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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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https://loftsails.com - Patrik Diethlem had a winning speed run at Luderitz Speed Challenge 51.63 knots
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Thinking of buying sailboat propeller? How about a shaft coupling to kill noise and vibration? Come to the Annapolis Sailboat Show today, tend B is the place to be! We are focusing today on our flexible shaft coupling system - Sigmadrive. Come see why sailers are fitting this great piece of kit to help with vibration and to reduce the expensive engine alignment costs. Stop by and say hello!!
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One of the favourites for the 2023 Sydney to Hobart “Scallywag” getting ready for the start of the 2023 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The team at Bottom up Boats had a great Boxing Day on Sydney Harbour as the 100 strong fleet zigged and Zagged their way out of the harbour before heading south.
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Swinging with friends in the Dominican Republic. Come follow our page for travel adventures.
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