All hands-- Tim Jordaan of Aventure Power Catamarans informs that he'll be showing the new Aventure 50 at the boat show in Palm Beach, Florida, starting on March 22. Aventure now has a new site at <http://www.aventure-powercatamaran.com> showcasing its four models built in South Africa. Development continues on the interesting wind-assisted Aventure passagemaker: http://www.aventure-powercatamaran.com/avcld/avcld.htm Writes Tim: "The huge asymmetrical with socks are not a problem, it is still the kite, but that will be sorted.The expectations as per the VPP program gives us good speeds of 8 to 12 knots on reaching conditions in 15 to 20 knots of true wind. "So, as a proper power catamaran that can top 23 knots under power, and more if need be, she still sails extremely well in the right conditions. Truly a great long-range true power catamaran." Here's a question that he'd like feedback on: "As 90% of all our equipment is bought in the U.S., I am thinking about completing a motor-away power catamaran, installing all the electrical, plumbing, electronic, AC ducts, and sea-cocks and let the the buyer fit the units at a later date. This would put the buyer on the water, and during winter he can fit equipment to his wants and needs. Gives the client also a good reason the go to the shows, and chat on your list about different solutions and products. "I would make the start-up package affordable, completing the outsides of the Aventure Power Catamaran as it always appears. Have any thoughts on that?" --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Power Catamaran World http://www.powercatamaranworld.com