Ariki

 Home-built from plans

Brand:

Wharram

Designed by:

James Wharram Designs

Description:

The Ariki was originally designed for the Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race on the early 1970s. A boat of this design was the first Wharram to be sailed around the world, making some fast passages on the way.

Type:

Cruiser-racer

Multihull type:

Catamaran

Construction:

Marine ply with resoriconol or epoxy glue

Sails and rigging:

Bermudan cutter or ketch

Accommodation:

4 double berths

LOA (length overall):

13.88 m (45 ft 6 in)

LWL (length at waterline):

13.88 m (45 ft 6 in)

Beam:

6.1 m (20 ft)

Draft minimum:

0.74 m (2 ft 5 in)

Windward sail area:

66.2 m² (713 ft²)

Displacement, lightship (empty):

3200 kg (3.15 tons)

Payload:

2000 kg (1.97 tons)

Number of berths:

8

Cabin headroom:

1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

In production:

Plans available

Degree of customisation:

Several options

Cost to home-build:

£35000 Sterling (approx: €47287 / $69433 US / $78941 AUS)*

Time to home-build from plans:

3000 hrs

Used boats for sale:

117 boats of this brand currently available!

Associations & newsgroups:

• Polynesian Catamaran Association
• Wharram Discussion Forum

* Exchange rates last updated: Sunday 27th January 2008 19:27 GMT