By the type of hull, inflatable catamarans are quite different. Today, the most common are considered gliding modifications. Additionally, displacement configurations are available. It is quite difficult to assemble a catamaran yourself. However, if you select all the necessary materials, then you can do it. It is also important to carefully follow the drawings during assembly. To study this issue in detail, it is best to familiarize yourself with the most interesting models of catamarans that exist.
Modification with oarlock
To assemble an do-it-yourself inflatable catamaran with oarlocks (drawings are shown below), two floats are first prepared. They should be at least 3.5 meters in length. The oarlock itself is designed to hold the mast. After fixing the floats, you can proceed to the steering column.
For this, a pipe with a diameter of about 3.5 cm is most often used. Next, a balloon is installed on the float. To fix it properly, you need to use beams. Next you need to install the stringer. The steering column is mounted only after the tiller. They pick it up most often in a rectangular shape. The locker should be installed with a big stretch. A pipe with a diameter of at least 5.5 cm is taken for the mast. The sail is selected in this case separately. In the end, it remains only to fix the tensioners.
Model with mooring beam
To assemble a do-it-yourself inflatable catamaran with a mooring beam, floats are installed as standard. The distance between them should be at least 1.2 meters. Only after that it will be possible to install the baller. Beams in this case must be selected with stops. The next step is to prepare the beam. It must be installed along the float.
The locker in this case should be located above the boom. After that, the catamaran deck directly gets off. Next, you can install the mast. For this purpose, a corresponding hole is made on the beam. Directly mounting should take place with the participation of tensioners. Then you need to install the tiller to control the catamaran. At the end of the work, it remains only to pull the sail.
Catamaran with a rope extension
Assembled with a stretch model (drawings of an inflatable catamaran are shown below) is quite simple. In this case, work must begin with calculations of the length of the floats. As a rule, they are harvested with a diameter of about 0.5 meters. After that, you can proceed to install the stringer. For this purpose, it is initially necessary to do the installation of the balloon. As a rule, it is used in a rectangular shape. Next, it is important to immediately attach the rack.
You can also connect a tiller for control. The next step is breaking down the deck on the catamaran. For this board fit 1.2 meters long. The locker is installed only after the boom. The extension must be mounted directly on the swivel. To do this, prepare four screws. At the end of the work, the mast is installed. It is also necessary to take care of the tensioners.
Model with daggerboard (PVC)
With a dagger, PVC inflatable catamarans (polyvinyl chloride) are quite common these days. In this case, it is more expedient to start work by installing a beam. After that, it will be possible to fix two floats. Beams for a catamaran are most often used wooden. However, they can also be made from an aluminum plate.
Stringers in this case must be selected with a length of at least 3 meters, but much in this situation depends on the width of the floats. The next step is to install the stand. Directly attached to it is a daggerboard. It is necessary to control the catamaran. You can change its position thanks to the tiller. It is mounted on a rack with screws. At this stage, it is very important to securely fix the support.
Reviews on catamarans with a mate
Homemade inflatable catamaran of this type is today quite rare. The lockers are designed to control the model. If you believe the reviews, when assembling it is initially important to fix the floats. For this, ordinary wooden boards are suitable. Buller in this case, you can use wooden.
The minimum length of the stringer should be about 2.5 m. According to experts, beams on the catamaran are installed only after the rack. The tiller for the model can be selected in a small size. At this point, it is important to securely lock the tensioner. This can be done with a wrench. Then, a submoon is installed. You can fix it on the stand with screws. At the same time, he should not overlap the swivel.
Modification with longitudinal beams
With longitudinal beams, the inflatable catamaran (photo shown below) is very durable. In order to assemble the model, it is necessary to prepare two floats. They should be at least 4.5 meters long. After that, the stringer is assembled directly. You can weld it yourself using a pipe with a diameter of 3 cm. After that, it will be possible to install a stand. For this board should be selected with a length of about 1.3 meters.
Catamaran tensioners are best suited for steel type. Beams at this stage must be laid very carefully. With the front part, they should look towards the deck. To fix them, many experts recommend using screws. After fixing them, it remains only to install the hook with the mast.
Cross Beam Model Reviews
With transverse beams, the catamaran inflatable reviews are mostly positive. The assembly of the model must begin with the procurement of two floats. If you believe the reviews, in diameter they must be at least 35 cm. The next step is to fix the baller. Beams in this case are used only with supports. Their minimum thickness should be 2.2 mm. After that, the stringer is fixed directly. In diameter, it must be at least 2.5 mm. The next step is to install a stand on the catamaran. According to experts, its minimum height should be 1.2 meters.
To do it yourself, you need to use a metal pipe with a diameter of 2.3 cm. After that, a steel locker is attached to the catamaran. To fix it, it is important to use screws. They are suitable with the marking M6. The tiller in this situation can be used not large. Further it remains only to fix the boom. For this purpose, the tension is first set, and then the swivel is fixed. After that, you can mount the mast directly. The sail must be selected separately for the catamaran. Tensioners during assembly, many experts recommend using a small width.
Catamaran wound seal
Inflatable catamarans of this type are today considered quite common. The floats in this case are fixed rigidly. It is necessary to begin assembling the model with the layout of the future deck. After that, the float is fixed. Buller in this situation, it is important to choose a solid type. Its maximum thickness should be 2.3 mm. Beams, many experts advise using aluminum. Their wear is quite small. It should also be borne in mind that stringers are selected based on the width of the floats.
The tiller, in turn, should be 1.2 meters long. Otherwise, driving the catamaran will be uncomfortable. The tiller stand must be made of steel pipe. In diameter, it should be at least 2.3 cm. The boom in this situation uses aluminum. Winding the seal must begin on the tiller side. At the location of the rack it will have to be interrupted. In this case, it is important to fix the seal with a tensioner. Then the swivel is attached. Next, the winding must be extended to the bow.
Assembling the device with a stopper
Inflatable catamarans with a stopper are not easy to fold. The problem in this case is finding the right buller. Its minimum thickness must be 2.3 mm. You can make it yourself from a steel plate. To do this, you will have to use a welding inverter. First, a rectangular sheet is cut. Next, you need to weld two supports. Their height should be no more than 3.4 cm.
All this is necessary in order to securely fixed on the boom. Next is the stringer. It is important to use a pipe for this only from aluminum. In order to fix a stopper, it is necessary to prepare four screws in advance. First of all, the holes on the stringer are faked. The first one should be 2 cm from the front edge. The remaining three stopper holes are made at the rear. Further, it is important to secure the stopper with tensioners.
Models with duralumin sheets
To collect inflatable catamarans of this type, it is necessary to prepare four sheets. However, first of all, experts advise taking measurements of the floats. Their minimum length is 3.5 meters. After that, the deck is fixed. Making it pretty simple from the boards. In this case, their minimum length must be 1.2 meters. After that, you can immediately install the stand. At this stage, you will have to use a welding inverter. The support should be located directly above the stand.
Sheets are stacked on the tiller side. In order to prepare the deck for this, it is important to immediately install the swivel. Many experts recommend the use of steel tensioners. The sheets can be fixed using screws marked M6. Additionally, you need to install the clamping rings for better fixation. After mounting the sheets, it is necessary to proceed with the manufacture of the mast. Then it remains only to fix the tiller to control the model.