Great build! You know, in high school my shop teacher taught us something: "Form Follows Function". Had to think about that and I came up with my brain's translation: style takes a back seat to performance! The fact that your hydrofoils ain't pretty - that can be fixed later! IT WORKS !!! Be jumbl pproud of that!!! NOICE BUILD!!?!
@JuanCruz-yo2upАй бұрын
Have you the Building plans?
@johnryan21935 ай бұрын
Brilliant tim thanks for sharing.
@TimWestonboats4 ай бұрын
You are welcome John. Thanks for your comment.
@macrumpton5 ай бұрын
All Proas are outriggers, but not all outriggers are Proas. What you have here is a tacking outrigger. Proas sail in both directions.
@TimWestonboats4 ай бұрын
You are correct, Michael.
@jerbear79525 ай бұрын
I got pretty invested in this series. Great work all around
@TimWestonboats4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jerbear. 👍
@robertcain34265 ай бұрын
Tim. After building the hulls, where did you souce the fittings and sails? I'm building a small 20' trimaran and if I have to buy individual parts from a chandlery, I'm thinking it will cost a fortune? Cheers
@vanceharmon34815 ай бұрын
This is my second time watching all of the videos
@Skidderoperator6 ай бұрын
Cool project👍
@tavaresrco7 ай бұрын
isso não é um proa! proa tem duas proas, vc troca a vela de posição e muda a direção. isso é um "Outrigger boat". Proas tb tem flutuadores, mas funciona de forma diferente.
@TheocraM19918 ай бұрын
there are no beam on this catamaran?How is possible, only joint the 3 pieces without beams
@kinetic12599 ай бұрын
Incredible, I can see how rewarding this journey has been, you started on the Stanley casks and VB and by the end of it you're onto the crownies 👍🏻
@sjoerdsaaman11629 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure to sail on the Tokyo Express in 1999. At 04:01 you can see me on the far left. I was impressed by this boat. Tim you are an amazing person! Well done!! Keep on cruisin’ mate!
@seanocarolan35910 ай бұрын
Amazing achievement dude
@FBPrepping11 ай бұрын
That rig seems perfect to retrofit with the new high-efficiency solar panels, a good battery bank and electric engines. Thanks for this video Mr. Weston.
@JosephOster11 ай бұрын
Not a proa. This is a one-way tacking outrigger.
@lesp3155 ай бұрын
Exactly.
@kphelgerson11 ай бұрын
What an incredible documentary. I binge watched the entire series yesterday evening and tonight. I was hunting for an incredible homemade catamaran story, but I wanted it to fold and fit on a trailer. Yours is a great story. I'm convinced that the making of one is now so much work that if ever I can afford what I want (Dragonfly 28) I should just buy one. Thank you!
@kl1200r Жыл бұрын
the 3:52 mark. for those who remember those sunsets
@marmac567 Жыл бұрын
So on one tack the ama is to windward?? You don't shunt like a pacific Proa?
@MikStorer Жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the most informative and accurate videos I've seen.
@notguilty1467 Жыл бұрын
dood…..
@Adamski3650 Жыл бұрын
Lots of great ideas in this build. Very inspiring I absolutely love it. I wanted to acknowledge the practicality of the thing getting it to the launch site, wheeling it along pavements etc. So often a great launch site can be a fair distance from where you might safely/freely park your car. Currently living in Brighton UK, occasionally launching a Mirror Dinghy which has similarities in build techniques but can actually be a PITA to haul around. Often launching an inflatable kayak which is already to go!! But a Proa would provide so much versatility. The smaller the boat the bigger the fun or so they say :-)
@grantbratrud4949 Жыл бұрын
Why isn't your proa double-ended. Is that explained in the first video?
@Lucky_Red_Fish Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the share.
@brunodunshee8937 Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏🎶
@pieterbezuidenhout2741 Жыл бұрын
Great job lad .
@pablomartin135 Жыл бұрын
Genio
@sadas672 Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing!!
@MrZeddy100 Жыл бұрын
Hello Tim, hope you are well. I'm pretty sure I just saw the TE listed for sale on the Sunny Coast. New name Celestial I think? Cheap too for what it is. Wish I had the coin.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Zeddy! Nice to hear from you. I'm well, thank you. Thanks for the heads up, I will check it out. Celestial G3 was the name Malcolm, the 3rd owner gave her. Hope you are going well.
@fmh357 Жыл бұрын
I know this is an old post but thanks just the same.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for your comment.
@jimcaufman2328 Жыл бұрын
When I was a teenager, I made a career decision that I would not follow my father and go to sea but instead become an airline pilot. I retired 20 years ago flying around the world. Every time I watch a ship video I can't wonder if I made the right choice. Just a fantastic look at your life. Thanks for sharing with us.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
I did the opposite, Jim. I followed my father's footsteps and went to sea but wished I'd followed the airline pilot route like you. The grass is probably always greener on the other side. My path has certainly turned out colourful and I'm sure you have many stories to tell with yours. Maybe in the next life I'll swap roles with you;) Thanks for your comment, Jim.
@MrHSIE Жыл бұрын
Mate - That's very cool. Well done. Impressive problem solving and I like that you didn't throw tonnes of money at it. The Bunnings plastic sail for example. I came across you video just doing a bit of research on different types of Catamarans and while looking at Proa's yours was in the recommended. Thanks for documenting and the narration. Very keen to see what you choose to do next.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Thanks, MrHsie!
@concretecat Жыл бұрын
This was incredible. Thank you
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Shobe!
