A Small Trimaran from a Big Multihull Designer
Posted on Monday 29th September 2008 by Joe Farinaccio. Hits: 19
Picture a small trimaran that isn't only relatively fast, but also enables up to 4 sailors to sit comfortably during their day cruise. If you've read up on small trimarans you know that "comfortable seating" is sometimes a challenging thing to find in the type of boat you want.
Does such a boat exist? Thankfully, it does.
One particular boat that fits this bill is a sailboat model called the Discovery 20. This happens to be a fast, well-behaved small trimaran that you could take virtually anyone out in (including little children who need security or senior citizens who want to sit down in a cozy seat). Most sailors should be able to ride in this boat without any issues whatsoever.
The builder is a renowned "big" trimaran (and catamaran) designer. So it's no wonder that an easeful ride was one goal for the boat's design. Apparently there weren't a lot of small trimarans designed like the Discovery 20 back in 1982. And while there are a few more like it today, the boat still retains its own uniqueness (and special value) in the marketplace.
What I especially like about the Discovery 20 is that now I'm over 40 I know it's a sailboat my wife would enjoy riding in with me. While getting on the water in a fast speed machine with my pals (and hanging out on a wet trampoline) will always hold a place in this small tri lover's heart, the idea of staying fairly dry while flying along in gusty conditions with my gal enjoying the fun alongside is equally appealing nowadays.
A yacht designer naturally tends to think about these things. And the Discovery's creator did.
When a friend asked him to design a small sailboat that would serve as an ideal day sailing craft the Discovery 20 was born. And another pleasant surprise is that the boat isn't expensive to build (for the do-it-yourselfer). The cost is very low in comparison to what most other small trimarans can cost - and this includes both commercial and self-built models.
A little survey of comments from around the web indicate that most sailors who own this small trimaran really like it. So much so that you hardly ever see any up for sale.
This boat is fast. And it handles extremely well under sail too. These are just a few reasons to give this sailboat a look if you're thinking about acquiring a small trimaran in the near future.
While many would-be small trimaran owners really don't want to build a sailboat themselves, many of them commit to a building project so they can get a boat they really want. As far as I'm concerned, this is an old-fashioned "can-do" American attitude I never tire of.
If you'd like to read a little more about this particular boat then you'll find a little more on the web. But the Internet is just one place to begin researching small trimarans.
Joe Farinaccio "the small tri guy" is currently writing a book about Small Trimarans. Visit http://www.SmallTrimarans.com to get more information and resources related to small trimarans. You may also sign up to receive bonus information about small tris, or how to build them, when available.
Does such a boat exist? Thankfully, it does.
One particular boat that fits this bill is a sailboat model called the Discovery 20. This happens to be a fast, well-behaved small trimaran that you could take virtually anyone out in (including little children who need security or senior citizens who want to sit down in a cozy seat). Most sailors should be able to ride in this boat without any issues whatsoever.
The builder is a renowned "big" trimaran (and catamaran) designer. So it's no wonder that an easeful ride was one goal for the boat's design. Apparently there weren't a lot of small trimarans designed like the Discovery 20 back in 1982. And while there are a few more like it today, the boat still retains its own uniqueness (and special value) in the marketplace.
What I especially like about the Discovery 20 is that now I'm over 40 I know it's a sailboat my wife would enjoy riding in with me. While getting on the water in a fast speed machine with my pals (and hanging out on a wet trampoline) will always hold a place in this small tri lover's heart, the idea of staying fairly dry while flying along in gusty conditions with my gal enjoying the fun alongside is equally appealing nowadays.
A yacht designer naturally tends to think about these things. And the Discovery's creator did.
When a friend asked him to design a small sailboat that would serve as an ideal day sailing craft the Discovery 20 was born. And another pleasant surprise is that the boat isn't expensive to build (for the do-it-yourselfer). The cost is very low in comparison to what most other small trimarans can cost - and this includes both commercial and self-built models.
A little survey of comments from around the web indicate that most sailors who own this small trimaran really like it. So much so that you hardly ever see any up for sale.
This boat is fast. And it handles extremely well under sail too. These are just a few reasons to give this sailboat a look if you're thinking about acquiring a small trimaran in the near future.
While many would-be small trimaran owners really don't want to build a sailboat themselves, many of them commit to a building project so they can get a boat they really want. As far as I'm concerned, this is an old-fashioned "can-do" American attitude I never tire of.
If you'd like to read a little more about this particular boat then you'll find a little more on the web. But the Internet is just one place to begin researching small trimarans.
Joe Farinaccio "the small tri guy" is currently writing a book about Small Trimarans. Visit http://www.SmallTrimarans.com to get more information and resources related to small trimarans. You may also sign up to receive bonus information about small tris, or how to build them, when available.
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