Basically if you have money or don't plan on "expedition" type sailing in high latitudes with big winds (and cruise on the boat full time) - get a catamaran. If you don't have as much money, or want a high latitude big winds sailing - get a monohull. If you don't sail full time but only daysail and weekend - get a monohull.
Outside of crossing the oceans, you will spend most of your time in marinas and anchored offshore, so the difference in comfort goes to the well built catamarans and there are well built catamarans. I have sailed on both and I have also suffered less seasickness on catamarans than I have on monohulls and I previously was strictly a monohull person. I still enjoy monohulls, but if I had the money to buy the catamaran of my choice, I would definitely buy a catamaran.
I'm with you, if I was sailing the world and I had the money it would definitely be a cat. Faster at sea and less rolly in anchorages makes for more enjoyment.
I'd say it comes down to price, if you can afford the mooring, running costs and the initial price of a catamaran then the choice is easy.. If not then a mono hull is the best option. Although I don't see a lot of ocean crossings in catamarans for whatever reason.
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that good catamaran will cost a fortune, and basically all maintenance costs double. Two engines, two hulls etc. Not many people can afford all that. And if you buy used, you are always getting something problematic, and often you can get newer mono on the same price, with less parts at the end of their shelf life.
Great format. I still a Monohull all the way as one does not have to keep a keen eye of weather and look over their shoulder constantly for when to reef. Plus monohull have a, at least heavy displacement designs, more heavy lay up of fiberglass where Cats have minimum lay up in their of glass. That in it safety is a safety attribute for monohulls. Not to mention a true voyaging monohull has a integral keel and well supported rudder with a strong integral skeg with more bearing to prevent it from being snapped off which has sank many weakly built coastal cruisers monohull. Good Monohull recover from knock downs or rolling or pitch polling cats do not. My last comment is anyone considering speed as a plus attribute is missing the whole point of sailing. It is to chill most of the times and enjoy the beauty of the raw wild oceans. If one is concerning speed they should fly where they want to go. Jim Rodgers
Because all monohulls will point, not all catamarans do, fast cats will but will still be better off the wind to the point that doing less than 90 degree tacks will harm vmg overall so there is no point in pointing as high as a monhull anyway
@@solaireastora5394 I really appreciate you reply comment. And agree in general. However, I was looking for a technical reason. There doesn't seem to be much of a concensus when it comes sailing theory, with many differing opinions. Cheers
Score 19 to 10. That looks definitive to me. It doesn't mean you have to get a catamaran. you might like to get bounced around as you sail across the Atlantic in a monohull and if you have to wait 5 years to get a catamaran because of the cost but you can buy a mono now, maybe its best to live in the moment. and buy a monohull.
Cat is a clear winner. People banging on about monos have a nostalgic hangover. If I had to buy a small boat, it would be a small cat. If I were to buy a big boat it would be a big cat.
Some monohull sailors think that catamarans were invented by the devil and believe that monohulls are the purist form of sailing. A former catamaran sailor and I can attest to being looked down upon by those who only had one hull.
Basically if you have money or don't plan on "expedition" type sailing in high latitudes with big winds (and cruise on the boat full time) - get a catamaran. If you don't have as much money, or want a high latitude big winds sailing - get a monohull. If you don't sail full time but only daysail and weekend - get a monohull.
I agree it's horses for courses. Buy the best you can afford.
Buy the best you can afford and will enjoy the best based on your sailing plans.
Outside of crossing the oceans, you will spend most of your time in marinas and anchored offshore, so the difference in comfort goes to the well built catamarans and there are well built catamarans. I have sailed on both and I have also suffered less seasickness on catamarans than I have on monohulls and I previously was strictly a monohull person. I still enjoy monohulls, but if I had the money to buy the catamaran of my choice, I would definitely buy a catamaran.
I'm with you, if I was sailing the world and I had the money it would definitely be a cat. Faster at sea and less rolly in anchorages makes for more enjoyment.
I'm probably best off with a Saba 50 Fontaine Pajot. Sailing flat is better for an old guy like me long distances.
And Me! Getting bounce around on the lean in a monohull is very fatiguing.
That's a lot of ship. Do you really need that much? Anything over 40ft is a handful.
I'd say it comes down to price, if you can afford the mooring, running costs and the initial price of a catamaran then the choice is easy.. If not then a mono hull is the best option.
Although I don't see a lot of ocean crossings in catamarans for whatever reason.
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that good catamaran will cost a fortune, and basically all maintenance costs double. Two engines, two hulls etc. Not many people can afford all that. And if you buy used, you are always getting something problematic, and often you can get newer mono on the same price, with less parts at the end of their shelf life.
Great format. I still a Monohull all the way as one does not have to keep a keen eye of weather and look over their shoulder constantly for when to reef. Plus monohull have a, at least heavy displacement designs, more heavy lay up of fiberglass where Cats have minimum lay up in their of glass. That in it safety is a safety attribute for monohulls. Not to mention a true voyaging monohull has a integral keel and well supported rudder with a strong integral skeg with more bearing to prevent it from being snapped off which has sank many weakly built coastal cruisers monohull. Good Monohull recover from knock downs or rolling or pitch polling cats do not. My last comment is anyone considering speed as a plus attribute is missing the whole point of sailing. It is to chill most of the times and enjoy the beauty of the raw wild oceans. If one is concerning speed they should fly where they want to go. Jim Rodgers
You should compare boats with the same living space, not lenght. If you do that, monohull may be more expensive than catamaran
"Monohulls go better upwind than multihulls". Why is this always quoted, even as a generalisation?
Because all monohulls will point, not all catamarans do, fast cats will but will still be better off the wind to the point that doing less than 90 degree tacks will harm vmg overall so there is no point in pointing as high as a monhull anyway
@@solaireastora5394 I really appreciate you reply comment. And agree in general. However, I was looking for a technical reason. There doesn't seem to be much of a concensus when it comes sailing theory, with many differing opinions. Cheers
Wow. I was aiming towards a Hinkley Bermuda 40, eventually. Now I’m not so sure. Thanks for the breakdown
Your welcome!
@@crazyaboutboats6901 Below deck on a cat - is that weird? I can't really picture it.
Great video ! it helped alot, I am leaning in favor of a cat for my personal use
I'm glad you liked it. Cats do offer a lot of advantages, particular ride comfort for cruising.
30 yrs on monohulls. One crossing in a cat and I will never go back to a monohull.
I wished some company donate me a monohull
I mean a catamaran
Click bait. There is no definitive answer. Everyone's needs and wishes vary.
Score 19 to 10. That looks definitive to me. It doesn't mean you have to get a catamaran. you might like to get bounced around as you sail across the Atlantic in a monohull and if you have to wait 5 years to get a catamaran because of the cost but you can buy a mono now, maybe its best to live in the moment. and buy a monohull.
@@crazyaboutboats6901 If I had been in the market for a boat in the 50' - 60' foot range(my min was 30 meters), I would go with a cat.
Cat is a clear winner. People banging on about monos have a nostalgic hangover. If I had to buy a small boat, it would be a small cat. If I were to buy a big boat it would be a big cat.
Please remove the music. Couldnt listen to anything.
I have had people ask for this before. Honestly without the music it's pretty dreary and would probably put you to sleep.
Purity ???
Some monohull sailors think that catamarans were invented by the devil and believe that monohulls are the purist form of sailing. A former catamaran sailor and I can attest to being looked down upon by those who only had one hull.
@@crazyaboutboats6901 in Hawaii we've had catamarans since our beginning!