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Attached to the motor bracket on a J70, these camera mounts locate the camera for a clear line of sight to record crew maneuvers in training and racing.

The carbon end fittings are lightweight, and the main shaft is easily removable from the base cup for transport.

Under construction, the lightweight brackets have several mounting options and feature ceramic bearings for corrosion resistance and ease of rotation.

Mast mounted compass brackets allow catamaran sailors to have their GPS/compass unit face them on either side, while the mast rotates. This provides a better image and aligns the instrument with the airflow to reduce drag.

This end fitting was designed and built to spread high loads, while being easily removable, small and lightweight.

Carbon fiber bowsprit for Marstrom M18 catamaran with new end fitting for furling gennaker.

Carbon fiber and kevlar trampoline. All efforts are made to reduce friction for control lines, and to keep them in reach of the sailor while racing.

The factory position on the Pulse 600 motor mount was too low and aft. Mahoney Projects designed and built several of these carbon fiber motor mounts that raise the location of the motor so the driver can sit comfortably and increase visibility.

Mahoney Projects built a mould custom shaped to fit the J70 mast. This lightweight and strong bracket attaches to the mast under the boom and can be built in various heights based on customer request.

This bracket was fitted with the Race Geek instrument mount.

Mahoney Projects has built several generations of solid trampolines. They are offered as replacements for factory soft or hard trampolines.

Super slick underside is a blank canvas for new rigging. Mahoney Projects designed custom rigging is part of a complete system to make the boat easy to use while racing.

These pac man shaped carbon discs hold a lead ring in place, so rigging can pass through the trampoline with low friction. Friction is reduced at every point possible to achieve lightweight and easy to operate solutions.

Mast rotation line through carbon pac man on hard trampoline.

Carbon kevlar and dyneema trampolines are easily shipped in a 6’ box, for customers who elect to install them at home.

This LR5, built by father son duo John and Ian Lindahl has perhaps the wildest A Cat paint job around. Fitted with a Mahoney Projects trampoline, she’s lightweight and aerodynamic. This install included carbon ramps behind the main beam.

In the heat of battle, it is hard to take your eyes off the water to check your rudder settings. These indicators were built to allow the sailor to see both rudder settings quickly while blasting along on the trapeze at 25kts.

Precision built and visible from the trapeze.

Installed on an Exploder AD3, the elevator angle in degrees is easy to see.

Mahoney Projects can build any custom rigging required. These sheets, halyards, bobstays, etc are ready to ship to a customer.

Examples of splicing and fittings.

Cover is removed and dyneema loops are used to save weight.

Balance is one of the keys to gaining control of any small boat. Here the Laser sailors are learning skills that will help them improve their balance while moderating their inputs to the boat.

We use bluetooth headsets to have 2 way - real time coaching feedback to catch learning moments at exactly the right time.

Sometimes it is good to take a deep breath and look around. Sailing is a fantastic sport, and we need to take some time to respect the environment in which we play.

Student enjoying level flight in St Andrew’s Bay, Florida.

After a blitzkrieg run, this is a result of foiling a little too high…one of my favorite photos. Note the the yellow helmet in the water, with head still properly attached.

Mahoney Projects tailors coaching to the student’s abilities and goals.

Never be afraid to make a mistake - that is how we learn! Keep pushing to find the limits of the boat, then you can be comfortably in control and maximize your performance.

Day 1, perhaps a little too close on the rounding, but having fun while doing it!

Foiling catamarans can be complex. Mahoney Projects provides expert coaching in how to fundamentally understand the forces at work, in a simple and straightforward way.

Enjoying a fast session in Buttonwood sound. Building confidence and knowledge allows students to enjoy what these boats are capable of.

Part of a coaching session with Mahoney Projects is learning how to structure your own practices later. It takes skill to be a good teammate, and once those skills are acquired the sky is the limit.

The Bluetooth coaching helmets allow up to 3 students and coach to speak in a group. Including concrete Pelicans, although this guy didn’t have much to say.

Flatter sails are suited to lighter sailors. Part of training is structured around the mast/sail combination, which is the engine that drives you.

Setting up the mast/sail combination with the daggerboard & elevator angles can be complex. Mahoney Projects provides the knowledge from experience and can communicate that in straightforward terms to students.

Sometimes the action is too fast, even with real time technology, so when a good teaching moment arrives you take the chance to talk through the finer points.

Happy client enjoying a great day on the water.

The beginning of a new walking cane made from walnut, poplar and carbon fiber. Customer provided the cane handle and the shaft was custom designed to fit.

The inspiration for the cane shaft came from the racetrack bar top. The cane with the polished handle was a big hit.

When a new discipline in the A Class was formed for the Classic Sailors, the IACA came to Mahoney Projects for a World Championship trophy design and construction. The brief was easily transportable in luggage, wall mounted, and reflective of the heritage and technical nature of the class.

With a 3D hand shaped carbon fiber sail, laser etched maple and zebrawood, the detailing is exquisite. Fitting for a World Champion.

Unsatisfied with off the shelf locations for carburetor mounting options, this 24mm ID mount was designed for maximum airflow and tight frame fitment.

The carbon fiber carburetor intake and air silencer add some modern touches to a retro rebuild.

Early in the design process Mahoney Projects built prototypes to use in the field to define key features for the production model.

Customer required a carbon fiber shell for equine X-ray equipment. Mahoney Projects worked with their team on the design and custom fabricated aluminum moulds for construction.

To prevent the horses from chewing into the detector, the covers need to be strong, yet lightweight while minimizing image artifacts.

Assembly of a matched pair of monitor stands in maple and carbon fiber. Carbon front lip and storage tray add style and functionality.

A monitor stand in it’s new home. The keyboard slides underneath for increased desk area, and the shelf above with rear lip provides storage for pens, paper, etc.

This 9 foot long beauty is made from bookmatched zebrawood and maple with carbon fiber edge and detailing. Custom shaped legs are solid with a matte carbon finish.

Still in the finishing phase here, the detailing and tight joinery with the carbon edging visually pops against the warmth of the wood.

The finished product in her new office home.

Well into the construction of an 8’ curved bar top. The center strip is carbon fiber with various flavors of wood working out from the center.

The epoxy coating provides a durable finish for gatherings. Seating is to the right, on the outside of the curve. The 6” offset curve allows 3 people to sit without having to lean in to talk across the middle guest.

With the right lighting, the depth of color on the carbon paired with the warmth of the wood is really mesmerizing.

It was fun to arrange the strips into an attractive pattern. From the carbon center outwards the woods are: antique pine, virola, poplar, walnut with a white oak edging to match the kitchen cabinets.