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The Supmaran presents a unique solution for outdoor enthusiasts torn between paddleboarding and boating. This modular kit effortlessly combines the functionality of both watercraft, offering flexibility and convenience. It is the brainchild of Austrian outdoor enthusiasts Martin Schwaiger and Gregor Schuster, and has evolved through various prototypes since 2019. Currently, it is the focus of a Kickstarter campaign aimed at bringing this innovative product to market.

The Supmaran setup includes two inflatable standup paddleboards (SUPs), a snap-together tubular polymer frame, a waterproof fabric sunshade, an 80-liter cargo box, and two folding mesh chairs. This modular design allows users to utilize the SUPs separately for traditional paddleboarding or combine them for boating. For those who already own two identical SUPs, the kit can be purchased without the boards, allowing for cost savings.

The assembly process is straightforward and efficient. When boating is desired, the frame is snapped together, the sunshade is attached, and the entire structure is secured to the two side-by-side SUPs with four included straps. The chairs are then unfolded and strapped to the frame, and the cargo box is placed between the two chairs, providing storage for drinks, snacks, smartphones, and other essentials.

If a third-party electric trolling motor is used, it can be attached to the frame’s motor mount. Alternatively, the Supmaran can be paddled by two passengers, each paddling on their respective side.

The entire assembly process is claimed to take less than 15 minutes, making it quick and convenient to switch between paddleboarding and boating. The complete setup weighs approximately 48 kg (106 lb) and can support a maximum passenger and cargo weight of 200 kg (441 lb). This weight capacity ensures that the Supmaran can comfortably accommodate two adults and their gear.

One of the notable features of the Supmaran is its portability. When disassembled and packed, the entire kit fits into the back of a car, making it easy to transport to various locations. Additionally, when the SUPs are used independently, the frame, sunshade, and chairs can be set up on the shore to create a mini gazebo, providing a comfortable and shaded area to relax.

The pricing for the Supmaran, assuming it reaches production, is set at €1,266 (approximately US$1,360) for the setup without the SUPs. For those who prefer the full package, including the SUPs, the cost is €1,920 (around US$2,063). This pricing reflects the versatility and convenience offered by the Supmaran, making it an attractive option for campers, travelers, and water sports enthusiasts seeking a multi-functional watercraft.

In summary, the Supmaran offers a practical and flexible solution for both paddleboarding and boating, making it an ideal choice for outdoor adventures. Its modular design, ease of assembly, and portability ensure that users can enjoy their water activities with minimal hassle and maximum enjoyment.

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L2Fish Paddle Board Review [Top 3 Pros & Cons]

• By: Luke Simonds
• on December 8, 2018
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The L2Fish Paddle Board

Today we’re going to be doing a review of the popular L2Fish catamaran paddle board.

To begin, this is a really unique board.

I’ve been using it for the past two years so I’ve got a really good feel for everything this board can do (plus a few small downsides).

For the record, we are not sponsored or affiliated with Livewater Sports (the maker of the L2Fish board), so I’m gonna talk about both the pros and the cons (because we are totally unbiased here at Salt Strong and we always try our best to give fair and balanced reviews).

Finally, if you already own one of these boards (or have used one in the past,) I’d love to hear your experience and thoughts in the comment section down below.

Let’s dig in.

Pros Of The L2Fish

• This paddle board is SUPER stable (to the point you can catch tarpon with two grown adults on the board like our friends Joey Antonelli and Logan Athey did). I’ve even put my skiff platform on the board to get a couple more feet of elevation and it was still incredibly stable.
• It’s 34-inches wide and almost impossible to flip over with the catamaran style hull
• No drag in the middle of the board
• Not much hull slap (compared to other boards that don’t have a catamaran hull) – very important for sight fishing
• The SUP has tracks up and down each side of the board to easily add in any accessories (YakAttack, etc)
• Comes in numerous colors and even comes in a 14ft version as well called the Expedition (this L2Fish in the review is a 12-footer)
• It weighs 50 pounds so it’s light enough to load, launch, and carry by myself (much lighter than my kayak)
• Can hold 500 pounds of weight (so even with me, my gear, a full cooler, and a dog, this paddleboard still runs smooth)
• Easy to use for any size person (from kids to super heavy or super tall anglers)
• It looks awesome and turns heads (I’ve found it’s a great conversation starter)

Cons Of The L2Fish

• The main con is the cost, but then again, you usually get what you pay for… Note: the 12ft version is $2,300 and the 14ft version of this board (The Expedition) is $2600
• Storage (since it’s a little thicker than most boards – because of the amazing catamaran stability – it takes a little more room to store it)
• The 14ft version is a little tougher to transport by yourself

Here’s the video review below.

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In conclusion, if you don’t like this board, then you probably hate puppies also…

The only real downside is the cost and weight (if you compared it to a super light SUP).

But if you are serious about fishing, if you want a board that can hold all of your gear (plus your cooler and dog), this is the best board we’ve seen on the market.

In fact, we personally own two of them now (Joe just bought a new one for his 40th birthday – in black – it looks awesome).

So what are your thoughts on the L2Fish board?

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I have owned an L2 since December of 2019. I have fished on it probably well over 500 times. I really enjoy fishing off of it. It is super quiet, paddles easily in calm water and weighs less than many fishing kayaks. The best feature is the stability of the board compared to others.

