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Squirt Gets a Swallow Tail
Sailor Eric Dahlkamp shares a new update on his small trimaran named Squirt. On videos (see below). He explained the reason for his update via email… “Of interest perhaps to any contemplating adding a...
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Squirt Trimaran Rudder Modification
Eric Dahlkamp just emailed me the following new update on his Squirt trimaran. This one relates to the rudder. After the previous post, Eric thought he was done with the mods related to the wake of his...
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Farrier Eagle Tramp Trimaran (for Sale in Seattle)
Here is a Farrier Eagle for sale near Seattle. Just wanted to pass the info on to anyone who might be interested. The Craigslist ad reads: Selling a 1985 Pyramid Eagle Tramp trimaran. This boat also...
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Outback Mike’s Double Outrigger Canoe Adventure
Small tri friend Hien Ngo sent me the following info regarding a unique double outrigger canoe historical project / modern adventure. A fellow called OutBack Mike put a lot of time and effort the...
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Marlin Trimarans in Europe
Just found the homepage for a larger – yet still trailerable – trimaran design called Marlin trimarans. High-tech materials and expert construction make this sailing machine very easy on the eyes. The...
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Building Plans for Single-Seat Trimaran
Anyone interested in the building plans for a single seat small trimaran? Sailor Lee B. lives in Kennett Square, PA and purchased the plans awhile back from multihull designer Kurt Hughes’ 12′ foot...
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Fun with 2 Small Trimarans
Sailor (and DIY self-boatbuilder) Hans Schipper shared the following with me via email a couple weeks ago. He has really been enjoying both of the small tris he built – the Triple B and Watermouse....
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Identify this Trimaran in the UK?
Would be trimaran salvager Marcin S. asked what trimaran model this might be? Which would also reveal who designed it. This boat is currently abandoned on a shoreline in Cornwall, UK. This is a great...
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Philippine Double Outriggers at Work
Here are some really neat videos featuring traditional Philippine watercraft. Double outrigger canoes at work. Smalltrimarans reader Hien Ngo sent these links (thanks again Hien). It’s said that all...
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“Mix & Match” Double Outrigger Canoe
Here is a double outrigger canoe, built from a combination of 3 different designs (by Gary Dierking). What a lovely Polynesian-esque craft. Check out all of the pics on this webpage at Gary’s...
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Voltair Trimaran – Another Summer
Sailor Nicholas A. just sent me these photos. They show off his self-designed / built trimaran — named “Voltair.” He was planning on selling the boat last year but ended up keeping it this past summer....
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Libertist 703 Sea Trials (Video)
A new video featuring the Libertist 703 in sea trials. We’ve previously covered this model here and here. The video’s YouTube page says: “First sailings for the Libertist 703 in La Rochelle (France) –...
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Squirt Trimaran Dialed In
Sailor Eric Dahlkamp sent the following via email this past weekend. All the hard work has paid off and now he gets to enjoy the boat, hopefully, for years to come. What a great, fun craft to enjoy in...
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Angus Rowboat & Sailboat Kit
The Angus Rowboat / sailboat was featured on smalltrimarans awhile back on this page. The kit plans for this boat (including the added double outriggers) can be found on the following pages at...
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A Curious Boat For Questionable Adventures
We featured the work of sailor Kellan Hatch awhile back in 2 posts. See here: http://smalltrimarans.com/blog/a-homebuilt-clc-mill-creek-trimaran/ … and here:...
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Windrider 16 Cruiser
Can one turn a Windrider 16 trimaran into a small cruising sailboat? Sailor Curtis Patzer shares a short story here, along with some practical details about what he did to turn his WR 16 into something...
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One Approach to Raising a Larger Mast
Sailor Bill Murphy sent me the following info on the mast raising approach he uses on his Outrigger 26 trimaran. He thought it might be of interest to others. Questions or suggestions are welcome in...
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Sprit Sail on a Small Trimaran?
Anyone ever put a sprit sail on their small trimaran? Just curious. If so, would you let us know, in the comments area below? I’m thinking about putting one on a kayak this coming summer. But I don’t...
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Canoe Sailing with Simple Outrigger Floats
What a beautiful setting to do some canoe sailing. And this fellow does it in elegant simplicity. Simple boat. Simple rig. Island hopping. Camp cruising most days. But also stayed in a B & B at...
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Tony Grainger Designed Rocket 25 Trimaran
I found the following design concept by Tony Grainger on this old webpage: https://trimaranproject.blogspot.com/2013/12/tony-grainger-designed-rocket-25.html?m=1 I don’t know if one of these Rocket 25...
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