Designed by Rod Macalpine-Downie and first launched in 1964, this compact catamaran represents an early venture into affordable multihull sailing by UK builder Sail Craft Ltd. At just over 15 feet in length with a 7-foot beam, this fiberglass twin-daggerboard design offers an accessible entry point into catamaran sailing for those seeking speed and excitement on the water. The fractional sloop rig configuration provides excellent sail handling characteristics, while the impressive sail area-to-displacement ratio of 72.57 reveals this boat's performance-oriented nature. With only 240 pounds of displacement spread across twin hulls, the Yachting World Catamaran delivers the exhilarating acceleration and planning capabilities that multihulls are renowned for. This design is ideally suited for day sailing, coastal exploration, and small boat racing. The shallow 2.83-foot draft opens up access to beaches and shallow waters that deeper monohulls cannot reach. While the compact size limits overnight cruising capabilities, the boat excels as a spirited day sailer for those who prioritize speed and maneuverability. The twin daggerboard configuration allows for excellent upwind performance while maintaining the ability to beach easily when desired.
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What is the Yachting World Catamaran's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Yachting World Catamaran has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 72.57. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Yachting World Catamaran's comfort ratio?
The Yachting World Catamaran has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 1.99. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Yachting World Catamaran safe for offshore sailing?
The Yachting World Catamaran has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 4.51. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Yachting World Catamaran?
The theoretical hull speed of the Yachting World Catamaran is 4.86 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Yachting World Catamaran weigh?
The Yachting World Catamaran has a displacement of 240.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 15.50 ft.
Who designed the Yachting World Catamaran?
The Yachting World Catamaran was designed by Rod Macalpine-Downie, first built in 1964.