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 »
TOPIC:This post details a serious offshore emergency aboard a Gunboat 68, where a collision with an unknown object destroyed a
Atlantic Emergency: Managing a Rudder Failure on a Gunboat 68 Read More »
Author: Shayne & Anna TOPICS:This post details the emergency procedures and sailing techniques we used to safely cross the Atlantic after
How We Sailed Our Catamaran 800 Nautical Miles With One Rudder Read More »
Key Message: This post details the immediate response to losing a rudder offshore, covering crisis leadership, technical diagnosis using onboard
Crisis at Sea: How We Managed Losing a Rudder 800nm From Land Read More »
Key Topic: Facing a firm launch deadline, we executed a coordinated final push on our catamaran’s critical systems. This involved
The Pre-Splash Push: Integrating Engine Work, Composite Rudder Mods, and Custom Fairings Read More »
Leveraging professional-grade components and techniques to fabricate high-performance rudders on a cruiser’s budget. Key Message: True innovation in a refit often
Building Rudders Designed for Wings: An America’s Cup Inspired Project Read More »
Executing multiple complex hull projects with a focus on structural integrity and performance gains. Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: A systematic,
Major Hull Surgery: Transom Modifications, Fairing, and Sourcing an America’s Cup Rudder Read More »
Key Message: A proper repair requires understanding the original failure. By grinding back a poor previous fix, we uncovered the full
Hull Surgery: Uncovering the Truth Behind a Major Rudder Impact Read More »
