As I expected, once the build got into serious production, the blogging stopped. Priorities, you know. The build is more important than the blog. I did start writing a draft after one hull was essentially assembled but didn’t get beyond the draft stage and soon I was well into the second hull. I posted photos periodically on my Facebook feed but not everyone is on Facebook. I believe it is important to share the building process with those who may be considering such a project – I am hopeful that my experience will act as encouragement for others to become “boat builders”. Boat building is a noble undertaking, I believe, one that is uplifting and at the same time, humbling.
So here it is – many months since the last blog post on the construction of the Mana kit #3. I have decided to take the approach used by another Wharram owner, Stewart Coates who along with his partner Zaya, sails a Tiki 38. Stewart is a prolific blogger who shares accounts of his travels often a year after the event.
The Mana story continues…
When we left off , I had just moved into my new digs early in October, with preliminary assembly of some parts enabling me to set up the starboard hull quickly.
The photo at the top of the post shows the keel along with bulkheads 1, 2 and 3 attached. In the next photos, the bottom panels were then slotted onto the bulkheads and temporarily held in place with the ingenious use of tabs and wedges. The stem and stern posts were added, and stitched in place using zip ties. The precision of CNC cut components ensured that the bulkheads would be aligned correctly. Zip ties inserted into pre-cut holes made quick work of pulling the various components into a shape clearly resembling a boat.
With the boat turned right side up again, it was placed into cradles thoughtfully supplied with the kit. It was time to start gluing things together.
Village Rainbows 
September 6, 2018 at 7:36 pm
Ok found the page about your Mana Blog.
September 6, 2018 at 10:31 pm
Afternoon, Art, glad you found the page. Yes, I finished building the Mana. No, I have no plans at the moment to sell it. Are you in the market for a boat? Are you considering to build yourself? Mine is only the second Mana built so far. There are two others in the building stage, both located in Europe. Where are you?
I will try be posting a series over the next few weeks that will cover some of the highlights of the build. Thanks for following.
September 8, 2018 at 1:36 pm
Hello Sir,
I love the Wharram boats and multi hulls. I think for now I am going with a Compac 17 SunCat as a family overnight boat. I have a Hobie Tandem Island I noticed in the one pic you had a Windrider which is an awesome boat. I also have a Northeaster Dory. I would love to see some compeleted pics of your Mana who know one day I will probably make one as well. Question how long did it take you seems like you knocked out quick. Also at this time of writing I think the kit is about 14 USD plus shipping etc. Think its possible to put one together in this price range?
September 9, 2018 at 12:26 pm
I did not keep accurate track of my hours during the build. I worked steadily for just over 9 months putting in 6 to 8 hours most days, often 7 days a week. A guess would be 1200 to 1400 hours, just slightly less than double what JWD offer as the time it took them to build the prototype. The kit price does not include primer and paint so that needs to be factored in but otherwise, it includes everything required to build the boat.