See who you know at james wharram designs, leverage your professional network, and get hired. I have built and sailed a wharram hitia 17, and restored and sailed the tiki 21 i named element. Piggy is a wharram ariki, a polynesianstyle catamaran designed in the 1960s. Build catamaran american, nathanael herreshoff, began to build catamaran boats to his own design. James wharram designs unique sailing catamarans, inspired by. This year on may 15 th i was 87 years old 60 years ago, on the 27 th september 1955, i set sail from a falmouth quayside aboard a selfbuilt 23 6 flatbottomed double canoe now called catamaran called tangaroa with two german girls as crew. This is the starting place for satisfying your dream of building and owning your selfbuild catamaran. It contains all the basic information about all currently available selfbuild wharram designs, with. James wharram designs greenbank road devoran cornwall tr3 6pj. Also available is james signature book, two girls, two catamarans about james early pioneering ocean voyages on his self built catamarans. These amazing transatlantic crossings and the follow up book, have etched the name james wharram into the annals of yachting history. My choice of design in a voyaging boat to build is the result of 20 years of experience traveling in sea kayaks and small sailboats ranging from a double outrigger canoe to a traditional monohull keelboat. Jan 12, 20 a place to find information about james wharram catamarans for sale, gatherings, launches, builds, blogs and links. He did the firstever atlantic crossing on a catamaran in 1956.
I love the aesthetics and reputation of james wharram s designs, but i would like to make a couple modifications. Book by james wharram a tale of adventure in the fifties, when james wharram and two german girls, ruth and jutta, sailed from falmouth in their homemade. Over 72 pages showing details of all currently available selfbuild boat designs and the wharram boat. About james wharram in the mid 50s, based on his research into ancient polynesian boat design, james wharram built the first offshore catamaran in britain and sailed it out into the atlantic. Over 72 pages showing details of all currently available selfbuild boat designs and the wharram boat building philosophy. We offer wharram catamarans in plywoodepoxy and fiberglassfoam core construction. James wharram is a handson designer, having personally built many of the prototype designs over his lifetime. Jun 4, 2016 this first boat appears to me to be a very clean example of a well built tiki 38. Our plans to circumnavigate the world, are supported as james did the firstever atlantic crossing on a catamaran he designed in 1956. Mar 10, 2015 the wharram design book is now available as a digital download in pdf format. A place to find information about james wharram catamarans for sale, gatherings, launches, builds, blogs and links. Rongo 60th anniversary limited edition plans and books box set.
Jan 19, 2015 this journal will detail the building of the wharram tiki 26 catamaran, element ii. Buy two girls, two catamarans by wharram, james isbn. Master multihull sailor and designer james wharram celebrates. Next time you climb on board a lagoon in the caribbean or spy a prout bobbing in the harbor, spare a thought for james wharram. James wharram designs catamarans finding our tomorrow. They put a bit more lateral plane forward and have a more sophisticated shape with buoyancy distributed asymmetrically fore and aft to reduce hobbyhorsing. The largest and most informative multihull magazine read. Jan 24, 2020 our raka 36 was designed by james wharram. Jun 09, 2012 i wouldnt have missed the 2012 spring wharram rendezvous in islamorada, florida this year for anything. According to alexa traffic rank is ranked number 1,759,100 in the world and 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Designers of unique, safe and stable selfbuild doublecanoe sailing catamarans. This blog is maintained by boatsmith, wharrams authorized us builder.
Sailing the wharram ethnic tahiti wayfarer design in restronguet creek and sailing together with the wharram mana 24 in carrick roads in cornwall. Fedex autonomous cargo drone concept by raphael doukhan drone photography,drone for sale,drone quadcopter,drone diy drone aircraft an innovation tool for humanity my last alias modelisation project arround some fedex drone reseaches. We would always suggest you buy the design book first, as it gives the opportunity to browse all designs to see what may really suit your needs before investing in either study plans, which contain more detail of each specific design, or the full set of building plans. The largest and most informative multihull magazine. Woods designs designs of cruising catamarans for home build boat design net gallery hydrofoil assisted 27ft catamaran build james wharram designs build catamaran produces and sells catamaran plans specifically for the selfbuilder. This journal will detail the building of the wharram tiki 26 catamaran, element ii. A great pioneer of multihull voyaging, james wharram sailed from las palmas toward trinidad two days before christmas 1955.
Oct 24, 2019 hi, im looking into a few options for a build and one of those possibilities is a wharram hitia 17 beach cat. The quality of the wharram selfbuild catamarans is reflected in their popularity, excellence of craftmanship and sound sailing qualities. The wharram design book build yourself a modern sea going polynesian catamaran james wharram on. Having looked at all the wharram designs, you may immediately have identified with one of. James wharram s new mana 24 design i noticed a mention on the site about the stuff used for making those fine looking fillets, but i was under the impression that anything that is easy sand, is not up to being a structural fillet. James wharram wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, james wharram born 15 may 1928 in manchester, england is a multihull pioneer and designer. One is that i was thinking of strip planking it in stead of doing stitch and glue, i understand it would take longer to build, but i think it would be cheaper and easier to get the necessary materials1by lumber of any given. I wouldnt have missed the 2012 spring wharram rendezvous in islamorada, florida this year for anything. The wharram design book is now available as a digital download in pdf format. I had been sailing for 20 years, spent 3 years at college studying yacht design, made two atlantic crossings and worked for both derek kelsall and james wharram before i felt confident to design and build my first catamaran. May 17, 2015 wharram catamaran plans download guide. The wharram design book build yourself a modern sea going.
