Tiki in Thailand
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When the starboard hull brushed the coral head, it was like a whisper in the dark. Then there was a distinct bump.
Ying jumps out of her bunk, flashlight in hand. I’m already looking over the side.
The Tiki 30 is lightweight with a low wetted surface, and like most small catamarans, it skates around in the wind.
The cool breeze keeping the mosquitoes at bay had dragged our little Danforth anchor out of the soft sand and onto this rounded cluster of coral.
We are on the south coast of Phuket, Thailand, and the tides here range between two to four feet. With the tide dropping, there’s a very good chance that our little Wharram catamaran will soon be high and dry.
The Tiki 30
Wharram catamarans have been enticing homebuilders since the 1970s. Their simple design and build, coupled with a low cost of ownership, has made them a favourite among amateur
