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The multihull is not a modern invention. Polynesians relied on multihulls in the form of outrigger canoes. Today, the modern multihull is found mainly in two forms: the trimaran and the catamaran. A catamaran consists of two hulls connected to each other. On larger models, the living area is located in the two hulls and in a cabin structure between them. A trimaran has three hulls, and usually only the center (main) hull is habitable; the two outer hulls provide stability. Catamarans and trimarans are used both for leisure boating and in racing. A key advantage of catamarans and trimarans is their virtually heel-free motion under way. A drawback of multihulls is the double berth fees due to their beam. To address this, some models for multihull enthusiasts allow the hulls to be brought together or folded when in port. However, such designs remain the exception and are unlikely to become widespread.

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