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This is not Guillaume Turbec's first invention. He has already imagined a fin-powered aquatic walking board . This time, he's tackling something bigger: a touring catamaran equally at home on the sea, lake or river.
As is often the case, the adventure began when Guillaume was looking for the nautical product that would meet his needs. And since the five-legged sheep wasn't yet in the catalog, he designed, built and validated it: the WildKat was born.
This 6.10 m catamaran has a number of functions to fulfil:
- An ultra-light catamaran with all the features of the vanlife, including a pop-up roof and van-style layout
- Easily transportable: length 6.10 âeuros width 2.52 âeuros operating weight 600 kg
- Environmentally friendly thanks to three types of propulsion: sail, electric/solar motor and paddle
- Designed to sail everywhere: at sea, on lakes and canals
- Self-sufficient in energy thanks to solar panels
- Night mode for anchoring or beaching thanks to integrated, retractable wheels
After a phase at the drawing board, he uses his garage to build âeuros very cleanly, it must be said âeuros his little jewel.
This sailboat has an unstayed mast with junk rigging. This solution was chosen for ease of use âeuros initially, it was planned as a cat-boat with a sail furled on the mast âeuros without penalizing performance too much.
Because this little boat is destined to be put into the hands of everyone, even those who are not expert sailors.
This jewel can also be transformed into a canoe. In this case, rowers sit facing the road on seats installed in both hulls. The cockpit floor folds away to allow the paddle to enter the water on either side of the float.
A small electric pod also makes maneuvering easier. Its battery is recharged by solar panels.
Sail, paddle, motor: the WildKat has a few tricks up its sleeve. But it's especially at night that the yacht transforms into a spacious tent, offering every comfort for a couple on the move. The deckhouse, mounted on four jacks, lifts up, leaving a lovely space underneath that can be transformed into a saloon with table, or an extra-wide double bed.
A galley area with sink, stove and icebox completes this XXL space for a 6.10 m sailboat.
Today, the prototype made its first tack. Guillaume was able to validate its sailing and bivouac capabilities. All that remains now is to find a producer. Guillaume is looking for associate investors who, like him, believe in this modern, transportable, all-purpose sailboat, with a view to marketing it as a self-built, semi-built or turnkey kit.
