How do you make the best use of them?
On our cruising multihulls, the forepeaks represent a great opportunity for storage and stowage, or even more, so make the most of them! Certain constraints must be respected for your comfort and safety, but many solutions exist.
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Publié le
25/01/2021
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The layout of a multihull is generally so spacious that less attention is often paid to the forepeaks. However, there is an impressive storage space between the forward bulkhead and the bows. And the good news is, it’s multiplied by two on board a catamaran. On board cats of less than say 40 feet, they might only be used to store sails and equipment. But from 45 feet, the forepeaks of cruising catamarans are tall, long and wide enough to install a more functional compartment, or even a living space. A children’s or skipper’s cabin, a workshop, a laundry room or an additional bathroom can be fi…
