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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    This is reply from builder Nicolas Arnould (nicolasarnould.cdm@gmail.com) from early September 2020: "The prototype of the Kanka is being built...
    Post by: kleppar, Jun 10, 2021 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    I opted out of this thread some time ago, but maybe it is time for an update. I did not follow up with Francois about Kanka, as I concluded this...
    Post by: kleppar, Jun 10, 2021 in forum: Multihulls
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    Newbie question: would this trimaran folding system work? (parallel hinge)

    Hello, I am that very Norwegian having a W17 built with Waters swing arm system; scheduled to be ready some time in 2021. My W17 will have the...
    Post by: kleppar, Dec 28, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    I think I shall bow out of this thread now, unless radical information about boats pertaining to the name of the thread emerges. I am not an...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    Regarding W17, you may want to read these comments from sailors: Sailors' Comments about the W17 Trimaran...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    Russel, I have been in contact with the builder, and it is also possible to make a longer version.
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    Well, if I ever knew what OP meant (What does OP stand for? https://www.abbreviations.com/OP)! Suppose I go for W17, I need some non wind...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    I have looked at Sting 600 - too heavy, too big, and probably too high tech for my purpose. From what I have read so far I have narrowed down my...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    The designer informs me that W17 can and has been built of composite panels to save weight........If the will and financial capacity is available,...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    Thanks for comprehensive answer, but with your experience - why not design a boat yourself? I agree that Discovery 21 is a nice boat; however the...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    upchurm, I have followed your comments on various issues; you seem to be of a highly critical nature about various boat designs, so it would be...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    Patzefran, I notice you use carbon tubes akas, non folding. Actually, W17 folding is not important. I might ask the designer if such an...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    See photo of W17 launching dolly on this page: New pics of the W17R https://smalltridesign.com/W17/ashore.html
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    I am planning to beach launch/dry sail W17 by means of a flatbed cart, as suggested by the designer. It should be possible with the use of rope...
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls
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    Non-foiling trimarans under 20'

    Patzefran, is this your boat? [MEDIA] How would Strike 15 compare to W17?
    Post by: kleppar, Sep 3, 2020 in forum: Multihulls