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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-10-2019, 08:59
Replies: 105
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Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

At any rate I would much rather have the Ariki 48 for sale at $300,000 on Yachtworld. . Built in 2015 and actually fiberglas, it would be a much better boat for most purposes.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-10-2019, 08:18
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

Odd that they claim it's a fiberglass boat when it's actually plywood covered in glass.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-10-2019, 12:09
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

Wow! The Woods Mira looks like a great boat. I want one.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-09-2019, 11:54
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

That one is way too ugly.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-07-2019, 21:37
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

This is the one thing I can completely agree with. If I ever have another Wharram I will want a bridge deck that allows me to enter the hulls w/o going outside or getting wet. I also like the large...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-07-2019, 12:48
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

True, my Tiki 30 was modified. The cabin tops were made 1" higher.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-07-2019, 10:21
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

You'd be much better off it you sailed on a few Wharrams before you continue to criticize them.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-07-2019, 09:34
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

OK Owly, I see your point. But James designed these boats to meet a specific criteria: Build at home at low cost, get on the water, sail to distant seas, survive. I think it's clear that he met these...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-06-2019, 12:50
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

"........ or informed that "you cannot be a "pro choice" Republican or Christian", and various other similar vehement statements of intolerance over the years......"

Funny, I've been told I can't...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-06-2019, 08:07
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

Love the Sarasota boat. But why chain? Why not through-bolt it?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-06-2019, 10:09
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

Owly, have you ever owned or sailed a Wharram? Or are you a navel architect specializing in catamarans? Hundreds of Wharram cats have happily and successfully all over the world. The fact is, they're...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-06-2019, 21:23
Replies: 105
Views: 42,348
Posted By Arthurwg
Re: Wharram Thoughts

My Tiki 30 used "trucker straps" rather than rope lashings. These wide belts were tightened and adjusted using a ratchet device. Worked perfectly.

Wharams are wonderful boats, very well thought...
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