We have received several questions regarding the unusually flared mid sections on Paradox compared to other A Cat designs.The simple thinking is to push the outer gunwale (hull to deck joint) between the beams as far outboard as possible. If each hull had vertical topsides (slab sided), the outer gunwales would move inboard as the […]
Some close up shots of the new Paradox A Class Cat on the water, snapped by Andrea Francolini. Detailed reports on the first weeks of testing sessions coming up soon. This project is definitely ‘centre stage’ for CarbonicBoats now that the summer is here, even though other developments such as RC yachts and UAV airframe […]
Not much time behind the desk recently, and for the coming weeks. After the planning and design phase and a smooth build period, we are now exploring the performance profile of the new A Cat.Here is our first in-depth discussion of the project outside this blog: http://www.catsailingnews.com/2012/12/new-paradox-cat-in-detail-dario-valenza.html There is a bewildering array of variables to […]
Another nice piece of CNC milling for production tooling…
Here are some images taken from a chase boat. You can see more on our Facebook page.
Little time for posting in the last few days. We have been working up the new A Cat prototype, venturing out gradually in stronger winds and pushing harder. This clip is more of the same: skippers eye view. Some images and footage from off the boat will be posted shortly.The programme so far has been […]
Another very satisfying milestone today: First sail of the new A Cat prototype. A grey day on the Harbour with light winds building toward only six to eight knots. Flat water and no traffic. Worked through the list of checks and maneuvers to prove the most critical structural attachments and fittings.That fantastic feeling of sheeting […]
Some sneak images of the A Cat prototype fitout… In house machined tramp buttons, gudgeons, foil bearings and other details. The rest is Harken.
Finishing and assembly phases on the first A Cat platform. Validating important choices both technical and logistical. As explained in the brief, each choice has several components and must strike a balance between performance, reliability, durability, cost and being repeatable in a scaleable production context. Building information into the tooling is vital to keeping production hours within […]
First A Cat prototype platform is now in one piece. Stay tuned for more…
