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Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:55 pm
by ROAD Soldier
Once I get the amas and outriggers figured out I was thinking about a 40ft sail system similar to this with mine being able to fold down real quick. 8)
http://flyinglateen.com/

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:30 pm
by tom clayton
i would love to see that sail in action they could do with some video footage

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:43 am
by davidbagnall
while we are having fun with rigs how about
http://www.omerwingsail.com/

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:41 am
by ROAD Soldier
davidbagnall wrote:while we are having fun with rigs how about
http://www.omerwingsail.com/
Being in Aviation that idea did cross my mind several times but the biggest reason I would use it is figuring out a tabernacle system for it.

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:05 am
by Divecoz
I am sure its been done before and there are pictures here , on this board, of it.. It was Madd Mike
He had, as I recall 2 - 4 hp out boards one on each outrigger.. Built it for long voyages..

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:43 am
by ROAD Soldier
Divecoz wrote:I am sure its been done before and there are pictures here , on this board, of it.. It was Madd Mike
He had, as I recall 2 - 4 hp out boards one on each outrigger.. Built it for long voyages..
If it resembles anything like the picture Scott posted that is not what I am looking for. Mine has to meet 6 requirements to meet the ROAD stamp of approval:
1. Lightweight.
2. Leaves plenty of room around the cockpit for fishing.
3. Can be easily moved back in for docking or trailering.
4. Add safety and not take away from it.
5. Easily maintained by using parts available in most hardware stores.
6. Add significant speed to make it worthwhile in the first place.
That is all for the outrigger system. If successful move on to sail system. However since this year I am transitioning from Military life to civilian I don't have time to start this mod this year or for that matter even go sailing :cry: . So in the mean time just research ideas and pricing parts out there that people can come up with that will meet those 6 requirements.

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:18 am
by Highlander
Two Cajun Pork barrells & some Bamboo cane should be just right up your tree !! :) :P

J :wink:

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:33 am
by Highlander
R/S Said
However since this year I am transitioning from Military life to civilian I don't have time to start this mod this year or for that matter even go sailing

Na say it aint gonna happen, but I'm sure their's a few on this site will offer yer some time aboard & offer yer a Personal blow-up PFD !! :D :D :D :D :D :D :P

8) J

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:35 am
by ROAD Soldier
Highlander wrote:Two Cajun Pork barrells & some Bamboo cane should be just right up your tree !! :) :P

J :wink:
That would cover the unwritten #7 criteria which cover the requirement of early Redneck aesthetics but I don't think it fulfills #6. However it would cover unwritten rule #8 which states must be cheap. :wink:

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:27 am
by Divecoz
IIRC Mike accomplished everything your desiring.

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:50 am
by ROAD Soldier
Divecoz wrote:IIRC Mike accomplished everything your desiring.
I researched this person you and not finding anything. So now I need to change my address to Missouri which means you need to show me. :wink:

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:02 pm
by Hamin' X
You can search his posts here

I can assure you that Mike Dunn (AKA maddmike) is a real person and adventurer. Some on this board know him in person.

~Rich

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:56 pm
by Highlander
Yep he's for real alright ! 8)
J :wink:

Re: 26X Trimaran Idea

Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:38 pm
by Divecoz
Thanks for that link Rich. I had missed the newest question..
Hamin' X wrote:You can search his posts here

I can assure you that Mike Dunn (AKA maddmike) is a real person and adventurer. Some on this board know him in person.

~Rich