wytco0
New member
On my continuing quest to decide what sort of boat to buy I have recently been looking at motor sailors, but something in another thread got me thinking about catamarans. A Catamaran superficially at least seems to be a good solution for me.
I am after the following:
1) Reasonable size which was why I had started to think about 30 foot motor sailors. I want degree of comfort but I cant afford much.
2) Comfortable for living aboard for reasonable periods of time (weeks to months)
3) ideally under £30k preferably under £20k.
4) inboard engine.
5) Capable of a trip round the UK or even RTW.
BUT I hadn't even thought of a catamaran as they seem to attract a lot of negative comments. However I am a novice and at my age I dont think I will ever be a great sailor and I am not interested in ultimate speed or performance. I aim to potter around enjoying myself but I want to be able to go places as well.
So please educate me on the pros and cons and suitability of a catamaran.
I am after the following:
1) Reasonable size which was why I had started to think about 30 foot motor sailors. I want degree of comfort but I cant afford much.
2) Comfortable for living aboard for reasonable periods of time (weeks to months)
3) ideally under £30k preferably under £20k.
4) inboard engine.
5) Capable of a trip round the UK or even RTW.
BUT I hadn't even thought of a catamaran as they seem to attract a lot of negative comments. However I am a novice and at my age I dont think I will ever be a great sailor and I am not interested in ultimate speed or performance. I aim to potter around enjoying myself but I want to be able to go places as well.
So please educate me on the pros and cons and suitability of a catamaran.
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