Op 21 jun. 2023 om 22:16 heeft Zachary Cawthorne-Nugent via groups.io <zacharycawthornenugent@...> het volgende geschreven:

?Apologies for the long post in advance.

Hi guys, it's been a while since I was last here. At the time I was looking to build a small live-aboard. That plan fell through because I found a super cheap westerly pageant that fit the bill perfectly (apart from it not being a sexy speedy catamaran haha). In the winter that boat is going on the hard. Now I'm searching for the perfect little winter boat (I live in the Netherlands it freezes for a week maximum per year here). I've made a list of attributes that are important to me.

1. small (quick and cost effective to build with a little help from friends and family. I've noticed that I like the closeness to the water and the way small boats move))
2. sheltered sailing position (wind chill has been an issue last winter. I'd love to be more "inside")
3. FAST (uuuuhhhh can't think of an objective reason for this but I have always dreamed of a speedy little boat... mind you compared to my westerly I'm sure anything would feel quick haha)

I'd seen that there are two designs that look great in regard to point one and three! With little modifications two might also be satisfied. I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Also, no offence is meant. I realise allot of thought and work goes into creating those gorgeous designs, and I don't mean to spoil them. Rather adapt them to my winter needs.

That said, I'm looking at the tiny tri. It looks almost perfect. I'm wondering if it's possible to sit deeper in the cockpit... almost F1 style. I have a recumbent bike that uses the same geometry and it's super comfy (one can even sleep nicely in this position). Then I'm thinking fashion a tiny little windscreen and a little snap on cover.

Alternatively, I've been looking at the cataproa. It looks like a lot more boat to build but still doable. I'm wondering if there are any shelter ideas anyone has for that one... the cabin shelters one side nicely... I'm thinking a little windbreak that keeps within the side view silhouette on the other side perhaps?

If you're still with me, thanks and I'd love to hear your ideas and feedback.

Regards,

Zachary