| Do you own a Catalac Catamaran? If so,
this page contains factory notes and updates on all Catalac Catamaran
models. Each of these links is a FAQ which deals with specific
boat issues or questions answered directly by the Lack Family or PBO
editor. With one exception, each contains important information on either
boat performance or maintenance tips. The exceptions are the
Propeller drag test page and
boat inspection page, as they seem to
fit better here than any other page. |
| Considering a Catalac
catamaran purchase? This page has a list of things to watch for unique
to Catalacs. The page includes where to position lift straps for a haul
out. |
Catalac boat inspection |
| Propeller drag under
sail accounts for a significant performance hit to boat speed for catamarans
with diesels. Is free wheeling the props better? This page has the definitive
boat tests from both sailors and MIT addressing this subject. They all
arrive at the same conclusion. |
Propeller Drag Tests |
| Catalacs received
a notoriously poor reputation for windward performance due to the rudder
design of older models. Mary Lack addresses the issue in a reply to
a concerned customer. I've followed her suggestions and discovered that
she was correct. I now sail at speed right up to 30 degrees apparent. |
Catalac Windward Performance |
| Jim Andrews (Practical
Boat Owner) article concerning Catalac performance rigging adjustments,
sail trim and boat trim, with maintenance tips on Steering cables and
rudders. He also has an in depth article on sailing a Catalac to windward |
Catalac Sail
Trim and Boat Trim |
| John Lack's annual
FAQ with various performance and maintenance tips concerning incorrectly
positioned masts, defective Stemheads, and Stern Glands. |
Catalac Factory Update 1 |
| John Lack's 'state
of Catalac Catamarans' letter with various performance and maintenance
tips including, Yanmar gearbox problems and standing rigging failures. |
Catalac Factory Update 2 |
| John Lack's annual
FAQ with various performance and maintenance tips concerning mast raising,
stemheads, Fixed Skegs and Rudders and a nice article on Gel Coat Repairs. |
Catalac Factory
Update 3 |
| Catalac 8M and 9M
mast lowering instructions |
Mast Lowering |
| Rotostay Auto Furler
installation instructions |
Rotostay manual |
