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A self-built 38-foot Tiki catamaran, constructed from plywood and glass fiber over four years, features a unique design that prioritizes structural flexibility and comfort over high-speed upwind performance.0:01 The vessel utilizes a gaff-rigged sail plan on two 10-meter masts, which allows for stable, smooth motion in heavy seas but limits pointing ability to 60 degrees off the wind.4:47 The hulls are connected by a central structure using lashing and a steel bolt, allowing the hulls to twist independently in waves to reduce structural stress.12:17 The layout separates the galley, sleeping cabins, and navigation station into distinct modules, requiring the crew to move across an open deck to transition between spaces.3:44 Navigation equipment includes a Furuno GPS and Navtex, while two 10-horsepower outboard motors provide auxiliary propulsion.2:41 The owner successfully completed an Atlantic crossing via the trade wind route and is currently preparing for a return passage across the North Atlantic.0:19

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