Modifying our vintage Catana42 into a modern performance cruiser
Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: The Real-World Trade-Offs Author: Shayne Key Message: The choice between hand lamination and vacuum infusion isn’t […]
Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: A Practical Weight & Quality Comparison Read More »
Engineering a Crash Box: Proactive Safety for a Daggerboard Strike Author: Shayne Key Message: True safety in yacht design isn’t just
Engineering a Crash Box: Protecting Paikea from a Daggerboard Failure Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: The most important part of a structural refit is understanding and optimizing load paths. By
Re-Engineering a Hull: Load Paths, Daggerboards, and a New Structural Bulkhead Read More »
Key Message: A major refit is a series of small, repetitive, and precise steps. By creating a family “assembly line” for
Refit Progress: Templating, Infusing, and Building a New Laminating Table Read More »
Key Message: Replacing an entire boat’s interior is a marathon, not a sprint. Hitting the halfway mark is a huge morale
Mid-Refit Update: The Floor Replacement Hits Halfway Read More »
Topic Overview: This post details the process and engineering rationale behind cutting down a structural bulkhead to improve livability. We explain
Modifying Boat Bulkheads: The Engineering Behind Increasing Headroom Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Topic: A successful project isn’t defined by a perfect process, but by the ability to adapt
Salvaging a Failed Vacuum Infusion: How We Saved Our Boat Floor Read More »
Restoring structural integrity and finishing a cut composite panel. Author: Shayne Key Message: Cutting into a cored panel necessitates a two-stage process
Bulkhead Reinforcement: Unidirectional Fibreglass and Edge Capping Read More »
Topics: An engineering analysis of weight reduction in a catamaran refit, covering the strategic goals of increasing payload capacity and the
Weight, Performance, and Payload: The Logic Behind Our Catamaran Refit Read More »
Author: Shayne & Anna Topic: Follow the transformation of our forward port cabin, where we replace heavy original parts with lightweight composite
Weight Saving & Structural Integrity: Rebuilding a Catamaran Cabin Read More »
