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WHAT'S IN THE BOX??? Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 65
April 10, 2026 · 24 min · 313K views
Man smiles beside new dinghy crate at marina
What this video covers
The crew of the aluminum catamaran project Delos 2.0 integrates a custom-built GoDo 12.5 dinghy into their vessel’s aft platform design.10:59 To maximize deck space, the team abandons the traditional heavy hydraulic platform lift in favor of a roof-mounted winch system.12:45 This setup lifts the 171-kilogram dinghy—which weighs approximately 281 kilograms with an outboard motor—directly from the water to a set of retractable, swing-out aluminum arms.13:00 These arms, secured by 30-millimeter pins, feature custom-fabricated chocks designed to cradle the hull while allowing for drainage.15:01 The team uses a prototype aluminum mount to test the geometry and weight distribution before finalizing the permanent installation.1:36 The design allows the dinghy to be stored off the aft platform, effectively creating a 360-degree island space on the stern.14:08 The project demonstrates a lightweight, modular alternative to complex, heavy-duty dinghy platforms found on production catamarans like those from Lagoon.
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