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The 50 Foot Carbon Fiber Catamaran From Carbon Ocean Yachts
December 9, 2024 · 8 min · 20K views
What this video covers
Duende is a custom-built 50-foot carbon fiber catamaran constructed by Carbon Ocean Yachts in Bristol County, Rhode Island.Watch Designed by SDK Structures, the vessel features a rotating carbon mast by Lorima, curved symmetric daggerboards, and rudders with fixed wings.1:26 The propulsion system includes twin Yanmar 30-horsepower engines with saildrives, supported by lithium batteries.1:33 The interior layout provides four sleeping cabins and two heads, with a galley-up configuration and dual steering options: an inside wheel and twin aft tillers.1:53 All sail controls lead to powered winches in the cockpit.1:53 While the boat lacks luxury amenities like wet bars or large freezers, it offers high-performance capabilities, including speeds exceeding 9 knots against a 1.2-knot current.5:16 Maintenance requirements are high due to the complexity of the lifting appendages and rotating rig.6:44 The design prioritizes structural precision and speed, though the external sail controls and tiller steering may prove demanding for long-distance cruising in inclement weather.6:21
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