Coming out!

[dralex]

The dark side is beckoning- after years of wanting a fast monohull, second child is nearly here, first child is very mobile, there are lots of lovely places I've seen to explore both in the SOuth West and Brittany and we've seen a multihull which we actually like the look of and want.

I admit it- I want a Cat.

There- not too hard.

Is this rational or should I continue to supress those dark dirty feelings?

 

[RupertW]

If you've got a place where you can afford to moor it - then well done, you've seen the light.

Imagine being able to anchor and watch everybody else's mast trace pretty patterns in the sky while you gently lumber from one side to another.

Or going goose-winged (just for the fun of it), without rolling into a gybe all the time.

 

[Rowana]

Ask Stingo(less) ! ! !

 

[Talbot]

reality has struck, Which boat do you like?

Multihull world are doing a used multi show this coming weekend (Thorney Island near Portsmouth) last time I looked they had quite a reasonable cross section of different cats.

 

[dralex]

THought I might get a rise from you Talbot- I'm scared to mention the one I like in case I get shot down in flames.

Begins with a "G"

 

[Talbot]

presume you mean a gemini - not surprised that that would appeal to you. personally I am not a fan of daggerboards and a cruising boat.

If you are looking at this, suggest you look at a Banshee, or a Flica- especially the 37ft version of the Flica.

The woods Eclipse may also be suitable. (all are Woods designs and combine a good ride with performance)

 

[Colin_S]

Bloody hell, what next? I've left my wife and gone to live with a Moboer? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[bigwow]

Go for the Flica, great boat lots of room, kids love the super safe cockpit, and they can have a cabin each!

 

[dralex]

Thanks- we're looking for a relatively light cat that will sail well, with good interior space and also looks a bit more modern, without breaking the bank. , so any suggestions welcome.

 

[BurnitBlue]

I owned a Prout Quest for five years. Sailed her to the Bahamas twice. I found her very easy and safe to handle with the mast accessable from the cockpit and a huge roller furling genoa. Hardly left the cockpit in the weeks of passage making. Except to check the bicycle which I had strapped down in the dinghy on the foredeck. Easy to sell off when the time came. There ws actually a queue to view her.