How we Reduced Parasitic Drag for FASTER PERFORMANCE | Aluminum Catamaran Build (Ep. 109)

Refit Project: Reducing Parasitic Drag to Increase Performance on our Aluminium Catamaran This week, we’re focusing on parasitic drag and the modifications we’ve made below the waterline to reduce drag and boost performance. From the anodes and skegs to the rigging and stern extensions, we’ve made several changes to improve efficiency in the water. Join us as we talk and walk you through how we’re tackling parasitic drag. A Smooth Boat is a Fast Boat! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on our adventures! ________________ Ahoy! We’re the James Family, a trio sailing around the globe and sharing our family-friendly adventures every week! Sam hails from New Zealand, while Cait is from the United States; we met in Cairns, Australia. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we eloped, and a year later, our family grew with the arrival of Charlie! In 2022, we took the leap to follow our dream, sold everything, and bought an old, unfinished aluminum catamaran. Now, we’re fixing her up as we explore the world. Subscribe and join us on our journey! ________________________________________________________ If you missed last week's episode, watch it here: https://youtu.be/IXcZziaMaas Boat tour of our project boat, an Aluminum Catamaran: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ________________________________________________________ Chapter Content: 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:23 - Parasitic Drag 05:30 - Modifications to Underwater Profile 11:12 - Prepping New Aluminum 15:16 - Rudder Modifications 16:58 - Performance _______________________________________ You can help us create more sailing videos by: Joining our virtual crew on PATREON! Your support is what makes these videos possible! Become a member here: https://patreon.com/Sailingwiththejamess Make a one-time donation for the price of a cup of coffee! Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess _________________________________________________________ SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/SailingWithTheJamess https://www.instagram.com/SailingWithTheJamess/ Thanks for watching! — Sam, Cait, & Charlie #Catamaran #DIYBoating #AluminiumBoat #SailingLife #BoatBuilding #MarineEngineering #catamaranbuild #Aluminumcatamaranbuild #cockpitTransformation