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More greg lynn trimaran.

I have to admit this unit looks so cool that I can’t stand it. What a work of art!   The green windows make no logical sense but how cool are they? 

It almost like a 15 year old gamer designed it to only exist in cyberspace, unrestrained by how it will be at sea.  I can think of a dozen things that will not be right at sea, but it doesn’t matter.  It looks so cool.

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All new boats are competitive when you compare them with outdated designs. .

Every thing I have mention is still on the development horizons / being developed now and rapidly developing for future designs at this present point on time.

Foils all forms – retractable with combinations not just a single design or foil they are going to give a vessel the winning edge.

A turbo charged car will on most occasions beat a non turbo charged car with the same hp rating, gear ratio aero dynamics and foils.

Remember these are very early days so things are going to get better and faster all the time!

The virtual flying technology will support the vital link between sailors and designers, creating an important feed mechanism between the two core parts for performance analysis. It will also provide an equally important data base info for the design optimisation processes.

Every time a design has a foiling boat to obtain additional data / obtained directly or shared something new will be learned that can be used to improve it, the boat, the sailors and the more that is learned / used the more it will become one of the most vital designers crew tools.

Designers for ocean racing / cruisers trimarans will one day have alliances with the specialist foiling designers, Autoclave Carbon Bonding processes facilities,tank testing data specialists,structural analysis experts, wind tunnel facilities and other experts especially if they belong to the same yacht and golf clubs. If they don’t have the data – skills – knowledge – know how – or computer programmes.

It is possible the organisations that have these tools will perhaps, to gain revenue sell the data / their services to lesser non threatening mere mortals.

Daring designs and innovation are always rewarded.

T-foil rudders have been proved hugely advantages and there is considerable more room to advance them even further.

The system of lifting surfaces clearly have been proved and the rudders have survived heavy weather and pollution debris. Races have proved the validity and the reliability re T foil Rudders sailing with rough weather and other weather conditions for entire long sailing periods.

The T-foil rudders create an unquestionable turbo effect at certain points of sail. The addition re such a system also has appeal re safety as they produce increased stability, which allows helmsman to push hard in breezy conditions without putting a vessel and crew in danger.

A quote I observed.

“:The future might be foiling for a few wealthy individuals for everyone else we will do what is practical and affordable.”

Pleased people agree the future is with foiling trimarans.

Did not get excited re the gun boat G4 except it foiled on there first test run. I can think about 10 or more reasons why I would not like to own or sail on that configuration as is. First Race it capsized.

Not every person is on a low or moderate wage and yes some can service a boat loan instead of a house loan some have other avenues and joint ownership is on the rise and has been for years. E.G four individuals or more can pool their resources for a project and others with lateral thinking can arrange sponsorship funding.

Owen do you agree FINN does not have lifting dagger boards .Has a centre board main hull only.

Do you have any performance data re FINN or race results to support your views that FINN will be competitive. All new boats are competitive when you compare them with outdated designs. .

Designers for ocean racing / cruisers trimarans will have alliances with the specialist foiling/ tank testing data specialists, structural analysis experts and other experts if they don’t have the data – skills – knowledge – know how – or computer programmes. Especially if they live at the same city and perhaps are members at the same yacht club, golf clubs.

T-foil rudders have been proved hugely advantages and there is considerable more room to advance them even further. The system of lifting surfaces clearly have been proved and the rudders have survived heavy weather and pollution debris. Races have proved the validity and the reliability re T foil Rudders sailing with rough weather and other weather conditions for entire long sailing periods The T-foil rudders create an unquestionable turbo effect at certain points of sail. The addition re such a system also has appeal re safety as they produce increased stability, which allows helmsman to push hard in breezy conditions without putting a vessel and crew in danger.

Pleased you agree the future is with foiling trimarans. and who is every else person besides yourself.

Did not get excited re the gun boat G4 except it foiled on there first test run. I can think about 10 or more reasons why I would not like to own or sail on that configuration as is.

Not every person is on a low or moderate wage and yes some can service a boat loan instead of a house loan some have other avenues and joint ownership is on the rise and has been for years. E.G four individuals or more can pool their resources for a project, which saves costs when it comes to marina fees, insurance, sail replacement, race entrance fees and damage and general maintenance costs and others with lateral thinking can arrange sponsorship funding.

When do you think your 26 ft and 40 ft prototypes will be launched.

I agree all cricket teams are 2nd to the Aussies when sledging, under arm bowling and sailing.

When a Tony Grainger trimaran launches with foil assist and it works we can call that design direction a success. The renders have been around for some time now with no evidence that any have been built. Ian Farrier has some foil assist trimarans out and about sailing with mixed results they are fast at times. Everything you mention has been looked at in racing boats for many years including trim tabs on daggerboards and electronic control of T rudder on the foiler Hydroptere.

