New favorite boat. Pete Goss "Oddity"

 

https://petegoss.com/blog

https://youtu.be/BeEx8NL6Y1M

Ariki 48

• Base boat version for US $299,000: Ariki v1 Specifications 15 March 2013.pdf


• High-range version for US $434,945: Ariki v3 Specifications 26 March 2013.pdf

Description

The Ariki 48 is the ultimate in tropical cruising catamarans.  It combines rakish good looks with exceptional seaworthiness and speed.  Its draft and rugged build allow for anxiety-free exploration of shallow waters.  The deck space is ideal for comfortable cruising and parties.  The interiors may be configured in a variety of layouts and the cockpit can be set up with biminis, pods, or pilot houses.

This is a semi custom boat. BoatSmith offers this boat at any level of finish, from work boat to fine yacht, and at any stage in construction, from bare hulls to fully equiped.  We build your dream.

BoatSmith is proud to be the approved professional American builder of James Wharram designs.

In the following video, designer Hanneke Boon discusses the Ariki 48 with BoatSmith.



Video by Cal Landau Photography

The following is a playlist of the Ariki build reports and layout planning walk through.



For more information on BoatSmith boats and boat works, please visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/boatsmthfl.

Maine Cat38

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OVERVIEW
NEW MAINE CAT 38 SPECIFICATIONS 
MAINE CAT 38 PERFORMANCE CRUISER 

• Maine Cat 38 Performance Cruiser Specifications dated 2/15/2014

• Twin Yamaha 20 HP four stroke outboards fully retracted into hulls 

• Thermoformed VIC Core-Cell vinylester resin infused composite hulls/deck

• Selden 48 foot custom mast, single line reefing, gull striker and screacher pole

• Self-tacking jib with furler, curved track, Spinlock clutches and Harken hardware

• Composite hardtop with large fixed and opening windows sides and forward

• Fully retractable high aspect twin daggerboards and rudders

• Two 150 watt solar panel array on hardtop with metered controller

• All interior, bridgedeck and navigation lighting to be LED fixtures    

• Garmin NEMA 2000 system w/ depth, gWind, weather and fluxgate compass

• Garmin GPSMAP 1040xs color chartplotter plotter with BlueChart loaded

• Garmin GHP 12 Core pack autopilot w/ class “B” drive mounted below deck

• Garmin 200 VHF radio with Metz masthead antenna

• Garmin Metero stereo system, two waterproof speakers, remote and iPad dock

• Seaward three burner model 3276 propane stove top with fiddles

• Vitrofrigo 12-volt remote compressor upright refrigerator and freezer, 2.7 cu.ft.

• Precision Temp propane fired stainless steel hot water heater

• Double wire 26-inch high lifelines, stern rail, horses and two gates

• House bank two 8-D AGM batteries for a total of 510 amp hours

• Hull and deck surfaces premium Awlgrip painted, deck to be two-tone

      NEW MAINE CAT 38 SPECIAL INTRO. PRICING       $337,000.00

http://www.mecat.com/boats/maine-cat-38

General Design theory – lightweight – High Performance – Simple to sail and maintain

Open bridgedeck – better visibility, better looking and great air flow

High Fineness ratio – Length to Beam ratio close to 12:1 when kept light. 

Flared hulls with protective “shoulder” – drier ride and huge interior volume

Retractable boards and engines – beachable, higher pointing angles and less drag off the wind.  Gunkholers delight – 19” draft

Very simple layout – lightweight interior wood furniture cabinetry, easily added and deleted components to fit requirements of our racers, day-sailors or live-aboards.

Modular build – ship components inexpensively anywhere in the world and do final assembly near home waters.

High speeds – Under sail or power our goal is averaging 10 knots

Auxiliary power – Lightweight 4- stroke outboards which fully retract into the hull engine rooms.  Easy deck access to service and eliminates corrosion problems of sail drives.

General Design Parameters:

Design to be single-handed.  Fun to sail and out-perform all current cruising catamarans on the market.  Comfortable, safe, easy to sail and affordable.

Build the lightest structural components possible by thermo-forming Core-Cell PH core and resin infusing 100% vinyl ester resin in female molds.  Finished boat is 2 hull and deck units, 2 beams, bridgedeck platform, rig and roof and you are ready to go sailing in an ocean capable high performance cat.  We are offering a very simply equipped package to keep the price as affordable as possible.  We offer a host of options you can add yourself in time or we can install at the shop during the initial build.  Our goal is to get you out on the water sailing as economically as possible, before you start adding “stuff” you might be able to live more comfortably without.  Every piece of equipment you add requires maintenance and time taking away from sailing.

