Large Folding Catamaran

[weenusdude989]

has anyone else noticed its not in the water?



[bimse111]

Is it a protoype? It looks very homemade

[ozgendincer]

why ?

[plbuster]

Since all boats compromise in one or more aspects and each is designed for a specific purpose and reason, all I can really say is:  This is one beautiful sailboat.

[Dustylaign]

this could be a great boat for lake sailors who would want a littel larger boat to sail and easier to store in winter i see a few positives in this design

[FantasticBob7000]

Burp

[KniazKhibin]

I want buy it!

[piecaptain991]

The loads on the hull end hinge pins must be horrific

[thekaizer666]

the beams should be wider and broader to facilitate foot traffic. perhaps a simple collapsible platform that folds down too. i always wondered why they dont have these kind of systems (lateral and longitudinal) on normal catamarans electrically or manually powered. have the length and width of a 50 footer on a 30 footer, good for stability!

[TheDarkone1111]

WOW ... that's COOL

[superzkid]

yah

[superzkid]

how do u keep the shrouds tight?

[nearadyn]

I live on my 32 foot catamaran. The one thing I don't get is: why a folding cat? are you just trying to be able to park it in a little slip meant for a monohull?

[udannlin]

that is one reason. the second is to be able to tow it.

[bbwsr]

@udannlin Please explain, as a 'normal' cat can be towed too... The beam construction is more complicated and heavy then normal too. Except for the trailering (which could be nice for some people) I mostly see downsides.

[udannlin]

@bbwsr availabilities of berths are also another reason why cats these size are not easy to own. not only are the end berths expensive, they are also scarce.

[bbwsr]

@udannlin I own a Cat too, not foldable, even a little smaller the yours (23.5 foot (model is an 'Aventura' from go-catamarans in France)) and have 4 pretty comfortable beds 92cm wide. Yet your cat will be faster without a doubt... my beams are a bit wider to have a little more comfort. This configuration sleeps 4 adults (yet not at the comfort level many current boaters like ;) It's ment for real sailing not hanging around in the harbour (just like yours).

[shadowblack1987]

@nearadyn To tow it...

[CoolKillerClan]

@nearadyn it more ease to transport it

[m1leswilliams]

How do you keep the shrouds tight when it is sailing?

[jamesandlanna]

i help build this boat. im the guy in the red 'unfolding' the boat. it can be unfolded faster but wasnt for this test as we seeing if we could keep the mast up while it was all hapening. their are designs for plywood designs similar to this out there. and yes they are not cheap to build!!!

[blugularis]

do you have to "lock" the extension beams, once in place, using brackets, or...?

[c9ari]

Very nice... It cant be cheap to make...

[joseamirandavelez]

they  need to make the folding/unfolding automatic. Add a motor!

[MrLamppost34]

exercise is good tho too many americans are obese, they need to do some work.

[verdemanthe1]

@MrLamppost34 the obesity's from all the high fructose corn syrup we intake science doesnt lie

[Mackedinger]

good for the arms:P

[leviterande]

transforemers more than.......... the eye

[jacknife80]

i think it's abig hoax!!!!!!!

[jman123248]

OMFG THAT IS SOOO...not cool.

[mhucke]

I remember of an american couple who build such a sailcraft for trailering once a year to Baja California. Looks like a good alternative to a F31/Corsair 31

[scarletdaisies]

test

[JewsForJustice]

You cheap bastards...why dont you just pay the full per square metre harbour fees!...lol

[tommy407]

LOL LOL

[54spiritedwill54]

That thing is AWESOME...

[JRC808]

apparenly some ppl havent heard of teh corsair f series

[americanplatano]

Hey JR, Please note that the Corsair is a TRImaran...

[JRC808]

well duh lol i knew that >,<

[udannlin]

check out the manufacturers site at cat2fold dot com

[0kyashan0]

nice project but is unfinished, did you arrive to the end?

can you provide some pointer where to buy the project or the catamaran itself?

thanks

[csuncsi69]

Remarkable and so sensible! What is the make / manufacturer?

[rthereanyleft]

cool but whole vid was just cranking..can't we watch her sail?

[BingoMonkey1]

s! would it get down British canals? (7ft wide 2.5ft deep)?

[ma206468]

Can I get one with automatic motor so that I don't have to manually crank?

[teakdeck]

great

[youtubupete]

where do i get one

[SuppaKoopa]

That thing is fucking AWESOME...

Most likely something I would invest in...

More info?

[latinoseattle]

good idea.