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Building of 'Magic', the first race-rigged W17 Posted February, 2023
The W17R that was to eventually become 'Magic', was built in 2011-13 when I was deep into my 70's. There was still no rush as I have always enjoyed the building process, so I paused often to take pictures and prepare to update the then preliminary Build Manual. Also, as I no longer had an inside shop, I knew I could only work outside in dry weather and while there was daylight, so I literally 'often paused to enjoy the view' ;)
After an unusually wet summer that eventually delayed the outside CF Wingmast build by over 2 months, Magic was finally launched in October 2013 just a year before my 80th birthday, and was only in the water for 2 weeks that year as temps dropped below 10C.
Although I have had this book of Build Photos for over 10 years now, the images were only recently scanned to create this PDF by a very considerate local builder to whom I had loaned the collection. But as each image is Titled, he felt this collection might further help other potential builders understand the various steps of trimaran building, as although the work itself is far from complex, there are more parts than for a monohull. But this has practical value, as the smaller pieces can indeed be built in a small indoor shop when outside conditions (or winter) are not being too helpful.
Just a note, that the included drawing of the Race Rig is close but a few tweaks have been made since, leading up to the final 2017 version that is now included in the latest drawing package. A few of the photos may now be in the latest Build Manual but not all ... so this merely supplements both the Build Manual and the Build Articles already on line. As always, the latest Manual and its Updates reflect the latest ideas and that is what should be followed when building.
Anyway, feel free to share, and I hope this further helps to answer any outstanding questions you might have.
See PDF link here .... Building of 'Magic', the first W17R
mike .... photos dating from 2011-13, but posted only 2023
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