Description
Designed by Jim Brown and John Marples, this is ideal for the home builder. Unique for trimarans are the "swing wing" cross beams (akas) which allow quick/easy folding for trailering or fitting in tight spots--and you don't unrig the mast to do so. Construction is sheet plywood, and for a rig several standard rigs are suggested including a Hobie 16. Plans include 12 pages, plus there's a 37 construction manual.
Particulars:
LOA: 20'
LWL: 19'
Beam: 15'6" (sailing)
Beam: 8'6" (trailering... street legal!)
Draft: 11" board up
Draft: 3'2" board down
Weight: 800 lbs
Sail area: 200-230 sq ft
There was a design review in WoodenBoat. See WB 217 below. And see WB 69 below for a profile on Jim Brown.