Professional only
Designs
Our franchised builders can build any of our
self-build design range, but there now are several special Wharram designs that
are only available professionally built, these are exclusive to each builder
(see above). The smallest, the Tiki 8m, is built in GRP, so cannot be self-built as
it requires moulds. The Pahi 52 and the Islander 55 and 65 are large designs
and we have found from experience that these are frequently too large to self-build
within an acceptable timescale. Their sheer size also makes it difficult for
just one or two people to tackle the building. For this reason these designs
are for professional building only.
The list below contains an overview of each
type of craft. Click on the links for further information and photos.
1. TIKI 8M
The TIKI 8m, built by BoatSmith in the USA, is an
updated, composite fiberglass version of the popular ply-epoxy Tiki 26. With
its spacious cockpit and simple, functional interior layout, this versatile,
trailable, seaworthy boat is perfect for day sailing, overnight adventures or
several weeks of Coastal Trekking. It also makes a good beach charter boat.
Check out BoatSmith at www.boatsmithFL.com who have the exclusive rights
to build this design.
More on Tiki 8m
3. PAHI 52
Many discerning sailors want the
PAHI-style, 'flexi space' interior layout in a larger craft as well as the
comfort of toilets, showers, a deck steering shelter and a galley sufficient
for 6-8 people. So, for them we designed the PAHI 52. The Pahi 52 has also been
specially adapted as a luxury skippered charter boat for www.archipelclub.com The Pahi 52 is only available professionally
built by Seascape Co. Ltd. in Thailand. You can contact Seascape through info@seascape-asia.com
More on PAHI 52
Photos of PAHI 52
4.
ISLANDER 55 and 65
The ISLANDER 65 – Vaka Motu was
originally designed in 2000 as an island-hopping cargo/passenger/trading vessel
(http://wharram.com/islander65.htm).
With her 10 ton load carrying ability, she is also a very suitable vessel for
expedition work, charter or as a dive boat. Her interior can be either simple
flexispace with cargo holds, keeping the cost of the vessel down, or with
various options of cabin accommodation. With a waterline hull beam/length ratio
of 12:1 (11:1 deeply loaded), she will move through the water with minimum wave
drag at speeds of 1.50 x √WLL plus, giving easy 24 hours averages of 150
to 200 miles (more if driven in ideal sailing conditions).
The Islander 55 is a smaller version of the islander 65 and is eminently suitable
for charter use or as a large ocean cruiser. Her interior can again be simple
flexispace, or she can have up to 5 separate double charter cabins.
Both designs have various deckpod
design options.
Andy Smith Boatworks are the
exclusive builders of the Islander 55 and 65 designs.
http://www.andy-smith-boatworks.com.
Building ISLANDER 55
Finished Islander 55
Drawings of Islander 65
Building Islander 65
Finished ISLANDER 65
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