I have had the idea of getting a large cruising cat in a few years to cruise the Pacific ocean over a couple years.

I have done my time (circumnavigation and several Atlantic crossings) on mono hulls and love them but the mrs would only the cruise on a cat, she too has done her time on mono hulls.

I have been eyeing of the fontain cats or of similar style, just for the sleek style and porno look.
Ive always shunned the Wharram designed as they look a bit scrappy and not so refined.

But after reading a recent artical in Surfers Path about the Wharram, I stopped and thought about my requirements for a pacific cruiser and the Wharram actually ticks the boxes!

-Easy home build, maintenance and sails well.
and as I get older (and budget minded) the looks of the boat are becoming more practical rather than wank factor

The only thing dubious about them is that they lash the beams to the hull by rope which I am 50% sure about.
From my experience I have found cats do crack through the beam due to flex. The rope allows this flex but how long do they last?

Does anyone have any first hand experience with these cats?

Do they handle well in heavy seas?

Cheers