| Think about sailing a small trimaran that isn't just fast, | | | | nowadays. |
| but also allows for up to 4 sailors to be seated | | | | A yacht designer naturally tends to think about these |
| comfortably for their day cruise. If you know about | | | | things. And the Discovery's creator did. |
| small trimarans then you also know "comfortable | | | | When a friend asked him to design a small sailboat |
| seating" is often a premium in such boats. | | | | that would serve as an ideal day sailing craft the |
| Does such a boat exist? Thankfully, it does. | | | | Discovery 20 was born. And another pleasant |
| One particular sailboat that fits the ticket nicely is a | | | | surprise is that the boat isn't expensive to build (for |
| model called Discovery 20. This happens to be a fast, | | | | the do-it-yourselfer). The cost is very low in |
| well-behaved small trimaran that you could take | | | | comparison to what most other small trimarans can |
| virtually anyone out in (including little children who | | | | cost - and this includes both commercial and self-built |
| need security or senior citizens who want to sit | | | | models. |
| down in a cozy seat). Most sailors, in fact, should be | | | | A quick scan of comments from current Discovery |
| able to enjoy riding in this boat without any comfort | | | | 20 owners from around the web leaves the |
| issues whatsoever. | | | | impression that most of them are happy with this |
| The designer is a well-known "big" yacht sailor (and | | | | small trimaran and really like it. So much so that you |
| multihull author). So it's not surprising that easy riding | | | | don't see many come up for sale very often. |
| was one of the goals for this boat's benefits. | | | | This boat is fast. And it handles very well when it's |
| Apparently there weren't a lot of small trimarans | | | | under sail also. These are just a few reasons to give |
| designed like the Discovery 20 back in 1982. And | | | | this sailboat a look if you're thinking about acquiring a |
| while there are a few more like it today, the boat still | | | | small trimaran in the near future. |
| retains its own uniqueness (and special value) in the | | | | While many would-be small trimaran owners really |
| marketplace. | | | | don't want to build a sailboat themselves, many of |
| What I especially like about the Discovery 20 is that | | | | them commit to a building project so they can get a |
| now I'm over 40 I know it's a sailboat my wife would | | | | boat they really want. As far as I'm concerned, this is |
| enjoy riding in with me. While getting on the water in | | | | an old-fashioned "can-do" American attitude I never |
| a fast speed machine with my pals (and hanging out | | | | tire of. |
| on a wet trampoline) will always hold a place in this | | | | If you'd like to read a little more about this particular |
| small tri lover's heart, the idea of staying fairly dry | | | | boat then you'll find a little more on the web. But the |
| while flying along in gusty conditions with my gal | | | | Internet is just one place to begin researching small |
| enjoying the fun alongside is equally appealing | | | | trimarans. |