The ARAFURA Cadet Catamaran is a popular catamaran class local to Australia. Originally designed for the amateur builder.
Sailed with a trapeze single handed.
Contact
Australian National Arrow and Arafura Catamaran Association
Website: www.arrowarafura.com
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Hull: Catamaran Single Dbrd.
Twin keels in hulls with a daggerboard in the starboard hull.
Retractable saildrive located in the center of the boat.
Specs are from third party sources and not confirmed.
Twin keels with single daggerboard in the starboard hull.
Specs above are from third party sources and not verified,
Thanks to ‘Adelie’ for providing information.
It is said the MALIBU OUTRIGGER was the very beginning of the American west coast ‘beach cat’ phenomenon.
PROA/outrigger with single daggerboard on main hull, which could be launched off the beach in moderate surf conditions.
The first boats were built by members of Malibu Yacht Club. (at this time, by no means, a ‘yachtie’ establishment).
From plans intended for amateur (plywood) construction. A general write up appeared in a 1959 issue of ‘Popular Mechanics’ and shown in the 1964 hit film ‘Endless Summer’.
There probably never was a ‘professional’ builder.
It is thought that at least 1000 boats were completed to this basic design, though very few are seen today.
Proa/outrigger built in California in the 1970’s. A number of specially decorated versions were used at Disneyland.
Thanks to BAREFOOT 12 owner (and chief historian) ‘AJ’ for providing drawing and information. More to follow.
The twin hulled ‘outrigger’ HILU, (not technically a catamaran or PROA) was designed to use many of the parts and appendages made for AMF/ALCORTS other models such as rudder, daggerboard and rig. Although the company did print a sales brochure, only a small number were built.
Length of outrigger: 10′.
The ARROW is a popular catamaran class local to Australia. Originally designed for the amateur builder.
Sailed with a trapeze single handed.
Will plane on a reach where speeds up to 20knts have been achieved
Contact:
Australian National Arrow and Arafura Catamaran Association
Website: www.arrowarafura.com
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