prep Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Hello I have been sailing for maybe 2 years on lasers with a bit of offshore exp in larger single hulls. I want to move to a cat but im unsure of which make/size to get. when i hear "catamaran" i immeditaly think "hobie", that was what i was oringally planning to get until i looked and saw maricat. I will be sailing offshore, casually. Will always be 2 of us but would like to take a couple of kids out with us sometimes to. im undecided between a hobie 14 and maricat 4.3 or 4.8. Also, do these boats come with or without a trapize set up? thanks, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy thunder Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 ANDREW, THe Maricat 4.3 is a more bouyant hull configuration than a Hobie 14 so therefor can handle a larger crew weight in Australian conditions, it also has a rounded side to sit on which is more comfortable.. The mari 4.3 is sailed/raced with three types of rig = cat rigged /mainsail only and 1 crew, Sloop riggged Mainsail& jib with 2 crew or Super Sloop with main jib & trapeze with 1 crew. for social sailing all of the above can be utilised.... trapeze is only required if you have a crew weight around the 60kgs or less....though lighter skippers race with less weight and no trapeze.... As the hobie 14 is now no longer in production there has been a sudden drop in price in the 2nd hand market.... The mari 4.8 is a rare boat low production with some spares unavailable now Check out your local sailing clubs for what is sailed near you for prices and tips... or check out this chat forum for maricats cheers d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV YUKKA II Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 hi andrew go the mari 4.3 over the hobbie for what you want. price between the two not much different. the best hobbie for learning on is a hobbie 18. easy to sail and get up and go as well. rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat scratch fever Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Yeah, I'd say your besdt bet is to get to a local Cat Club, not knowing where you are based i'd recommend you ask about your nearest club through this site. You can see all different types of cats at these clubs and it'll make your understanding and decision a lot easier Have Fun Cat Scratch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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