Guys, I had guessed that epoxy season would end like usual in mid October. It has been odd year. I expected to finish the work in September, but that month was the wettest one on record. Ten times the usual rain as I recall. Then October and now November are far better and warmer than expected. I need to take a few more days off and epoxy the lunar lander parts together before the snow actually starts. I hope everybody can wait just a few more days.
Power 38′ Trimaran Update
D-32 Trimaran
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”
Final IBEX Post-Bright Shiny Things
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.
Forespar at IBEX
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.
Plastic Fuel Tanks
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
Utterly Useless and Wonderful
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.
Double Curved Glass Windows
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
Video Called “hauling ass in a storm on a trimaran PNW”
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