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We at Lyman-Morse have been through the infusion process many times, but never like this. We recently infused this giant 80’ x 32’ piece — just the first half of the eventual 3000 square foot glass and carbon laminated canopy that will cover the subway entrance at the new urban center that is Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA. The engineered canopy made of glass and carbon fiber laminates and designed by Perkins + Will architects of Boston and NADAAA, embodies the innovative spirit of the project and adds to the uniqueness of the pedestrian streetscape. Too big to be trucked overland, the canopy will be loaded onto a barge and shipped to its location. Video by Alison Langley. Built by Lyman-Morse.

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Catamarans are the perfect boats to dry out on a beach, or, as many do in tidal areas (including ourselves), use a half tide drying mooring. If the boat has daggerboards then sensibly the rudders should lift to avoid damage, especially if the tide/wind causes waves when refloating. I have used the method seen in this video for 40 years. Very simple and works easily. Please note that this boat is over 30 years old, and I had never tried to lift the rudders with one hand before! Hence the initial hesitation. They would lift more easily if the shafts were greased. A simple snap hook holds the rudder up. Some people use "dinghy style" lifting rudders but that means the blades stick out behind the boat, which has often led to breakages when in a crowded anchorage and unsuspecting dinghies pass in the night. This rudder system works exactly like a conventional semi-balanced rudder when it in the down position. And has the advantage that the whole rudder can be taken off the boat by simply undoing one bolt. And no shaft leaks either! The thin ropes led through blocks to a cleat on the tiller are connected to the outboard. So the engine turns with the rudders, significantly increasing manouverability! I write more about steering systems on my website, see here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/19-faqs/sailing-and-performance-questions/109-which-steering-system-should-i-use

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Let me show you the first time I’ve been on my new to me boat after I bought her! SV Sirocco has been patiently waiting for me for 3 months and when I arrived, there were thankfully no major issues - just a bit of white surface mold! Now it’s time to clean and organize things and make Sirocco my home! Let’s find out what treasures are hidden in the cupboards and lazarettes - I’ll take you along in upcoming videos! Cheers guys! 💃⛵️ . #sailing #liveaboard #boatlife #sailinglife #sailorgirl #femalesailor #femalecaptain #sailingaroundtheworld #circumnavigation #caribbeansailing #sailingsirocco #svsirocco #boatwork #adventure #alternativeliving #digitalnomad #tinyhome #smallboat #dufour #sailorgirlkristina

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