It's a MultiONE - no wait it's a ...?????

[MultiFast Is MultiFun]

...micro version of a famous Mini40 design !!!

Here is a photo of the newest multihull under construction. At only 28 inches long, this scaled-down multihull will be an interesting project. I am posting on behalf of the "AussieOutlaw" (Josh) and will let you post your questions here so he can answer them.

Josh and I have discussed the issues relating to very small "micro-class" multihulls and how they sail. He has some transportation issues making the larger 1 Meter and even larger F-48 impossible at this time. It also allows him to try out the boat, with perhaps a "stolen" rig and sails from another small scale boat. Perhaps this down-scale will continue until someone comes up with a multihull that sails, yet is size for size the same as the monohull "Footy". Regardless if the boats get any smaller, this exercise provides the learning ability to build a multihull, equip it and then see how it sails. Hopefully, Josh will keep us updated on it's performance (or maybe lack thereof) and some of you guys looking for a small scale winter project might find this thing actually works. More photos follow. Note scale ruler lying in front of the main hull and port float - for reference.

Thanks for sharing photos with us Josh. Perhaps you can reply to post with information on construction process/technique for others who may be interested.


More photos are posted on RCSailing.Net
www.rcsailing.net/forum1/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1122

[Wis]

Well,

First, I am NO pro at all at multis...mono's neither

From what I've heard, read....some people are saying that small multis arent the way to go, stability troubles, capsizing, nose-diving aso....

Well, it could be....but, I 100% do understand why people want a "small" multi...SPACE!!

But, what IF, "small" multis were sailed only in very light to light-medium winds...I guess it'll be all ok....as long as the water isnt too choppy!...just guessing.

I had a small mono, called Fortune....a mono, probably a so-called toy from Kyosho...the boat wasnt that bad..as long as the wind was light and the water flat....BUT, me being crazy, I had to try.....strong wind, choppy water, the result could have been expected....I call it, the Titanic effect.

So, why not trying to sail a "small" multi in acceptable conditions....and keeping in mind, that STRONG wind+CHOPPY water isnt the way to go!

just my not even worth 2 Yen

[MultiFast Is MultiFun]

Wis -

I think you may have hit on a point often ignored by the small boats, yet perfectly acceptable in some "big" boat classes - to include in the rules the minimum and maximum wind for conducting regatta races. The "A" and "C" Class cats do it, and so does the America's Cup boats. Good idea and maybe the answer for those who are "space challenged".

Opinions anyone?

[Wis]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D yeah!! see I do have some good ideas....sometime! lol

[aussieoutlaw]

well thanks for the complements guys, i just thought i would give it a tri (get it),building a small boat that is ,i dont know what has been said about small tri's and how they sail on this forum but i plan on using a keel of the mini america it has, i think about a lb of lead on it ,i think it will work ,if it dont i will make it,if i cant then stiff nuts, no harm done.i guess iwill keep you posted

[Wis]

any updates?

[aussieoutlaw]

i am just about finished the glassing i have the sails cut and the rigging finishedget ready to give it a t.r.

[Wis]

thats great news..cant wait to see it hit the water