Boat Building & Composites Hub

This is the technical core of Youngbarnacles. Here you’ll find the practical knowledge we’ve gained from decades of professional marine work—America’s Cup campaigns, Volvo Ocean Race teams, grand-prix multihull refits, and our ongoing Catana 42 project, Paikea.

Whether you’re repairing a delaminated hull, building a custom hatch, or just want to understand how composite structures work, these resources document our real-world methods.

What You’ll Find Here

Working with Composites

Real-world guides on carbon fiber, fiberglass, epoxy, and vacuum infusion. From rudder construction to bulkhead reinforcement, these are the techniques we use daily.

Link to Working with Composites page

    Composite Engineering Tools

    CAD software references, ISO standards, rig tuning specifications, and the technical resources we rely on for professional-grade work.

    Composite Engineering Tools page

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    For the complete project log of our Catana 42 transformation—including detailed build stories, laminate schedules, and failure analyses, visit Paikea’s Refit Log

    Paikea’s Refit Log

    For sailing techniques and on-the-water skills, visit the Performance Sailing Hub

    Performance Sailing Hub
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