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A custom-built Praia 34 catamaran, named Adara, serves as a charter vessel in Guarujá, Brazil.15:04 Originally designed as a Praia 30, the boat features a four-foot stern extension and custom modifications, including a raised cabin height of 1.4 meters and interior hull access.0:50 The owner, who oversaw the construction in Maranhão, installed twin Yamaha inboard engines, increasing the displacement to 4 tons.0:57 The vessel utilizes an alcohol-fueled Origo stove to eliminate propane tanks and hoses.8:49 Safety features include multiple watertight compartments in the bows, stern, and engine bays, with foam-filled flooring.12:36 The owner operates the boat for day charters, accommodating up to 10 passengers, and added a solid "prainha" deck section forward to supplement the traditional trampoline.14:12 Despite the lack of heeling, which can mask the vessel's actual speed to passengers, the catamaran maintains stability during coastal passages.13:35 The owner transitioned from a corporate career to full-time chartering after completing the boat's systems and interior fit-out himself.11:19

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