I'm very interested in building the Duo 105. I have built in the ?WEST system and Brunzyeel marine ply before.
I have overseen the construction of hundreds of homes here in San Diego. I have the property and a great climate to build in.
My last catamaran was the 55 foot Lagoon, built in the advanced techniques racing yard of Jeaneau in Nante, out of vacuumed epoxy, kevlar and carbon fiber, she was just a superb wind machine.
But I am fascinated by Bernd's combination of seaworthiness, simplicity and speed in the Duo 105. Our wind speeds here in San Diego average about 10 knots for 350 days a year. - SO - having a cat that can sail 10 knots in what is our usual wind speed will be a great thing !!
I have used the study plans to carefully source out and accurately estimate the materials cost. My problem is that the study plans do not explain what I think are construction items that are completely unique to the Duo 105 design.
I hope that my questions can be answered by someone who has built, or is in the process of building the Duo 105, or perhaps Bernd could answer my questions. I am new to this group, but am happy to pay a consulting fee Bernd, as needed.?
- THE NACELLE AND MAST SECTIONS - Can the mast sections that run through and support the nacelle be removed from the nacelle in order to transport the boat ? I am sure this must be the case, but this is unusual, and I would like a general overview as to how this is done.
- Are the two hulls connected to each other while they are afloat, with the mast sections while they are in the water, after being unloaded from their trailer on the boat ramp?
- Will a crane be needed to raise the mast after the boat is assembled?
- Has the Duo 105 been built ? Are there photos of the construction ?
Thank you in Advance for Your Response !!
