Modifying our vintage Catana42 into a modern performance cruiser
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Topic: Adding a 23kg 3D printer to our weight-conscious catamaran is a strategic trade-off: the tool’s onboard […]
Why Our Catamaran Now Has a 23kg 3D Printer | Performance Upgrades Read More »
Author: Anna and Shayne Key Topic: This blog post provides a technical breakdown of the initial stages of the Paikea refit, detailing
Project Initiation: Structural Review and Weight Reduction Strategy for Catana 42 Refit Read More »
Author: Anna and Shayne Key Topic: This post documents Paikea’s return to Barcelona for her next refit phase, reflecting on major past
Author: Shayne and Anna Topic: This post provides a professional analysis of an Atlantic crossing focused on light-air performance optimization. It details
This week we take a detailed look at how we service the winches on Paikea. Winches should be serviced regularly
Pro Tips for servicing your Winches Read More »
Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: Mast rake isn’t just a number; it’s the primary control for balancing your yacht’s steering.
Correcting Mast Rake: Why Rig Geometry is Critical for Boat Balance Read More »
Key Message: Coordinated Project ExecutionPreparing a boat for an ocean crossing often involves a final push to complete a list
Managing Multiple Refit Projects: Chainplates, Windows, and Rigging Read More »
You may be surprised to hear that we think not everything needs to be made from carbon fibre. Oh yeah,
Torque Tabs and Tiller Arm Read More »
Join us for the second half of our composite rudder project. As most of you already know, we built two
Making our rudder – PART 2 Read More »
We lost our rudder over a year ago during our Atlantic Crossing from The Canary Islands to St Lucia in
Rudder Evolution: Shaping the Ultimate Foil Read More »
Boat Systems and Upgrades, Paikea Refit, Working with Composites