"Keel laying"

The moment of truth. The real result only becomes visible once all infusion consumables – distribution fabric, hoses and vacuum foils – are removed. This is a clear milestone in the build, and one well worth celebrating with family and friends, preferably accompanied by food and drinks.

In traditional boatbuilding, laying the keel marks such a milestone and is often celebrated accordingly. The only slight complication when building a trimaran is the complete absence of an actual keel.

Nevertheless, the successful infusion of the first hull half proved to be a perfectly acceptable alternative. It marked the true beginning of Fram’s life and justified a festive unveiling of the hull. Admittedly, a few friends were disappointed to learn that this tradition would not be repeated for every hull that followed.