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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Just got this bird for 2 days and learn some new trick #birds #pets

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Sundowner turned into… ground level seating🍹😂 We sat down… and the bench broke. Instead of throwing it away, we gave it a second life — as a herb garden. 🌿✨ It happened on a perfect summer evening — we grabbed our sundowner drinks, sat down to watch the sunset… and the bench had other plans. One loud crack later, we were on the ground, laughing. Now it’s filled with basil, parsley, mint, and chives — fresh herbs I use in my cooking every day. From broken bench to delicious dinners. 🍃🍽️ Would you have done the same? #Upcycling #GardenDIY #HerbGarden #FromTrashToTreasure #SustainableLiving #DIYGarden #UpcycleChallenge #CookingWithHerbs #secondlife

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The brand new Vismara V100 moving in the city center of Viareggio.

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The Panther 48 from McConaghy is the smallest of the new Electric Panther Sailing Catamaran Series. What do you think? ▫️ Also in development: a 56, 68 and 78.  ▫️ Engineered to keep things simple and light with full-electric capabilities. Powered by wind, hydro and an impressive 104 square meters of solar, these yachts are targeted to consume just 16.11 kw at cruising speeds of 7.5 knots.  ▫️ Range: Up to 800 nautical miles motoring. ▫️ Primary System: 48V powering propulsion, winches, water maker, industion hob and more. ▫️ Backup System: Single 11 kW genset for reliability and safety. ▫️ With a sleek carbon mast and self-tacking headsail, lightweight deck gear layout, the Eco Panther Series is designed for simplicity and performance. ▫️ #eco #electric #yachts @McConaghyBoatsTV

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