[C320-list] Move it please

[Peter Clancy]

FYI ....... the Gemini 105MC is CE rated (ocean passage).  Many have completed successful Pacific and Atlantic crossings including  builder/designer, Tony Smith, who made a challenging North Atlantic crossing in 2001 with 35' waves and Force 9 winds. I've owned a C320 and a Gemini 105MC. Both are reliable, seaworthy boats. In my opinion, the main differences are....... a) minimal heeling with a catamaran, b) considerably more space c) better protection from the elements at the helm, and d) a monohull sailboat will eventually sink if severely holed or swamped in a knock-down whereas the Gemini will float with one hull completely swamped or, in the event of capsize, will not sink due to internal flotation tanks. In a worst case scenario, the inverted hull of a catamaran serves as a rescue platform. That said, if I were going to undertake an ocean passage, I'd probably want a bigger, heavier monohull or catamaran than either of these boats.

Peter Clancy
Miami, FL






  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jack Fitzgibbon<mailto:chuters at earthlink.net> 
  To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 11:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Move it please


  If you're sailing in the ocean pass on the G105 and stick with the C320.

  -----Original Message-----
  From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org>
  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Adam Weiner
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:33 PM
  To: 'C320-List'
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Move it please


  With that said, before looking at the Caliber 38's (whether or not they
  exist) try a Gemini 105MKII, a roomier boat, and less than 1/2 the
  price.

  Adam

  -----Original Message-----
  From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.org>
  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren Updike
  Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 10:10 AM
  To: c320-list at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Move it please


  Now, boys.  Let's not use the list for repartee tête-à-tête.  A comment
  or two re. another boat should be tolerable.  Extended discussion re.
  non-C320 issues can be done privately.

  Thank you for your consideration.

  Warren #62