Anyone have opinions on Shuttleworth -vs Chris White catamarans?

[Gsailor]

I think Shuttleworth designs look superb, but I like Chris White’s designs for their access from cabin to mast (which I think is unique?)

Academic alas as I will never own one, but they have always interested me.

I imagine there are people here who know a lot more about the boats than I do?

 

[Bajansailor]

Shuttleworth designs - you have to scroll down a bit to get to the sailing cats :
Shuttleworth Design - Projects

Chris White - Previous designs from Chris White Designs

Re having a cockpit forward of the deck saloon, I have seen heated debate on the pros and cons of this arrangement.

 

[Gsailor]

Shuttleworth designs - you have to scroll down a bit to get to the sailing cats :
Shuttleworth Design - Projects

Chris White - Previous designs from Chris White Designs

Re having a cockpit forward of the deck saloon, I have seen heated debate on the pros and cons of this arrangement.

Thanks.

I was only familiar with Shuttleworth’s tektron 50 type of designs - things of beauty IMO, unlike the lines of any other catamarans.

I thought that with White’s designs the cockpit was in usual place but with the added OPTION of being able to walk through the front of the saloon to get to the mast in a sheltered manner. I did not know it was an either/ or thing.

My experience of both designs is certainly not extensive.