MEET BULLET FROM THE DRAWING BOARDS OF CO DESIGNERS ROY FINLAY OF THE U.K AND KURT HUGHES OF THE U.S.A
Bullet represents the culmination of Roys 25 years of experience and of trial and error in the world of ocean rowing multihulls.
And world renowned designer Kurt Hughes who has produced approaching 2000 multihull designs since 1984.
Together they were responsible for the design and build of the 40 foot trimaran Team Hallin, which broke The Atlantic World Record in 2011.
"cygnus inter anatas" (swan amongst ducks)
SAFETY
Bullet provides a safe stable platform, unlike a monohull she will not capsize and is unsinkable unless totally destroyed as a consequence of a catastrophic collision, which of course applies to any vessel. Bullet will be surveyed prior to launch.
Simon Milne former head of the M.C.A (Marine Coastguard Agency) stated, in his opinion the ORCA trimarans were the safest design.
Our unique watch system ensures Bullet will have a man on the helm over 24hrs, keeping the boat under control and keeping watch on shipping, crew and conditions.
Simon Milne former head of the M.C.A (Marine Coastguard Agency) stated, in his opinion the ORCA trimarans were the safest design.
Our unique watch system ensures Bullet will have a man on the helm over 24hrs, keeping the boat under control and keeping watch on shipping, crew and conditions.
Training will exceed typical expectancy, safety equipment will comply with M.C.A coding.
SPEED
Whether rowing or sailing, multihulls are fast and faster than monohulls especially the trimaran. The main contributing factor as far as ocean rowing is concerned, rolling is greatly reduced, in fact hardly felt. The rowers efforts or the “stroke” is more effective in delivering power to the blades, hands are always at an even height for a more efficient stroke. We have a saying in comparison to monohulls “every stroke counts” and we dont break oars by “catching crabs” again due to the absence of roll.
“The longer the boat the faster it is” (basic naval architecture) Inherent stability of the trimaran platform means that the hulls can be slender and easily driven. Length/beam ratios much higher than a conventional monohull ocean rowboat.
Bullet will be fitted with sliding riggers as fitted to Barracuda 2013 as a first in ocean rowing (an ORCA design).
Sliding riggers were banned by F.I.S.A from International World and Olympic competition January 1984 Why? For the same reason racing sailors of the 60s and 70s disliked the multihulls ….EFFICIENCY AND SPEED !
We have other design features which will increase our speed. For example, an extra knot gained by a man on the helm taking advantage of following seas and wind can create an extra knot
KNOT much you may think. Over a 24hr period the increase of speed of an extra knot is equivalent to approx six days rowing the distance across the Atlantic.
Divulging more in a competitive environment would be like keying your own car ….. “THATS ALL FOLKS !”
Roy Finlay April 2025 The worlds pioneer and leader of multihull ocean rowing.
