{ Week 7 } Inspiring Ship Engineering: Catamarans

Benefits of a double hull
Faster than monohulls as there is less drag in the water.
Resists overturning better

Cons
Slower to turn than monohulls due to drag
Can capsize

http://www.superyachttimes.com/articles/Image/Companies/Sabdes/2009-01-50m-Cat/Sabdes-Cat-50-big.jpg

This is a high speed military catamaran.

http://www.ratedorhated.com/ratings/huge_catamaran_b.jpg

http://www.liveyachting.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/60m-motor-catamaran.jpg

Basic Catamaran

Hyodroairy or Pontoon Type

SWATH Type