Tehini

 Home-built from plans

Brand:

Wharram

Designed by:

James Wharram Designs

Description:

James Wharram designed the Tehini for himself, with fine lines and fast slender hulls a priority over accommodation space. The boat is popular with those appreciating these virtues.

Type:

Performance cruiser

Multihull type:

Catamaran

Construction:

Marine ply joined with resorcinol or epoxy glue

Sails and rigging:

Bermudan cutter rig or bermudan cutter. Optional wishbone boom.

Accommodation:

4 double berths; 2 single berths

LOA (length overall):

15.55 m (51 ft)

LWL (length at waterline):

12.19 m (40 ft)

Beam:

7.56 m (24 ft 10 in)

Draft minimum:

0.81 m (2 ft 8 in)

Windward sail area:

76.2 m² (820 ft²)

Displacement, lightship (empty):

4000 kg (3.94 tons)

Payload:

4000 kg (3.94 tons)

Number of berths:

10

Cabin headroom:

1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

In production:

Plans available

Degree of customisation:

Several options

Cost to home-build:

£40000 Sterling (approx: €54042 / $79351 US / $90219 AUS)*

Time to home-build from plans:

3500 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