Hull Shapes are designed to maximize the interior volume, minimize the waterline beam and keep spray down and off the deck and windscreen.  The nicely radiused chine and “shoulders” we designed provides almost 6 feet at the maximum beam of each hull, yet the waterline maximum beam is only 38” when she is fully loaded to 12,400 lbs.  Our chine is over 12 inches above the DWL and will provide very little resistance or interference for our racer owners and huge additional buoyancy for our loaded-up live aboard cruisers in large seas.

Our approach to the rig design is also going to offer our owners a number of choices to fit their skill level and cruising area.  Our standard rig will be a Selden fixed fractional rig with furling self-tacking jib and fully batten main similar to our MC 41 setup.  Options available will include pole mounted free furling screacher, flat top mainsail, overlapping 110% jib and a rotating wing mast.

Our solution for economical, lightweight and inexpensive auxiliary power which is easy to access, eliminate drag while sailing and avoid lower leg corrosion will be outboard engines.   Our design includes Yamaha 20 HP 4-stoke outboard engines in each hull that fully retract vertically into a sound insulated engine room with bottom fairing foil closure.  The engine heads can be raised above the aft deck level providing easy access to all service points.  A faring foil closes the prop opening in the hull bottom when you are sailing and the engine is raised.  This solution provides the highest performance at the least cost and lightest weight possible.  The engine rooms house 15 gallon fuel tanks and are properly ventilated aft so fuel vapors are quickly exhausted and away from the crew.

    HULL 

Composite thermoformed VIC Core Cell SAN closed cell coring

Resin infused vinyl ester resin with bi-directional knit fabrics

Built to ABS and IOS scantlings

Hull to deck joint bonded with urethane adhesive / sealant

H/D joint glassed on the interior with 1708 biaxial tapes multiple layers

PVC rub rail with stainless steel insert cap exterior

Three (3) coats of SeaHawk bottom epoxy barrier system, two (2) coats BioCopTF

Hull painted with premium linear polyurethane Awlgrip system, choice of color

    DECK

Composite thermoformed VIC Core Cell SAN closed cell coring

Resin infused vinyl ester resin with bi-directional knit fabrics

Composite hardtop roof and Lexan opening windows forward sections

Molded non-skid on hull deck surfaces

316 L stainless horses fore and aft linked to 26” double wire lifeline system

Large flush scuppers aft cockpit for self-bailing bridgedeck drainage

Two (2) large self-draining storage lockers in forward beam

Six (6) ten-inch stainless steel mooring cleats and four (4) chocks at bows

Total six (6) flush hatches and four (4) portlights, all opening and with screens

Two (2) large inboard facing companionway sliding hatch lockable doors

Custom stainless steel stern rail incorporating davits and inboard side rails

Two (2) vinyl coated polyester trampolines forward with centerline plank

Stainless steel anchor roller, chain tensioner, Rocna 20 kg and 200’ of nylon rode

    DAGGERBOARDS AND RUDDERS

High aspect ratio 12 % NACA composite foils, both rudders and boards fully retract

Balanced rudders, stainless shafts in Tides Marine Type D bearing tube system

Centerline protected wheel steering, below deck solid bar linking rudder tiller arms for light responsive feel at the helm

    SPARS & RIGGING

48’ Selden anodized aluminum mast fractionally rigged with single spreader Includes spinnaker and screacher halyards and single line reefs at two points 

Gull Striker “A”-frame with compression beam and screacher pole

Self-tacking headsail furling system, curved track and car with controls

Three (3) Harken Radial 40.2 STA two speed self-tailing winches, Spinlock clutches

Nine (9) foot mainsail traveler track, car and controls mounted on the aft beam

Outboard hull mounted chain plates, 316L standing rigging, all running rigging std.

    ENGINES AND CONTROLS

Twin Yamaha 20 hp, 4-cycle, outboard engines housed in engine room each hull Engines lift clear of the water and can be raised above deck for service

Kobelt single-lever dual engine controls and “zero” friction control cables. 

Twin 15-gallon fuel tanks with filter/separators mounted in ventilated engine rooms

     ELECTRICAL

Electrical distribution panel with sixteen DC circuit breakers and four AC breakers. 

