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The controlling depth in the Dismal Swamp is about 5 feet. In some parts, the water is even lower. Thing 1 Thing 2 has a draft of just 2 feet, 4 inches. She always helps us to achieve our long-distance cruising goals, first as we were raising two young boys, and now that we are empty-nesters making our way around the Great Loop.
The Dismal Swamp Canal along the ICW is a rare beauty, though not without its challenges, including depth, debris and, for catamarans, width. With the kids now in college and their junk off the boat, our two-stateroom powercat each with queen berths feels like it has doubled in size. Everyone knows that space is a clear advantage of a catamaran, with the wide beam and rectangular shape allowing for features like a dining area that can comfortably seat six adults. That space has proved its value yet again during this cruise—I still work as an attorney.
On days when I have conference calls or hearings conducted on Zoom, I can take over the dining area and make sure the camera is turned in such a way that my wife can still walk to the galley and the head without being in the frame. A boat with less onboard space would make that impossible. We also enjoy more headroom than on most similarly sized monohulls, and we have a full galley, a head with a fully enclosed shower, upper and lower helm stations, and a secondary seating area.
In the machinery space, we have room for a 6-kW genset and two air conditioning units. And, we have a great deal of inside and belowdecks stowage. We easily carry two bicycles, two kayaks and an foot dinghy with plenty of room left to walk around—on a foot boat! All of this makes cruising long distances so much more pleasant. My wife and I have a lot of space to be in separate areas.
My wife can sit up there with me, or if she gets tired of the sun—or tired of me—she can go below and send emails or talk to friends, or cook or sleep or whatever she prefers. Systems redundancy is another benefit of catamarans. It was my own fault: I had been doing some engine work, and forgot to replace a gasket. The water muffler literally melted. There was smoke all over.
We had to shut down the engine. It would have been an uncomfortable few hours of waiting. We were in a 3- to 5-foot chop. But with our second engine, we were able to make it back to the marina on Bald Head Island, and from there we were able to get to Southport, North Carolina, about 10 miles away. We were only making 7 or 8 knots—we usually cruise at 12 to 14—but we were happy to be able to go where we needed to go.
The good people at Zimmerman Marine have a yard in Southport, and they sent over a mechanic who figured out which parts to order for overnight delivery. We were on our way in a matter of days.
Yes, outfitting a boat with two engines is more expensive than having a single engine, and maintenance costs will be higher, too. But when something goes wrong, having redundancy makes it a lot easier to get back on course. One of the drawbacks with a catamaran is that beam seas and big wakes are magnified, making for an extremely uncomfortable ride.
What we experience aboard Thing 1 Thing 2 in those conditions is multiplied several times compared to what you would face in a monohull. One significant exception was on Barnegat Bay in New Jersey. The advantages of a power catamaran easily outweigh some occasional discomfort. Cruising at 12 knots, Thing 1 Thing 2 burns less than 4 gallons per hour total , resulting in a fuel efficient 3 nautical miles per gallon.
This is a fraction of the consumption attainable by a comparable planing boat, and is similar to the fuel efficiency of a trawler, though at a significantly higher speed. In settled conditions, a catamaran is as stable as any monohull, and catamarans also tend to handle well in head and following seas. We find a quartering sea to be our favored point of sail. Cuqui manages the lines as Thing 1 Thing 2 rises Another fear that people often express about catamarans is being able to find a marina slip with such a wide beam.
It is not uncommon for us to be surrounded by boats that are significantly larger than ours. This marina location comes with an audience. We are often nestled in a small spot between two large yachts. Economic Impact Study. In this report, you will find estimates of the U. Travel Professionals As the global cruise industry trade association, CLIA provides you with the best benefits, tools and resources to navigate the cruise industry, attract more clients and increase your earnings.
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