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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We were blown away by this place in Ios, Greece. The way to get here was pretty gnarly, basically walking down a cliffside! But well worth it.. #iosgreece #travelgreece #traveleurope #travelcontentcreator

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Welcome in YM Benetti 2018

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The curtain fell at La Grande-Motte! 🎊 Thank you once again to everyone who came aboard, shared a smile or asked a question. The International Multihull Show is always a special event every year — and the 2025 edition proved this once again. 💙 The BALI team finished the show with happy hearts... and already excited for the next stopover! See you soon! ___________ 🇫🇷 Rideau sur La Grande-Motte ! 🎊 Merci encore à tous ceux qui sont montés à bord, qui ont partagé un sourire ou une question. Le Salon International du Multicoque, c’est chaque année un moment à part — et cette édition 2025 l’a encore prouvé. 💙 L’équipe BALI repart le cœur rempli… et déjà prête pour la prochaine escale ! On vous dit à très vite !

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