Two (2) 8D Absorbed Glass Mat maintenance-free deep cycle marine batteries 

Navigational lights including foredeck, anchor, steaming and mast top tricolor.

All interior and bridgedeck 12 volt lighting is LED, total ten (10) fixtures;

Protected 120-volt inlet shore power plug and three (3) 120-volt outlets.

Two (2) 12-volt receptacles and ventilation fans at all berths

Solar array of two (2) premium 150-watt solar panels with charge controller

Outputs from both engine alternators are run to the house battery bank

    ELECTRONICS, VHF AND STEREO

Garmin GPS MAP 1040xs chartplotter preloaded with BlueChart g2 coastal maps

Garmin GMI 20 display with gWind and depth transducers, all NEMA 2000 network

Garmin VHF 200 radio with Metz masthead antennae

Garmin GHP 12 core pack autopilot mounted below deck with Class B drive

Garmin Metero stereo system, two (2) speaker, remote and iPod dock

    STOVE AND REFRIGERATION

10 lb. Aluminum propane tank with leak test gauge, regulator and electric solenoid

Three (3) burner Seaward 3276 stove with sea rail kit and two pair of pot holders

Vitrofrigo 12-volt remote condenser upright refrigerator/freezer, 2.7 cubic feet.

    PLUMBING

Lavac marine vacuum toilet with 20-gallon gravity waste holding tank

Two (2) polyethylene fresh water tanks each 30 gallons

Four (4) electric automatic bilge pumps with float switches

Whale Gulper gray water pump for shower sump pan in head.

Hot and cold pressure water at vanity, shower, galley sink and stern shower

Precision Temp ShowerMate stainless steel propane fired hot water heater  

    INTERIOR ACCOMODATIONS AND FINISH

Headroom minimum 6’-3” to maximum of 6’-8”, vinyl headliners with wood trims

Berths for up to five (5), two (2) very larger doubles aft in each hull, 57” by 6’-8” Large single in port hull forward is 49” wide at the head by 6’-8” long 

All cushions below decks (total 3 pieces) are 5” thick high-density foam

All interior bulkheads are resin infused Core-Cell foam cored with gelcoat finish. 

Expansive cherry wood storage lockers and cabinets per plans dated March 1, 2014

Teak and Holly style synthetic no-maintenance cabin flooring each hull

Large (16’ long) tinted acrylic fixed portlights outboard each hull in cabin topsides

Two (2) large sealed air chambers forward each hull accessible from interior cabins

Huge fully enclosed molded head on starboard with vanity cabinet, sink, shower, shower sump pump, Lavac marine head and storage cabinet 

USCG safety package including: 6 PFD’s, horn, 2 fire extinguishers, flares, four dock lines, Life Sling, and 3 fenders. 

Thank you for the opportunity to present this information on the beautiful and affordable Maine Cat 38 performance family cruising catamaran. 

Last updated February 15, 2014 and specifications subject to chan

                                                                                                                    

            Based on specifications dated February 15, 2014.  Additional options may be added per the Maine Cat 38 Options Worksheet.

            Pricing effective October 15, 2014 and includes installation.  FOB factory Bremen, MaineUSA.  Taxes and commissioning are not included. 

Tiki 36

This is my latest boat crush. Not that I don't love Magstar our trusty Bristol 27, but if I were looking to buy a new boat, this is the boat I am most intersted in right now.
This boat is basically a 36 foot scaled up version of the Tiki 30 built at Boatsmith in Florida. Here area few pictures of the Tiki 30 they built.



