MIKE WALLER YACHT DESIGN

WALLER 1480 CATAMARAN

PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY

	The 1480 sailing. Note this this one has a non standard masthead rig, as the owner wanted to use the mast from his existing monohull.
	1480 sailing again - stern quarter view This is a big, powerful and strongly built vessel capable of carrying a family across any ocean in the World, in any weather conditions. On her maiden voyage from Bali to Townsville (Australia) she sailed through hurricane force winds and seas without the slightest damage.
	A good view of the 1480 sailing comfortably to windward. This pic was taken somewhere in SE Asia. Note again the non standard rig, which has a shorter main sail and mast than the standard rig. Despite this she is a fast and powerful cat.
	1480 at mooring in BaliThis boat is clearly set up up for a family living aboard.
	1480 moored in Mooloolaba, Australia after having sailed through hurricane force winds. Bridle between hulls is non standard, and was used to accomodate an existing mast from owners previous vessel.
	This is a very 'big' 48 ft cat. Note the squared foredeck beam, which is non standard. Normally the beam is rounded off at the front side.
	Mooloolaba again
	Wide side decks allow for clear and easy working of the vessel. Flat cabin top and steps make working the mast a breeze. The central steering cuddy gives excellent vision all around for the helmsman.
	Helmsmans raised position is very sheltered and very comfortable. That platform has a massive ice box / freezer inside it. The steps allow instant access to the cabin top and mast.
	Foredeck area is huge. Even room for a dugout canoe.
	The view from the helmsmans doghouse is superb
	'Paktiya' getting close to completion. This vessel was built single handed by a builder with no previous boat building experience.
	'Paktiya' again. This boat is a beautiful example of quality workmanship by an amateur builder.
	Construction is cedar strip plank for the hulls. The shell is constructed in two halves, each forming half of the bridgedeck plus one hull..
	Half the boat turned and ready to join. This one (Raptor again) was built by traditional boat builders n Bali
	Construction of the interior and topsides well under way - view of the helm and cockpit area.
	View of the main saloon looking to starboard
	Main saloon looking to port Note that at this stage the saloon floor has carpet laid.
	The carpet floor was later replaced with this magnificent laid floor. The point is that this being a large, medium displacement vessel, it has the capacity to carry the extra weight, something which cannot be fairly said of lighter displacement cats. The cabin behind the TV shelf is W.C / Shower area. Each is in a seperate compartment, allowing each to be used seperately.
	View of Galley. Enormous amount of room and wide, functional benches.
	Galley again, looking from the forward cabin aft
	Full size double berth in the starboard forecabin There is sufficient room here to turn the berth transversely if desired.
	Starboard forecabin looking aft from seperate WC compartment in the bows.
	Aft cabin looking forward from berth There is room in the aft cabins for a desk etc.
	Aft cabin looking in from galley area
	The main WC area, with seperate shower cubicle behind. The Toilet is out of sight opposite the vanity and basin to the left. WC and shower are interconnecting and have seperate entrances, so can both be used at once.
	Neat and tidy chart table. This is not the standard location of the chart table, and normally a wet gear compartment / W.C. would go here - shows that you can always modify small things to your own taste.
	Large and very dry and sheltered cockpit wraps around the helmsmans raised position. Excellent position for shelter even in the worst of weather.