Performance vs Cruising Catamarans for Passage Making

We're often asked what level of performance you give up when you buy a cruising catamaran. The simple answer is there isn't a large difference in performance between a cruising and performance catamaran. The context of this discussion comes in response to questions we are asked on a regular basis from people who want to liveaboard and make long-distance passages. #catamaransailing #cruisingcatamaran