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Motion Sickness - 62' Lagoon Catamaran
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06/29/2015 09:37 AM
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Hello, I had a question for a friend. Next week we will be sailing for 3-days and 3-nights thru the British Virgin Islands on a 62' Lagoon Catamaran. She is prone to motion sickness, and although I know catamarans of this size are VERY steady, she wants to make sure she chooses the cabin that will be the most stable. We will be anchored every evening in a cove, so I know it will be relatively calm at that time, but during the day we will be cruising with the engine running and most likely will encounter some movement. Here is a link to the catamaran layout and the cabin options. Obviously, the front two cabins are out as they may see the most "movement" during our cruising times. Which of the remaining two would be the most stable where the least amount of motion would be felt? The back cabin or the middle cabin? Also I know the engine underneath the boat often causes a rumbling that can be a bit nauseous, so which cabin would feel that the most? And just in case she wishes to take a power nap during the day while the boat is motoring to another location, which of the two cabins (back or middle) would have the least amount of motion during these times? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Here is a link to the cabin layout: http://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/websites/4160brochure88.jpgP.S. And yes, I have been on a catamaran before and am also prone to motion sickness.....I know a lot of people say "Oh a catamaran is steady", but the last time I was on one I indeed felt some motion while in my cabin. Since I fully understand her "anxiety" of choosing the most stable cabin, I just wanted to reach out to get some opinions of others who are super-prone to motion sickness even when on a "steady" catamaran. Thanks again!
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Re: Motion Sickness - 62' Lagoon Catamaran
[Re: jabberjenn]
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06/29/2015 11:50 AM
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At night, your best bet is a well-protected anchorage. The middle cabin should move the least. No power naps in a cabin while underway without a bucket. Best bet underway is to stay in a spot on the tramp or flybridge where you can view the horizon. If motion sickness is still a big concern, get a room at Saba Rock. This is a bad match.
Douglas E. Linton
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Re: Motion Sickness - 62' Lagoon Catamaran
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06/29/2015 12:35 PM
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jabberjenn
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Thanks everyone for all the tips on the medications that may help. But I also need advice on which cabin location to choose that will have the least amount of movement! One person suggested the middle cabin. Anyone else have an opinion on that? Thanks again!!!
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Re: Motion Sickness - 62' Lagoon Catamaran
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06/29/2015 12:57 PM
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Yeah, don't take the chance - get the scolpamine patch (or whatever it is called). With that, the cabin likely won't matter. We've had friends with us that look at a boat and get sick and we're completely fine the whole trip with the patch.
I haven't really found a big difference between the cabins as far as movement is concerned.
Matt
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Re: Motion Sickness - 62' Lagoon Catamaran
[Re: Bella]
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06/29/2015 03:38 PM
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The answer to the question is.....It all depends on the state of the sea at the time. There is not going to be any one cabin or spot on the boat that is comfortable if the seas are high. On the other hand, if it is flat, every cabin will be fine. The difference between cabin locations when it comes to movement night be less than 10%? You did mention however you were on a 62' cat, which I assumed to be a sailing vessel. Then you stated you would be motoring from spot to spot? If it is indeed a sailing vessel, it has been our experience that most sailing craft, mono or cat, are more stable when sailing than when motoring, giving more comfort to those who are prone to motion sickness.
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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