by John Long
Whether you’re looking for something really different or just want a light, fast-sailing boat that’s easy to build and can take a lot of punishment, you’ll want to own "Kitty-Cat". This handsome little catamaran is guaranteed to inspire comments of envy and admiration wherever she makes an appearance, and she leaves mighty little to be desired in the way of snappy performance. The sailing catamaran had its origin in the South Seas. Hundreds of years ago, the islanders astounded the first white visitors with the speed and agility of their unusual craft. Early New England whalers are generally credited with bringing first reports on the fast little twin—hulled native boats to this country. During the past century, many “cats” have been built in all parts of the world. The type has continued to fluorish in Polynesia; today, Hawaii is the acknowledged center of catamaran activity, and the cats are currently enjoying steadily increasing popularity in the United States.
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