19 foot race-cruise tri available for 2016 R2AK
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:51 am
Sealark is available to prepare for and race in the 2016 R2AK. She is a 19 foot, light cruising/racing trimaran with 2 very small cabins/berths. She needs work and further development. During initial sea trials while we were just beginning to learn how to handle her, we made 8 knots into a nice breeze under sail, and easily sustained 2 ½ to 3 knots by paddle in calms (one person using a single-bladed paddle) – in both cases fully loaded with 2 crew, gear and supplies aboard. With a little further development I think she can be a fun, fast and competitive boat for the R2AK.
I designed and built her last winter (with the help of friends and an intended race partner). We were entered in the first R2AK, but found problems during sea trials. There wasn’t enough time left to do what was needed to be ready for the race. Akas need to be re-built (at least repaired/strengthened) and the forward part of the aft cabin-top strengthened. I think some further development of rigging is also needed. I went as far into savings as I’m willing last year and also borrowed. I won’t be spending much on boats until debt is repaid and savings at least somewhat replenished.
The possibilities I imagine for Sealark include:
Partnership: A partner would provide funds ($1000 +/-?), energy, and perhaps shop space for the work that needs to be done and further development, and would share ownership, further sea trials, race preparation, and race.
Sale: I would be willing to sell her for much less than I spent creating her. I realized during sea trials that she isn’t the boat I want for myself long-term (I’m primarily a minimalist cruiser, not racer; she’s fun, and it’s been a good learning experience, but I can let her go to a new home). I will be happy to consult on design for work needed and further development. I spent over $12,000 on build and race prep and can imagine selling for between $2000 & $5000.
Parting out: If neither partnership or sale happen, I MIGHT be willing to sell her mast (22 foot, carbon fiber, custom made by Forte Carbon Fiber Products, including mast base, gooseneck, masthead tri-light, etc.), boom, professionally custom made sails (main and jib, totaling about 200 sqft) and other things.
Of course, I can just keep her and do needed work as my desires, energy and money allow. I don’t think it will take that much, but I’m pretty sure I won’t get her ready for the 2016 R2AK on my own.
If interested, please get in touch: 509-846-9045, scotdomergue@yahoo.com
Thanks, Scot
I designed and built her last winter (with the help of friends and an intended race partner). We were entered in the first R2AK, but found problems during sea trials. There wasn’t enough time left to do what was needed to be ready for the race. Akas need to be re-built (at least repaired/strengthened) and the forward part of the aft cabin-top strengthened. I think some further development of rigging is also needed. I went as far into savings as I’m willing last year and also borrowed. I won’t be spending much on boats until debt is repaid and savings at least somewhat replenished.
The possibilities I imagine for Sealark include:
Partnership: A partner would provide funds ($1000 +/-?), energy, and perhaps shop space for the work that needs to be done and further development, and would share ownership, further sea trials, race preparation, and race.
Sale: I would be willing to sell her for much less than I spent creating her. I realized during sea trials that she isn’t the boat I want for myself long-term (I’m primarily a minimalist cruiser, not racer; she’s fun, and it’s been a good learning experience, but I can let her go to a new home). I will be happy to consult on design for work needed and further development. I spent over $12,000 on build and race prep and can imagine selling for between $2000 & $5000.
Parting out: If neither partnership or sale happen, I MIGHT be willing to sell her mast (22 foot, carbon fiber, custom made by Forte Carbon Fiber Products, including mast base, gooseneck, masthead tri-light, etc.), boom, professionally custom made sails (main and jib, totaling about 200 sqft) and other things.
Of course, I can just keep her and do needed work as my desires, energy and money allow. I don’t think it will take that much, but I’m pretty sure I won’t get her ready for the 2016 R2AK on my own.
If interested, please get in touch: 509-846-9045, scotdomergue@yahoo.com
Thanks, Scot