It happened just after we launched our first boat Idea 21, which we named ALCEDO. People around us were asking: Hey guys, so what would be your next project?
Our answer was always the same: we are happy we just finished this one. We would like to enjoy sailing and explore her potential. We just want
to sail. That's it ...
But, there is always but... After a few seasons sailing our ALCEDO, it began.
I am a creative restless being and my wife always fully supports me in every way possible. How about to build another boat? So, we started checking what kind of boat it should be...monohull? Hmm. I don't know. We still like the idea of trailerable sailboats. But there are not a lot of options left. A few feet bigger and that's it. During the season we are also challenged with the shallow sea, here on the east coast of Germany. So, how about something with less draft? Then by chance I discovered the Barracuda trimaran by Jan Andersen. We were immediately bitten. But where do we get plans for a trimaran? Corsair plans were discontinued. Anyway, we would like something, which we can customize to our needs.
I sent an email to boat designer Cristian Pilo, who actually designed our first boat, asking if he would like to design a trimaran. You can check his portfolio under www.modernwoodenboat.com. He told me, that he made already some drawings of a trimaran, but didn't find a dedicated builder to build such a thing. Until now...
From that moment on we were in creative frenzy. Not even one year later: Here we are. Ready to build...
Join us on this journey full of hard work, beautiful moments and unexpected twists. JoL-Trimaran Project