This
60' trimaran was first designed in 1992. It was probably
the first trimaran anywhere designed in 3D CADD and
it was also probably the first trimaran with its laminates
designed with FEA. Many of the features that were unique
to the design then are considered good standard practice
now. Of course the design has been continuously updated
since it was begun. The actual construction of unit
#1 varied somewhat from the design.
Hulls
are foam/glass and the beams are foam/carbon. The mast
is rotating. The original design was to have twin outboard
motors, but a version with an inboard diesel is also
available.
Inside
find a generous stateroom aft
with queen size berth, head and storage closets. Ahead
of that is a systems area with water heater, panel,
freezer and refr.
Ahead of the companion steps is a nav station
on port and the
galley on stbd. Amidships across
from the galley is sit-down seating for 6 on
port.
In the main beam
there are a pair of single berths. Ahead of the
main beam is the rest of
crew quarters and all the way forward is sail
storage. This tri is
capable of blistering performance, but it can
also take a whole family across
an ocean.
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