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Scarab 650 Trimaran Build Completed
Sailor Mark Sherrin has built one beautiful boat here. A Scarab 650 trimaran. He began in April of 2015 and finished in the summer of 2019 (although he says he’s still tweaking some things). Every time...
View ArticleAnother I14 with Training Wheels
Another I14 sailor has added outriggers to their boat. The link at SailingAnarchy (below) was posted by “Mr. Toad” at the bottom of this post. The SailingAnarchy thread is here:...
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Updasted Beach Tri Now Spashed
Sailor Greg Hardt says he splashed his updated beach tri at North Forebay in Oroville, CA yesterday. He writes, “Very little wind but she did pretty good. And I was just using the main. Can’t wait to...
View ArticleSailing the Bahamas in a Corsair F-27
At the time of this writing, all the virus talk has me dreaming of a small trimaran cruise. To somewhere. Anywhere nice and warm, actually. The Bahamas would suffice. Like this Corsair F-27 trimaran...
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2020 Everglades Challenge Start (Video)
Nice video here from small trimarans friend Christofer Olsson. He traveled to see the start in Fort De Soto, Florida this year. As you’ll see, there were a bunch of small tris in the mix of all the...
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Storer Quick Canoe and Outriggers
The following is a link to a post on Michael Storer’s website. It features one of his boat design models (in this case, a “quick canoe”) using the small outriggers and crossbeams Michael also designed...
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Discovery 21 Trimaran Under Sail
Here are 2 short videos of the Discovery 21 trimaran from a few years back. The first is a look from a pier at the Annapolis Boat Show. The 2nd shows the boat under sail. If you’re not familiar with...
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Trimaran Building Plans on Sale
I just heard from trimaran designer Graeme Delaveau. He asked if I’d help spread the word that he is offering the building plans for all of his multihull designs at 1/2 off (from now thru December, the...
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A Watermouse with Lightweight Amas
In this post, we once again hear from sailor (and DIY boatbuilder) Hans Schipper. He shares his recent experience building lightweight amas out of foam, along with the motive behind their creation in...
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Unique Motoring Platform Craft
I just discovered this unique owner-built craft on Pintrest. It may interest some DIYers because of the detailed thought and craftsmanship involved in its construction. Be sure to go to the builder’s...
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Making DIY Tramps for a DIY Tri
Sailor Jim Gallant is finalizing a conversion of his self-built hydrofoil to a conventional tri. He took some time to share with us about how he made the large tramps for this project. Great info with...
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DIY Trimaran Sea Trial
Sailor Jim Gallant shares some detailed info here about the first sea trial for his self-built trimaran. Let’s vicariously share in the experience, as we read his report below. (Thanks Jim!) He writes:...
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DIY Trimaran Sea Trial 2
In this post, sailor Jim Gallant shares the 2nd sea trial for his DIY tri. Video included with this one too. Thanks to him once again! Jim writes: I took the boat out a second time. Similar conditions...
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The Kanka 14 Trimaran Design
A fellow named Erik discovered a new small tri design in France called the Kanka 14. He shared via email… I am writing to make you aware of the Kanka 14 – a collapsable trimaran:...
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Thoughts Against Adding Amas
A couple years ago I had a short discussion with a well-known multihull designer about the advantages and disadvantages of adding amas to canoes and kayaks. During our discussion he told me that...
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Wavewalk No Longer Offering Folding Outriggers
As a follow up to the previous post, here is a discussion about adding amas to a sailing kayak known as the Wavewalk. The Wavewalk is billed as “The World’s Most Stable Fishing Kayak, Microskiff, and...
View ArticleHobie Trifoiler Sailing
I recently discovered a couple vids of the Hobie Trifoiler sailboat. According to SailboatData, Hobie ended production of this model in 1999. You can also check out a Wiki for this boat here. Check em’...
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DIY Trimaran Self-Tacking Jib
Full viewSailor Jim Gallant has built a self-tacking jib for his reconfigured DIY trimaran. Go here and then here for the backstory of this particular boat if you’re not familiar with it. Jim decided...
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DC3 Trimaran Nearing Sea Trials
The building of this DC3 trimaran (which we’ve covered in previous posts) was (and is), no doubt, a huge effort. It’s a great illustration of the old saying, “Question: How do you eat an elephant?”...
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Sheltering in Place on a SeaRail 19
This is the best way to do “virus lockdown” IMO. Having a SeaRail 19 trimaran helps, of course. Out in the sunshine. Feel the warmth. Ahhhh, fresh air. Breathe it all in. And as sailor Thom Davis says...
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