Making an IridiumGo aerial bracket
IridiumGO is our contact with the outside world once we are off shore and out of internet range. We can […]
Making an IridiumGo aerial bracket Read More »
Paikea RefitPaikea Refit
Modifying our vintage Catana42 into a modern performance cruiser
How to Bolt into Carbon Fibre: Threaded Inserts vs. Helicoils
Key Message: Mounting hardware to a carbon fibre structure requires a method that ensures both ultimate strength and long-term serviceability. For
How to Bolt into Carbon Fibre: Threaded Inserts vs. Helicoils Read More »
Sealing leaky windows properly
Sealing leaky windows properly. How to makes sure that the windows on your boat stay sealed and the inside of
Sealing leaky windows properly Read More »
Paikea RefitOur EXPOSED helm stations
The hotly debated topic of exposed helm stations on a catamaran. In this episode, we are traveling down the west
Our EXPOSED helm stations Read More »
Paikea RefitHow we made our waterline markers
How to make waterline markers and why we think it’s such a good idea. Continuing on from our previous video
How we made our waterline markers Read More »
Guides & References, Paikea RefitSailing with the CODE 0 and our #1 choice for furler
Sailing with a code 0 on our 1990 performance catamaran. The idea behind removing our original aluminium front beam and
Sailing with the CODE 0 and our #1 choice for furler Read More »
Paikea RefitCarbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Beam: A Catamaran Structural Upgrade
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 »
Recycling an America’s Cup Sail into a Code 0 for Our Catamaran
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 »
Real-World Test: How Our New Carbon Front Beam Handled a Choppy Sea
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 »
Sea Trials with our Custom Head Car Gaff Lock
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, Sails