Trade-A-Boat — February 2018

of room for a splinter group

to sunbathe on the foredeck

where the trampolines

will put some spring into

their step. Really, at anchor

catamarans are unbeatable.

Important deck gear

on Sunshine includes the

electric windlass, new

Manson 25kg anchor and

spare Delta anchor (with

100m of galvanised chain),

with deep lockers for storage

as well. When at sea the port

side helm station shelters

the skipper, under the bimini

behind the saloon bulkhead.

Electronics are from Simrad,

including wind instruments,

autopilot and AIS plus B&G

plotter.

Sail controls are all to

hand with Lewmar self-

tailing sheet winches on

the cabin roof, plus an

electric one for fast halyard

hoists. On the 410 the boom

TOP The addition of a fold-up table and plenty
of soft furnishings means a crowd can be
entertained comfortably in the cockpit. ABOVE
LEFT When the party is over the cockpit is an
easy-clean area. ABOVE RIGHT Each hull

features broad steps down to a swimplatform

with ladder. BELOW The skipper can see the

bows yet is protected by the bimini which allows

airflow aft.

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