The 51 Foot Wharram Catamaran He Finally Found!

If you’ve ever wanted to build your own sailboat, you’ve undoubtedly come across Wharram Catamarans. These home-built DIY sailboat plans are a big hit with thousands of sailboats built from Wharram plans. Edwardo from New York City has been exploring Indonesia in long boats and needed a big catamaran to support his adventures. In his search for the perfect sailboat he came across Wharram and found this 51 footer to finish building and takes us along with him on his sailboat building adventure through his Instagram and Youtube channels.

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[FatherBlue]

man!! Thank you guys for the opportunity!! This was such a fun chat! I’m so honored to share the story and hopefully inspire others to follow their dreams and join the sailing community!!

Thank you again Tim!

[charles.neuman]

Cool! I can't wait to see how it progresses. Keep us posted!
I really like having an interesting interview like this every once in a while. Good to know what people are doing out there with boats.

[mshippe]

Great job, The next couple years are going to be quite a ride for you. I've never been on a boat up to 4 years ago and now can't keep my wife and myself off the boat. Sailing's a whole New world. Enjoy it.

[kaisailor]

I used to be a professional boat builder, composites technician and a sailor. I want to build a new boat for my retirement and if I were to build such a boat. It would be a Wharram. Although 51' is a bit larger than I would want to self build. I like the 40' platform for a single hander or a couples boat. Knowing what i now know, I think I would use composite panels rather than plywood. I love working with good marine ply. But for longevity and rot resistance i would go with something like Divinycell. I really look foward to the day that I am living aboard my boat and travelling. This man is awesome and onto something great!

[randomtraveler]

I used to own a Wharram Tiki 38. I sailed it solo for a few years and then sold it when my plans changed. The 38 was what O considered the minimum for reasonably comfortable living aboard and ocean sailing. Your 51 will be great for what you plan on using it for. Being built for composited will also help reduce the big issue with older Wharrams, "rot". Even the best maintained plywood boat is susceptible to it.
Good luck with the adventure.

[rbnhood]

Wow that’s a crazy story. What a good find. He’s a good guy and he’s doing things. Good on ya.

[basilbrushbooshieboosh]

Edwardo, you're a go-getter with verve, energy and a dream. You'll be on that Wharram cruising the mangroves in no time. Good on ya mate.

[edwardmacintosh]

Your guest is fascinating. Very direct and has contagious personality. Wish him all luck and success.

[ExposingReflections]

Thanks, Tim. Great interview. I'll definitely follow his adventures, both in learning about his boat and sailing, as well as his research on endangered and unknown species. Thats very cool. He's definitely "Living the Dream "

[UncleJoeLITE]

Damn, this is huge in every way. I've never heard of Wharrum, but I read "Hartley" boat plans over & over as a kid. Looking forward to seeing her sail. Thanks & Happy New Year to Tim & everyone. 🇦🇺 ⚓

[Dave-SailsAway]

I fell in love with Wharram when I saw Kiana's video (ok, ok, I fell in live with her!).

[floridanick]

Great story looking forward to the future progress

[liamegan]

Hello from Ireland again, Tim. Jesus, what a guy, so Humble lol. I just Subscribed to his Channel. I'm watching Mark, from the UK build his Wharram in Holland. He will love this, Guy. Happy New Year, Tim and Family. Stay Safe buddy. 🙏🙏👌👏👏👏👏👏

[USAthewin]

omg love this video style keep em coming

[skyedivers]

"Oh, Father Blue
What shall I do?
Bought a giant Wharram Cat
And not sure yet what to do."

"Oh Father Blue
What shall I do?
This bloody thing's enormous
Did I bite off more than I can chew?"

"Oh Father Blue
We all love you
We loved your boat story so much
We'll follow to see what you will do."

Happy New Year 2025. To You and to your family and to Tim and everyone.
Love from The Isles of Skye Highlands of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧡

[basilbrushbooshieboosh]

Wow, that's a Wharram that actually has living space that you can swing [small] cat in.

[Straightup-weuf]

There is a lot to be said for Warrams, but generally way too heavy to sail well. This guy scored getting composite hulls. Keep it light, and she'll sail all right. And go with outboard propulsion, will save you a ton of trouble.

[clivestainlesssteelwomble]

Solid gold ... 52ft thats big and he should lock into Mark Wilding...and his Pahi 42' and of course Hanna Boon.

[voyagevirage]

We are building a Narai Mk IV here in Bretagne. I also write for Practical Sailor sharing my research about bio composites and materials used in wooden boat building :)

[ratandmonkey]

interesting guy. How does he fund all this ? I love his mission of exploring and documenting nature.