If you want to be really excited you can look at the carbon Gunboat G4 racer/cruiser which has just been shown flying on uptip type lifting foils and t foil rudders. Level of relevance to most people nil except saying “that’s cool”.

The Polynesian hut/Bieker multihull uses a C foil for foil assist it’s also very light being built in carbon. The future might be foiling for a few wealthy individuals for everyone else we will do what is practical and affordable.

My name is Owen McKenzie I don’t recall you volunteering yours. I’m an Aussie and your cricket team is ok for second best.

Owen : Your surname is and your Nationality is ?

Correct most cruising / racing multihulls at present are the old designs except for the the new Cats and tris being designed with lifting foils and full foilers. You are comparing rotten apples with oranges.

The new gunboat has full lifting foils on both hulls – tony grainger new deesigns have lifting foils with foil rudders and the non lifting foil design he has allowed for with extra strength cross beams so foils can be added at a later date should the new owner wish to convert to foils. Tony’s foils also can be withdrawn for the conditions that arn’t suitable for foiling and with a trim tab center board [ main hull ] with skimming foils main hull would take care – the issues you raise re oceangoing rough seas. With the new technology foiling simulation for simulation helm foiling, can also [ the new tech ] be used in conjuction with designers to perfect their designs more accurately. Foiling Mulitihulls are the future for multihulls cruising or racing with T foil rudders There is also a design kurt has posted by another designer on this blog that kurt remarked – the cabin looked like a Polynesian hut that is showing the way.

Well Finn should be pretty competitive with most multihulls with a cruiser/racer focus it’s certainly faster than your average performance cat and would have to give all of the gunboats a run for their money. If I had a criticism of it from a cruising perspective where you would expect some niceties it’s pretty bland and unispiring. Kurt’s double shuffle hull form would give more room internally and more stowage space for bulky items than the N53 offers.

Lifting foils are kind of an incremental performance addition they aren’t useful on all points of sail or wind strengths and the lower the crafts power to weight ratio the narrower the range of conditions in which they provide useful benefit. Personally I’d only consider them on a racing multihull where the extra complexity is ok for a few extra percent of improvement in average speed. Look at the recent catana catamarans they have curved lifting daggers but it’s more like a marketing feature than a real performance benefit it’s a bit like trying to turbo a winnebago. Non lifting float daggerboards have their own issues for starters there is the weight of two daggerboards and two cases to maintain with only a small benefit to interior space in the main hull and little if any hydrodynamic benefit.

Lifting foils are kind of an incremental performance addition they aren’t useful on all points of sail or wind strengths and the lower the crafts power to weight ratio the narrower the range of conditions in which they provide some benefit. Personally I’d only consider them on a racing multihull where the extra complexity is ok for a few extra percent of improvement in average speed. Look at the recent catana catamarans they have curved lifting daggers but it’s more like a marketing feature than a real performance benefit it’s a bit like trying to turbo a winnebago. Non lifting float daggerboards have their own issues for starters there is the weight of two daggerboards and two cases to maintain with only a small benefit to interior space in the main hull and little if any hydrodynamic benefit.

No sign on the floats with dagger boards. What you thought was a dagger was a workers bag.

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My wording was

So can’t see it being competitive or much interest for this design except some design concepts.

As owners we all know when we see another similar size vessel we engage to see if our boat is faster – points higher etc. and there are rallies that boat owners pace each other although one is not participating as a official race entry or first to the anchorage gets free drinks for all crew.

That means additional boats not the owner for FINN.

oceancruiser what makes you think that the N53 trimaran doesn’t have a daggerboard? It’s clearly visible in the photos you linked. I’m not sure if the owner is interested in racing he may simply have wanted a performance cruiser which could be shorthanded with adequate accommodation for his needs.

The n 53 does not have dagger boards or foils. So can’t see it being compétitive or much interest for this design except some design concepts.. Can’t find any race enteries for the named vessel FINN designed for single handed racing / cruising.

Not New. Built 2012 single handed racer.

BAÑULSDESIGN ñ53 has just been launched in FLorida.2012

Charles Simonin

Charles developed strong skills in naval architecture being involved on various racing designs where he was, from 2006, responsible for conducting performance predictions and overseeing R&D activities. Projects such as maxi trimarans Groupama 3 and Banque Populaire V, latest generations IMOCA60s Safran, Groupe Bel, Macif and Virbac-Paprec 3, special foiling projects such as Syz&Co foiler cat and Hydroptère development campains. Charles was also involved on the America’s Cup with BMW Oracle on the 33rd and ACRM design package on the 34th.

