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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Planning the following days sail on the Greek island of Skiathos. Famous for the musical Mamma Mia. Some of the best beaches with crystal clear water.

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Comment Mediterranean Masterclass and I will upload in the next week the full analysis video of cross wind alongside with the use of anchor ⚓.

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We spent a cozy rainy weekend at the marina cooking a romantic Valentine’s dinner on our sailboat. Duck, octopus, escargot, wine and candlelight — this is the sailboat lifestyle we dreamed about. There’s something special about rain on deck and warm lights in the galley. Instead of going out for Valentine’s Day, we stayed aboard and made honey balsamic glazed duck, sautéed octopus and escargot with Brussels sprouts, and baked brie with raspberry pecan topping. You'll love the knives and air fryer that I use, and you can get them on Amazon. View the details and cost with my affiliate links below: KNIVES: https://amzn.to/4c00kdR AIR FRYER: https://amzn.to/4kV43f5 This is what cozy sailboat living looks like — even on a lake. If you dream about liveaboard life, marina living, cooking on a boat, or creating a romantic boat lifestyle without living on the ocean, you’re in the right place. Enjoy! - Rodney & Cyndi Valentines day on a boat, duck recipe on a sailboat, honey balsamic duck, escargot and octopus recipe, baked brie with raspberry pecan, romantic sailboat dinner, marina living vlog, lake sailboat lifestyle, sailing couple life. ⚓ Subscribe for weekly sailing lifestyle videos 🍷 Would you stay in for Valentine’s Day on a sailboat? Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #sailboatlife #liveaboardlife #boatcooking #sailingvlog #cozylifestyle 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/RODNEYERSK70/ Sailing Past by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/rMRX9MOp79j Dinner For Two by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan, https://t.lickd.co/l/5aebpGjEJ3G Bourbon Street Stomp by Lincoln Grounds, Thomm Jutz, https://t.lickd.co/l/xvp9rQkQLwg Crush It by Jason Pedder, Douglas Brown, https://t.lickd.co/l/10r1QvpXrqv Heat Me Up (Instrumental) by Simon Anderson, Duncan Pittock, https://t.lickd.co/l/dqwDb0ad9kN

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