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Catamarans : the complete guide for cruising sailors

Gregor Tarjan
A book on cruising catamarans - illustrated with four-color photography and diagrams. From the technical details to the luxurious lifestyle, it covers various aspects of cruising cats. It reviews basic concepts of design, construction, and performance. It discusses the catamaran developments.
eBook, English, ©2008
International Marine ; McGraw-Hill [distributor], Camden, Me., London, ©2008
1 online resource
9780071596220, 9781281333094, 0071596224, 1281333093
233534126
History Abbreviated
Present Environment
Multihull Characteristics
Desirable Attributes
Critical Issues
Multihull Parameters
Design and Dynamics
Evaluation and Coefficients
Hull
Appendages
Rig
Construction
Multihull Seamanship
Sailhandling
Monohull versus Multihull
The Magic of Apparent Wind
Maneuvers Under Sail
Docking and Under Power
Anchoring
Heavy Weather Tactics
Noteworthy Multihulls
Offshore Survival Gear Checklist
Long-Range Cruising Equipment Checklist
General Vessel Maintenance
Beaufort Scale
Photography
Title from PDF title page (viewed July 7, 2008)