casualfox9 said:So, how do you actually fix things when you flip over? It sounds way easier in theory than it is when you're actually upside down in the water, right?
That’s honestly the biggest downside to catamarans—there, I said it! On the bigger ones, if you hit a heavy current, you might find yourself totally stuck without someone coming to pull you out. It’s just a massive pain compared to a monohull. Seriously, trying to maneuver those things is like ten times harder than handling a single-hull boat!
casualfox9 said:I honestly don’t get it—why is it that the older crowd around here just stops racing the small stuff? Is it just pure laziness? Like, is it easier to just sit in the shade with a cold Bud Light and call it a day? Seriously though, why stay exclusively on the big cruisers? What's the deal? Do people feel like they’re somehow losing status if they’re out there pushing a boat under 30 feet?
Honestly, I don't think the price tag on small dinghies is even an issue—I mean, people have way too much cash to blow on a mountain of random nonsense (not that I'm gonna sit here and list all the useless junk people waste money on, haha!).
Look, you can easily snag a Hobie 16 catamaran in decent shape for under $1,000—seriously, easy money. But honestly? Moving up to a small racing boat is a total game changer. You aren't just sitting on top of the water; you’re actually *in* it—feeling every single swell and gust of wind right in your teeth. Plus, most of these little speed demons are way faster than standard cruisers, and sometimes they even give those beefy ocean racing rigs a run for their money! I mean, I just can't help myself—I have to drop this link—but an F-31 will absolutely smoke an Open 60. It really does. I can't believe I'm just now seeing this video! Seriously, my eyes are practically popping out of my head—it’s absolutely wild. You know me, I get easily distracted by shiny things, but this? This is next level. It’s one of those clips that makes you want to jump right through your monitor and get involved, even if I’d probably just end up tripping over my own feet or something. Anyway, I was just scrolling through and stumbled upon this gem, and honestly, I had to stop everything I was doing. It’s got that perfect mix of "wow, look at that" and "wait, how did they even do that?" Just pure, unadulterated awesome. Definitely worth a watch if you need a little pick-me-up today!
So, I was just thinking about the Open 60—man, what kind of mileage can you actually squeeze out of one? Especially when you’ve got a crew of like ten people on board! It’s such a beast of a boat, right? Just wild to imagine that many hands on deck... anyway, just curious what everyone thinks!
Look, you can grab an F-31 for around $150,000—and man, talk about value! It’s a two-person crew setup, which is perfect if you don't want to be babysitting a massive team all day. Plus, the best part? You can just toss the whole thing on a trailer. Seriously! You just pop the mast up, launch it, and you're out on the water in maybe 15 to 30 minutes tops. It's such a game changer because you save a fortune on marina fees and all that constant maintenance headache. Total win!
casualfox9 said:Honestly, it probably just boils down to pure laziness—plus that nagging fear of getting roasted by the local crowdlines sitting around in their lawn chairs in the shade.
The beer hits way harder when you're out on the trapeze than when you're just chilling in the shade—seriously, it’s like a different drink entirely! (Check out this little clip!) I can't believe I'm actually sitting here watching this—it’s honestly kind of wild! —but man, some people just have this insane level of talent that makes you question if they're even human. Seriously though, check this out! It's one of those videos that just hits you right in the feels, you know? Like, you start off thinking it's just another random clip, and then suddenly you're halfway through, totally hooked, and wondering where the last ten minutes went. It’s a total trip! Anyway, I just had to share because my brain is still buzzing from it. Grab some coffee, get comfy, and just... enjoy the ride!
Anyway, speaking of which—if you're working with a tight budget, you can actually find a pretty sweet spot between owning a tiny little dinghy and a full-blown cruiser. It’s all about that compromise! They’re actually about to start selling an F-22 kit (yeah, from the same Ian Farrier guy) for around $18,000. Honestly? If you spend a winter tinkering away in your garage, you end up with this awesome little cruiser that actually fits inside the garage! You can tow it behind a regular car, get it in the water from your trailer in like fifteen minutes flat, or even just launch it right off a beach. Plus, a few buddies could head out and have a blast cruising around the Atlantic.
Check out this page for the F-22—it’s honestly such a wild ride! If you’ve ever looked at the specs for a high-performance trimaran and thought, "Yeah, I want that kind of speed in my life," then you’re definitely looking in the right place. It’s one of those designs that just makes you want to get out on the water immediately, regardless of how much work it might be to rig up. The whole setup looks incredibly sleek, almost like something you'd see flying through the air if it weren't floating—kind of gives me those F-22 fighter jet vibes, you know? Just pure, unadulterated speed. It’s got that perfect balance of being a serious machine while still feeling like something you can actually have fun with. I mean, looking at the way it's built, you can tell it's meant for someone who doesn't mind pushing things to the limit. Honestly, just staring at the layout makes me want to grab a life vest and head straight for the coast!
I’m actually mulling over one specific design right now—man, I’d love to dive in, but honestly? I just don't have the energy to build the whole thing from scratch yet. Plus, those kits aren't even hitting the market quite yet... so for now, I'm just staring at plans! Oh, and just a heads-up regarding that link with the photos—that's definitely not an F-22 in there, it's just some ancient trailer from back in the day.
I’m basically looking for something that feels like a Corsair C-750, just a little more compact—you know, under 23 feet—so I don't have to deal with all those annoying permit headaches in most states. Oh, and it definitely needs a longer cabin!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ASY1dshj36A
Honestly, you shouldn't be seeing any slowdown just because of a taller mast—I mean, there are hulls out there way more efficient than the C-750, and let's face it, the C-750 is basically just an F-24 MkII with a different deck setup anyway. The F-22 is like two whole generations ahead of the game! These trimarans... man, they bite into the water and fly just like monohulls, but they stay light and snappy like catamarans. They used to be crazy expensive, but with these newer models hitting the market, that's finally starting to change. Plus, the F-22 should have just as much internal room as the F-24 does. You can check out the F-24 right here:
http://www.corsairmarine.com/--pretty cool stuff!
