Adam Mackey Smith yeah it was a real eye opener for me having not had much to do with Proas at the time. I was really surprised with how fun and seaworthy it was (except for the part where is sunk a bit 😉) stay tuned!
Matt, your project is so inspiring! I’m planning to start building a 55’ proa in the next couple of years. Still in the design and model phase now, so I look forward to seeing your progress. I’m in Byron Bay at the moment, but planning to build in Fiji. Love the film of your original proa build with your brother too. Keep them coming! I’m ready for the next instalment.
G'day Guy, thanks for the message! Stoked to hear you are thinking about building one yourself, I would love to see what you have in mind. Fiji sounds fantastic! Better get cracking on the next update then!
Hi, I'm planning to build one too, rather a tipñol, in Normandy, 10 meters long. I keep wondering about the best shape for the main hull : which asymmetry, flat or V bottom, straight bows or not. Also, I'd like to avoid any dagger board. Is there a forum where we could discuss it ? Thanks for your video !
Thanks Heath, glad you like them! It can be a pain filming while you’re trying to work and I still haven’t got used to talking to the camera but hopefully it will get easier! Yeah the infusion is a very cool process, obviously I sped it up a lot because it is painfully slow at times! It’s really satisfying when it all goes smoothly though.
Great to see this, Matt! I have just finished building a proa to Gary Dierking's T2 design - after sailing on very similar boats while living in Kiribati many years ago. Hoping to get down to Tasmania in late Jan for the Tawe Nunnugah raid trip from Franklin and and would love to check out your proa!
That's fantastic Peter, are you bringing the boat down for it or going with someone else? I've always wanted to do the Tawe Nunnugah, it's just a long time to get off work when you've got limited leave for the year. I should definitely be sailing by then so all going well I can take you for a blast! My email is matt.s.tucker at gmail if you want to get in touch when you come down. It's always fun to meet Proa people and hear all the different ideas people seem to have for them!
Good question Mark, Proa is the word used by the Polynesian builders and navigators who invented them so I tend to prefer it. Another way I look at it is that Proas are 'outrigger sailing canoes' whereas 'outriggers' are the modern paddling type.
@@dominictarrsailing Thanks Dominic, yes there tends to be a lot of different language around Proas, as there seems to be many different options and opinions about the best way to design and build them. They have to be one of the most confusing and experimental boat types ever dreamed up in terms of the modern take on them!
@@MattTucker yes, the thing I really like, is that they NEVER made a production proa, not even an asymmetric cat, so if you want one you have to build one. consequently they appeal to people that just feel an urge to be different.
@@dominictarrsailing That's right which makes for a very interesting dynamic where even Proa enthusiasts argue over the best way to do things! I do unfortunately have the urge to be different, sometimes I wish life would be easier if I could just be a sheep! It's not just Proas I really struggle to buy any off the shelf products because they never seems to fit my requirements or I think I can do it better and I end up doing it myself. It doesn't always work for me but it makes things interesting.
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Holy cow! That hair!... Love your content mate.
Thanks 😆
can't wait to see part 2!
Thanks Kevin, sorry I’ve been very slack but thanks for reminding me I have some work to do!
Looks like a very interesting concept. Can’t wait to see it on the water.
Thanks Robin, not long now!
So cool that you've already built a more traditional proa. Can't wait to see more about it.
Adam Mackey Smith yeah it was a real eye opener for me having not had much to do with Proas at the time. I was really surprised with how fun and seaworthy it was (except for the part where is sunk a bit 😉) stay tuned!
Great to see that old footage!
Yeah it’s pretty funny looking through it all Ben. I’ll put some bloopers up next time! Also I have the video of you cutting your kayak in half.m
Matt, your project is so inspiring! I’m planning to start building a 55’ proa in the next couple of years. Still in the design and model phase now, so I look forward to seeing your progress. I’m in Byron Bay at the moment, but planning to build in Fiji. Love the film of your original proa build with your brother too. Keep them coming! I’m ready for the next instalment.
G'day Guy, thanks for the message! Stoked to hear you are thinking about building one yourself,
I would love to see what you have in mind.
Fiji sounds fantastic!
Better get cracking on the next update then!
Hi,
I'm planning to build one too, rather a tipñol, in Normandy, 10 meters long. I keep wondering about the best shape for the main hull : which asymmetry, flat or V bottom, straight bows or not.
Also, I'd like to avoid any dagger board.
Is there a forum where we could discuss it ?
Thanks for your video !
Nice work and progress so far! Looking forward to more proa videos!
It is great to see the intelligent infusion during the build process filmed, always wondered what it looked like and how it came together
Thanks Heath, glad you like them! It can be a pain filming while you’re trying to work and I still haven’t got used to talking to the camera but hopefully it will get easier!
Yeah the infusion is a very cool process, obviously I sped it up a lot because it is painfully slow at times! It’s really satisfying when it all goes smoothly though.
Great to see this, Matt! I have just finished building a proa to Gary Dierking's T2 design - after sailing on very similar boats while living in Kiribati many years ago. Hoping to get down to Tasmania in late Jan for the Tawe Nunnugah raid trip from Franklin and and would love to check out your proa!
That's fantastic Peter, are you bringing the boat down for it or going with someone else? I've always wanted to do the Tawe Nunnugah, it's just a long time to get off work when you've got limited leave for the year.
I should definitely be sailing by then so all going well I can take you for a blast!
My email is matt.s.tucker at gmail if you want to get in touch when you come down. It's always fun to meet Proa people and hear all the different ideas people seem to have for them!
Hey, how the project going?
Hey Paul, it's going well mate. I'm hoping to be sailing in the next couple of months. I'll get an update out before the end of the year.
So what’s the different with a proa and a outrigger ? Looks the same to me tbh? No hate, just want to know more about building boats and sailing!
Good question Mark, Proa is the word used by the Polynesian builders and navigators who invented them so I tend to prefer it.
Another way I look at it is that Proas are 'outrigger sailing canoes' whereas 'outriggers' are the modern paddling type.
@@MattTucker also if it's designed to tack instead of shunt, sometimes people say "tacking outrigger" instead of "asymmetrical catamaran"
@@dominictarrsailing Thanks Dominic, yes there tends to be a lot of different language around Proas, as there seems to be many different options and opinions about the best way to design and build them. They have to be one of the most confusing and experimental boat types ever dreamed up in terms of the modern take on them!
@@MattTucker yes, the thing I really like, is that they NEVER made a production proa, not even an asymmetric cat, so if you want one you have to build one. consequently they appeal to people that just feel an urge to be different.
@@dominictarrsailing That's right which makes for a very interesting dynamic where even Proa enthusiasts argue over the best way to do things!
I do unfortunately have the urge to be different, sometimes I wish life would be easier if I could just be a sheep!
It's not just Proas I really struggle to buy any off the shelf products because they never seems to fit my requirements or I think I can do it better and I end up doing it myself. It doesn't always work for me but it makes things interesting.