Are you crew on a multihull? Would you be able to take over from your skipper if they fell overboard? Try our spot quiz and find out. By Caroline Strainig The splash of my husband going overboard was hard to miss. “Don’t worry, he jumps in often, to test my… read more
Charterboat owners Rick and Tarnia Conti talk candidly about the putting their new Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 into charter. By Caroline Strainig For South Australian couple Rick and Tarnia Conti, buying a multihull and putting it into charter was a decision that they made with their heads – and their… read more
So, you’ve found your dream catamaran and you want to put it into charter, but how do you go about choosing a suitable fleet to put it with? Here are some tips to help steer your through the process. By Caroline Strainig Share your plan with Multihull Solutions One of the… read more
Caroline Strainig talks to Mark O’Donoghue from finance company Finlease about the ins and outs of putting a boat into charter. It sounds almost too good to be true: buy your dream boat for only 20 percent down, get the bank to pay the balance and have someone else take… read more
Mono or multi? What’s the best boat for you? Caroline Strainig delves into just a few of the reasons why multihulls are becoming the vessel of choice for more and more boat owners. Buying a boat is something that’s a very personal decision, with everything a balancing act and compromise,… read more
If you are looking for a quality, pre-owned multihull, then be sure to consider buying your boat from our Multihull Solutions Tahiti Sales Centre and begin your grand adventure in one of the most picturesque cruising grounds in the world! Here are the top ten reasons why it makes sense… read more
Do you feel your catamaran is not performing to its specification? Is she overloaded with gear? When was she last slipped and antifouled? These are just a few reasons why you could be experiencing slow performance. Here are some simple tips to help you get the best out of… read more
Our good friends and keen cooks Michael and Marita have been exploring the Mediterranean onboard their Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 since June last year, and they have shared their tip on how to get more bench space out of your galley. Marita says there is still plenty of head clearance… read more
If you’ve ever completed a coastal or ocean passage, you’ll know how fun and rewarding a long voyage can be. Some coastlines (like the Queensland coast) allow you to sail all day and drop anchor most evenings in a protected anchorage or marina. This is a wonderful cruising experience but… read more
You might be used to making quick mileage calculations while on the road, but being out on the open water is a different story. There are myriad factors that can impact on how quickly or slowly you may burn fuel. It is not enough to simply calculate your speed and… read more