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Domino:- Long range, ocean going, live aboard power cat

With the 'Domino-20' we designed a vessel that was capable of staying offshore for extended periods of time.  The clients wanted a boat that was essentially self sufficient for long periods of time and that basically provided a live aboard vessel for a couple with the occasional guest.  To this end it has most of the spacious accommodation in the wingdeck and a very large cruising range.

The hull is our usual high prismatic, round bilge, CS hull form that, along with the compound curved wing deck and our customary knuckles, incorporates all our current experience, obtained from a number of ocean crossings, of what makes for good sea keeping. Despite its length it is a relatively "small" boat.  This length allows us the freedom to position the sleeping quarters in the optimum place, over the centre of pitching.  The outcome of this is, that because the bed is located in the place of minimum movement, sleeping on the lounge sole in rough weather, which is necessary on so many boats with the sleeping quarters located forward, is a thing of the past.  The longer hull length also allows for a high load carrying capability and maximises the already exceptional sea keeping and outstanding fuel efficiency that are characteristic of the CS displacement hull form.

This design demonstrates quite clearly the difference between "big" and "long" as applied to power Catamarans and the benefits to be gained from extra length, as opposed to extra size.  

All of this makes for a simple vessel with the capacity to cross any ocean on its own bottom in comfort & safety. 

 There are currently two Dominos under construction. To view the one under construction in Paraguay by the Dufours and to read their blog:

http://dominocatamaran.blogspot.com/

http://picasaweb.google.com/mtdufour

For prices:-

www.dreamperformance.com

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