Named FINN, she is a 53ft single handed high performance cruising trimaran built by McConaghy.

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http://banulsdesign.com/_bd-cms/uploads/images/slideshow-n53/Interior/_CC17924.jpg makes the double berth with drop table.

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Has crane lifting points to lift with rig

Other main details.

http://www.n53trimaran.com/boat/

It does look cool. The N53 from China looks cool too and almost the same. http://www.n53trimaran.com/

Please post them. it does matter. I’m sure a lot would be interested – your opinions – views.

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Trimaran project is intended to showcase multihull news with a focus on racing, build projects, launchings, interesting ideas past and present and also updates on my own trimaran projects. Lots of content and updates to come so keep checking back.

Thursday 26 February 2015

Phaedo3 mod70 trimaran victorious in caribbean 600 sets new course and race record.

Tuesday 24 February 2015

Phaedo3 at the start of the caribbean 600.

Monday 23 February 2015

Caribbean 600, big trimarans attempt to better race record.

Friday 20 February 2015

Corsair marine update, pulse 600 trimaran prototype out for first sail.

Sunday 15 February 2015

Searail 19 trimaran updates on present production status.

Extreme Sailing Series, Roman Hagara and the Red Bull team win first event of the 2015 season

Tuesday 10 February 2015

Corsair marine, pulse 600 trimaran production update #10.

Sunday 8 February 2015

Extreme sailing series, video of day 4 of racing in singapore.

Extreme Sailing Series, video of day 3 of racing in Singapore

Saturday 7 February 2015

Extreme sailing series, video of day 2 of racing in singapore the first event of the 2015 season.

Monday 2 February 2015

Banuls designed n53 trimaran constructed by mcconaghy launched.

N53. From 160kW to 200kW

In this entry – once again about the desire of many: upgrade of N53B30U0 to N53B30O0. As a result of the upgrade, the power is increased from 160 kW (218 hp) to 200 kW (272 hp).

The upgrade is possible for the E series; E9X and E6X: 325i(X) and 525i(X) with N53 series engines.

323i(X) and 523i(X) can not be upgraded because they have an N53B25 engine installed with a displacement of only 2.5 liters, not 3.0 liters.  

By idea, a similar upgrade is possible for F10/11; from 523i(X) and 525i(X), you can get 530i(X) with a power of 210kW. 

This time a bit wider information regarding the budget solution of the E series. I write this entry because: 

a. in Europe, there are huge problems with qualified specialists who know how to use the available tools (for example, BMW Explorer); this makes it difficult to perform a correct rebuilding;

b. at the same time, many charlatans (including previously mentioned “specialists”) offer the “chip tuning” of deforced N53B30U0, promising an increase of power without rebuilding.

Unfortunately, I have seen many unsuccessful results of such “tuning”, but successful results – NONE! Also, my own experience only confirms all previously mentioned. 

Also, the company, based in the Netherlands, promises to upgrade the engine management in person or on remote (with a self-developed tool) disappointed. Yes, after the upgrade, the engine’s power is close to the expectations, but – the engine runs very uneven; it shivers. The diagnostics data confirm unavoidable problems. The only options to fix the situation are complete reprogramming DME as if the correct solution, or the solution, described below. The company from NL does not offer any solutions, did not return the money.

Initial information and the correct solution are described here .

So, this time – a budget solution, which is available to anyone!

What is necessary for the rebuilding?

1. three-stage intake manifold;

2. 2 pcs DISA for this current intake manifold;

3. DME and CAS with keys from the “correct” car, accordingly, from 330i or 530i.

Note: there is NO fundamental meaning; the donor car (the car on which the parts will be installed) is a sedan or universal, i or iX configuration, 3rd or 5th series. All necessary spare parts are chosen from one donor – it will be cheaper than purchasing them separately. If necessary, buy and replace DISA O ring sealings and other rubber seals because they have dried out.

Hot to do the rebuild.

1. install the inlet manifold and both DISA; connect DISA (plugs already are in the engine room);

2. install the DME and CAS from the donor.

From this moment, full power will be available.

Note: of course, in the KOMBI, many emergency signs will light up because the setups of “old” and “new” cars (with a probability of 99,9%) are different. But – you can drive the vehicle and drive with it to the specialist, who will solve this problem. Changing configuration data is a much more straightforward job than motor_hours/power_class modification (which is required in case of the correct solution). 

Additional works to be performed:

1. the milage and VIN of new DME and CAS should be modified;

2. FR and FA should be modified according to the setup of the car.

Note: To solve the first problem, you should approach the persons who modify the odometer’s reading or encodes/programs BMW (on the second case – it will not be their profile). To change FR and FA, approach the persons who encode BMW; this operation is usually performed using NCS.

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