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your Catamaran builder in Phuket, Thailand
Formerly Composite Yacht Constructions, the newly named ASIA CATAMARANS specializes in building high performance cruising/racing catamarans and a variety of other yachts.
Our boats are built in foam Epoxy sandwich construction. Hulls, bulkheads and all structural parts are vacuum bagged. All structural parts are built using at least 20% carbon fiber.
ASIA CATAMARANS concentrates on value for money, performance based cruising catamarans for the growing boating market of Asia and export around the world.
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NEWS 2012
April 2012
Stealth 11.8:
The cockpit roof and targa have been constructed as a separate item and then joined to the cabin roof while in place. Main sheet track, dinghy davits and roof support beam have been added, which completed the roof. It was then removed, turned upside down for the final fairing to be done.
The complete cabin and cockpit roof has been joined to the boat to complete stage 2 (structurally finished).
Please consult the newest pics under Galleries – Stealth construction
Stealth 12.6:
All the bulkheads have been vacuum bagged and fitted as well as the internal floors. At the same time dagger board cases were constructed and the trampoline attachments fitted to the hull and deck.
Songkran:
While Asia Catamarans crew and friends were enjoying the traditional Thai New Year festivities (Songkran) with a home-cooked roast pig,
they were heavily disturbed by the noise of the construction work being carried out on the new shed extensions.
Under Galleries – Album you will discover how much we did enjoy the party!
March 2012
Stealth 11.8:
During this month, the cabin roof has taken shape, the window rebates cut in and the 2 halves joined while in place.
At the same time the settee and the galley were built, pre-fitted, glassed, primed and finally permanently glued in place.
In the meantime, the back beam and transoms have been focused on. The engine stow-away compartments have been built as well as fuel tank storage lockers.
Stealth 12.6:
After building the 12.6 cabin roof in parallel with the 11.8 cabin roof, the 2 hulls were positioned and the fore beam permanently fitted. At the same time, accurate templates were taken for all the internal bulkheads.
Sidewinder:
In the middle of it all, Sidewinder was sold to a very happy new owner.
3rd firm order:
Almost at the same time, Asia Catamarans received the 3rd confirmed order, this time a Stealth 11.8.
Please open our new “Stealth Construction” under the new “Galleries” page to view pictures of the 11.8 and 12.6 building progress.
Jan/Feb 2012
After the end of the year festivities, the work at the yard resumed with great intensity and motivation.
Progress has been good. Both hulls for the 12.6 have been vacuumed, released and joined. At the same time all the bulkheads for the 11.8 were vacuumed bagged on the new table. They were then installed and shortly after the floor boards have been fitted.
In the meantime, the bridgedeck has been built; the chamfer panels and the stiffeners were added to it. The bridgedeck is now connecting both hulls and the 11.8 starts to look like a reel catamaran!
Crossbeam and compression tube have been fitted and the dolphin striker was mounted.
The foredeck is build and pre fitted. The daggerboards cases are built and mounted into place. The intermediate chain plates are added.
The jig for the cabin tops is set up and the roofs for both boats are now under construction.
December 2011
24th – 31st
To all Asia Catamarans friends, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012!
(Click on the pictures to get a larger image)
14th
The first Barefoot 40 to be launched was sea trialed in light air today.
Trent and Gannon’s Just Us is beautiful, beautifully built, comfortable and spacious and sailed very impressively in the light airs that prevailed.
“My hearty thanks to everyone who has been involved in this project”.
Tony Grainger
3rd – 10th
Sidewinder makes it three in a row by winning the Kings Cup 2011
After winning last July’s Phuket Race Week
and last month Rajamuda International
Regatta, Sidewinder and her crew of seven
went on and took the overall win in the
multihull racing class in the 2011 Kings Cup regatta.
Excellent crew work and good tactical
decisions together with good boat speed
made it possible to win seven out of nine races and take the OMR trophy for Multihull Racing Class.
With winds ranging from 5 to 20 knots throughout the week the
sailing was great and the racing was very intense. DaVinci (Andaman Cabriolet),
Miss Saigon (Corsair 37) and Sweet Chariot (Sea cart 26) where always in Sidewinder’s
sights to kept them working hard.
It was a well earned success and Asia Catamarans would like to thank the crew of Sidewinder, Alan, June, Ben, Joel, Roger, Daniel and Mark for their great performance.
