<<I'd prefer more vertical glazing for equatorial climates, and perhaps even a peak on the cabin top roof to keep some more sun off>>

  That makes sense.  Like the Lagoon catamarans with their vertical glazing and slight overhang as opposed to the Privilege catamarans with their long, sloped windows.

  However, I'd have a hard time putting that on the proa in terms of both windage and aesthetics.  It would get away from the sleekness of the current design in both areas.

  What do you think about add-on louvers?  They could be interior, like blinds, where the angle could be changed from horizontal for a good view and decent sun protection, to flat for maximum privacy and minimum heat gain, or they could be fixed horizontal ones bolted on to the exterior, like with the current Leopard/Moorings catamarans (with more smaller/narrower ones than Leopard uses).

  That might get to both needs without changing the design too much.

        - Mike

 

oh man, very bloody nice

this boat is 95% of what my minds eye was playing with. The only things I take issue with are 2 heads, and the sloping glass around the deckhouse. Since it cant really wear tints (although lower 50% is a possibility) Id prefer more vertical glazing for equatorial climates, and perhaps even a peak on the cabin top roof to keep some more sun off. Its really not a big deal to change off the plan so I wouldnt be too concerned. Actually its nice to have something thats your own on a boat design.

The rig looks right in size and squared off tops are completely modern and most suitable. I first saw these accepted for fast cruisers on the apparently failed but quite sweet Presto 30 cat schooner, shame that but they were asking US$90k+ which seems a lot for a 30ft boat you cant stand up in. The hulls are simply beautiful powerful muscular shapes. Obviously this is Steinar's influence but not to negate the team spirit and Rob's design work.

I think I mused before that since it wont differ in cost all that much to 45ft this is about the best safe cruiser size, its a lovely boat and a great job.



how long is the windward hull Rob ?
any idea of the bridgedeck clearance?

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