@concretecat Жыл бұрын
Wow it’s crazy the boat only weighted about 5,000 pounds. Incredible mate
@stevecam14 Жыл бұрын
wonderful
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@alfamarinemotores.vendains1003 Жыл бұрын
Isso é muito interessante, eu tenho um barco de madeira e gostaria de instalar um sistema igualmente esse, estava instalado um scania de 360hp, agora vou instalar um mtu 550hp gostaria de pudesse me ajudar, abraço amigo
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Abraco!
@garybrown2446 Жыл бұрын
Testament to your outstanding work Tim , most modern boats dont last half as long and stay in such great shape
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Gary.
@quasi_verum Жыл бұрын
You are really sad in this video Tim. Thanks for presenting us your pride.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
I was surprise with the emotions that came while making the videos. I guess it showed. Thanks for your comment, GanLuki.
@quasi_verum Жыл бұрын
@@TimWestonboats Anytime Mr. Tim.
@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын
Wish you were here in America or me over there.. I really like the space a catamaran offers but the price of them is far too high for me..
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
I agree, cats are expensive now. I'd build one if you can. You will save a lot money, I'm sure.
@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын
Why'd you sell such a great boat? I've always thought that it would be a great idea for a company to sell the shell of boats and let the owners finish them out.. I don't personally want to build the shell but love doing the finishing work.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
It was the situation at the time. It came with some regrets, Bendaves...
@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын
@Tim Weston I completely understand that.. my profile picture is of my Harley street glide that I had customized and turned into a show winner that was rideable and everywhere I went people were attracted to the bike but a situation arose almost a year ago when I broke my tailbone just as I was getting ready to bury my grandmother and I had to sell it unfortunately. It taught me something though looking back on it now. It taught me to never hold a material object including money that high in my life again
@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын
Stumbled across your channel because I'm looking at getting into sailing and have 5 years before all the kids are 18 and I'll be 50.. the remainder of my life I plan on sailing and living aboard a sailboat.. you accomplished alot and built a awesome boat.. do you have plans to build other boats or atleast another one for yourself?? And what is the place in this video that has over 80 islands?? Looks like a great place to travel and I have always said if I ever left America the only other place I'd live is Australia. My dad was in love with Australia and planned on going there after he retired unfortunately he passed away shortly before that day came
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Hi Bendaves. I've got finished plans on my website for building smaller boats. timwestonboats.com And, ideas for building another big boat in the future to live on. Probably a large outrigger, a much larger version of "Geelong", one of my small boats. It might be Vanuatu, you are talking about, in the Pacific. Or the islands up on the Great Barrier Reef in Oz. Yes, it's worth cruising down this way, once you are in the water (good plan). Sorry to hear about your Dad. Regards, Tim
@hanpeter7776 Жыл бұрын
BIG RESPEKT DUDE
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Thanks Han Peter. 👍
@Kendallian132 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible! Seeing these views reminds me of the stories my father told me of New Caledonia and Fiji when he was there in early 1942 enroute to Guadalcanal. His convoy went to Sydney and then to New Caledonia where they were formed into a unit called the "Americal" (Americans in New Caledonia). He was in the 57th Combat Engineering Battalion on Guadalcanal which built Henderson Field. Dad always spoke of this experience as one of the defining events of his life. And he always spoke so lovingly and reverently of the Australians whom, he said, were the greatest people on Earth. I could go on all day but won't, beyond saying, simply, "Thank you" for sharing this remarkable experience and adventure with us all. G'day.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
G'day John. Thanks for your comment and kind words. Your Dad's experience sounds great. I'm sure it must have been an adventure for him, spending that time in the Pacific, far from home. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos, it was a pleasure making them. Regards, Tim. 👍
@chadukrainian4248 Жыл бұрын
Is this style of construction (Wood and glass) strong enough to support a second floor above the main cabin? What are your thoughts on expanding these plans to 60/62 ft?
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Hi Chadukrainian. Wood, glass and epoxy is an extremely good construction method and can be made as strong as you need. You just need to scale up the thickness and amount of glass used, to suit the size of boat you are building. You are not limited to 60ft.
@DavidRoberts5 Жыл бұрын
Gidday Tim, I have bought the plans for a Waller type hull. These seem very similar. I have most of the hull timber, bulkheads and temporary bulkheads done. I just bought a Kindle copy of your book today. You mention in your video you wrote down all the hours spent in labor on the hull. Did you add them up? What was the total? Regards, David Roberts
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
G'day David. I put a time line in the back of the book. I counted about 6000 hrs for the build, at the time of launch. And, I probable did another 1500 or more hours of work after I was in the water, for the fit out. thanks for buying my book, and all the best with your build! Regards, Tim
@clickireland1113 Жыл бұрын
Tim thanks a mil for sharing the journey with us. Very glad to see you had great family support and can look back on all with joy. Mind yourself and best wishes from a hopeful catamaran owner. Three-quarters warter what the heck are we doing in planes anyways. Have a good one
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Clickireland. I hope you realise your catamaran dream. 👍
@dallasgrimes3954 Жыл бұрын
That's a really nice boat great job
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dallas Grimes. 👍
@danharding4794 Жыл бұрын
I love it.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. Yes, I have to build more...
@danharding4794 Жыл бұрын
I love your projects, I hope you do more of them.
@TimWestonboats Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Danharding!
@cimuraisampi Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim, may i know how long small atlantic capable crossing boat its engine can keep on going continuously non stop in terms of running hours count at safe as per build recommendation? im talking about of those something like 50' - 60' boats.