True or false? Multihulls World has the Answers!
Although the concept of multihulls, i.e., boats with multiple hulls, is very old, the popularity of modern recreational catamarans and trimarans is fairly recent. This success has piqued the curiosity of some monohull enthusiasts while drawing criticism from others. Beyond the sterile controversy, if we start from the premise that no boat is perfect, it is legitimate to ask a number of questions. To validate certain factual observations but also to dispel a few persistent misconceptions, here is a look at 10 of the most common preconceived ideas about multihulls.
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31/07/2025
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Dominic Salander
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A multihull costs more to buy than a monohull Yes and no For the same length, a multihull is much more expensive than a monohull, whether new, used, or chartered. But with the same surface area, it’s another story.... This is probably the first comment you hear about multihulls. In fact, if you simply compare a monohull and a production multihull of the same size, the price difference is obvious. However, you have to compare like with like. For the same length, a multihull will offer much more living space. For example, a 40-foot multihull has the same living space as a 50 or 55-foot monohull.…
