World Class Catamarans
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LOAD
Increased load can obviously affect performance, especially if the load is unbalanced. Pas-
sengers, gear, and fuel are all examples of things which can affect your vessel. Fuel levels
change through the day, and greatly affect the attitude of your boat. When necessary,
make adjustments to engine trim and load distribution to compensate for fuel usage.
MARINE GROWTH
If you store your boat in the water or fail to clean it after each trip, the existence of marine
growth can contribute to a loss of performance. A decline in speed or increased fuel con-
sumption can occur. Prevent this by applying a marine growth inhibitor or by cleaning
your boat thoroughly after each trip.
BOTTOM PAINT
Bottom painting your catamaran will also change the performance. Although not signifi-
cant, you can expect a drop in speed between 1 and 5 miles per hour.
