Two Books in ONE: ’A Sailing Catamaran Building Project’ and ’Desalinator or Watermaking’. The same content in one volume. The building adventure that many just dream. The trials and tribulations of an amateur boatbuilder, the build process and challenges that arise at the various stages. The outcome was a beautiful 40’ sailing catamaran with many creature comforts. Reasons are given for many of these sailboat building decisions which would greatly assist those considering a similar venture.