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structural concern
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Hi all.I've found a tiki 30 for sale and considering to buy it but, the boat wasn't build by plan and I am much puzzled about the engineering and structural strength. The boat is made of fiberglass…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Raf Aug 6, 2013.

Hove to
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How hove to is done on a cat? Please. I know how to do it on a mono and this is tacking without releasing the jib and when the jib is taken aback, release the main sheet and turn the rudder to go…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ann and Neville Clement Jul 2, 2013.

Beam connection
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Hi all. I am looking to buy a Wharram 30' to 36' and found a couple I can afford however, the design doesnt seem correct to me, where the beams connect to the hull. Here are 2 pics of a 36'…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Reuben Filsell Oct 8, 2019.

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Reuben Filsell replied to Raf's discussion Beam connection

"Drill the holes oversize and then fill them with epoxy and glass with bolts in place, waxing the bolts before hand will allow them to be removed. simple."

Oct 8, 2019

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I am:: I want a Wharram

What boat (s) are you building or do you own?: have a sailing monohull 42' ferrocement since 20 years.

Country, City, and State?: Australia Ravenshoe Queensland

About me or us?: love sailing and doing for 35 years.

Looking to?: want a Wharram catamaran 30'/36'

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At 9:31am on August 4, 2013, Andrew Korobov said…: Who is David Blau? How I contact him?

At 1:51am on October 10, 2013, Chris Samoisy said…: you are looking for a wharram around 36ft. would be a narai mk4 be an option aswell? this one I know well and she is built not heavier than the original plywood one. I know the one who built her in SA. a nice strong boat, very seaworhty in my view. look under www.raiatea-yacht.com there you will find her advertised. jst nneds to be sailed to australia. I think the price can be put further down quite a lot. she s up for sale since about 3 years.