The class leader of the new Grainger TR36 design is ready for launch. Built by the team at Current Marine in South Africa who have done a beautiful job. This boat is all carbon and it appears they have all tooling ready for another should someone else like to take the plunge.
From the owner:
Freshly Squeezed, a full carbon TR36 built by Current Marine South Africa
, gets wet for the 1st time tomorrow morning. All being well and with
the Knysna heads permitting, we will stretch her legs next week.
Ultimately she will be sailed in UK waters.
Trimaran project is intended to showcase multihull news with a focus on racing, build projects, launchings, interesting ideas past and present and also updates on my own trimaran projects. Lots of content and updates to come so keep checking back.
Showing posts with label Tony Grainger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tony Grainger. Show all posts
Friday, 6 July 2018
Saturday, 20 August 2016
Grainger trimaran TR40 design "Morello" built and launched by Larry and Amy Ketten
This lovely trimaran is a TR40 design lovingly constructed by Larry and Amy Ketten. The boat is beautifully constructed in strip plank WRC.
A good article on Multihulls Quarterly:
http://www.bwsailing.com/mq/sailing-on-morello-a-40-foot-tony-grainger-designed-trimaran/
A good article on Multihulls Quarterly:
http://www.bwsailing.com/mq/sailing-on-morello-a-40-foot-tony-grainger-designed-trimaran/
Sunday, 14 August 2016
Tony Grainger TR36 trimaran
Tony Grainger has added a new design to his current trimaran portfolio. The TR36 trimaran is aimed at a more economical solution to performance trimaran cruising while still offering workable payload and cruising comfort. As the length of the boat decreases the cost of build tracks down in accordance. It will be available as plans/pre cut duflex kit or to fully constructed sail away stage by one of their nominated builders.
TR36 Basic Specifications:
LOA 11m 36'
Beam OA 8.26m 27"
Beam CL-CL 3.9m 12'10"
Beam Main Hull 3.059m 10,
Height of Main Hull 2.191m 7'3"
Main Hull B:L 1 : 10.24
Disp DWL 2946kg 6481lb
Mainsail 46.95sq.m. 505sq.ft
Solent 26.12sq.m. 281sq.ft
Code Zero 45.8sq.m. 493sq.ft
Gennaker (MH) 102.4sq.m. 1102sq.ft
Mast Length 14.608m. 48'8"
Air Draft 16.4m. 53'10"ft.
Mast Position 50% LOA from bow
more details here:
TR36 Basic Specifications:
LOA 11m 36'
Beam OA 8.26m 27"
Beam CL-CL 3.9m 12'10"
Beam Main Hull 3.059m 10,
Height of Main Hull 2.191m 7'3"
Main Hull B:L 1 : 10.24
Disp DWL 2946kg 6481lb
Mainsail 46.95sq.m. 505sq.ft
Solent 26.12sq.m. 281sq.ft
Code Zero 45.8sq.m. 493sq.ft
Gennaker (MH) 102.4sq.m. 1102sq.ft
Mast Length 14.608m. 48'8"
Air Draft 16.4m. 53'10"ft.
Mast Position 50% LOA from bow
more details here:
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Rocket Factory Trimarans update, details released on price and specification for the new range
Updates including price and specification details have been released on the Rocket Factory Trimarans website:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/06/08/focus-on-building/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/06/08/focus-on-building/
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| Flight 30 trimaran, render courtesy Rocket Factory Trimarans |
Friday, 9 May 2014
Rocket Factory Trimarans, plans for Scoundrel 22 trimaran available soon
There will be an initial release of five sets of plans available from Monday the 16th of June for the new Scoundrel 22 trimaran.
