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Hi Michael I think you made the right choice for your requirements. When your ad it. Build the furlers by yourself. I could design them for you. But there are so many good examples on the Internet.

Thank you David for chipping in and telling your contemplating. Trailering a beamy catamaran is never big fun. Besides that, a trailer can cost as much as the boat (without a rig). Coming to the rig.

Hi Phil You know that I like what you do. Your videos are very informative too. To replace the lead-acid batteries and use Lipos would help also to get the weight down. Funny wedges. The help in any

Hi Mike, this is a big experiment. The lead acid batteries are a left over from my first solar electric boat in which I did some long trips on 100% solar power (see my trip videos on the Rideau as

Hello Michael, Being an Eco 6 builder and owner perhaps I can respond to your email. To start with the Eco 6; If you want a comfortable boat for 2 people for either day sailing or cruising then the

Hi Bernd, the wedges on the transom tabs was directly from Ron Mueller as I contacted him vis Small Boat Monthly. He sent me a picture of what he did and explained the wedges. It has improved the

Decided on the 520 !

Hi Phil, watched the video and "discerned" the Canadia, eh, long before I saw the maple leaf inlay ;-) Nice woodwork! Why the lead-acid batteries for the house bank? What is the capacity of the motor

Hi Michael, it is easy to understand your frustration. All these designs have got a lot going for them. The trick is to decide what the majority of your use will be and how far you have to trail the

Hi Phil I answered principally you already. The improvements are clearly visible. The transom turbulent is significantly less. The wedges are interesting. Something new for me.? Thank you. Good

Hi Bernd, I have experimented in reducing weight. Taking 235 lbs out with some improvement. I am now looking at replacing the canopy with an aluminum and bimini type. Phil

Hi Michael I had to smile. Nothing is perfect. Everybody wants an "Eier legende Wolfs Milch Sau" (find out what it means, not to translate). Get the gist. But you forgot to mention the ECO 5.5. This

Hi Michael You then expected already an answer in this direction. Sorry, no way to use a sloop rig. I have no clue how to support the mast. The roller furler I would make by myself. Top swivels are

Hi David First, I understand your way of thinking. You made the boat better suitable for two persons. As I mentioned I like how you have modified the boat for your personal requirements. The Covid

Thanks Bernd for the comment about twin rudders. I think your Cataproa met your low cost goal as much as possible. Here in the USA, okoume plywood prices are more than 50% higher than 2-years ago.

Berndt,?Thank you will make 60 mm. The material I used is called Oxford in a dress shop. I just looked for close weaved material and then sucked through the material until I found some with a good

Hallo Philip, thanks for the nice article, I like your motor mount. The idea of the wide seam at the upper spar is very good. I `m thinking about a new bigger sail for the next year:) Please post a

I have several of Bernds plans. Tiny Tri, 480, 520, Eco 6 and maybe a 5.5 (might be a resize by me) Here are my personal pros and cons. The cons if they could be fixed would make me choose that boat.

Hi Michael Thanks for the link Bernd

Hi Phil. That looks a lot better. A lot less turbulence on the transom. Again, please watch the weight. Here is the link to your video. I know there is a lot of interest in what you are doing.