I must say that I’m not impressed by the boat. Not even a little bit. Did Hughes really design those cross beams, rudders and daggerboard? I...
Hughes “Bread Box” for sale in the PNW… New to Market! Hughes 34 Trimaran - boats - by dealer - marine sale - craigslist...
Lots of similarities to my White Wings. Rudder, cross beams, cockpit arrangements, sweep of the sheer…. 5200 pounds is optimistic. Nice boat. RonB.
All sounds good but I can’t get past the goofy bow shape…
I dunno… seems like a ton of effort and resources to measure sea water temperature. I’m sure it’s more complicated than that. I hope. Take the...
I really like the shape of the hull. Very pretty! That rudder assembly is awesome.
There is something similar here in Pender Harbour. When it leaves the dock, which is rare, if I'm on the water, I actually have to look the other way.
I've really like to pass on my Newick. It's more important that it goes to someone that knows about boats than getting top dollar. Was thinking...
Why a trimaran??? RonB.
My Newick is the same. Daggerboard is really far back. Helm is good though. I recall Dick saying something about the faster the boat the further...
Totally understand that! I’ve been playing with 1/4 size compound hull shapes for a 24’ outrigger. Interesting. I’ve tried to contact Pat Newick...
Why the catamaran over the proa configuration? In regards to Russell’s boat. As he’s built a few power proas as well…
What a lovely boat this is. Thanks Micheal. I’d move the shelter forward and have the option of closing off the front. …and maybe the back. This...
This is the kind of boat that would be really easy to use and therefore get used often. I’d be tempted to make it longer. Maybe 24’ so not as...
I’ve often wondered why not CC panels from foam or balsa? It’s a viable as any of the other quick building methods. Being able to bag the...
Also see the Gougmaran.... www.epoxyworks.com/index.php/birth-of-the-gougmarans/ ...I think the hulls were designed by Newick. The concept has...
This boat is for sale... Antrim 40x33 carbon trimaran - boats - by owner - marine sale...
This is the Dashew article I was thinking of... SetSail FPB » Blog Archive » Steering Clear of Trouble: Our Search for Cruising Perfection...
There is a ton of info on the Dashew cats here... https://setsail.com/catamaran-history-the-early-days/ ...there is more buried on this massive...