The Real Trade-Offs in Modern Catamarans

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 55% OFF ➡️ Here: https://bit.ly/SailingNahoaFeb Production catamarans serve a clear mission. But every design is built around trade-offs: cost, weight, speed of construction, interior space, price point. When expectations exceed that mission, weaknesses show up. Not because builders are careless, but because pressure and volume shape decisions. After more than a decade living aboard production catamarans and sailing offshore, we’ve learned where marketing and real-world use don’t always line up. Production boats aren’t “bad.” They are built to a mission. But when that mission shifts; longer passages, heavier loads, multiple circumnavigations — the limits become visible. ⚓ NAHOA Yachts is our next chapter. Purpose-built expedition catamarans designed for sustained offshore use, honest load carrying, predictable handling, and long-term durability for short-handed crews operating far from supply chains. 🌊 NAHOA Expedition Catamarans https://www.nahoayachts.com These films are 100% crowdfunded by viewers like you. Get real-time updates, behind-the-scenes access, and join our private crew chat: https://patreon.com/nahoa 📩 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://sailingnahoa.substack.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingnahoa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingnahoa Stay Wild. Stay Free. Ben. Ashley. Willa. Bodhi.