9.4 tons "lightship" is basically unrealistic (unless you are purely using it for racing and strip out the creature comforts). No manufacturer publishes the "true" weight of their boats for a typical cruising family scenario. All the numbers published are basically BS.
@@sailingsandy7971 these numbers are useful for comparison purposes, they are not that useful in absolute terms. So if you are comparing cat A with cat B, the only really sensible starting place is lightship, otherwise you would have to agree on what to include on the boat. Even then, yes, there are different versions of lightship but it is a good starting point to work out ratios such as D/L, SA/D etc. If you want more accuracy, then you have a good starting point for further investigation. Ultimately, the best way of comparing boats is to get off the spreadsheets and get them out on a water for a test.
Nice. Every one how owns one is pleased with them.
@@garryparkes9121 I think they have had a few teething problems like all new designs but they seem to be ironing them out
@@katamaranscom 100% agree
Id love one my dream boat!
@@shanniesmith1517 a good option
"Designed to be light" ???? You call 11 tons light for 45 footer ? How about 9.4 tons for a 50 footer like in an ORC 50
Pretty light for a cruising cat. I don't think a comparison to an ORC makes sense, different sector of the market IMO
9.4 tons "lightship" is basically unrealistic (unless you are purely using it for racing and strip out the creature comforts). No manufacturer publishes the "true" weight of their boats for a typical cruising family scenario. All the numbers published are basically BS.
@@sailingsandy7971 these numbers are useful for comparison purposes, they are not that useful in absolute terms. So if you are comparing cat A with cat B, the only really sensible starting place is lightship, otherwise you would have to agree on what to include on the boat. Even then, yes, there are different versions of lightship but it is a good starting point to work out ratios such as D/L, SA/D etc. If you want more accuracy, then you have a good starting point for further investigation. Ultimately, the best way of comparing boats is to get off the spreadsheets and get them out on a water for a test.