Articles of category "Multihull yachts"

Multihull models include: proas, which have two differently sized hulls; catamarans, which have two similar hulls; and trimarans, which have a larger hull in the center and two smaller ones on either side. Mulltihulls have a number of advantages over comparable monohulls. All the multihull models are substantially faster than monohulls. Multihull boats are able to sail in shallower water, offer much better straight-line performance than a monohull, and maintain stability in stronger winds.

A trimaran is a multihull boat consisting of a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls, attached to the main hull with lateral struts. Trimarans have a number of advantages over comparable monohulls. The trimaran has a shallower draft, a wider beam, less hull area, and is able to fly more sail area than a monohull. Trimarans are much safer than monohulls as the lack of a heavy keel, combined with the two amas makes for a nearly unsinkable boat.