Pacific Proa: Double-ended, bi-directional
sailing multihull with
main hull to leeward (75% displacement)
and small hull to weather (25% displacement)
Goes opposite direction when tacking!
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Extensive engineering analysis of stability, drag, weight and load capacity, rig, rudders and steering, etc.,
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  large hull small hull
Length 69 feet 38 feet
Displacement 5.4 tons 1.8 tons
Beam 4.0' 2.5'
Draft 2.0' 1.5'
D/L Ratio 18 at rest,
22 flying ama		 33 at rest,
26 at 75% RM,
17 at 50% RM
7 to 9 tons total, 34' beam overall
Scalable Pacific proa design!
Feet Meters Displacement     Currently designing large
multihulls inspired by the
Flying Proas of Micronesia.
69
90
120		 21
26
36		 7-9 tons
15+ tons
22+ tons!?
Balanced Rotating Rig
Steering Details!
Designed using MultiSurf by AeroHydro
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Contact:
Also: Jim Antrim, Naval Architect
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