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The Wharram Pahi 42 catamaran features a unique Polynesian-inspired design that connects the hulls and beams using dynamic lashings rather than rigid, laminated joints.6:08 This construction method allows the hulls to flex independently in heavy seas, though it requires regular maintenance to prevent the lashings from loosening and causing structural noise.6:35 The vessel lacks a traditional deck salon, providing an open, spacious deck layout with two trampolines and a fixed bridge deck.1:37 Propulsion comes from two outboard Yamaha motors, which the owners operate individually to conserve fuel, consuming approximately 4–5 litres per hour at five knots.12:44 The boat is equipped with a 33 kg Volcano anchor, an electric windlass, and a 1200-watt inverter.16:41 Interior storage is extensive, with dedicated lockers in both hulls and a pantry located in the port hull.19:21 The owners plan to replace the existing AGM batteries with a lithium system and intend to offer week-long sailing charters from Warnemünde, Germany, starting in September.27:39

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