The Complete Guide for Cruising Sailors
by Gregor Tarjan

Combining how-to manual, buyer's guide and coffee-table 'dream book', "Catamarans" covers every aspect of cruising catamarans from the technical details to the luxurious, relaxed lifestyle.

The author reviews basic concepts of multihull design, construction and performance; discusses the latest catamaran developments; and examines multihull seamanship and how it differs from sailing a monohull. He outlines desirable attributes of multihulls, explains what to look for when buying and presents a catalogue of noteworthy production boats illustrated with both photographs and floor plans.

Hardback, 304 pp, 279x216mm, full colour photos and illustrations throughout, 2008.

RRP £30.00, OUR PRICE £25.00

By G. Tarijan
2009

With a focus on craft 65’ or larger, this lavishly illustrated book, with numerous photos by Billy Black, incorporates interviews with naval architects, interior designers, experienced multihull skippers and seasoned ocean racers to paint the big picture of today’s luxury performance catamarans and their evolution. The advantages of multihulls versus monohulls are examined.

Readers will discover what building a large catamaran entails, and what considerations are most important in choosing and sailing such a craft, from seaworthiness to aesthetics to practical seamanship and crew training. Tarjan ends with a look at “Future Perspectives” on these remarkable vessels.

Pb. 292pp. 290x230mm

by C White

Modern cruising multihulls are now among the safest and most comfortable cruising sailboats. All the latest information about design, construction, rigs, seamanship, safety.
Contents include specifics of multihull design, the Trimaran, the Catamaran, resisting leeway, rudders and steering, rigs, auxillary power, multihull construction, safety and seamanship, a catalogue of production multihulls, a review of multihull designers.

268pp, paperback, US publication

By Derek Harvey

A thorough analysis of the design, performance and handling of multihulls. Beginning with their evolution, how they are designed and their sailing performance.

246x171mm 192p 116 draw. 70b/w photos. Pb

RRP £22.99 OUR PRICE £19.99

By Dr G. LeSueur

How to handle catamarans and trimanrans - whether cruising or racing. This alphabetical guide is essential for safety at sea.

297x210mm 144p 163 draw. 6 photos. Pb

RRP £14.95 OUR PRICE £11.99

by Thomas Firth Jones

A guide to short and long distance voyaging in catamarans and trimarans. Multihulls are different to monohulls - they tolerate less weight and must be provisioned differently and sailed differently.
Covers - multihull development, combining speed, comfort and economy, sailing rigs, hulls and power. Preparation, provisioning, fair and fould weather sailing, docks and anchoring.

"Charmingly written and well illustrated, both amusing and intelligent, an excellent buy." Multihull International

Hb. 216pp 16 b/w photos, 36 b/w diagrams, cased and jacket

By Andrew Simpson
2010

Covers the complexities of multihull boating. The book includes valuable information on stability, rigs and sails, construction, engines, mooring and anchoring, spinnakers, handling and, crucially, coping with heavy weather, capsize and emergency situations.

The author of the book, Andrew Simpson, a highly respected yachting journalist with a wide experience of multihull boating.

Pb. 100pp 175x235mm colour photos and diagrams throughout