The launch and christening of Fram, my home-built F39 trimaran

[@alansmith2203]

I have the plans from Ian Farrier for the F9a. I bought those in 1994 or so. I never built her. Instead i rebuilt 2 houses from top to bottom...After that experience i knew that if i built a trimaran it would become a submarine upon launching her. I have so much respect for what you have done. No one knows what it is like to deal with epoxies, glues, sand paper, paints, dust, and the tedious amount of time to work through plans. I have rebuilt and reglassed a 28 foot Sharpie monohull twin masted unstayed schooner. I now own a 30 foot condor trimaran that is trailerable. I love the trimarans. Sir, you are a one in a million guy who had the tenaciousness and the dream to make it happen. I love that you are a humble man who has the love of his friends, family, and wife. I owned a F31 when i was in my 30's. I met Ian Farrier multiple times when he was associated with John Walton at Corsair Marine in Chula Vista California. He could be prickly at times. But he was an innovator and great designer of a market place niche...that being trailerable sailboats that could beat half million dollar full on racer boats while sipping a bear in the cockpit as you blew by. All the race boat crew sitting on windward rail looking miserable as hell. Enjoy your boat...she is a wicked sailor and big enough for cruising anywhere you want in the world. Great canal boat for Europe...the med...the Carib....Enjoy the fruits of your labor. No one could be happier for you then people who knows what it takes to do what you have done so magnificiently.

[@rickstevens1479]

I almost got choked up when he started talking about his family's sacrifice.

[@frommyashesrisenrebornredemed]

I think it was 2005 that i started following you. This is emotional ....im so happy im crying from joy...wow...just wow....

[@steveturansky9031]

Phenomenal accomplishment and excellent looking boat. I'm sure it will sail well. I built an F-9A in 24 months (launched in 1993). So much work goes into one-off boatbuilding but you can end up with a custom boat that will beat almost everything else on the water. Trimarans are wonderful sailing vessels. RIP Ian - Thanks for the great designs.

[@alansmith2203]

I have the plans for the F31 that i bought personally from Ian Farrier. That was back in 1995. I never got around to building because a divorce and making a living took all i had. I want to compliment the builder on his desire and fortitude to build such a creature. She is lovely and will serve you well for many a years. I bought a Condor 30 and she sits on a trailer in San Carlos Mexico. I have worked with fiberglassing for years. For you folks who haven't had that misery.....you have no idea what this man has gone through to build this boat. I compliment his wife in having to raise children and not have the income that went into that boat...What a story of strength of character in this man's life and love of a good woman who saw him through it. Boat builds have led to many many divorces in USA. All i can say is ...what a beautiful story. Ian would be so proud to see how you executed his design.

[@franka7691]

YOU DID IT! You FINALLY DID IT! All these years, I have been following you, and occasionally messaging you (and Ian) to check on your progress. I'm so happy for you and proud of you. Ian would be so proud too. Congratulations, sir! Fair winds and following seas, Frank

[@robinhodgkinson]

Well done! I expect you’ve been sailing her for while now. I’ve just finished building a Scarab 650 ( a 6.5m folding trailerable tri ) in epoxy sandwich and solid fibreglass. Took me about 2500 hours in roughly 2 years. A much smaller undertaking than your beautiful boat, but a solid amount of work as only another boat builder will appreciate. Mine is white with sunflower yellow topsides on the main hull, beams and tiller etc. But I love your unexpected colour! : )

[@anniesauvee4159]

I have followed your FRAM project from the beginning, and contacted Ian Farrier to begin the process of building the F39 as well. We decided to build a catamaran in the end, but I congratulate you on the persistence and excellence on this labour of love. I am sure Ian is looking down and smiling at you with pride and approval !!

[@MrZnarffy]

Amazing job. Been lurking following you a couple of years now, and it has shown me one thing. I will NOT build a boat myself.. But I can still watch with amazement those who do. :D

[@carlamerritt490]

Omg, my fantasy boat! I really believe Trimaran's like yours needs more public media. To show people the excitement and beauty of Trimaran's. So hope you post lots of videos!

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

What an absolute beauty! Love the name and mint green colour.

