The Hybrid Design Workflow: Building a Boat Shower Floor with Cardboard, CAD, and 3D Scanning: Walk through the hybrid design […]
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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 »
Key Message: Precise, Accessible Fabrication with 3D Printed ToolingBuilding custom composite hatches requires tooling that can accurately capture complex geometry.
Building Composite Hatches Using 3D Printed Molds Read More »
Topic: A detailed breakdown of the design and engineering process for creating custom composite deck hatches, covering problem analysis, material selection,
Engineering Custom Composite Hatches: A Systematic Approach Read More »
Solving the Boat Storage Puzzle: Strong, Custom & Lightweight Shelves One of the eternal challenges of living on a boat
Building Lightweight Composite Shelves for Our Catamaran Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: A dramatic vacuum infusion implosion taught us that in composite boat building, true expertise isn’t about
Composites the Hard Way: Fixing a Vacuum Infusion Implosion Read More »
Key Message: A successful composite lamination is defined by understanding the loads, mastering the process, and knowing the hidden details—like why
Laminating Stanchion Sockets & The Truth About Peel Ply Read More »
Key Message: Even with professional knowledge, hands-on projects are a process of problem-solving. The goal is a functional, lightweight part, and
From Scrap Foam to Flying: Building a Custom Pump Foil Board Read More »
Beyond the Slam: Engineering Composite Doors for a Performance Catamaran Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: The choice of material is
Engineering Lighter, Smarter: Why We’re Replacing Paikea’s Wooden Doors with Composites Read More »
