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FARRIER MARINE
Another solution for long term Marina docking is a Lift
or HydroHoist, which lifts the boat out of the water.
* * * * * * * SAFETY * * * * * *
The modern trimaran with its enormous stability and
unsinkability is a very safe craft, and has now established
an excellent safety record.
There have now been many record breaking runs
around the world, and current record is held by a trimaran
at 45 days, this being an average of 26.5 knots, with the
position, or lowering the mast in extreme conditions.
Folded stability without the mast is very good, and the
folded boat can actually self right up to even a 80 to 85
heel angle - but don't risk it.
One problem with marina docking is oil stains or
growth on the lower float sides. This is not a major
problem with short stays in a slip, but will be a nuisance
over a long period.
There are several ways to overcome this, one being the
use of an antifouling wax on the float sides. Thus the
gelcoat finish is preserved and only an occasional wipe
is needed. Antifouling paint could also be applied to the
float sides but this is not attractive, it needing to be 2' 6"
wide.
This is
not
a safe angle of heel - go this far and you are probably gone! This F-27 is being pulled over to test stability.
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