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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-12-2022, 18:08
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

What kinds have you used? This sounds interesting, but my local suppliers don't seem to carry them. Found this on a web search:...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-11-2022, 08:01
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Yes, the repaired ama was done to plans, with stringers, butt blocks and standard skins of meranti. MacKenzie Devin did the work and it's lovely.

I think I'll stick with the Searunner method and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-11-2022, 11:01
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

My winter project is to build a new ama for by A-frame 31, and I'm looking for tips.
Pineapple Express was started in about 1969, and the ama's were built with polyester resin, fir, and a mix of...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-12-2021, 15:36
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Decent SR 31 sails free to a good home:

I've replaced most of the sails on my Searunner 31, and would like to find a home for the original suit. They are old and stretched, but serviceable, clean,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-10-2021, 13:58
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Migizi - Welcome to the SeaRunner world!


@Cavalier is right on - drill the hole. On my '31 the low point is under the washroom cabinsole, which is coincidentally a good place for thru-hulls. If...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-04-2021, 20:49
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

For the first time in a long while I was reminded today what a good thing it is to have a centerboard.

The wind picked up to about 15 knots today, which is unusual for the southern part of the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-01-2021, 21:46
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Thanks @RoyM -

When you get there I'd love to know how the furling staysail works for you. Seems like a natural adaptation.

Where do you attach the asymmetrical chute? On the stemhead or on a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-01-2021, 17:39
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Roller furling or hanks?

The headsails on my Searunner 31 A-frame are getting old, and I'm thinking about replacing with roller furling. Anybody have opinions one way or the other?

All my...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-02-2018, 20:50
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Dan,
Congratulations, the boat looks great!

My old 25 had a similar issue, though perhaps not as extreme as yours, by the sound of it.
I built a kind of narrow heating vent grille insert for...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-09-2017, 07:18
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Hey SeaOtterJim, how does that saildrive work for you?
Saw a 34 with a saildrive down in Napa a few years ago and was intrigued.
What make/model is it, and did you reinforce the hull around the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2017, 21:29
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

I think the mast measure for the 31 is from the step, on the cabintop, not including the post. I don't have the measurement handy from my boat, but I think the main halliard hoist was 32' not...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-09-2017, 22:52
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Thanks to a lot of help from John Prentice I was able to replace the centerboard on Pineapple Express (SR31 #105).
I posted some photos in an album...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-09-2017, 21:43
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Owly - Interesting idea with the air-cooled honda and right-angle rig below. On my A-frame SR31 there's about 10" of clearance between the cockpit subfloor and the framing under the forward quarter...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-10-2016, 19:38
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Cavalier speaks my mind. My 31 came with a Yamaha but now has a Honda 9.9 long shaft modified to 15hp. The extra power definitely helps in a chop, but the Honda is sensitive to water through the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-09-2016, 20:35
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

I have also had good luck with tennis nets, though I bought mine on Amazon. Good enough and easy to find. A single standard net will do both sides of a Searunner 31 from angle brace to angle brace. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-07-2016, 07:20
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

When demounted and carefully packed on a cradle the a-frame 31 is just under 8' wide and about 8' tall. You could probably fit it in an open top 40' container, but I don't know how you could slide it...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-05-2016, 21:38
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

If you don't need to use the staysail then your dodger build should be a lot simpler (and perhaps lighter) because you won't have to worry about sheets slamming the frame, and you can go all the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-05-2016, 22:09
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Nice looking boat Jimske. Your cover is what I was imagining for the "Conestoga idea. Do you use the staysail?

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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-05-2016, 19:09
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Pineapple Express's windshield was (I think) a stock model from an early 1960's motorboat. It was made of bent 1/4" plexiglass with a thin metal surround on the vertical edge. It did not survive the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2016, 15:45
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

With Pineapple Express (SR31 #105) out of the water I've been reminded of the difficulty of launching and retrieving a dinghy from the A-frame 31.
Anyone have a suggestion on how to lift and stow...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-12-2015, 17:08
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Here is the SeaClipper 34 on John's site... https://www.searunner.com/index.php/seaclipper-34
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-04-2015, 09:04
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Randy -

That's a great-looking dodger on Zaida. What was the frame like? Your build or commercial?
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/18680-albums329-picture2335.jpg
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-04-2015, 18:23
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

My boat has a largely stock setup w/r/t the staysail, but in addition to the short-pennant turning block shown as #18 in the ever-estimable construction manual, "Pineapple" also has a pair of lovely...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-04-2015, 22:10
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Staysail rigs - self tacking? padeyes?

I was looking at the straps, turning blocks and winches for my 31's staysail sheets today, and started wondering if there's a better way. On the rare...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-02-2015, 17:43
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Posted By md7a
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

I am looking to replace the running backstays and removable inner forestay on my Searunner 31' trimaran with dux. I have successfully (though not beautifully) spliced 12 strand Amsteel and Dyneema...
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