Until a few years ago, this category was dominated by catamarans - but it’s increasingly clear that most (if not all?) builders loyal to two hulls have deserted the sub-30-foot sector. So now, it’s almost exclusively trimarans here. In most cases, thanks to a system of folding or telescopic floats, these units can fit into a standard marina slip and even be transported on the road. And these are the characteristics that lend themselves perfectly to coastal wandering and the discovery of far-off waters!
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22/11/2019
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
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Kanka: Inspired by Polynesian pirogues New The specifications for this project? A small sailboat that would be quick to set up by just one person, transportable, eco-friendly and inexpensive. With the additional constraint of being sufficiently stable that you’re extremely unlikely to end up in the water in the depths of winter. The trimaran formula quickly became established. Naval architects wanted to reconcile modern design and lineage with the traditional multihulls of the Pacific. Combining these two extreme inspirations, the arms are made of glued laminated wood and assembled to the…
