Catamaran Build Interrupted by Cyclone, Rigging Measurements Begin

Cyclone Preparedness and Uncertainty

• 🌀 A Category 2 cyclone named Alfred, the first to hit Brisbane in 50 years, forced a halt to the catamaran build.
• ⚠️ The team scrambled to secure the boat and yard, boarding up openings and moving valuable equipment to higher ground due to flood warnings.
• ⚓ Unlike sailing storms, the uncertainty on land felt different, with concerns about the new boat's vulnerability to potential damage.
• 💨 Despite preparations, the cyclone's intensity and path remained uncertain, with wind gusts expected to reach 120-150 kph.

Post-Cyclone Assessment and Return to Work

• ✅ After the cyclone passed, the team found minimal damage to the boat and yard, a significant relief.
• ⚡ Power and internet were restored, allowing the team to resume work on the catamaran build.
• 🛠️ The focus shifted back to construction, with plans to install the electric propulsion system.

Electric Propulsion and Prop Shaft Measurement

• ⚡ The electric motor was moved into place, with the team working to align it with the prop shaft.
• 📏 A critical measurement of the prop shaft length revealed it might be too short, creating potential issues for alignment.
• ✅ Fortunately, adjustments to the engine mounts allowed for sufficient play to achieve proper alignment, avoiding the need to order a new prop shaft.

Rigging Measurements for the Mast

• ⛵ The team began the crucial process of taking rigging measurements for the Selden mast on the multi-hull yacht.
• 📐 Precise measurements of chain plates, mast center, shroud lengths, and spreader angles are essential for load distribution and rig integrity.
• 🔍 Multiple measurements were taken and cross-checked against plans to ensure accuracy, with the data to be submitted to Selden for rig plan approval.
• 🚢 This phase marks a significant step, moving from structural work to the actual construction of a sailboat.