Comments on: Europa 20 Beach Trimaran

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:03:20 +0000

I like your design, toying with the idea of building a sm. tri for water tribe events. What would be your thoughts on a scaled down version, say 16-18 ft? would you have the ability to provide mylars or would it have to be lofted from plans? And at what cost? (for mylars and/or plans)

By: Ian Critchmoor

Ian Critchmoor — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:13:09 +0000

Hi Carlos
I thought I was a lucky guy sailing 3,000 miles on an open 60!
But man sailing on sodab`O great……….
Your E 20 looks very very good, when will plans be for sail,
I allready have a Tornado cat for the rest of the rig.
Hope plans are on sail soon………….

By: Carlos

Carlos — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:32:00 +0000

Do you have an estimate on materials costs (w/o rigging) and what is the prefered foam brand and spec.

On the mast – Do you know of any two part mast that could be fitted?

On the aka connection – are these slip ons type or pivot type

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Hi Carlos,

Materials cost estimates are being worked-up right now. I was still making tweaks to the design until just a few days ago, so held off on the material list until things got sorted a bit better.

There are two piece carbon masts for folks with the pocketbook. I don’t know of any two piece, aluminum sticks in this size range, though I’m certain that someone does and they will probably be along shortly to share that info.

The vaka ends of the aka beams are slip-fit sections.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:36:05 +0000

Beauty!

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Thanks, Chris. The i550 is quite the boat, as well. Looks like you hav an appreciation for good looking fast boats.

Chris O

By: Charlie Magee

Charlie Magee — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:48:17 +0000

Very cool Chris. Very pretty. I think you’ve captured the look and feel that you set out for very well. It looks fun and fast just sitting there in your 3D sketches. Any thoughts on cost of materials, and general range of building times, amateur to pro builder?

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Thank you, Charlie. Yours will be cherished comments after your work on the Slatts. (Sweet boat, that one) That’s another boat I’d like to have in my mythological, seaside barn, where I get to play nautical collector like a waterborne version of Jay Leno.

The tweaks on the design are just about done. When it’s wrapped, I can produce a thoughtful estimate of materials and cost.

It’s definitely going to be buildable by an amateur who has a bit of savvy around composites. Actual finish quality will depend on skills and time spent, but a very nice boat is reachable by anyone who has built a strip kayak, or canoe… just different materials for the core.

Chris O

By: Danilo Acamp

Danilo Acamp — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:58:54 +0000

wonder!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks, Danilo. How are things going for you and your wonderful work with sail rigs for kayaks and canoes?

Chris O

By: Michel FAGNOUL

Michel FAGNOUL — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:31:59 +0000

Very nice and very very interesting.
If drawings exist for a wood-epoxy construction, I could be seriously tempted.
A suggestion: this tri is “beamy”, … thus a rudder per outrigger should be an interesting option.

Michel

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Thank you, Michel

I sent you an email regarding your interest in a wooden version of the boat. Let me know of your interest, or if you have any questions.

Chris Ostlind