Yes it IS a catamaran

[Galway Bay]

This is a ship-shipping ship, shipping shipping ships.

[Peter Brook]

It's true - bridge-decks do increase windage..........

[Shaun]

Hmmm, not all that ethnic really, I wonder what sort of lashings they're using? Heaving to must be an interesting exercise!

[Peter Brook]

Apparently it tacked easily through only 78.5 degrees and reports no leeway, at least until it topples over completely....  Deck pod does have room for chart table and reasonably comfortable pilot berth (oh and a full tennis court and swimming pool).

And to think, I was worried about using 7mm ply instead of 6mm due to availability issues increasing weight resulting in a lower waterline (or is that higher?).......

[Galway Bay]

It's the new EU directive - must carry one lifeboat for everyone aboard - -