First run at updating the 38′ power trimaran. This first run is an update for unit #1, but will evolve into a full-on new model. I will morph the mission statement a bit also. They get better. The new wave piercing amas displace about 3000 lbs. Beam overall went up also.
My builders are not clubby. They do not need the reassurance of yuppie approval from a club. They set out simply building and sailing. Usually I never hear from them unless there is a problem. Roland’s extended 32′ tri is an example. What a wonderful surprise to get these pictures of a cruising trimaran in full. I do really notice the “Crowther towers” that keep the cross tubes high enough inside to get under easily. Bigger ama would look more elegant, but would interfere with the fit on the trailer.
Roland relates
“We sail this Year 4 months in Croatien and we are very happy to sail this Trimaran. He make on 8-10Kn Wind 7-8 Kn Speed 10 – 14 Kn Wind 10- 11 Kn Speed .We have for 4 Months clothes and
another things on Board, 120 L Benzin , 120 L Water and ,and … He sails fantastic .
Regards
Roland Koenig”
And yes, finally. Its been so long that I can’t remember, but I think these are switches, and not just lights. I like the bright shiny things.
BocaTech Inc. http://www.bocatechinc.com/
Pan and zoom.
OK just a few more IBEX. Plastic strainers and other water handling equipment. USCG does not approve as if there is a fire, they might melt, leak and put out the fire….
USCG doesn’t understand that these boats don’t sink. I had not seen the plastic strainers before. I’m in favor of as little metal as possible on my designs.
Maybe everybody already knew about this; but I thought these were the first USCG certified thermoplastic fuel tanks that I have seen that were approved for use on and in COI vessels. INCA company.
And, this just in. Profligate just discovered the same thing; different company. And big cash savings. http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2013-11-04#.UngdAXCsiSo
I found these LED lit cupholders at IBEX. Utterly useless and so wonderful that I want some. RDI company. www.rdillc.com 203-481-7347
Just a few more IBEX things and I’m done.
OK I better wrap up the IBEX stuff here. It was the first year we could take pictures and I took a lot.
This Canadian company, Pacific Coast Marine Windshields, makes double curved glass windows. I have hear rumors that such things can’t be found. People forget that Sarabi had them also. This company also has a factory in Ukraine for European customers. www.pcmw.ca
This sure looks like Lance’s KHSD 37 trimaran in the Youtubes video. Does anyone know? I have not actually been on that boat. I did take the picture below years ago. Course Simmo kind of set the standard of what the above title words “hauling ass in a storm” actually look like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBvuQ9Bz_9E
I just got this pic of the finished plug of the 40′ catamaran being built in China. I understand molds will be built, but that looks like a mold under it now. They should be available some time next year.
I know that I have complained in the past about the fiberglass prices at Fisheries Supply. Overall though they have better prices than any other place that I know of. I recently bought some hardware at Ballard Hardware, since it was near where I was at CSR. The parts were 2 to 3 time the cost of the same items at Fisheries. Hence “don’t tell Carl” (the owner). I also had to get some microbaloons on Labor Day. Fisheries was closed so I got the West Marine experience. Half the size and double the price.
At IBEX I have told myself that if I miss a booth, I can probably find the same product on display at Fisheries.
I am worried that I have been seeing empty shelf phenomena at Fisheries lately. Not sure if that is important, but. In the past I have seen companies like Murray Pacific Salvage and Boeing Surplus go away. I had assumed other companies would emerge to do the same thing. It never happened.
I urge everyone to take advantage of Carl and get their boat things at Fisheries. They can’t be replaced.