Topic: We replaced our Catamaran 42’s original aluminum front beam with a custom carbon fiber beam and longeron. This wasn’t […]
Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Beam: A Catamaran Structural Upgrade Read More »
Key Message Paragraph: We’ve given a retired America’s Cup headsail a second life by completely re-engineering it into a powerful
Recycling an America’s Cup Sail into a Code 0 for Our Catamaran Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: This sea trial proved that true performance isn’t just about strength or weight savings,
Real-World Test: How Our New Carbon Front Beam Handled a Choppy Sea Read More »
The first sea trials on Paikea after our recent and extensive modifications. We had already taken Paikea out under motor
Sea Trials with our Custom Head Car Gaff Lock Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Sailing Techniques, SailsThe decision to move to 24 volts wasn’t made lightly. For a boat of our size and with our performance
Why We Chose a 24-Volt System for Our Catamaran Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea RefitAuthor: Shayne and Anna Key Message: The centerpiece of our rig is a mast with a legendary past: Rig #12 from Team
From America’s Cup to Our Catamaran: Rescuing a Carbon Legend Read More »
If you have been following us on YT you will have seen our upgrades so far. One of the most
Designing a stowable anchoring system for our cruising catamaran Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Working with CompositesAuthor: Shayne and Anna After completing our major carbon fiber front beam transformation, the final piece was installing a trampoline worthy
Why We Chose Dyneema for Our Catamaran Trampoline (And How to Install It) Read More »
Key Message: With the major structural work complete, we’re adding the final functional details to Paikea’s new carbon front end. This post covers
Carbon Fiber Anchor Roller & Stealth Nav Lights – Finishing Paikea’s Front End Read More »
Key Topic: Replacing our catamaran’s aluminum beam with carbon fiber meant reinventing how critical components attach. For the forestay, this led
Engineering a Bespoke Forestay Attachment & Mastering “Wet Preg” Read More »