Description of Tiki 36 from Boatsmith blog

We built our first Wharram catamaran, a Tiki 30 2 years ago. We have a blog bout the construction and sailing of that boat at http://tiki30.blogspot.com/ . We have sailed this boat several thousand miles since launching and spent many weeks on board in the Bahamas, the Keys and the west coast of Florida. We have also exhibited her at several boat shows and had a received a lot of feedback. The boat sails very well in most conditions and is very comfortable most of the time. But there are a few features or lack thereof which could be improved upon. Several people who have spent time on this boat and have many years of experience on a variety of sailboats sat with me several times and we discussed the issues and went through several versions before we decided that we had made some significant progress. First we added 6" to the aft end of the boat. It seems like most if not all Tiki 30s trim down in the stern.The bows tend to be very empty and light. We added a fourth beam 5' behind the beam right behind the house.We lengthened the houses by 1' for more space in the galley and nav area. We also raised the sheer height by 1'. This is to increase the bridge deck clearance to 3'. Sometimes when our Tiki 30 is jamming along at speed in seas we would thump pretty hard. This really slowed us down when going to weather.Raising the sheer also provides us with wider main bunks and makes the fwd bunk spaces much more comfortable. It also allows us to achieve standing headroom in the galley and the nav area. We used the space in the starboard hull between the 3rd and 4th beam to have a separate head compartment. By building a small house to the height of the top of the beams we are able to get decent sitting headroom over the toilet and you can stand in the companionway to the head. In the same space to port we have include a storage compartment for the propane bottles as well as a large space to store foulies and wet suits. Also we have included a shower that can be used in the companionway or on deck. Behind the main cockpit we have put in a helm station. tiller steering or wheel steering are can be accommodated. The helm station has a fwd windscreen and roll down side curtains for helm protection in cold and/or wet weather. We have included two twenty HP outboards in this design for stellar motoring speeds and great maneuverability. These motors are power tilt and are located under the seats in the main cockpit area. Being in the center of the boat will minimize cavitation and increase maneuverability. Batteries and fuel tanks are also stored under cockpit seats. There are also built in ice chests in the cockpit We have included two 160 watt solar panels atop the bimini and 4 8d batteries for increased electrical generation and capacity. This is to allow for the use of either an ice maker or an electric reefer unit. I like to sail and I especially like to sail fast. To facilitate this we have used a 42' aluminum mast with a big roach full battened square top main with a mast head rig. To help even more with light air performance we have added a retractable carbon bowsprit on which we can fly a srceecher or asymmetrical spinnaker. Working sail area is 650 sqft. It's ok to reef when needed. The beam has been increased to 19'8". The weight will come in between 4500 and 5000 lbs. The idea here is to build a bigger faster boat than the Tiki 30, while keeping the small boat feel and performance. The Tiki 38 is a much larger, heavier boat and does not have the same good sailing ability as the Tiki 30.
Here are some drawings of this design. Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

Cool Galley

I really like the galley layout on this boat. The long stainless sink seems like it makes tons of sense. lots of drip space, room to clean and wash, and it will hold stuff so it wont fall. The only drawback I see is it could be tough to drain if you are out of trim. That could be annoying if there was some nasty water sloshing around.
This is from a Tiki 38 Aluna posted at http://boatsmith.blogspot.com/2010/06/wharram-tiki-38-catamarans-for-sale.html

Sailing

Going sailing soon!!

Marine life in the Sea of Cortez

I have never seen this awesome a scene from under water but have seen the equivalent from the surface and it is nearly as impressive. Looks like I am headed to San Carlos for a little sailing for 3 weeks in May and hoping to have some great adventures. Got a new camera a few weeks ago so hopefully will have some fun photos.

Cabin looking aft

Photos of the aft part of the salon. These picture show the converted milk crates that we use to store things. The stacked crates on the left we usually use for food items like onions, potatoes, bread, and other stuff that needs air circulation but does not need to stay cool. The crates on the counter area store books and other materials that need breathing room and need to stay away from any water that might spill onto the counter from the open hatch. the crates keep stuff organized, make it easy to move around, and keep stuff from flying around the cabin when the seas get rough.


The hatch under the companionway leads to a large storage area where I keep all my tools and other boat parts.

the cockpit

The cockpit of Magstar with the new outboard, solar panels, and autopilot. Engine is a new 4 stroke outboard which is so much quieter and fuel efficient than the old 2 stroke. The solar panels are on removable mounts and can be rotated to track the sun. They keep the batteries well charge with all the sun in Baja. The autopilot has been a godsend. It means one person can sail the boat in most conditions.

Dual forstay

These are pictures of the dual forstay or headstay on our Bristol 27. Each headstay is attached to a side of the anchor roller. It has worked really well for us as you can quickly change jibs in variable wind conditions even if you don't have the money for a roller furler. You do loose some pointing ability with this set up but since this is a cruising boat we don't worry about that too much and being able to carry the jib in more conditions makes up for the loss of performance.

There are bungee cords on the pulpit so the jibs can be secured when it is down. This set up works best when you have double jib halyards.

Here you can see one jib on the starboard and the other jib rolled on deck on the left.

This photo shows the two jibs on deck with the anchor running through the roller in the middle.

Getting the bow roller modified by a welder in La Paz so we could use it for attaching the dual headstays.