Why I Changed My Mind About Catamarans

When I first discovered sailing, I was convinced my dream boat would be a catamaran. After months of researching boats, watching countless sailing channels, and thinking about the kind of adventures I actually want to have, my opinion completely changed. This isn't a video about why catamarans are bad. They're incredible boats. It's about why a monohull makes more sense for *my* goals, my budget, and the kind of sailing I want to do around the world. ⚓ **Timestamps** 00:00 - Why I originally wanted a catamaran 03:02 - The sailing channels that shaped my thinking 06:16 - The moment everything changed 07:30 - Why I switched to monohulls 09:22 - Where I stand today 09:55 - My long-term sailing plans 12:25 - Why I don't want a "floating condo" 13:22 - The monohull layout I fell in love with 14:41 - Why I'm choosing a monohull If you've sailed both monohulls and catamarans, I'd genuinely love to hear your experience in the comments. I'm still learning, and I enjoy hearing different perspectives before I eventually buy my first boat. #Sailing #Monohull #Catamaran #Liveaboard #Sailboat #BluewaterCruising