Scarab 8 metre folding trimaran

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Material list

Length O/A: 8m
Length W/L 7.67 m
Beam O/A: 6.42
Beam folded: 2.5 m
Draft (board up): 380mm
Draft (board down): 950mm
Weight (bare, empty): 1,050kg
Sail area: 40 sq m
Length of mast: 11 m
Auxiliary 4-6hp LS outboard
1 double berth, 2 single berths, settee/bunk, single under cockpit
Multichine stitch and glue plywood epoxy resin and fibreglass
Pivoting transom hung rudder
Fibreglass/ epoxy beams, top hat section
Structural grade aluminium folding mechanism

 

 

 

 

Scarab 8

Scarab 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation consists of a double berth between the forward ring frame and the watertight bulkhead with stowage below. In the main cabin there is a single berth port and starboard, a settee to starboard with a portapotti under. Space is provided port and starboard just forward of the main bulkhead for a stove and sink with an ice box under the stove. The space under the cockpit can be used as a single bunk if required. Stowage is provided under all bunks and the settee for clothing, food and drinks.
The Scarab 8.0 will appeal to sailors who are after an economical, easy to build trailable trimaran. The rig is manageable but powerful enough to provide excellent performance for racing and the accommodation is sufficient for cruising for a couple or small family.

Scarab 8

 

 

 

 

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Full plan set $550


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