Well its good to be underway finally in modifying the outrigger system. Currently the ama is being retrofitted with panels along its sides that would deepen its hull and increase its buoyancy as well as add weight for greater stability. When its done the added panels for greater volume will be seamless. This is so needed as the stock size amas meant for a trimaran configuration just aren't up to the task in anything but moderate lake conditions and winds in the single outrigger mode in which Ive redesigned the structure. Following this will be the akas which will increase the beam from 5.5 feet to a full 8 feet. Somewhere along the way a reclining backrest for the cockpit is a definite must. I'm still undecided about ever cutting a forward hatch. I want the bow to err in the light side.
It is satisfying to be getting this underway.
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