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Catamarans, often called ‘cats’ in boating circles, are twin-hulled watercraft noted for their speed and stability in open water. Many long-distance sailing races are won by catamarans, although traditional boat designers haven’t always embraced their unorthodox features. Catamarans can be powered by sails placed forward or by engines mounted in the central rear.
