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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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The Storm Trysail Club hosts the 30th Anniversary this year out of a new location: the Waterfront Brewery. It's a staple on every serious sailor's calendar with big breeze, big seas and big fleets.

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Nach dem Dichtringe-Wechsel am Propellerschaft stand ich vor der letzten Hürde - 9 Liter Öl wieder ins C-Drive zu bekommen. Das Ausdehnungsgefäß hängt so absurd eng unter der Decke, dass kein Kanister direkt rankommt. Mit einem improvisierten System aus langem Schlauch und Trichter gelang mir der letzte Akt dieser technischen Odyssee. Doch endlich ist es geschafft! #Segelyacht #amel #diyproject

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⚓️ scanboat.com Sellers and buyers meet on scanboat. It is possible to search more than 10.000 boats from across Europe. Once you have made your searches and are logged in, you have the option to save your search for a boat and create an ad agent. Then you will automatically be informed when your dream boat is for sale on scanboat.

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