The Atlantic 42 is a sailor's Catamaran
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Lombardi Yachts' Atlantic 42 has a large sail area due to its huge spinnaker and full-battened main. The boat, costing $375,000, can sail from eight to 12 knots in upwind mode in a moderate breeze. Atlantic 42's spacious cockpit, located infront of the pilothouse, is the boat's most outstanding feature.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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McGeary on volume
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Boat designer and builder, Jeremy McGeary, emphasized the importance of volume in evaluating boats for long-distance cruising and those for short travel. He explained that too much volume on the boat, especially in the deck and cockpit areas, affects stability and sail-carrying capability.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1999
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Through his eyes only
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Jim Brown is well known for his penchant for designing multihull boats. He designed his first plywood trimaran in the 1950s and since then has created various kinds of boats such as catamarans, ferries, fish boats, day-charter boats and cruisers.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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