Is a catermaran a better design for ocean journeys than a standard yacht design
They look like they'd be a lot more stable
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SuicideScout · 31-35, M
Oh cool. Thanks for the clarification.
I was wondering why they were so much cheaper
I was wondering why they were so much cheaper
1GHOST · M
No ..depending on size if you get wind or a big wave under it will flip.
Also for large ships it would take some serious engineering to strengthen the span between the 2 hulls . As both sides would want to twist and flex as if they were single ships .
If you watch racing cats you can see them lift a side or portion of a hull out of the water .
Now imagine a ship in some strong chop trying to lift thousands of tons of steel out as it slides over a wave .
This is one of the reasons the navy has not tried a duel hull aircraft carrier . The top area would be great but the torsion to the hulls massive .
Also for large ships it would take some serious engineering to strengthen the span between the 2 hulls . As both sides would want to twist and flex as if they were single ships .
If you watch racing cats you can see them lift a side or portion of a hull out of the water .
Now imagine a ship in some strong chop trying to lift thousands of tons of steel out as it slides over a wave .
This is one of the reasons the navy has not tried a duel hull aircraft carrier . The top area would be great but the torsion to the hulls massive .
TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP
If it's yuge.. I think high winds and rough sees would see it tip