Ruby—
I would highly recommend you read my
Multihulls in a nutshell post.
Multihulls are generally MORE EXPENSIVE than comparable length monohulls. After all, they require more materials and more labor to build them than a comparable length monohull.
One of the best books to read, if you are truly interested in learning about cruising multihulls, is Chris White's The Cruising Multihull. While it is a bit dated, the information in it is still applicable and it is very well written.
Most of the major manufacturers use the same materials that are used in monohulls, less the ballast of course.
Even though I sail a trimaran, I would say that a catamaran is probably a better choice given his requirements. Trimarans generally have the LEAST amount of cabin space and stowage, out of the three common boat types—mono, cat and tri. They also, generally, have the least load carrying capacity of the three.
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New England
You know what the first rule of sailing is? ...Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take
a boat to the sea you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps
her going when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.
—Cpt. Mal Reynolds, Serenity (edited)
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