Catamaran tender...for a cat!

Tenders are a subject for endless discussion in all the world's anchorages. What is the right size? The right material? The right engine? How do we choose it?

Published 19/12/2012

By Jean-Christophe Guillaumin

Issue: Previous issues

Published: jan. / feb. 2013

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When you realize that the dinghy is one of the key elements in the success of a long-term cruise, it is best to pay attention to the advice received.
The Caribe is the semi-rigid dinghy which appeals most often to cruisers in the tropics, through its excellent value for money and its longevity.
But one of our readers (aboard 'Joyeux Dauphin') has fallen for a rigid dinghy with a catamaran hull. The TwinVeeClassic is offered as a 10' (3.48 m), 14' (4.26) m or 17' (5.18 m) boat, and can take motors of up to 60 hp. Ghislaine and Loïc aboard their cat swear by their new purchase...

Discover it on: www.twinvee.com