Magic Hempel Bought her in 1990 and owned her for 16 years. A truly wonderful boat and the inspiration behind my new W22. M-H was fitted...
Report in English In case it helps other English-speaking readers, I try to post updates of Yvan's great adventure on my Small Trimaran site ......
Around the World in a Beach Cat? As I have a rudimentary knowledge of French, English speaking readers may appreciate to read an article that I...
Bows and Beams Judging by the discussion, I thought some readers might be interested in an article I posted on reverse bows a while back....
Have to say … I was rather surprised to see such a long debate on the definition of planing! Anyway, thought I might add a little historic...
W17 Racing Rig Here's a glance at the new racing rig for the W17.:) Beam structure has been lightened also though the exterior remains the same....
If they were all as polite and courteous there, I might ;-(
Quote: I can see a W-17 crew riding the windward side of the cockpit like that or rolling out to the ama. At least they they could look forward...
No argument with that OS .. I'd do exactly the same. But the difference between a 2" and a 1/2" nose radius passing thro' the disturbed air of...
Ama Fairing Pleased you received the plans ok. To be frank .. while the aka fairing is not required structural (hence presently marked optional)...
To my knowledge, no jigs were used or needed for the Aka ends and the Aka fairing sets up nicely over the flat ply template of the end beam. The...
Randy Might I suggest that you start your kit(s), with scarfed panels, sheathing, bulkheads, DB case etc all coated with epoxy and well stored...
You see Randy, Richard is just itching to get a ride on a W17, so you'd better do me justice and get it right ;) After reading that you're...
Building time breakdown A difficult question to answer with much degree of accuracy, as we all work at SUCH a different rate! But 400 total is...
No problem OldSailor, Being as you were in Canada where I also worked for 40 years, why not send me an email thro the questionnaire on my site...
Yes Randy, actually it checks out to 790 but I've not bothered to change the figure for the small difference. And keep in mind that a boat can...
If one keeps to the material listed and the instructions in the extensive Build Manual followed, then its certainly doable, though constant care...
Yes, I see that not much slips past you guys ;-) The mast and boom for this particular boat, do indeed come from a Hobie 18, though the mast...
I should have also mentioned that having the relief to the ama bottom on the outside also permits the boat to slide sideways in rough, survival...
Thanks for your interest and intrigue Ray. I like to think that every twist and turn of this new design has a story and good reason for its...
