Multihulls for Cruising and Racing

book summary

In the Beginning: The origins and evolution of the multihull, and the lessons learned through trial and error. Why a Multihull?: The features in their favour, and a few against. Design and Performance: Handicapping, hull shapes and computer-aided design; Stability and the dynamics of capsize; keels, floats, centreboards and rudders; Sails and sail forces, aerodynamic drag, apparents windspeed and angle, rigs, masts and rigging. Engines and generators. Construction: Boatbuilding materials and techniques. Road trailers: Legal requirements, mechanical features ... Handling under sail.