Catamarans are the perfect boats to dry out on a beach, or, as many do in tidal areas (including ourselves), use a half tide drying mooring. If the boat has daggerboards then sensibly the rudders should lift to avoid damage, especially if the tide/wind causes waves when refloating. I have used the method seen in this video for 40 years. Very simple and works easily. Please note that this boat is over 30 years old, and I had never tried to lift the rudders with one hand before! Hence the initial hesitation. They would lift more easily if the shafts were greased. A simple snap hook holds the rudder up. Some people use "dinghy style" lifting rudders but that means the blades stick out behind the boat, which has often led to breakages when in a crowded anchorage and unsuspecting dinghies pass in the night. This rudder system works exactly like a conventional semi-balanced rudder when it in the down position. And has the advantage that the whole rudder can be taken off the boat by simply undoing one bolt. And no shaft leaks either! The thin ropes led through blocks to a cleat on the tiller are connected to the outboard. So the engine turns with the rudders, significantly increasing manouverability! I write more about steering systems on my website, see here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/19-faqs/sailing-and-performance-questions/109-which-steering-system-should-i-use

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The kind of little ship one might have dreamed of when browsing the pages of The Rudder magazine, SANDPIPER is living, breathing, beautiful and practical testimony to two of the leading personalities of the ‘wooden boat revival’ that happened around them in the 1970s, Bud McIntosh-trained boatbuilder, Gordon Swift,, and pioneering broker and 'boat maker', Bill Page, her first owner. https://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/713/winthrop-warner-35-ft-bermudan-ketch-1979 Presently owned by one of that movement’s earliest alumni and major, hands-on grassroots evangelists, Donn Costanzo, SANDPIPER has led a blessed life, pampered and enjoyed by four owners who have given her whatever she has required; so well and lovingly was she built that she has never had or needed a restoration. In her design that could only be American, Winthrop L. Warner achieved perhaps the perfect blend of moderation and comfort in the hull with powerful but manageable adventure in her ample ketch rig. SANDPIPER is truly an American dreamship.

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Sailboat Life with Dogs: Navigating Canine Potty Breaks Onboard. Discover the ins and outs of managing doggie bathroom breaks on a sailboat! Join us as we share practical tips for pet-friendly sailing! Watch now for a glimpse into our nautical canine routine! #SailboatPets #DogLifeOnWater #PetFriendlySailing #SailboatLiving #CanineBoatingTips #DogPottyOnboard #shorts

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WE HAVE A COOKBOOK! - grab it on Kindle here. Please let us know if there's any issues in purchasing :) Thanks all x UK SITE- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BL7GPTJK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37TR2SGLIV6HT&keywords=Lazy+Cooking+for+Hungry+Sailors&qid=1667400556&s=digital-text&sprefix=lazy+cooking+for+hungry+sailors%2Cdigital-text%2C75&sr=1-1 WORLDWIDE- https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Hungry-Sailors-Chasing-Currents-ebook/dp/B0BL7GPTJK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lazy+cooking+for+hungry+saILORS&qid=1667667845&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 You see all sorts when out at sea, this one surprised us though! #ocean #teamseas #sailing

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Her rugged profile was styled with input from Oscar Mike Limited working alongside the original owner, while H2 Yacht Design is behind her modern interior scheme. A true go-anywhere platform, Andromeda is ice-classed, built for serious exploration and is the sistership to the 116-metre Multiverse. @superyachttimes

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Join us on a sailboat deck as we explore essential equipment for an exciting installation. Discover how we ensure our tech stays safe and dry, even in challenging conditions. Don't miss this detailed walkthrough of waterproof gear! #SailingTech #WaterproofGear #EquipmentReview #InstallationGuide #DIYProjects #MarineElectronics #SailingLife #BoatLife #TechTips #AdventureTime

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