Why a take-apart 14-footer? Simply because I have a slipped disk in my back--don't want to (can't!) lift more than about 50 lbs onto the top of a...
I presume part of the reason Hobies tack so poorly is because of their asymmetric amas. Cats with less sharp ama hulls and daggerboards ought to...
So it seems that using a gybing board allows the hull to move straight through the water, reducing induced hull drag that's normally caused by...
I appreciate all the advice. I can understand calling the ninja an outrigger rather than true proa. Nomenclature is often a problem--it has...
I happened to see FONCIA leaving harbor at Newport while I was over watching the AC45s...impressive boats all--it does inspire you--even if you're...
I do have trimaran experience--been sailing mine for--oh--ten years or more. Been in others occasionally too. Its proas that I'm not experienced...
Thanks for the quick response Doug. No, not a flying main hull. I'm also intrigued by the foil trimarans (Hydroptere!!!) but I have no...
I think I can answer both your points. I believe the term "gybing board" is used because like a boom, the board crosses the boat's centerline...
Hi all. I'm here to pick your brains. I have a small (tiny!) trimaran and am happy with it--it tacks easily and responds to the rudder well. I...
Lots of variables to consider here, but personally I think redreuben hit the nail on the head. I always like to bring things all the way back to...
Following the other thread on gybing boards, it sounds to me like no matter how you swing it (the C/B), your efficiency upwind is still dependent...
Working on the problem of a gybing C/B, but I have to be able to sail with it in pretty thin water, so it also needs to be able to be tucked in...
Now you've done it...I like the idea of a gybing centerboard AND asymmetric amas. Unfortunately I'm trying to keep the 14' tri very light both to...
Interesting bit about the Indonesian outriggers. I often sail in shallow waters (sometimes 0-1 ft!), so in my mind daggerboards are out of the...
I'm currently designing a 14-foot trimaran--a larger version of my current single-person 10' 4" trimaran. As with the smaller, the new tri will...
Thanks. The boat will have a centerboard in the main hull. I'm new here, will repost over in the multihull section--didn't notice it!
I'm working on a new 14' sailing trimaran design and I have one question. I know some designers position the amas parallel to the main hull, and...
