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A trimaran is a Multihull Boat consisting of a main Hull (vaka) and two smaller Outrigger hulls (amas), attached to the main hull with lateral struts (akas). The design and names for the trimaran components are derived from the original Proa constructed by native Pacific Islander s. HISTORY The first trimarans were built by indigenous Polynesia ns almost 4,000 years ago, and much of the current terminology is inherited from them. ) effectively created the modern production trimaran market with his Corsair brand, as he was able to fund the promotion of these boats over many years. Ian Farrier share the same folding mechanism and overall look as Corsair trimarns as it was Mr. Farrier who had designed the Corsair trimarans for Mr. Walton. See also the new, 2005, fully Carbon autoclave build SeaCart 30 [http://www.oceanlakemarine.com . The trimaran design is also becoming more widespread as a passenger ferry. In 2005 the 127 metre (417 ft) trimaran "Benchijigua Express" data page was delivered by . CONSTRUCTION Trimarans have a number of advantages over comparable monohulls (conventional, single-hulled Sailboat s). Given two boats of the same length, the trimaran has a shallower draft, a wider beam, less hull area, and is able to fly more sail area. In addition, because of the wide beam, trimarans do not need the weighted Keel required in monohulls. As a result, the trimaran offers much better straight-line performance than a Monohull , is able to sail in shallower water, and maintains its stability in stronger winds. However, its wider beam makes it a little more cumbersome to maneuver, so tacking and jibing can be trickier, and the narrower hulls provide less living space than an equivalently-sized monohull. As the righting Moment (the force that resists the opposite torque of the wind on the sails) is produced by a float on either side called an Ama and not a heavy protruding Keel , trimarans are lighter and faster than a Monohull of equivalent length. A lightweight retractable Keel , referred to as a Centerboard is often employed to resist Lateral movement, making many models easily beachable. Most trimarans are nearly impossible to flip sideways given a reasonable degree of caution, however, trimarans can reach speeds so great in a storm that they can plow into a wave and flip end-over-end. This hazard is especially dangerous for a Multihull because of their wide Beam . The front of the boat, often covered by Trampoline , acts as a giant paddle rather than a narrow monohull would. To avoid this unfortunate scenario trimaran sailors are advised to use trampolines with a large weave and employ parachute Drogues and Sea Anchor s whenever appropriate. The father of the modern sailing trimaran is Victor Tchetchet a Russian émigré was a strong proponent of multihull sailing. Mr. Tchetchet who was a fighter pilot during the First World War in the Czar’s Air Force, lived in Great Neck, New York from the 1940’s until his death. He built two trimarans while living in the US, Eggnog 1 and 2. Both boats were made of Marine Plywood and were about 24 feet long. Mr. Tchetchet is credited with coining the name trimaran. Aside from boat design Mr. Tchetchet earned his living as a landscape and portrait painter. SAFETY Advantages Although it is possible for a trimaran to capsize, this is less frequent than with monohull boats because of the greater resistance to rolling that the Amas offer. Most trimaran designs are considered nearly unsinkable because even when filled with water, the flotation of one ama is enough to keep the entire vessel afloat. Because of their stability and safety, trimarans such as the Challenger class have become popular with sailors who have restricted mobility. Disadvantages Trimarans capsizes are are more likely to be of the pitch-pole type than a roll to one side due to their higher sideways stability and speeds. Capsized trimarans are harder to turn upright than monhull boats, however many monohull boats sink when capsized. A capsized trimaran should not be righted by sideways rotation as this usually causes heavy damage of the mast and rigging. Harnesses pulling on the stern toward the bow, or from the bow toward the stern of capsized trimarans have been shown to be able to successfully turn them end-over-end. Trimarans at anchor or mooring may follow the wind due to their light weight and shallow draft while monohulls usually follow the tides. This can cause collisions if the trimaran is close to another vessel and the swing circles overlap. Potential buyers of trimarans should look for one that is designed with Amas with multiple sealed partitions, controls that all run to the Cockpit , a collision Bulkhead , partial or full cockpit coverings or windshields, and drain holes in the cockpit that can adequately drain the cockpit quickly, among other things. WORLD RECORD The British sailor Ellen MacArthur set a new world record for solo circumnavigation of the world in her trimaran '' B&Q / Castorama '', arriving in February 2005 after just over 71 days at sea. The French sailor Olivier De Kersauson is the only one that has won the Jules Verne Trophy with a trimaran. IN NAVAL SHIPS Littoral Combat Ships built by Bath Iron Works will be of a trimaran design. The USS ''Independence'' (LCS-2) is the first of these ships. SEE ALSO
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