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Ben and Ashley of Sailing Nahoa travel to Nantes, France, to finalise the design of their custom aluminium production catamaran with naval architect Pierre Delion.11:50 The couple spent years researching designs and interviewing architects before selecting Delion, whose portfolio includes the Garcia Exploration series.12:32 During a three-day design summit, the team reviewed hull shapes, weight distribution spreadsheets, and interior layouts.14:58 To evaluate ergonomics and spatial flow, the owners used virtual reality headsets to walk through a digital model of the vessel, allowing them to adjust galley placement, window configurations, and engine room access.15:32 The project, which the owners call the Nahoa series, prioritises weight management and offshore capability.20:41 The design process now moves from conceptual planning to the build phase, overseen by project manager Todd Rickard.19:13

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