ETAK Searunner 34 Brown Marples Trimaran

No, unfortunately this picture is not ETAK.  What you see is a Searunner 34 by the name of CORAZÓN.  Sailing friend Jack owns this one, and she has been improved since even this photo was taken.

This blog will detail the history of the second Searunner 34, ETAK, to hit the water, back in the late 70's of the last century..  She lies forlorn in an old marina in Wilmington, California awaiting patiently the return of her current owner to continue the total redo that began sometime in the recent past.

I met the builder of ETAK in the summer of 1990 in San Diego when he was care taking this 34 for the then owner who lived in Calgary, BC, Canada. Doug McGraw had built her in 1977.  As I recall the conversation, it went something like this: "I had a four year window of time for cruising with my wife.  I could build in one year, and cruise for three, or build over three years and cruise for one.  I chose the former."


While she was built to the plans and well, cosmetically she lacked a lot.  Despite her lack of car-body smooth finish and beautiful furniture quality joinery below, she was stout and pretty.  I fell in love with her...And bought her from the owner in Calgary.

But first, a little history on the ingenious design of the Searunner series of three hulled sailing craft from a bygone era. (to be continued...)


As time goes along, bits and pieces will be added to this blog bringing you, dear reader, up-to-date on the status of this old gal, as I bring her back to cruising status.  Photos of the past, and current ones of projects going on will be added.  Plus links to other Searunner information on the internet, forums of interest, and related websites.  So, stay tuned....!