Wharram Tiki 26, #278
Built by Martin Esser in Heemstede, Nederland
Based on polynesian boat building tradition, Wharram-Designs result in simple, light and fast catamarans. The hulls such as the mast are built out plywood. To hold the hulls together nothing else but ropes are used.
Water on board
Since there is no running water on board for most purpose saltwater is used. The freshwater is stored in flexible 1o liter bags which fit perfectly in the v-shaped bildge. Usually there are around 60 litres of freshwater onboard, there is a maximum capacity of 200 litres. Additional there is a desalination wich is hand powered and produces 4 litres in one hour.
Electricity
One car battery powers the VHF, GPS, Navigation lights and all the small consumers such as tablets, phones and so on. Two solar panels charge the battery, there is an optional wind/water turbine. In case of a failure of the main electric system, power can be directly obtained from described turbine. For more information visit https://www.waterlilyturbine.com.
Dinghy
An inflatable canoe did prove itself as the perfect tender. When not in use it is stored deflated outside in front of the mast. It is possible to fit the canoe with the outboarder which is used for the boat itself.
Cooking
As most parts on the boat the kitchen is not firmly installed wich allows to cook at different places, inside as well as outside. Heat comes from one fuel and an alcohol burner.
Navigation
On two iPads and one iPhone the navionics app is running. This is used for most of the navigation. Several independent GPS devices and paper charts form the redundancy.
Safety
Beside standart safety gear there is an AIS receiver such as personal AIS transmitters. A Garmin inReach mini replaces the EPIRB and allows a two way communication. Two sea anchors, varying in size, are there to ride out heavy winds.
Wayan on the dry for a little refit in Salvador de Bahia. Here I added a few layers of fiber to the keels and put on new antifouling. Also added a bigger sun and rain protection.