G'day,
Welcome to the list.
Latest on Raps' boat is that he is waiting for materials. He reads this, so maybe he will update us.
Making something a little bigger is no big deal. A few years ago I built harrigami, a 35'ter with pretty much the accommodation you require. See http://www.harrypro
Main layout differences between it and the 40' harry was the cockpit was for 4 people and the bunks had an insert across the hull to make them doubles. There is a layout drawing on http://www.harrypro
What is the maximum length you can build/moor? The longer the lee hull, the faster, safer and more seakindly it will be.
Trailerable, demountable or fixed width?
Best guess on max payload? We can fine tune this as the design progresses.
Building it from flat panels will be cheaper, lighter and quicker than any other method. Will you build it yourself?
As a guide ISAF Cat 2 is usable, but their rules are specifically not applicable to proas. Whether this means they ban proas, or just accept that they have different safety requirements is untested. However, proas are welcomed by the San Francisco Short Handed Sailing Association, so this would be a start to general acceptance. I am pretty sure that BAMA would also accept proas, but you might like to check.
Any other questions or requirements, please let me know.
regards,
Rob
Any updates on Rap's boat?
Is there any design just a bit bigger? I'm looking for the ultimate
Racer/Cruiser for a middle aged performance sailor and small family
Racing
SF Bay Racing - P2P, Ocean, Shorthanded (no more than 4), conditions
can be robust, ISAF Cat 2, Overnights on occasion
Cruising
Up to a week at a time - California Channel Island, SF Bay Delta, SF
Bay cruising. berths for 2 adults, 2 kids. Simple galley, burner,
sink, cooler, simple head
Likely bigger than the trailer boat - but smaller than the big Harry's?
Oh, and inexpensive :) Looking at F31/Woods 30' Saturn cat with
center Cuddy as alternatives.
Who's got some ideas?
Regards,
Greg
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