French flyer

Article Abstract:

Information about French offshore racer Yves Parlier and his new 60-foot boat Mediatis Region Aquitaine is presented. The technology used in making this boat, which is faster than more-conventional off-shore multihull boats, is described.

Ship Building and Repairing, Shipbuilding & Repair, Technology application, Shipbuilding industry, Multihull sailboats

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Showing a leg

Article Abstract:

Compact saildrive engines are becoming more common on production boats and Volvo Penta and Yanmar have the majority of the market. Saildrive engines offer less vibration, free up space for other uses and have minor advantages under power.

Motorboat engines

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The taming of the cat: Developments in design and increased accessibility through chartering have raised the profile of catamarans enormously in recent years. Are they practical for the ordinary cruising owner? What should buyers be looking for?

Article Abstract:

Prospective owners should consider hull design, overall beam, bridgedecks, and the interior when looking at catamarans.

Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Catamarans

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