Congratulations to B and B

[Ken_Potts]

Congratulations Graham and all the B and B crew! (Anthea says congrats, too)

One more beautiful boat is afloat today

 

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/construction-thread-for-custom-45-cruising-powercat-110932-20.html

 

Alan, are you still going to store Southbound between the hulls now that they're afloat?

[ricknriver]

My Congrats too!  Great see that beautiful craft afloat and about to bring her owner's dreams and builders' skills to reality.   Been fun watching her grow.  Rick

[Steve W]

It's been fun to watch this boat come to life. Truly amazing design and workmanship. That thing looks like the ultimate retirement power boat.

[Jknight611]

This a truly a beautiful, hi tech boat, we had the pleasure of a tour during the Messabout and it is very impressive,  Graham's B&B team have something to really be proud of! 

[LennieG]

Can't wait to see the launch which sounds like it happened.....thought I was adept at technology but can't see Grahams build on the link above without registering on another forum and can't seem to locate site consistently on FB....where are you guys seeing the boat?

Thanks

[Paul356]

As someone who was privileged to take a peek 18 months ago, congratulations.  Terrific to see this sleek ply-and-poxy craft afloat.

[Ken_Potts]

Lennie, there's a big "join now it's free" button when you go to that page but you don't have to click it. Try just scrolling down. That got me the first time I went to that forum, too.

[Docpal]

The trailer they used to launch her was pretty special too. The wind was honking pretty good all through the process as they launched and hand lined her to the dock too !

[LennieG]

Congrats Graham and team! Superb launch and craft!

[Don Silsbe]

Congratulations to all for completing this beautiful boat!

[Joe Anderson]

I suspect everyone is pretty busy but it would be fun to hear a little more about the power cat. The Cruiser forum and facebook link have several photos. The short video clip of the bow wave is interesting. The bulbous bow ( not sure if that is the correct term) has a narrower shape than other bulbous bows I have seen, is this an innovation or just something I haven't seen. Does the fine entry help the bow perform at lower speeds? Hence the interest in the bow wave at the speed of 8.4 knots.

 

I think it is incredible that the same designer and shop and can produce the CS17mk3 and this marvel of a power cat. Well done.

[Garry]

A new video is up on YouTube. Wow! Impressive!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTkfrQ6Qk7w

[ricknriver]

Another article on her from the local newspaper; http://compassnews360.com/huge-catamaran-launched/

Rick

[Chick Ludwig]

Nice article. After a good nap, and a bit of boating, we're looking forward to more great SMALL boat designs and kits. .....including my CS-15 MK-3. Can't wait!

[David Hughes]

Wow what a boat! Nice job on the design and build and not to leave out the owner who had the vision and courage to take on such a project. Bravo.

So when can we expect to see the design for a foldable trimaran the likes of a farrier f24. A design series from 17 to 24 feet would be nice.

[Charlie Jones]

CONGRATS!! Beautiful.

 

And a FAR cry from when I saw her after Irene in 2011.