Pros Of Having Your Very Own Power Catamarans

By Heidi Carver


Sailing can be a very enjoyable activity that can be enjoyed be the family or with a group of friends. With a boat, perfectly calm waves and fine wind, it is a nice way to escape from the stress and pressures of every day life. More and more people find boating a wonderful family bonding activity and a leisurely vacation rolled into one.

There are, of course, many different kinds of sail boats. Dinghies can accommodate only two people on board. Bass boats are for freshwater fishing. Bay boats are designed for use in shallow waters. Cruisers feature a cabin at the bow and are usually for an overnight stay. House boats are really houses complete with facilities, only they float instead of planted on land. Powerboats and power catamarans are perfect for sailing and cruising and feature storage and other amenities to help you be comfortable while at sea.

Catamarans are classified under power boats. These types of water vessels are of superior design and are very popular among boat lovers. There are two types of power boats, those that have one hull and those that have two or more.

The catamaran is a powerboat with two hulls. It looks very different from the usual vessels that we see, because it has two parallel hulls connected by a sleek frame. This type of craft is designed for comfort and total stability, though most boaters are not easily convinced of its safety. Before you scoff at catamarans and go on to find a safer looking ship, here are some of its advantages.

Cats are extremely comfortable rides. Because it has two hulls, it is not easily swayed. Since it does not rock during swells, its passengers will not easily get sea sick. Its unique design does not allow sound to pass through from room to room, so expect privacy in each soundproof cabin.

It is not hard to handle. Pivots are done with unbelievable ease with a catamaran. While single hulled crafts require more space to move around, a cat can turn with as minimal space as its length. Its sleek design makes it fairly light in weight too, so it can reach some areas where other ships can not.

Because it has two hulls, it has more room as compared to those with only one. You have more storage space, which basically means you can bring with you more things while sailing. Another astonishing feature of a catamaran is that everything is at eye level, so each corner can be reached by sunlight and sailors do not have to go down to a low dark area as they do when in a single hulled type.

Speed is also one of its advantages. The vessel is lighter than most, so they travel better than others too, whether power or sail. This type has two engines, so that is double the speed and double the power.

The only thing that puts most people off from owning a catamaran is its price. Cats are much more expensive among other types. But if you really wish to have one, surely there are a lot of boat dealers that offer excellent payment schemes to make having your dream craft a reality.




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