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Small Trimarans Report
Back in 2010, sailor/naval architect Mike Waters published a 22-page report covering 20 small trimarans. It includes charts, graphs, photos, and critical objective reporting on many of them.
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Review of nine Small Trimarans
Mike Waters' review of nine small folding trimarans 14–20 feet including six homebuildables
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Young lady on first W17
W17 trampoline therapy
A new milestone ... 250 Articles ! .. Comments & ideas welcomed. .... W17 with Swing Arm folding system available in Scandinavia ... CLICK HERE for details
 
…Mike has tried to help me in every way…if all new builders get that level of help you can bet your butt you are getting a bloody good boat.

—Chris, Queensland

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The W17 is a very comfortable and safe boat to go cruising in. At no time did I feel unsure of the boat and it never felt like capsizing. The stability is very high indeed.

—Delivery skipper, Philippines

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My summer Miata is not the fastest car, but their handling is excellent. But most of all they are really fun to drive & they put a smile on your face each time you take a ride. Well, this boat seems the same. It’s really a joy to sail, and I sense an exciting journey with her is just beginning

—Jonathan, Michigan

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Wow! I feel like a kid who has just received his dream balsa kit for his birthday. Can't wait to start making this 2D package into a 3D reality!

—JR, first W17 kit owner

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Looks like this sleek boat with its asymmetrical amas and deep fine bow, should ride the waves with minimum disturbance and maximum dryness. Va être un superbe bateau!

—Alan, St-Jean-de-Luz, France

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…rolled out the new race mainsail…an impressive experience High-aspect ratio, dynamic styling, and with a square top, it looked very high performance…

—Alan, St-Jean-de-Luz, France

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Our first impressions are that it's very stable, feels very strong and has great upwind performance.

—Louis & Luigi, Philippines

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I was so impressed I promised to build one myself after I finish my home. Seeing is believing and the W17 is impressive. What a great design!

—David, Philippines

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…I'm very impressed with the seaworthiness of this little boat. I have been in places I clearly should not have been, and in some very bad weather too…

                   —Andrew, Philippines

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…was immediately struck that Mike's design goals closely matched my own. Really liked the look of the curved akas and plans for a wing mast are a big plus.

                   —Gary, Virginia

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This boat…has such style and lines that she'd look totally in place as a sporty tender or toy on the deck of a fine Italian mega yacht.  Very nice indeed!

—Marshall, Florida

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I am so impressed with the plans and the build. My daily vehicle is a Miata but I think you have designed the Miata of sailboats! Simple to look at but way more fun than most people will ever know."

—Don, Alberta

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" ... the W17 feels like it's flying through the water and air, unlike any other sailboat I've ever been on .... as it slips over the water with such agility and efficiency

                   —Bill, W.Virginia

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W17 Calendar Photos
from 2022
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Articles by designer
Mike Waters or design related, as published in various Boating Magazines

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Trampoline rider
Lady on the Trampoline – W22 proto

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