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Re: [PUP] In praise of paravanes...OR twin hulls?

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Robert Phillips
Mon, Jun 25, 2007 1:50 AM

I have customers who are selling their 58' sailing cat for the same
reason.  This very experienced cruising couple traded a Tayana 55 for
the cat, did the delivery down to Tortola and decided to sell the cat.
They said no one had warned them how noisy cats are at sea and how
"quick" the motion.  Their Tayana, they said, was very quiet in the aft
cabin with a very "nice, comfortable" motion, conducive to spending
time at sea.

The cat is turning into a 140' Dutch fishing trawler for the two of
them to cruise on, which should have a wonderfully comfortable motion,
especially after the anti-roll tank is fitted!!

Bob Phillips,
Another Asylum, Tortola, BVI

I have customers who are selling their 58' sailing cat for the same reason. This very experienced cruising couple traded a Tayana 55 for the cat, did the delivery down to Tortola and decided to sell the cat. They said no one had warned them how noisy cats are at sea and how "quick" the motion. Their Tayana, they said, was very quiet in the aft cabin with a very "nice, comfortable" motion, conducive to spending time at sea. The cat is turning into a 140' Dutch fishing trawler for the two of them to cruise on, which should have a wonderfully comfortable motion, especially after the anti-roll tank is fitted!! Bob Phillips, Another Asylum, Tortola, BVI