean Catri 27 Tri
by Christopher Sundberg
The Catri is now being built in the San Francisco Bay area in Alameda. It has a
LOA of 27', BOA of 24'4" and folds to a mere 8'2.5".
Multihull Seaworthiness
by Gregor Tarjan
Not all boats are created equal. Here is a brief analysis of the most important
considerations when purchasing a cruising multihull.
Designs:
Ian Farrier’s F-44R
Based on the F-41, this is a racing cat that provides very high performance and
still offers good accommodation.
Nic Bailey Design’s Impossible Dream
Accidents are traumatic, but not always that limiting. This 17.5 m catamaran was
designed for Mike Brown after a skiing accident confined him to a wheelchair.
The Conser 30 Evolves into the True
Wind 32
by Gerard Sperry
After many long months of developing this Conser Warrior-based cat, it debuted
at the St. Petersburg Boat Show in FL.
Cats of South Africa:
Wild (Cat) Delivery
by Jim Cash
After getting through some ‘growing pains,’ Jim and crew sail the new Charter
Cats’ catamaran from South Africa to California.
Fortuna Catamarans
This 29-year-old-company is a proven multihull manufacturer with its Island
Spirit catamarans.
St. Francis 48
by Neil Rusch
Attention to detail is what this boat and manufacturer are all about. This cat
is comfortable all the way around.
An Interview with Duncan Lethbridge
by Neil Rusch
Neil goes one-on-one with the builder of the St. Francis.
Cats are Born at Robertson & Caine
This Cape Town-based company manufactures the Leopard for The Moorings.
Two Decades of Catamaran Design
Two of the top-designers in SA are Alex Simonis and Maarten Voogd. Designing the
Leopard and Voyage ranges.
Voyage Yachts
The Simonis/Voogd-designed cats go from charter to private sales.
Cougar 41
This cat is based on the Farrier F-41.
Coplan Boats
Builder of the Elf 26, Ocean Spirit 34 and Ocean Spirit 42.
Dean Catamarans
The first production cat builder manufactures the Dean 440.
Horizon Catamarans
Producers of the Simonis-designed Parlay 40.
Westlawn School of Yacht Design
A top-notch design school tackles multis.
Announcements:
• Laurent Bourgnon On Board for St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
• Innovation Explorer Transforms into the Maxi Orange and is Ambassador for The
Race II
Sir Peter Blake Shot to Death
Racing:
PlayStation Takes Record from Jet Services V
by Dave Calvert
Channel Record and Trophy go to Steve Fossett
Open Dutch Multihull Mastership
TRT 1200GT Debuts on the US Racing
Scene
by Don Wigston
Hershorn wins Three Hawaiian Races
by Tim Mutrie
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