James wharram is the author of two girls, two catamarans 4. From 1973 wharram was assisted by his codesigner hanneke boon. He has circumnavigated the world on a boat he has designed and built called spirit of gaia. In 198792 james and his partners built a new flagship, the 63foot catamaran spirit of gaia, which they sailed into the pacific and round the world, to study indopacific canoecraft 199498. Master multihull sailor and designer james wharram. We are available for new builds, partial builds, and refits. Dec 07, 2018 a great pioneer of multihull voyaging, james wharram sailed from las palmas toward trinidad two days before christmas 1955. While the worlds yachting community were still dismissing such a design as a worthy seagoing vessel, james was landing his 236 double hulled canoe. Save yourself the cost of postage and the lengthy wait for international delivery and get it instantly. But it is possible you are more confused than before you started looking. Fedex autonomous cargo drone concept by raphael doukhan. His boat was the 23ft catamaran tangaroa, which he had designed and built himself.
In the mid 50s, based on his research into ancient polynesian boat design, james wharram built the first offshore catamaran in britain and sailed it out into the atlantic. James wharram sailed across the atlantic on a homebuilt. James wharram, lapita voyage harvey, derek, multihulls for cruising and racing, adlard coles, london 1990 p. In 1999, i completed the construction of a 21 foot catamaran, designed by james wharram, using a set of plans drawn by his partner, hanneke boon. Site is hosted in united kingdom and links to network ip address 79. Wharram design book choosing the right boat digital. James wharram designs unique sailing catamarans, inspired. Village rainbows words from africa the home of all.
James wharram wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, james wharram born 15 may 1928 in manchester, england is a multihull. In fact we were in the junk rig flotilla and we had a. The boat was a tiki 21, given the number 97 since mine was the 97th set of plans sold by james wharram design for that model. Wharram catamarans, discussion required woodenboat. Building yourself a modern seagoing polynesian catamaran wharram, james. The wharram design book build yourself a modern sea going polynesian catamaran. James wharram designs, greenbank rd, devoran, truro 2020. The wharram design book build yourself a modern sea going polynesian catamaran spiralbound january 1, 1999 by james wharram author. He did the first west to east crossing on a catamaran in 1959. Until now, if you wanted a professionally built wharram catamaran, you had to contract with. They put a bit more lateral plane forward and have a more sophisticated shape with buoyancy distributed asymmetrically fore.
Complete, clear and detailed plans to build your own wharram catamaran, that have often been described as a course in boat building. Though this somewhat froward englishman wont thank me for saying so, he is partly responsible for bothand indeed, all the other modern catamarans now sprouting like sargasso weed among the worlds warmwater cruising grounds. For eight years tom and don cruised the world and circumnavigated via cape of good hope and panama. James wharram is a multihull pioneer and designer of catamarans. Unhappily pha has been the alone wharram cat present among the festival flotilla.
Materials and structures have taken advantage of advances down the years, and rigs have evolved remarkably, but rongo is the parent from whom all the wharram family has sprung. His crew consisted of two girls, ruth and jutta, and pepe the dog. James wharram has built his design business on the premise that anyone, even those with no experience at boat building or sailing, can build themselves an oceangoing double canoe in the backyard or in a rented shed or barn, and then sail away to the south seas. Apr 30, 2019 next time you climb on board a lagoon in the caribbean or spy a prout bobbing in the harbor, spare a thought for james wharram. Build yourself a modern sea going polynesian catamaran, 1996. Having looked at all the wharram designs, you may immediately have identified with one of them as the boat for you. James wharram is the pioneer of offshore multihulls, making his first. Wharram designs are inspired by polynesian double canoes and typically have an open deck, with small deckpod s for crew shelter. These prototypes were built in the open, in barns, workshops and all range of building sites available to selfbuilders, in a variety of climate types from northern european to. Sci fi popular quotes popular quotes about beauty uniform by on deviantart uniform worn by the jfse uniform deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists. James wharrams new mana 24 design i noticed a mention on the site about the stuff used for making those fine looking fillets, but i was under the impression that anything that is easy sand, is not up to being a structural fillet. James and hanneke were so impressed with abaco and the quality of the boatsmith construction, fit and finish, that they entered into a contract with david, making him the first and only official u. James wharram is the pioneer of offshore multihulls, making his first atlantic crossing by catamaran in 1956 and the first north atlantic crossing by multihull in 1959. I expect it will have new owners soon the tiki 38 is one james wharram designs mos popular cruising.
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This was the best one yet, as james wharram and hanneke boon were there to answer questions, talk about the wharram cats in attendance, and sign copies of their design book and two girls, two catamarans. I love the aesthetics and reputation of james wharrams designs, but i would like to make a couple modifications. We discuss why we chose to go with this style catamaran along with all the many reasons we feel make this vessel great to liveaboard in with our family. I have invited via the pca to join a wharram meeting in brest festival of the sea. James wharram combined boat building with studies of polynesian culture. The story was told by wharram in the 1969 book two girls two catamarans. This blog is maintained by boatsmith, wharram s authorized us builder. Book on designing and building a catamaran boat design net. James wharram has built his design business on the premise that anyone, even those with no experience at boat building or sailing, can build themselves an ocean. From the 70s onwards, under the influence of the boat shows, even the wharram clientele demanded furniture and sophisticated interiors.
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