In Part 2 I finally arrive at my destination for a stint of work. It took me a few days to be where I needed to be, but, I made it. I was sailing with dolphins again and a little bird friend kept me c

I prepare to sail to Catalina Island stopping at Dana Point Harbor on the way. It's my first solo ocean sailing experience and it had it's challenges. Check out part 1 of 2. Enjoy

I have been chipping away at this build for some time and finally was able to try out some of the new designs on the water. The boat still needs to be reworked to sail, but it's a process. Check out the build process as it nears the end stages of completion. Enjoy.

I catch the morning ferry out of San Pedro outside Los Angeles CA in late March. After I arrived, I set up camp and took in the cool breeze and unique atmosphere of Catalina. I went snorkeling and a neighboring campsite offered up some fresh caught Halibut. The Cat Harbor Overlook trail was challenging and rewarding. Check out Catalina Island Two Harbors.

Between the jobs I've been working I bought a larger hull I hope to combine with the catamaran to make a trimaran. Just moving and storing the hulls is so much work, but iy has to be done in order to achieve the goal. I took a long road trip to pick up what I needed to keep the Pirate dream alive. Enjoy.

I finished the 12 foot hull I've been working. It is intended to be paired with a different hull, but that hull isn't finished yet. I matched it with an older hull that I built some time ago. I need to add the sail and try it out in the water.

After organizing the work area I have the ability to bounce between new project plans and revisit some older projects. The new model test helps me to understand more about multihull sailing characteristics. It's cold and snowed for the first time in 8 years. Always welcome what nature throws at you, and adjust yourself accordingly.

After some thought and time building the All Season Camper V2 is ready for the land voyage. This video is all about the build, explaining how I made it and some of the materials. I talk about the first version of the camper and why I changed it.

Version 2 of the "All weather insulated Camper" is all finished with some new features and utilities. It was inexpensive and moderately easy to build.

The Pirate discovers a new land with magical powers. After dealing with some risky situations the travel continues... or does it? Check out the short movie to find out.

After a month in the water I had some enjoyable conditions for testing out the modified Slidercat. I widened the beam an extra foot and rigged up a gaff sail and jib. Using anchor lines as mast stays, and some new hatches, tillers, and deck I sail in variable wind intensities before breaking down the folding boat I hit the road again.

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A condensed version of what I've been up to. After launch I enjoy some time on the water.

After modifying the catamaran to fold, and adding width to the beam, I transport the boat over 700 miles. I launch the Slidercat "Honu" designed by Ray Aldridge and built by Dean P. I failed at the first launch but make the necessary adjustments to make the launch a success. The boat is smooth and responsive with a gaff rig plus the original jib, and has plenty of added deck space. This boat design is the best trailerable micro cruising catamaran out there.

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In "Part 2" I show the design of the build as the Ama for the proa "Anole" starts to take shape. I try to keep it light weight and streamlined for cruising in various conditions. Check it out Pirates!

This is primarily a build video of the trailer I designed and built for easily moving a boat I could otherwise not lift. It took about 15 minutes to lift the 16 foot, 300 pound Slider Cat onto the Rolling Sled Tilt Trailer. I do a quick review of "Slider Cat".

I transform the old Hobie into a sheltered waterway cruiser with an outboard motor, sunshade and all new tarp sails and riding. It worked better than expected as the mainsail grabbed the wind for a smooth ride.

I search for multi hull boats built by their owners. I find one I like and check out another. I go on a tour of a larger 32 foot home built catamaran and leave with the 16 footer.

The Outdoor Kitchen Unit is a very useful tool that can go anywhere. I designed a kitchen that I can take with me that uses a traditional propane camping stove. The build took a while even though it's been condensed into this short video. Make coffee, cook dinner or heat up some leftovers with the Outdoor Kitchen Unit!