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The LAB is a space where we explore a range of topics relating to multihull design, performance, construction, technology, seamanship and pretty much anything that comes to mind if it's related to the ocean, the wind and the wonderful boats we sail.

BUILDING TOPICS

The Duflex Construction Process

Building Hours for Multihulls

CONSTRUCTION TOPICS

SAILING TECHNOLOGY

The unusual physics of wind driven traveling devices

C Foils for trimarans

SAILING TECHNOLOGY

MULTIHULL DESIGN FEATURES

Weight and Displacement

Helm Forward or Aft

Daggerboards vs. Fixed Keels

MULTIHULL DESIGN FEATURES

MULTIHULL PERFORMANCE TOPICS

What makes Max fast?

Rig Selection Guide for Multihulls

MULTIHULL PERFORMANCE TOPICS

SAFETY AND SEAMANSHIP

Surviving Maria

Lightning Protection for Multihulls

SAFETY AND SEAMANSHIP

HULL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Why Hull Shapes Matter

The CS Hull form for Power Catamarans

The Displacement to Length Ratio

Reverse Bows - Fad or Function