
A Review of:
July/August 2002
On the Cover: Out of the Blue - A new generation of British catamarans... the Prestige 38
Contents:
News:
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US SAILING to present Arthur B. Hanson
Rescue Medal to Lake Beulah (WI) Group for Assisting Sailor
Featured
Products:
• Tri-Lens Radar Reflector Dramatically Increases Visibility to Ship’s Radar
• Taylor Made Products Unveils World’s First Self-Inflating Boat Fenders
• GROCO Announces Delivery of SWEETTANK
Retail Outlets this Summer
•
Antenna System
by Barb Hansen
35 Years of Northwest Multihull
Association
One of, if not the oldest multihull club in
the world, celebrates its longevity.
Corrine's Culinary Corner:
Drinks and Appertizers
by Corrine Kanter
•
Cranberry Delight
•
Cranberry Sour
• Perky Pitcher for a Crowd
• Rum Runner• Refried Bean Dip
• Smokey Vegetable Dip
• Tapenade
• Shrimp Spread
• Hot Crabmeat Cocktail Dip
Electrics:
The Ideal 12-Volt Power System
for Cruising Multihulls
Part II
by Kevin Jeffrey
Part II takes
a look at a more comprehensive electrical power system. The article also
includes a complete diagram.
Letters:
• In Response to Thor Heyerdahl’s
Passing
• Raving About the Rave
Cruising:
All Kinds of Advice
by Jim Howard
Sharing
information allows for safer, more enjoyable cruising.
What Not to Do...A Story of
Stuff-Ups
by Joann Djubal
Prevent
putting yourself, your crew, and your boat at risk. Take precautions!
The
Long Slog Home
by Ralph B. Pears
Aboard the
Caribbean Clipper, a 25' Lock Crowther-design, it was a tedious trip
from Port-Clyde to Sebasco Estates.
The Elusive Cruising Catamaran Performance
by Charles E. Kanter
The water plane shape may be the reason for catamarans
not reaching their expectations of speed.
Corrosion in its Many Forms
by Christopher Murman
A look at the problems
concerning corrosion in the marine environment.
Designs:
Pulsar 33
by Erik Lerouge
French designer, Erik
Lerouge offers a 33' trimaran with real cruising comfort.
KHSD 37
by Kurt Hughes
This new composite design
uses PVC foam-cored hulls, covered inside and out by unidirectional glass
and some carbon fiber.
Broadblue 42 and Prestige 38
by
Broadblue Catamarans
Broadblue, based in Oulton
Broad on the Suffolk coast, is
a new name in the world of
manufacturing catamarans.
Privilège 585
Alliaura Marine’s new 585 is the flagship of
the Privilège range.
Harrigami
by Rob Denney
A brief
description of what proas are all about. From the success of his Harry
design, Rod develops Harrigami.
Farrier F-41 Catamaran Part III
by
Ian Farrier
Endless Summer, the first F-41 is now finished and
launched on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Racing:
No Multihulls Allowed!
by Chris Plaass
An interview with the head staff of the DaimlerCrysler
North Atlantic Challenge, discussing why multihulls are not permitted to
race.
Record Attempts can be Hard on
Sailor’s Patience
Orange
sets out with great hope to beat the Round Britian and
Ireland record, only to be becalmed 3 miles from the finish line.
The 2002 Mackinack
by J.R. Watson
A report of the 78th Port Huron to Mackinac Island Race and the 104th
Mackinac to Chicago Race.
Mug Race Madness
by
Lawrence Dennis
Bill Roberts of Palm City, Florida won his 14th Mug Cup
in the 49th annual Mug Race, near Jacksonville, FL.
Race Round Texel 2002
by
Nico Boon
More than 600 crews gathered to take part in the 25th
Anniversary of the Race Around Texel.
No Rest for
Mollymawk/Netergy
After
winning the Round Britain and Ireland Race, Ross and Andi achieve victory
once again!
DCV or Diesel?
by Charles K.
Chiodi
With
all the hype surrounding the Electric Wheel, good or bad, Charles wanted to
find out for himself and the readers if it really works. Susan Caumont adds
to the story with her experience with Solomon Technologies.
Happy 70th Birthday Charles!
A day that
will go down in MULTIHULLS’ history, as the publisher was honored by friends
and family in this momentous ‘medieval’ event.
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