tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580987459140037495.post7259363583636286831..comments2024-03-18T10:29:20.125-08:00Comments on TriloBoat Talk: SPLASH! CERES Launches the Vermont Sail Freight ProjectDave Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13241033623115158564noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580987459140037495.post-4966199281310872352013-11-11T14:43:56.077-09:002013-11-11T14:43:56.077-09:00Hi Kevin,
Nothing to report on the catamaran. I&#...Hi Kevin,<br /><br />Nothing to report on the catamaran. I've turned its development over to a naval architect friend, but haven't heard if or how far things have gone. My sister bought THEGREATSEA (ex Bolger Double Eagle), so we didn't take it further.<br /><br />Catamarans are way outside my 'expertise' zone (at least, designing for others). It does look doable, especially after having been aboard THEGREATSEA. Girder construction is king!<br /><br />You could likely design your own... just keep ply sheet dimensions firmly in mind at every step... whole sheet where possible, even fractions where not. As a hint, the one I drew was 2 1/2 sheets-on-edge tall at the sides.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Dave ZDave Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241033623115158564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580987459140037495.post-77720767736063983982013-09-04T15:26:26.901-08:002013-09-04T15:26:26.901-08:00This is excellent. I've been following the sai...This is excellent. I've been following the sail freight topic since Dmitry Orlov and JH Kunstler mentioned it on their sites. I was hoping something of the sort would happen on the SF Bay, but so far no progress that I know of. <br /><br />BTW, have you or your sister done any more work on the 40 by 20 triloboat catamaran pictured on your site? I'd adore to make and dwell in something of the kind, but I don't have the half-mil budget required for the standard product. Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006145704406196304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580987459140037495.post-14931498112895843792013-09-02T09:38:16.819-08:002013-09-02T09:38:16.819-08:00Hi Sixbearsinthewoods,
Experience on the Hudson, ...Hi Sixbearsinthewoods,<br /><br />Experience on the Hudson, eh? I hear they're looking for a skipper... your wife and/or self interested?<br /><br />Speaking of inspiration, I've been enjoying your blog (Sixbearsinthewoods.blogspot.com)!<br /><br />Dave ZDave Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241033623115158564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580987459140037495.post-76781076216221521102013-09-02T06:43:51.795-08:002013-09-02T06:43:51.795-08:00I love this project. It shows what a small grass ...I love this project. It shows what a small grass roots project can do. Other freight sail projects were doomed by high costs and slow completion times. This was a fast build of a practical boat for a reasonable price.<br /><br />There is something about a the boat that makes one's heart beat just a little faster. <br /><br />I've spent a few days on the lake in my trailer sailor. My lovely wife grew up on the Hudson, so we've spent some time there on boats. Knowing something about the waters this boat will sail in brings it home to me. This will be very practical, but should be fun too. <br /><br />I'm glad you've been out there inspiring us all. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.com