[quote=Rider_55][quote=carolinacatamarans]I agree, I cant think of any way to make rowing a cat tolerable for very long.[/quote]
I have thought about this while considering an everglades challenge event. I have not implemented it but if I were to try to row a cat this would be my starting point.
I would add a tang to the front to for the mast about 10-12 feet up which would act as attachment point for a secondary trapeeze setup. Possibly an adjustable one. Foot straps would be added to the front of the front cross member centered about the mast. Removable oarlock mounts would be fiberglassed into the hulls forward of the front crossbar to permit a good purchase for rowing. One would row from trap harness over open water in front of the mast . Oars would be 8 - 10 ft long or more and would have to be modular for storage under the tramp or between the hulls in front of the tramp. This configuration would make the rowing effort as efficient as possible, keep the bows down to help the boat track better, and minimize the impact to sailing.[/quote]
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