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/05/05/building-rockets/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/05/05/building-rockets/
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| Scoundrel 22 trimaran, render courtesy Rocket Factory Trimarans |
Friday, 25 April 2014
Rocket Factory trimarans, kits available for Scoundrel 22 trimaran design soon
From the following entry on Tony Grainger's trimaran news blog:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/04/24/kits-for-rocket-factory-22-scoundrel-available-soon/
A brochure that covers the Scoundrel 22 and Rascal 25 designs is here:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/22/brochure-download-for-scoundrel-and-rascal-available/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/04/24/kits-for-rocket-factory-22-scoundrel-available-soon/
A brochure that covers the Scoundrel 22 and Rascal 25 designs is here:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/22/brochure-download-for-scoundrel-and-rascal-available/
Monday, 24 March 2014
Rocket Factory Trimarans, Tony Grainger goes into more detail on the performance oriented Rascal 25' and Scoundrel 22' trimaran designs
A new brochure covering the Rascal and Scoundrel designs has been released by Tony Grainger and can be found at the following address:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/22/brochure-download-for-scoundrel-and-rascal-available/
More details from Tony Grainger here:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/16/scoundrel-gets-the-nod/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/12/modelling-the-scoundrel/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/12/scoundrel-gets-an-aft-cab/
and on a folding lock concept for the rocket factory trimarans:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/04/trimaran-folding-lock/
It appears that the Rascal and Scoundrel will initially be available as plans and later move into production.
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/22/brochure-download-for-scoundrel-and-rascal-available/
More details from Tony Grainger here:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/16/scoundrel-gets-the-nod/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/12/modelling-the-scoundrel/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/12/scoundrel-gets-an-aft-cab/
and on a folding lock concept for the rocket factory trimarans:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/2014/03/04/trimaran-folding-lock/
It appears that the Rascal and Scoundrel will initially be available as plans and later move into production.
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| 22' Scoundrel trimaran design, render courtesy Rocket Factory trimarans |
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| 25' Rascal trimaran design, render courtesy Rocket Factory trimarans |
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Airplay RAW 30 trimaran, New brochure available on this exciting new performance trimaran design
Full document at the following address:
http://pub.lucidpress.com/45af-c570-5315d5ec-9039-4eb00a009433/
Monday, 20 January 2014
Airplay RAW30 trimaran, sailing video in light conditions showing the boat being maneuvered through a tack
A note from the video uploaded by the Airplay trimarans crew:
A quiet sail up the West Johor Straits, zipping between Singapore and Malaysia. Nice breeze and good to see how the bow lifts coming out of a tack and getting going. Plenty of space in the cockpit for people too... That's Michael on the helm, Singapore's most prolific cat sailor... At 85 years of youth, he's our hero!
A quiet sail up the West Johor Straits, zipping between Singapore and Malaysia. Nice breeze and good to see how the bow lifts coming out of a tack and getting going. Plenty of space in the cockpit for people too... That's Michael on the helm, Singapore's most prolific cat sailor... At 85 years of youth, he's our hero!
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Monday, 2 December 2013
Tony Grainger designed Rocket 25' and a 42' trimaran concept
From the following article by Tony Grainger of Rocket Factory trimarans:
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/rocket-factory-25/
Rocket Factory 25 has adopted the code name of the "The Rascal". It is a concept trimaran currently in the design phase, aimed squarely at bringing the easily trailerable folding trimaran into the modern age with snappy performance and contemporary style.
The prototype is a development model with a view to becoming a production boat in the near future. It will employ the Farrier folding system for ease of trailering on and off the water. We'll be working with a range of suppliers to design and develop equipment and sytems to optimise the boat for a range of uses from family fun and cruising through to top level racing.
read more here
Also a concept of a new 42' trimaran design with a description
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/rocket-factory-42/
Rocket Factory 42 is a Cruiser Racer in the classic sense. Currently in the concept stage, this trimaran embodies some (but not all) of the features of a cruising catamaran, while offering the agility, style and responsivene handling of a modern high performance trimaran.
Two of the features that are difficult to provide on a crusing trimaran (elegantly) are adequate shelter over the cockpit and a good storage space for the dinghy. The arch over the cockpit and companionway on the this design allows for a variety of options for covering the cockpit either permanently or with a removeable cover.
