Built by Woods Catamarans in the UK starting in 1983, this fractional sloop-rigged catamaran represents a thoughtful approach to small multihull design. At 24 feet overall with a 14-foot beam, the Strider Cat offers the stability and space advantages typical of catamarans while maintaining a size suitable for trailer sailing and smaller moorings. The twin centerboard configuration provides excellent shallow-water capability with a modest 2.83-foot draft, making this boat ideal for coastal cruising, estuary exploration, and gunkholing in protected waters. Woods Designs has crafted a relatively lightweight platform at 993 pounds displacement, contributing to respectable performance under the boat's 269 square feet of sail area. The fiberglass construction ensures durability while keeping maintenance requirements reasonable for recreational sailors. With its SA/Displacement ratio of 43.32, the Strider Cat delivers spirited sailing performance typical of well-designed multihulls, offering both speed potential and the inherent stability that makes catamarans appealing to cruising sailors. This design suits sailors seeking a manageable multihull for day sailing, weekend cruising, and coastal adventures. The combination of trailer-ability, shallow draft, and catamaran benefits makes it particularly attractive for exploring diverse cruising grounds and accessing shallow anchorages unavailable to deeper-draft monohulls.

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