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| Author: | theomi [ Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Is the Getaway adapted to long run of some days with bivouac |
We are a group of French catamarans enthusiasts. We use our catamarans for long run without spirit of competition. Sometimes we go on a cruise for 2 or 3 days (we sleep in a tent on the trampoline). We call that in French “raid nautique†|
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| Author: | crobiecat [ Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:58 am ] |
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Theomi, The getaway seems perfect for what you are trying to do. Pros: - very comfortable with wings. I can sail all afternoon without being tired. - very stable, sails better flat, not good at flying hulls. - fast. clearly not as fast at hobie 16, but not a pig by any mean. - forward trampoline is great. It gives so much more space to walk around. - easy to de-power. just furl the jib, and it will calm down instantly. - cooler in hull. that's cool feature, buy mine get full of water, os something is wrong here. Cons: - Very heavy for a 16ft. - not good for trapezing. Only one trapeze, and not compatible with wings. - does not go very close haul. - Did I mention heavy ? As a recreational family boat, and if you are more than 2 on the boat, it does the job pretty well, lots of space with both trampoline and wings. I would say as a boat for you raids, it is probably a boat to consider, especially because of all he trampoline real estate it has to offer. As a sport boat, it can be disappointing, as it is not fun to get smoked by all the fiberglass boats sailing around you. |
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| Author: | iresq [ Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:25 pm ] |
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Not sure what kind of tent you use...if you throw a tarp over the boom, the getaway does not have one. |
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