"I’m also a Great Lakes sailor (for now! :p) thinking about building a Wharram design. This is likely too far for your purposes, but I’ve read that Larsen Marine in Waukegan, on the west side of Lake Michigan, can readily handle cats. I…"
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Launch Options?
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Hello All,I am looking at a Tangaroa Mk4 or Narai Mk4 build to launch in Lake Erie and eventually sail to the Atlantic but am not finding any lifts that can handle cats here around Cleveland. Are…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian R Apr 23, 2023.
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"Just saw this and bought your book :) Look forward to reading it!"
"Thanks Ian :) I’ve found a boat ramp or two that would be wide enough by a foot or two depending on the beam I choose but Tangaraos and Tiki 38’s don’t seem launchable from any sort of trailer. As I’m on a lake (Lake Erie) I…"
"Thanks Robert. In my asking around at the marinas and yacht clubs in Cleveland I haven’t found any yet but I’m looking. You are around Boston? I’m looking for cat owners around Cleveland for advice. I haven’t seen any…"
"This is actually a difficult problem seldom discussed...
I launched my boat at Fosdyke on the Welland Lincs UK. There was 3"" each side of her in the bay she was launched out of there from the slings by their brilliant boatbuilder and…"
"It’s usually possible to arrange for a crane. Our Pahi 42 fits in the local boatyard’s lift with a few inches to spare. Bigger cats are routinely lifted in and out with a crane. Our Pahi came with a set of straps that the previous owner…"
"Hi Steven, have you gone through with a modified Tiki 30? I thinking of a build but would also like something like the boatsmith 36. Would be interested in any info you have :)"
"Thanks Allen. I’ll DM you with more Tangaroa questions after the ‘friend request’ goes thru ;) Would love to know more on the mods."
"Thanks Allen :)
I am mostly looking for more info on the differences between the Tangaroa MkIV, and various Naria’s. Am I correct in that the upgrade design shows I-beams that are lashed on top rather than through the hulls? This would make…"
"Hi Allen, did you ever get info on this? I’m looking at the same build"
Launch Options?
Hello All,I am looking at a Tangaroa Mk4 or Narai Mk4 build to launch in Lake Erie and eventually sail to the Atlantic but am not finding any lifts that can handle cats here around Cleveland. Are there any alternative ways to launch? I began with interest in a Tiki 30, which would have been much easier but I’m concerned it would feel a bit small on longer trips.Thanks for any thoughts!See More
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- A home builder, I want a Wharram
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- I’ve only built a stitch and glue sea kayak :)
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- Looking to build a boat that could be used for extended travel for 2-4 people. Looking for the right blend of cost, build time, size and performance.
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