[PCW] Advice on rolling tendencies to powercat newbie

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My experience, though somewhat limited, is that all "cats" are uncomfortable in those situations. The only thing that might help is powering through which might be pretty wet and in some situations may make things worse. Sailing "cats" are sometimes a little better, because the sail loads up and keeps the boat from rocking as much, again, in some situations.


-----Original Message-----
From: Ira Braun <irabraun at gmail.com>
To: power-catamaran at lists.samurai.com
Sent: Mon, 26 May 2008 1:35 pm
Subject: [PCW] Advice on rolling tendencies to powercat newbie



Hi:
I recently purchased a 22 Glacier Bay Renegade, principally because I  
was impressed by the lack of pounding in a chop (as well as the  
increased interior room for the length. I am not new to boating,  
having had a 48 foot motoryacht previously, among other boats. Having  
said that, while I am very satisfied with the behavior of the boat in  
a chop, head or quartering sea, my wife and I are quite uncomfortable  
with the rolling motion in a confused, following, or beam sea. I know  
these boats have quite a following on this site so I am asking for  
advice as how to handle this situation. Thanks in advance to those who  
respond to this novice in power cats.
Ira Braun
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