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Outremer rigging
Neighbours of the La Grande Motte yard, we know these catamarans inside out: rotating masts, textile rigging, blue-water preparation.
What we do on an Outremer
Rotating carbon mast
Ball joints, rams, diamonds: precision mechanics. We tune these masts for aerodynamic efficiency without compromising safety.
Textile and composite rigging
Kevlar, PBO, Dyneema: we have the skills and the tooling to inspect, maintain or replace these shrouds.
A direct line to the yard
Regular exchanges with the design office and technical teams: exact deck plans, working loads, latest changes.
Since Gérard Danson founded it in 1984, the Outremer yard has stood for a distinct idea of the catamaran: seaworthy, fast boats able to sail safely in heavy weather. From the early Outremer 40/45 to today's 45, 51, 5X and 55, they are built to eat up the miles.
Outremer owners ask us
What maintenance does a rotating carbon mast need?
The critical points are the mast-foot ball joint and the diamonds, whose cables work on every tack. We recommend a yearly inspection of the terminals and a check of the rotation pins.
My textile rigging is 8 years old. Should I replace it before a circumnavigation?
Textile suffers more from UV and chafe than stainless steel, and 8 years is often the turning point. Before a long passage we advise preventive replacement or a detailed survey.
Which furler for a Code 0 or a gennaker?
Loads on an Outremer are very high. We size the furler, often Karver or Facnor, and reinforce the halyard and tack to match.
Do you replace trampolines?
Yes. We fit nets that are comfortable at anchor, drain well and stand up to heavy seas.
Preparing a long passage?
Have the rig inspected before you leave.