SplashTop

Added convertible splashtop, will probably go through many design iterations, but the basic ideea is pretty simple.

CleanUp

Cleaned up the design a bit. Too much stuff on the platform.

Bug Eyed

I'm currently working on an alternative deck pod. The new pod is modular thus easier to carry and assemble, it provides 2 bunks and storage space, it allows for a much better sheltered cockpit, it is 25% heavier than the previous setup, adding about 20kg to the old pod weight. It is not as pretty as the old one, but alot more functional.

Floor It

I decided to give the central cockpit a hard floor instead of mesh. It will be subjected to wave slap but it's going to be very usefull for collecting water AND taking a relaxing bath in shark infested waters, the chill spot. The cockpit also has a new mesh seat for the skipper, easier on the sit bones, with stowage space under it, secured by mesh pockets. The mesh seat, mesh pockets are removable. The cockpit provides sheltered cooking space and a removable sink to make cooking/cleaning easier.

Mast Raising and Lowering

New tricks : besides the obvious use, the wings are meant to assist ??? with mast lowering and raising, tent structure for the cockpits and safety rails. It would be great if most of the stuff on the boat would have multiple uses. As a crazy ideea - why not use the rudders as oars for the dinghy ?

Rescue

Interesting cat rescue to watch:

http://www.luvmyboat.com/blog/view/id_52/title_yacht-salvage-of-capsized-catamaran/

Where

Where am I going to set up the bow anchor ???

BoxingUp

Simplified rearbeam attachement to hulls. Simplified rear beam, box section, easier to fit, easier to assemble, easier to build, easier to engineer. Stiffer connection to hulls ? Doubtfull, but seems like a good compromise for the moment. Rear beam sits 94cm over the designed waterline. I like the new cockpits, easy access into the hulls and easy to install convertible soft tops to get some shade and protection from weather. Also the flat decks seem to be better for installing solar panels ?!? or other attachments, like a possible removable extra bunk shuttle or long voyage storage shuttle, dinghy or whatever. I might take advantage of the flat decks and convert the mid beam to a box section too, no doubt it's going to make the build easier. I'm so looking forward to start building, however that may not happen on this continent.

iPod???

The central pod might find its way back into the design, with a drop-down cockpit floor. Since it's a foam sandwich it should only add around 80kg to the structure.

ShuttleOrNot

Just some more hull partitioning work, simple. 4 generous bunks, basic galley and loo, 2 access hatches per hull.

Different

I've been pondering about the stuff people want to cram into a hull, sacrifice hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, hull height, weight, building hours you name it. When the weather is nice and warm you just don't go below decks, when the weather isn't nice you want to stay/sleep near the helm, also you want to be able to get out of the bunk super quickly. I'm trying to find a way to keep the hulls as clean as possible and draw up some alternative accomodations. We'll see.