A Big Yacht Sailor Designs a Great Small Trimaran
Author: Joe Farinaccio
Think about sailing a small trimaran that isn’t just fast, but also allows for up to 4 sailors to be seated comfortably for their day cruise. If you know about small trimarans then you also know “comfortable seating” is often a premium in such boats.
Does such a boat exist? Thankfully, it does.
One particular sailboat that fits the ticket nicely is a model called Discovery 20. This happens to be a fast, well-behaved small trimaran that you could take virtually anyone out in (including little children who need security or senior citizens who want to sit down in a cozy seat). Most sailors, in fact, should be able to enjoy riding in this boat without any comfort issues whatsoever.
The designer is a well-known “big” yacht sailor (and multihull author). So it’s not surprising that easy riding was one of the goals for this boat’s benefits. Apparently there weren’t a lot of small trimarans designed like the Discovery 20 back in 1982. And while there are a few more like it today, the boat still retains its own uniqueness (and special value) in the marketplace.
What I especially like about the Discovery 20 is that now I’m over 40 I know it’s a sailboat my wife would enjoy riding in with me. While getting on the water in a fast speed machine with my pals (and hanging out on a wet trampoline) will always hold a place in this small tri lover’s heart, the idea of staying fairly dry while flying along in gusty conditions with my gal enjoying the fun alongside is equally appealing nowadays.
A yacht designer naturally tends to think about these things. And the Discovery’s creator did.
When a friend asked him to design a small sailboat that would serve as an ideal day sailing craft the Discovery 20 was born. And another pleasant surprise is that the boat isn’t expensive to build (for the do-it-yourselfer). The cost is very low in comparison to what most other small trimarans can cost - and this includes both commercial and self-built models.
A quick scan of comments from current Discovery 20 owners from around the web leaves the impression that most of them are happy with this small trimaran and really like it. So much so that you don’t see many come up for sale very often.
This boat is fast. And it handles very well when it’s under sail also. These are just a few reasons to give this sailboat a look if you’re thinking about acquiring a small trimaran in the near future.
While many would-be small trimaran owners really don’t want to build a sailboat themselves, many of them commit to a building project so they can get a boat they really want. As far as I’m concerned, this is an old-fashioned “can-do” American attitude I never tire of.
If you’d like to read a little more about this particular boat then you’ll find a little more on the web. But the Internet is just one place to begin researching small trimarans.
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About the Author:
Joe Farinaccio (the Small Tri Guy) is writing a book about Small Trimarans. Visit http://www.SmallTrimarans.com for more information about small trimarans. You may also sign up to receive bonus information about small trismarans (including how to build them) when available.