The boom is at a comfortable height for stowing and reefing the main while standing on the side deck and coaming.
At the stern a pair of davits allow the dinghy to be easily lifted and rolled on its' back in a simple continuous movement. Once the dingly is in the vertical position the lift blocks slide forward on the davits and the dinghy can be securely stowed behing the aft beam.
read more here
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/rocket-factory-25/
Rocket Factory 25 has adopted the code name of the "The Rascal". It is a concept trimaran currently in the design phase, aimed squarely at bringing the easily trailerable folding trimaran into the modern age with snappy performance and contemporary style.
The prototype is a development model with a view to becoming a production boat in the near future. It will employ the Farrier folding system for ease of trailering on and off the water. We'll be working with a range of suppliers to design and develop equipment and sytems to optimise the boat for a range of uses from family fun and cruising through to top level racing.
read more here
Also a concept of a new 42' trimaran design with a description
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/rocket-factory-42/
Rocket Factory 42 is a Cruiser Racer in the classic sense. Currently in the concept stage, this trimaran embodies some (but not all) of the features of a cruising catamaran, while offering the agility, style and responsivene handling of a modern high performance trimaran.
Two of the features that are difficult to provide on a crusing trimaran (elegantly) are adequate shelter over the cockpit and a good storage space for the dinghy. The arch over the cockpit and companionway on the this design allows for a variety of options for covering the cockpit either permanently or with a removeable cover.
The boom is at a comfortable height for stowing and reefing the main while standing on the side deck and coaming.
At the stern a pair of davits allow the dinghy to be easily lifted and rolled on its' back in a simple continuous movement. Once the dingly is in the vertical position the lift blocks slide forward on the davits and the dinghy can be securely stowed behing the aft beam.
read more here
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Airplay RAW30 trimaran facebook page launched
For ongoing updates and more photos of the RAW30 trimaran in build and sailing you can check out their facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/airplaytrimaran
https://www.facebook.com/airplaytrimaran
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Airplay RAW 30 trimaran more details emerge on sailing this exciting new Tony Grainger design
An update from Scott re: the Airplay RAW 30 trimaran an article on test sailing of the new design can be found here (the viewer takes a little time to load).
https://www.lucidpress.com/documents/viewer/4899-2a00-525d3351-86ca-03f20a009f9e
The first of the RAW 30's will be racing in December's Kings Cup in Thailand. It will be interesting as it will be right out of the box and never raced before. But the early indications look good.... More soon.
https://www.lucidpress.com/documents/viewer/4899-2a00-525d3351-86ca-03f20a009f9e
The first of the RAW 30's will be racing in December's Kings Cup in Thailand. It will be interesting as it will be right out of the box and never raced before. But the early indications look good.... More soon.
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| RAW30 trimaran in action, Photo Karen Otton |
Monday, 14 October 2013
Tony Grainger designed Raw 30 airplay trimaran sailing photos released
Some photos have been posted on rocket factory trimarans of the new RAW 30 trimaran sailing. These new trimarans are being produced by Hakes Hudson Yacht and Marine.
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/
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| Airplay RAW30, photo Karen Otten |
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| Airplay RAW 30, photo Karen Otten |
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Tony Grainger/Rocket Factory trimarans, it appears the first RAW30 trimaran has been launched.
A recent update on the Grainger/Rocket Factory trimarans website indicates that the first RAW 30 (Airplay) trimaran has been launched just a picture of the rig at this stage hopefully more details to follow.
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/airplay-trimarans/
Construction of the boat was undertaken by Hudson Yacht and Marine.
http://www.hudsonyacht-marine.com/en/index
http://www.rocketfactorytrimarans.com/airplay-trimarans/
Construction of the boat was undertaken by Hudson Yacht and Marine.
http://www.hudsonyacht-marine.com/en/index
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