Hi Bernd and Brian
Thanks for the direct reply from both of you. I liked the Kd105 From the first time i saw it. the design has that simple but apocalyptic and fast look.
Longer time ago i was looking at Wharrams Classic designs, and to be honest, i like the style and mostly huge (open)deckspace. But not their sail performance.?
Also i looked at other designers but all you can find in around 40 foot, are bridge deck cats with lots of inside rooms and corners etc.
The living space in the hulls is not so important for me. here in the tropics you wont live in there anyway. The hulls would be more for a guest and storage of clothes etc.
The quite big nacelle of the kd105 would be for sleeping relaxing and cooking.
That`s why i asked if the design could be stretched so i could gain more open deck space fore and aft the nacelle. That would be our living space when not navigating and covered by a tarp or tent ideal for the sun and rain protection. And i guess i will gain some more loading capacity by stretching the hulls. Another welcome fact.
Another part that attracts me to the design is the shallow draft. I don`t want to use dagger boards, sailing here between islands and coral riffs most of the time. That`s why i like the asymmetrical hull shape you use on some of your designs. I don`t know much about trapezoidal hulls tho.
The Duo 1000 i don`t like so much although it has everything you would need, but in my opinion that is exactly what i don`t like, too much squeezed in a 10mtr cat.
As you all know it is not an easy decision to make, trying to find the best design to suite your needs and what you capable to build and afford.
