Seaclipper 10 (2)

[@karls6802]

Great use of a wind surfer sail, great head clearance a bonus. Two Seaclipper 10's sailing together or a pod of 10's would be great fun. I agree with unclejack123 "Finally" a good sound track, much appreciated!

[@KramRuuk]

Great project, thanks for sharing. A small fleet would be a lot of fun for racing.

[@johnvanheyst8834]

Hi there, thanks for the video, I have recently purchased a Seaclipper 10 with the designed mainsail, I have added a Hobie Islander spinnaker and hope to launch soon, I really like the simplicity of the windsurfer rig, excellent idea, as I understand it there are several sail sizes available which one did you choose? Regards Sailor John

[@unclejack123]

Lovely little Tri and (FINALLY) a good soundtrack !!!!!!!!!!!!! ......................JRW

[@karls6802]

Couldn't agree more! As near as I can tell KZbin video makers singularly have the worst tast in music/noise in their sound tracks. It's some kind horrible KZbin phenomena.

[@Bruno-jq6ez]

Congratulations on your construction. I really like the hull link arms. It's nicer than aluminum tubes. What did you use to make them? Can you explain to me how you made them. I would like to do the same thing on my future Seaclipper10. Thank you in advance for your response and your explanations. Bruno 

[@TheGeirtore]

towards the ends, hollowed 1cm eather side with a router between the hulls.

[@Bruno-jq6ez]

Thank you for your quick reply. Your video is 10 years old, I didn't think I would have answers especially so quickly. The beam is dug 1 cm with a router ok but, what is the height and width of the beam in the center and at the ends. I wouldn't want to make it too thin with the risk of it breaking while sailing. Here in France, I haven't found any seaclipper owners. Can you tell me how it behaves, its maximum speed, risk of capsizing, etc.? Thank you in advance.

[@TheGeirtore]

No calculations involved in designing the crossbeams, I just eyeballed it, chosing standard 74x48mm construction grade pine as it was readily available. The forward one flexes a bit under strain, but has not broken yet. Full 74mm high on centre, tapering to approx. 50mm at the ends. Tapering and hollowing out just for looks/fun. Speed: limited by waterline length, but feels quick and responsive. Risk of capsize: slim, has not happened yet. The outriggers have a volume of around 90 liters, a tiny boat like this should not be pushed so hard that they submerge.

[@Bruno-jq6ez]

@@TheGeirtore Thank you again for all this information. I will have to start construction this fall. I will send you photos if you are interested.

[@Bruno-jq6ez]

Good morning, Me again for a question. As you changed the original sail, maybe you can answer my question. In your opinion, is it possible to install the mast, main sail and jib of a Newcat 12 on the Seaclipper10 by installing the mast foot on the front beam as on the Seaclipper16. Thank you in advance for your response. Bruno.

[@pakde8002]

It would be more stable and probably faster if the outrigger beams were curved down as with the Balinese Jukung. I like your cockpit design.

[@ronweber265]

Looks like super fun. I have a finished hull and outriggers. and a couple windsurfers that are collecting dust How did you modify the rigging to use the windsurfer mast and sail ?

[@TheGeirtore]

ron weber I extended the mast with a piece of aluminium tube from some broken scaffolding. Otherwise no mods. Fully battened sail with no means of lowering makes docking a challenge though.. Contemplating using a stub mast and the original windsurfer universal joint to facilitate raising/lowering sail (the whole rig) and making docking less of a thrill...

[@ronweber265]

That might work well with the U-joint for easy sail let down. How did you rig for sail control ?

[@TheGeirtore]

Only downhaul and sheet is led to the cockpit dashboard. Could allso lead the outhaul there I suppose, but have not really seen the need. No too many stings to pull on this rig.

[@q.e.d.9112]

Think I’d like to try this using a kite, either worn in a harness or flown from a bar pivoted just above the deck with control lines running back to the pilot. You can get a lot more power out of a kite because there’s no appreciable heeling or pitching moment. In fact you could align the thrust vector to pass through the CoG and eliminate all moments, completely. BTW, HATE the music. Boats make their own music, and an explanatory commentary’s fine too.

[@terryhagan7694]

where do i buy the plans ??

[@TheGeirtore]

At searunner.com.

[@daijones101]

Cute