Why Catamarans Are Expensive Nightmares to Maintain

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:16:48 +0000

In this video I explain why catamarans can become expensive nightmares to maintain. I break down double engines, wider marina fees, haul-out problems, rigging, insurance and hidden repair costs—and why the extra comfort and space can come with bills that shock even experienced sailors.

00:00 Intro
00:42 The "double everything" tax
01:47 Haul-out scarcity and wide-beam premiums
03:01 Antifouling — twice the hull, twice the cost
03:59 Marina beam fees
05:05 Insurance multipliers
06:09 The overloading trap
07:19 Saildrive maintenance
08:20 Specialized rigging costs
09:19 Remote repair logistics
10:06 The gap between charter experience and ownership reality
11:05 Ending

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