More pictures under “gallery”.
November 2011
30th
At last the barefoot 40 has been successfully launched. The last week was very hectic with many late hours on the job but the team showed Great Spirit and no major problems where encountered. The owner, Mr. Trent Justice was truly pleased and with the golden drops of “Veuve Cliquot” he baptizes her “Just Us”.
With the staff being exhausted and the “Kings Cup” right on the corner, Roger, Alan, Daniel and all the staff are taking a rest until December 19th where new adventures awaits us.
26th
The 22nd Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 2011 is over. Sidewinder, the Stealth 12.6, completed almost a whitewash in the Multihull Class.
They left the rest of the fleet in their wake to produce Four Wins and overall victory on their first attempt at the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta.
19th
Sidewinder left Phuket Saturday 07:00 to Langkawi/Pinang to join the 22nd Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 2011.
Onboard there is Alan with June is wife and their son Ben. Ben will be taking over Sidewinder as he will participate
in the regatta with his own crew, leaving the parents onshore!
15th
The Second set of hull and decks for the new Stealth 11.8 is out of the mold, joined, faired and primed inside and out.
The Grainger “Barefoot 40” is close to completion and will be ready to enter the 2011 King’s Cup Regatta by its overseas owners.
October 2011
30th
It is a Big day for Asia Catamarans and the workers. The First set of hull and decks for the new Stealth 11.8 is out of the new mold, joined, faired and primed inside and out.
Meanwhile, the preparation for the top coat is underway on the Grainger Barefoot 40.
The first set of ‘half’ hulls are being laid up inside the new split mold.
Composite Yacht Constructions decide to change their name to a more user-friendly and relevant ‘Asia Catamarans’.
September 2011
30th
The New hull and deck molds are completed for the Stealth 12.6 and 11.8 designs showing the completely new 2011 underwater hull shape, the new reverse bow and the smarter hull to deck rounding.
The activity is really steaming around the Barefoot 40 and is becoming a fine looking boat after the primer has been applied.
The Barefoot 40 has her hull sides attached after most of the internal fairing and painting has been finished as per the standard ATL kit procedure and now looking like a boat.
The vacuum “Glass Table” is receiving the two pieces of 12mm glass weighting 250 kg each!
4th
The moment of truth has arrived: the first half mold is separated from the plug and the result is astonishing! The staff contemplates the results of their hard work in building the plug and molds. Their smiles show their contentment.
August 2011
The barefoot 40’s 2 engines are mounted…
25th
We are starting the construction of the vacuum “Glass Table”
During this month we have been making a lot of components for the Stealth, mainly “Carbon Fibre” components such as forebeams, rudders, daggerboards, etc.
The first order outside of Phuket for the new 2011 Stealth 11.8 catamaran has become solid.
July 2011
The barefoot 40 progression is good
24th
‘Sidewinder’ wins the 2011 “Phuket Race Week”. ‘Sidewinder’ achieved Line Honours in every race and is the overall OMR winner.
19th
The new vacuum pump starts its life
15th
The first plug is finished. We are waiting for the foam to complete the mold as this is delayed due to transport issues.
17th
The Stealth 12.6 ‘Sidewinder’ obtains Line Honours in every race in lead up regatta “The Multihull Regatta” and finishes 3rd on OMR.
June 2011
The Barefoot 40 is progressing
24th
The new Stealth design plug for the mold is started.
15th
CYC decides to –build a mold – build a vacuum pump – build a vacuum glass table
May 2011
The Barefoot 40 takes shape
26th
Day of great Joy! “Composite Yacht Constructions – CYC” Receives two firm orders from Phuket on the same day!
The first order for the new 2011 Stealth 12.6 followed by another order for the new 2011 Stealth 11.8
April 2011
A rotation of the work force is implemented for this month. Half the workers will work on the Grainger Barefoot 40 while the other half will get a well deserve 15 days vacation.
March 2011
7th
The Andaman Cabriolet “Jabberwocky” is launched with great success.
February 2011
The Andaman Cabriolet “Jabberwocky” is getting ready for launching
13th
The Stealth 12.6 ‘Sidewinder’ obtains Line Honours every race and overall OMR winner in 2011 Phang Nga Bay Regatta