Kris and others; The Motorcat 30 was discussed on this list four years ago; not for her sea keeping abilities, but for her ability, or lack of ability, to be trailered. <http://lists.samurai.com/pipermail/power-catamaran/2005-October/subject.html#427> Does Motorcat have any videos of her pounding into rough seas? If so, we'd all like to see them, maybe accompained by some Polish hard rock music. Chris Byer Miss Purity

Chris I have a lot of files included test in power boats magazines , owners opinion etc , so If somebody is interesting please write to me directly at motorcat@tlen.pl Please visit as well http://www.undock.com/ with adventures of MC 30 "Deuce" Kris -----Original Message----- From: power-catamaran-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:power-catamaran-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Chris Byer Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:11 AM To: power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com Subject: Re: [PCW] Rough Seas Stuff Kris and others; The Motorcat 30 was discussed on this list four years ago; not for her sea keeping abilities, but for her ability, or lack of ability, to be trailered. <http://lists.samurai.com/pipermail/power-catamaran/2005-October/subject.htm l#427> Does Motorcat have any videos of her pounding into rough seas? If so, we'd all like to see them, maybe accompained by some Polish hard rock music. Chris Byer Miss Purity _______________________________________________ Power-Catamaran Mailing List __________ Informacja programu ESET NOD32 Antivirus, wersja bazy sygnatur wirusow 4508 (20091014) __________ Wiadomosc zostala sprawdzona przez program ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.pl lub http://www.eset.com __________ Informacja programu ESET NOD32 Antivirus, wersja bazy sygnatur wirusow 4508 (20091014) __________ Wiadomosc zostala sprawdzona przez program ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.pl lub http://www.eset.com

The current singlehanded sailing record around the world was set with a 97-foot trimaran, so I would say there is no theoretical limit. http://yachtpals.com/video/trimaran-sailing Big boats are actually easier to drive than small ones. They are more expensive and much harder to maintain. When singlehanding, preparedness is everything. Boat size is simply boat size. --Georgs On 25-Oct-09, at 11:02 PM, pauljchristman@aol.com wrote: > I read an article in Passagemaker about a man single-handing a 55 to > 60 foot > monohull for long voyages. Is there a recommended or theoretical > limit to the > size of vessel a single man can safely handle? > Are there any catamarans that are particularly convenient for > handling by a > single person? > _______________________________________________ > Power-Catamaran Mailing List

I read an article in Passagemaker about a man single-handing a 55 to 60 foot monohull for long voyages. Is there a recommended or theoretical limit to the size of vessel a single man can safely handle? Are there any catamarans that are particularly convenient for handling by a single person?

I often single-hand our PDQ 34 (as I'm doing now en-route to Florida) and I find it very manageable. Practically any well-equipped boat can be single-handed at sea, but if you're planning much coastal cruising, remember that you'll often have to dock and un-dock your boat by yourself. A big, heavy boat with lots of windage can be pretty difficult for one person to manage at the dock. I'm often thankful that Sno' Dog is no bigger or heavier than she is. To me, she's a perfect size for single-handling - while still offering the comfort of twin queen-size beds, etc. Henry Clews aboard Sno' Dog - tonight, in Solomons, MD (most recent web log: http://www.snodoglog.com/09Fall-Pg1.html) On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:02 PM, pauljchristman@aol.com wrote: > I read an article in Passagemaker about a man single-handing a 55 to > 60 foot > monohull for long voyages. Is there a recommended or theoretical > limit to the > size of vessel a single man can safely handle? > Are there any catamarans that are particularly convenient for > handling by a > single person?

Single-handing is one of the most satisfying things a boater can do. I've handled various power and sailing yachts in the 30'-60' range, anchoring, docking, short-tacking with no engine in narrow channels, etc. As an earlier poster said, boat size isn't the issue, preparation is. You can do anything with enough forethought and pre-arrangement of the things you'll need, e.g., winch-handle, anchor, lines, fenders, etc. It's true that some evolutions will happen more slowly than they might with a crew - or not, depending on the crew. Sometimes you might choose to wait out an unfavorable wind or tide. Certainly two people who know what they're doing could move virtually anything short of a major vessel. Once clear of land or hazards to navigation, voila - the tricky bits are done. After years of solo boating without a second thought, my one reservation has to do with using a PFD. I failed to imagine that I'd ever be careless enough to fall overboard, and so never even considered wearing one. That attitude I now realize was born of some heady combination of arrogance and ignorance combined. There have been enough reports of boats found running with no one aboard to make me think, "there but for the grace of God . . ." Alan Bliss Gainesville, FL 17.5' Shoal Cat On Oct 27, 2009, at 9:53 PM, Henry Clews wrote: > I often single-hand our PDQ 34 (as I'm doing now en-route to > Florida) and I find it very manageable. Practically any well- > equipped boat can be single-handed at sea, but if you're planning > much coastal cruising, remember that you'll often have to dock and > un-dock your boat by yourself. A big, heavy boat with lots of > windage can be pretty difficult for one person to manage at the > dock. I'm often thankful that Sno' Dog is no bigger or heavier than > she is. To me, she's a perfect size for single-handling - while > still offering the comfort of twin queen-size beds, etc. > > Henry Clews > aboard Sno' Dog - tonight, in Solomons, MD > (most recent web log: http://www.snodoglog.com/09Fall-Pg1.html) > > On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:02 PM, pauljchristman@aol.com wrote: > >> I read an article in Passagemaker about a man single-handing a 55 >> to 60 foot >> monohull for long voyages. Is there a recommended or theoretical >> limit to the >> size of vessel a single man can safely handle? >> Are there any catamarans that are particularly convenient for >> handling by a >> single person? > _______________________________________________ > Power-Catamaran Mailing List