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Are Catamarans Safe? Experts Weigh In on Design, Technology, and Real-World Risk

Insights from Catamaran Conversations Episode 8 with Phil Berman, Patrick Shaughnessy, and Herb McCormick When catamarans first started gaining popularity decades ago, the sailing establishment was skeptical. Monohull sailors in...

Carbon Fiber in Catamaran Construction

Episode 7 of Catamaran Conversations with Phil Berman, Patrick Shaughnessy, and Herb McCormick Carbon fiber has gone from an exotic material reserved for America’s Cup boats to something you’ll find...

Crafting Confidence: The Quality and Expertise Behind Balance Catamarans

Join Phil Berman, founder and co-designer of Balance Catamarans, as he shares the secrets behind building high-quality, safe, and innovative catamarans. With over 40 years of industry experience, Phil discusses...

Balance Catamarans: Education and Resources for Owners

Are you ready to master your Balance Catamaran? 🌊 Whether it’s the freshwater system, steering, or sailing techniques, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive educational content designed specifically for...

Build Your Catamaran Sail Plan

Insights from Phil Berman, Patrick Shaughnessy, and Herb McCormick on Catamaran Conversations If you’re speccing out a new cruising catamaran, the sail inventory is one of the most personal —...

Why Bruce Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Based on Episode 5 of Catamaran Conversations with Phil Berman (Balanced Catamarans), Patrick Shaughnessy (Farr Yacht Design), and Herb McCormick If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of comparing...

The Story of Jonathan Paarman and his Legacy at Balance

In the coastal town of Cape St Francis, where the wind shapes the sea and the sea shapes the people, Jonathan Paarman is quietly helping to reshape the world of...

Daggerboards: The Heart of a Performance Catamaran

Insights from Catamaran Conversations, Episode 4 — featuring Phil Berman (Balanced Catamarans), Patrick Shaughnessy (Far Yacht Design), and Herb McCormick If there’s one design choice that truly separates a performance...

Catamaran Helm Stations: What Every Buyer Needs to Know

When you’re evaluating a performance cruising catamaran, the helm station is one of the most consequential design decisions on the boat — and one of the least understood. It affects...

Exterior Design: The Critical Decisions Behind Every Balanced Catamaran

What makes a performance catamaran truly exceptional on the water? It starts long before the sails go up — it starts with the hull. In Episode 2 of Catamaran Conversations,...

Understanding Catamaran Pricing

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