MAIWAR
The Vessel
Name
Maiwar
Year
2021
Size
24’
Vessel
Ocean Rowing Boat
Designer/Builder
Underwood’s Marine
Project
Design & Build
The Project
Maiwar is the 24’ ocean rowing boat Tom Robinson used to row solo across the Pacific Ocean - covering 7,000 miles from Peru to Vanuatu, an expedition that totalled 265 days at sea over a period of 14 months.
Maiwar was designed in the traditional method, starting with a half-model, then drawing a lines plan, then lofting full size. Her shape was inspired by whaleboats of the 19th and 20th centuries. She was built over a period of five months. Her hull is planked with hoop pine marine plywood over a combination of plywood bulkheads and steam bent spotted gum ribs. Her cabin is cold moulded with two layers of 4mm marine plywood. All joints are bonded with epoxy adhesive for a lightweight, watertight monocoque structure.
