The following is a full, unedited article from Multihull designer Jim Brown, entitled, “TakeOff Window.” It’s officially about the lifelong work of Sam Bradfield in the area of hydrofoils.

More specifically, Jim writes about the 18-foot trimaran — OSPREY — that Sam spent the last years of his life making into an incredible hydrofoiler. The boat is a marvel of engineering and offers a sensation of flying over the water (according to those who’ve had a ride on it) that is absolutely amazing. (more…)

Here is another audio clip from Jim Brown’s Multihull audio series. In this segment, Jim speaks to Andy Zimmerman (who developed the Windrider trimarans) about his recent ride on a Hydrofoiler in Florida.

After listening to these guys talk, it becomes obvious (once again) that there is no substitute for experience. And both of these guys have decades of it under their belts when it comes to their particular expertise in boats. (more…)

I found this interesting, 26-foot long, trailerable trimaran on YouTube. I’ll let the video speak for itself.

Posted information about this boat (at YouTube) says the following … (more…)