[MHml] Catamarans

[Peter Gelinas]

Thanks for the response

It is true that Palier's boat is a little bit better looking than mine (VBG) 
Interesting concept the Biplane. Lower COF, even when one hull lifts? But 
twice as much to break?

I'll take a look at the other sites

Thanks

Peter


>From: "Graeme Sutherland" <graeme at kizio.com>
>Reply-To: Informed discussion of multihull issues 
><multihulls at steamradio.com>
>To: "Informed discussion of multihull issues" <multihulls at steamradio.com>
>Subject: Re: [MHml] Catamarans
>Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 19:26:44 +0100
>
>Hi Peter,
>
>     A quick guide to obscure multihull terms:
>
>     Dolphin striker - A small pole that extends beneath
>a bowsprit, and carries the supporting rigging.
>
>     Seagull striker - Like a dolphin striker, but from
>the top of the bowsprit.
>
>     Biplane rig - Two masts that are side-by-side. When
>used on a catamaran, one mast will be mounted on each
>hull. The ill-fated Team Philips, and Yves Parlier's
>Hydroplaneur are examples.
>
>     See:
>
>http://www.parlier.org/hydraplaneur/images/images_evenements/318_ev30_070406parlier.jpg
>
>     There are cruisers here, who should be able to help
>with your questions. As for websites, try:
>
>     http://www.yachtingworld.com/
>     http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/
>
>     Sailing Anarchy (http://www.sailinganarchy.com) has
>a cruising forum, and that would be another place to
>ask for advice.
>
>         Graeme
>
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