Our TMC clients often ask us sail related questions, so we thought to sit down with our Balance 451 sailmaker, Bob Pattison, of Neil Pryde Sails, to get insight from the man with 40 years of experience!
Which Sails Are Right For Me?
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Performance Study of Daggerboards Versus Keels
It’s the debate as old as time and Balance Catamarans offers the option for sailors to pick if they want daggerboards or keels in the build of their catamarans. But previousely sailors would have to weigh the pros and cons of each option in order to know what they are sacrificing in performance, however, no fact sheet with specific comparisons existed, until now.
Twenty Tips For Making Catamaran Sailing Safer and More Pleasurable
TMC President Phillip Berman shares 14 tips for making catamaran sailing safer and more pleasurable for cruisers.
How Will The Hurricanes Impact The Catamaran Market?
How will the recent storms in the Caribbean impact the catamaran market for buyers and sellers in today’s market and going forward? TMC President Phillip Berman and Sales Manager Andrew Holland are here to help shed light.
ARE YOU A SPREADSHEET GUY?
A spreadsheet is only as accurate as the information you feed it. Just remember that in yachting, everything is a compromise, there is no perfect boat, and the best you can do is seek to find the boat that best suits your needs and agenda in a price point you can afford.
CAN A CATAMARAN REALLY SAIL UPWIND?
For the most part, there are only four things you can do to greatly improve the upwind performance of cats beyond making them super light, lean and long.
CATAMARAN DEPRECIATION
We all know that boats, unlike real estate, tend to depreciate. For those who are about to buy a catamaran, the question is: How much will it depreciate?
CATAMARAN VS MONOHULL
Speed under sail, comfort underway, maneuverability and cost ~ Catamaran vs. Monohull ~ factors to consider when deciding which is best for you?
DAGGERBOARDS VS KEELS
Daggerboards vs. keels ~ which is best for me?
LESSONS LEARNED FROM A FREE SPIRIT
Read the personal insights and lessons learned by a cruiser after sailing his Dolphin 460 catamaran over 28,000 miles.
POST SURVEY NEGOTIATIONS
Negotiating the terms of acceptance after the survey is completed is one of the most challenging aspects of a yacht sale. Check out these tips on getting the sale to the finish line.
SAILDRIVES OR STRAIGHT SHAFTS? WHICH IS BEST FOR ME?
One of the “Must Have’s” we are getting from some buyers these days is: “straight shaft engines.” What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
SELLER’S GUIDE TO YACHT SALES
TMC President, Phil Berman, and Sales Manager, Andrew Holland go over fourteen things you should do to sell your boat quickly and still fetch the best price.
The 14 Biggest Mistakes When Purchasing a Used Catamaran and How to Avoid Them – Part One
Establishing a Bristol value is key to making the right decision for your catamaran purchase
The 14 Biggest Mistakes When Purchasing a Used Catamaran and How to Avoid Them – Part Two
Understanding the brand’s impact on its resale value should be taken into consideration when making your decision to purchase a catamaran
THE PERILS OF INTERNET CATAMARAN SHOPPING
Shopping for a catamaran on the internet? HERE ARE 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A YACHT BROKER
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF BUYING A CATAMARAN
While choosing the right catamaran is a highly personal matter, most of us can avoid a serious buying blunder if we pay careful attention to the following ten commandments of catamaran buying ~
CATAMARAN DEPRECIATION
Currency fluctuations, condition and brand can all factor into depreciation. If you want to avoid depreciation, take care of your boat.
PLACING A BOAT INTO BARE BOAT CHARTER
The ups and downs of non-guaranteed revenue programs