About the sailing vessel

I'm an engineer. Engineers do not listen to myths and we are able to tell when someone is basing their opinion only on personal conviction. We root our decisions in logic, research, and fact. Yes, there may be many people that disagree, however, the plain fact of the matter is a trimaran is the safest and most seaworthy sailboat you can select. Insurance underwriters agree. That is why the cost to insure a trimaran is the lowest of all types of sailboats.

One reason multi-hull sail boats are so popular is their stability and size. This particular multi-hull is bigger than most. It is 22 meters (65ft) long and more importantly it is 12 meters (40 ft) wide. I've traveled the seas in both larger and smaller mono-hulls. I can tell you from experience that it is so much nicer to enjoy a boat that rides nearly flat upon the water.. It is also safer. The decks are not listing at a sharpe angle, and pots on the stove stay on the stove. Sleeping is more comfortable when you are nearly flat and not strapped in. On a larger boat you also get more sleep. With a larger crew watches can be split up into shorter segments.

Here are some of the reasons why you should consider sailing aboard this sailing vessel above all others.

It is made of wood! Most wood, and this wood in particular, has a remarkable property. It floats! More specifically my sailing vessel is made up of a sandwich of wood and epoxy. The epoxy makes the boat 100% waterproof. Fiberglass, steel, carbon fiber, aluminum, and ferro cement boats are all heavier then water. This means for my sailing vessel you could go around knocking holes in every bulk head, let the water in, and the boat would still float. In fact it still could carry a sail. Don't try that with any other type of boat.

An epoxy wood core sandwich boat is very labor intensive and expensive to build. This boat, launched in 2000. was built in the USA by Richard Barrie. He was a professional boat builder working in California . Jay Kantola, a highly experienced boat designer, designed the boat for safety under any sea condition. In other words, this is not a boat built by a hippie in his backyard, using blue prints on a paper napkin. The total construction time on this boat was 8 years using West System epoxy resins. If you want a boat made to similar specifications be prepared for a number of 7 digits.

This trimaran was built for family cruising. It has a big galley, large bunks, solid teak features, large storage areas, and carries tons of food, water, and fuel for extended trips. This is not a light weight racing trimaran designed for ultimate speed. One good comparison you can make with this sailing vessel is to compare it to a Volvo station wagon. A Volvo station wagon is built for safety and capacity too. It is a safe car. Yes there are other types of cars like Indy 500 race cars. However, there is no valid safety comparison between a Volvo station wagon and an Indy 500 race car. One if built to carry heavy items at highway speeds. The other is built to carry the least amount at the highest speed. So, if anyone is worried about you sailing on a trimaran, be sure to them you are riding in a Volvo not an Indy 500 race car.

Trimarans are not as popular as catamarans for one big reason. They much more expensive to build. Obviously there are three hulls instead of two. A little less obvious fact is these are joined by six cross arms. Most catamarans have just two cross arms.

There is a big reason why trimaran owners accept the extra construction costs. That reason is called the mast. The mast is of course the central driving force of a sailing vessel. The wind exerts thousands of pounds of force against the mast base. In a catamaran the mast base is supported on a cross arm. In a trimaran it is supported by the central hull...the strongest part of the boat. Catamarans are excellent choices when sailing around calm waters. They also provide more room up top. However, when it comes to big seas and large ocean crossings, give me a trimaran.

The boat has a first rate 150 HP Izuzu Engine that we can call upon when need be. I have extensive fuel filters to keep this engine running and we can run her out of fuel, prime it, and restart with no problems. All seawater lines have been replaced and the engine room is served by a brand new bilge pump. The boat has a drip-less shaft seal system and new cutlass bearings. Both standing and running rigging are new. The entire exterior paint job is restored to brand new. Sails are brand new. I also carry spare sails.