Modifying our vintage Catana42 into a modern performance cruiser
The Hybrid Design Workflow: Building a Boat Shower Floor with Cardboard, CAD, and 3D Scanning: Walk through the hybrid design […]
Solving Boat Shower Drainage with Cardboard, CAD, 3D Scanning & 3D Printing Read More »
When your floor needs to drain, provide access, and never flood the bilge. A deep dive into the logic behind
The Boat Shower Floor Blueprint: Drainage, Hatches & Avoiding Bilge Floods Read More »
Key Topic: After months of building custom composite hatches, we reach the transformative stage: making them watertight and bringing in
Boat Hatch Build: Installing Lenses & Drains for a Watertight Finish Read More »
The Problem: From Floor Installation to Structural Repair Author: Shayne and Anna During the installation of new cabin soles in
Diagnosing and Repairing Hull Delamination and Core Damage. Read More »
Topic Overview: We permanently eliminate a chronic leak point and increase deck panel strength by removing a problematic overhead hatch and
Bulkhead Reinforcement on a Performance Catamaran Why Beam Theory Matters More Than “More Fibreglass” During refits, bulkheads often get treated
Bulkhead Reinforcement on a Catamaran: Beam Theory Explained Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: Living aboard in a marina doesn’t mean you’re tied to the shore power pedestal. This
Prioritising Solar Over Shore Power: A Victron Setup for Marina Life Read More »
Key Message: A professional finish is 90% preparation. The glamour of a new paint job is entirely dependent on the meticulous,
The Not-so-Glamorous Work of a Boat Refit: Fairing, Filling, and Fixing Leaks Read More »
Key Message: Significant weight reduction is not just about going faster; it’s about returning a performance multihull to its designed potential,
Hull Weight Reduction & Flush Hatch Installation: Paikea Refit Update Read More »
Key Message: This post documents two distinct professional upgrades on our Catana 42 refit: the precise installation of custom composite
Professional Hatch Installation: Solving Leaks with Precision Engineering Read More »