[@xelfiagapay]

WOWWWWW! What an achievement. You did everything almost all by yourself. I wish I have that strength (and money) to build my dreamboat. You are an inspiration. Fair winds

[@vonderlust]

So glad to see you launch Fram - amazing work! Look forward to seeing you complete the project & enjoy the finest sailing on her.

[@pbertf24]

I have owned many of the corsairs And I have to say they are the most fun I’ve ever had on the water today . My current boat is a F 28 R and she’s been a thrill . Farrier was a genius .

[@fabienh3943]

Prachtig schip!! Ongelooflijke opdracht.

[@___Tom]

Congratulations to your great work! She looks amazing! The F39 would be my dream boat, but to expensive/to much work. :-/ Please keep us up to date, it is very interesting how you do the boat work.

[@pablofsgolf]

Congratulations! I started to follow your blog in 2008. It´s great to see Fram in the water. Cheers! "Titanio" (F-82 from Argentina)

[@patriciahutson]

Well done Sir. An excellent choice of vessel. Many adventures yet to come

[@istra70]

Congratulation , can't wait to see you sailing . What a beautiful boat...

[@kylegoldston]

Congratulations sir, I hope that you have saved and archived ALL of the building plans for future generations of intrepid builders because Ian is no more and the f-39 is his crowning achievement. I have dreamed of doing what you have done for a decade, however family and the realities of life didn't allow me to buy a set of plans when they were available. It is only through people like you that my dreams are possible.

[@markyusto2364]

Beautiful boat, loads of passion and deliberate love went into creating that, I guess my 15 years starts tomorrow or “next year” as you say!

[@Luzviminda777]

Wow , what an effort you all gave , good family and the Grace of God will persevere. halleluYah.

[@jds0912]

Congrats! Green looks cool.

[@tommccaw3229]

One can only dream. Beautiful presentation!

[@sea_knot]

Incredible work. You find your way!

[@JakMang]

Congratulations. I have been watching you about 5 years. You are inspiration for my own long project. She is beautiful, even though I’m not much on green. Named after attic exploration boat? Fair winds.

[@Adventure_Bum]

Gorgeous tri! Well done!

[@chrisk8187]

Beautiful boat!!! Congratulations!!!

[@kevinwelsh7490]

looks gorgeous, congratulations

[@stevegem4155]

She looks like a fine little ship

[@aleksanderwierzejski1346]

Congrats! Mine little cat took 5 years...

[@sailor5026]

Well done. All the best.

[@make.and.believe]

Very nice work!

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

Be proud

[@carlsvedberg6845]

fantastic acheavmeant and a huge big Congratulation! Enjoy and get a mast on and feeeeeelllllll the payback time! A large step to feel the water under the keel...... Im just started my 46 foot cat project hopåe not 15 years but time must tell whats it going to bee ; )))) 6-700 hours a year i can imagine its gone bee. Thanks for perspectivs on time!

[@brianwillerton8659]

I love it!

[@guzziventure1750]

Dat is een hele portie doorzettingsvermogen waarover je moet beschikken. Ongelooflijk. Heel veel plezier! Nog geen video gezien dat je d'r mee aan het varen bent. Klopt?

[@jamesjensen5000]

High on her lines...

[@mrtnkilpatrick]

What a beautiful job, but I don't understand why you'd put a steering wheel in it.

[@kylegoldston]

The f-39 has an optional pivoting kick back rudder box to limit or prevent damage. This kind of makes tiller steering difficult or perhaps even dangerous.

[@skyak4493]

Look at the rudder mount. It's like a dagger board so the ruder can operate at various depths. It's a great feature but it dictates the rudder pivot be ahead of the rudder. Without balancing the force of the rudder is too much for a tiller. The force on a tiller is proportional to leverage x area x speed squared. You can't compare a 12M 10kt mono to a 30kt tri.

[@renaat1960]

Gefeliciteerd

[@R.E.HILL_]

Named after Nansens Fram?

[@MrBcummings8521]

100 bucks a month is completely doable.

[@davidvanniekerk3813]

Baie gelukt! Een voltooide taak is beter, als een nieuwe begonde taak. Die Nederlands is net so leuk. al verstaan ek ook net 3/4...

[@Frank-bh3cm]

Mast und Schotbruch!

[@EdwardBondellio]

Fram = Gravitas