I primarily fish it in the Indian River Lagoon. Sometimes I take it to the Mosquito Lagoon. I have a YouTube channel where you can see me using my L2 fishing. I also have several videos on how I set up the board, transport the board, and some equipment you might consider using on your board. see below links.

As mentioned, the board is expensive. However it’s comparable to the Bote board yet more stable. Paddleboards are not good for winds over 12 mph. Especially for the inexperienced paddleboard fisherman. Kayaks are better for windier conditions. You can paddle from your knees if you can’t make much forward progress. Using the paddle as a pushpole can also help in the wind.

Great review, I’m just wondering if there’s a way to attach some sort of stability bar on 1 side or the other. I have really balance since I’m a stage 4 brain cancer survivor. I had to sell my deep V sea nymph because I didn’t feel safe on lake Michigan. Trying to remember if I put the plug in & everything else. Not worrying if I’m going sink is a relief. Obviously, lol Smaller lakes for my future.

They most likely do have an option for that since these boards have the same slots along the side that kayaks have… so stability bars for kayaks should work in these boards too.

Is there electric fins for this? That would make mine EPIC!

Great review. I love the idea of simplicity. I am new to saltwater fishing and fairly new to kayak fishing. I am 74 years old and have not felt secure enough to stand and sight fish. I think this might be one I could use. I always take way too much stuff on my kayak and with all the extra weight I am worn out by the end of the day just loading and unloading.

Thanks Paul! The simplicity route is my favorite whenever paddle fishing.

i loved this board after watching it in a Hawaiian review catching trevally. But for the cost factor decided on the pedal drive Kaku Zula at 12’7″ for $2000. I am thinking of circling back to purchase L2 12′

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So some time has passed, did you ever get the l2 or l4? I’m between buying the zulu and L2 right now as well and would love to hear your insights

I totally love my L2fish! and I personally don’t know why anyone would want a Kayak to fish in! I made a 14′ tortured plywood Kayak and then a 17′ cedar strip canoe for fishing. When my son was 10 we were fishing together (we were very competitive). He would stand in the bow and sight fish. He would beat me and it drove me crazy. (Yes I would let him win as that is what a good Mom should do, LOL) but when I saw the L2fish on TV for the first time I knew I had to have one. I made a smaller version (foam and fiberglass) for my son (10′) and I bought a 12′ for me.

I love being able to stand and silently sneak up on fish! I have made tons of gear for it (front deck with cam lock for easy anchor control, rear deck with mounted Powerpole Micro, gear storage box with bump board measuring top/sight platform, 4 rod holders and plier storage, elevated rod/paddle holder, and some light and inexpensive strap on wheels to make moving it while fully loaded a breeze.

My next project is to make a mount to incorporate a new trolling motor. I love being able to walk around I seldom sit. I can put a ton of gear on it. My son even put a large lawn chair on it and slept in the middle of a creek anchored overnight.

I have had a L2 and currently have a L4. I made a power pole manual bracket which is a game changer . The full length foam deck and tracks let it be modified without drilling. One question is how to move it down stairs with maybe 1 large wheeleez tire? Like a wheel barrel with 1 wheel but it needs to be large. Considering getting a L2 because it’s lighter and go absolutely with the minimum gear. L4 is great but not a fan of gas motors on sups.

do you ship to Hawaii?

Check Live Up Hawaii on facebook and instagram. Has an add on craigslist too.

Check Live Watersports Hawaii. They’re on Facebook and Instagram. Usually have an add on craigslist. Can email [email protected] .

I have trouble when I fall off a SUP lifting my body to climb back on. If I attach a small stirrup rope ladder about 3 feet tall to the side of this I could drop the ladder into the water to foot lift myself on a rung to help climb aboard? At 180lbs do you think it would flip over if I just needed a slight boost to lift my body higher onto the board then swing the legs onto the board with the boost of the the rope ladder?

I think that would work great. You could tie your “ladder” off on the carrying rope. I just saw one of those and am going to make one as a safety measure for my boat. I could use it for tying off to a dock too. I use my boat to fish all the time and I have tried to flip it. Haven’t done it yet.

A standard technique for re-entering a sea kayak is using an inflatable paddle-float. Lots of YouTube videos. But you can also rig the paddle + paddle-float combo with a webbing sling that makes it really easy.

I was born with CP I’m loose muscle tone which means my muscle isn’t as strong as they should be (also have a really really bad knee n hips) I tried the kayak thing but that really bother my legs( getting down that low n getting up) n I really couldn’t load/unload it. If I get a high enough cooler to sit on do u think I would have a problem?

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Live Watersports has 2 models in their catamaran SUP line, the L2Fish and the L4Expedition. The L2Fish is designed specifically for active paddlers who want to use their board for fishing, hunting, and windsurfing excursions, as well as those floating yoga sessions I still cannot believe people who aren't Cirque du Soleil performers can do. In combination with its forked front and back design, the L2Fish uses hollow core construction to increase buoyancy and reduce the board's weight to volume ratio. A tunnel in the hull minimizes its surface area on the water to further lessen drag, "allowing the L2Fish to slice through the water with speed to rival many racing boards on the market today." This SUP is 12'6" long x 34" wide. It weighs 51 pounds and has a load capacity of 500 pounds.

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The breakthrough design of the L2 allows paddlers to enjoy the most demanding stand-up paddle activities from fishing, to yoga, exercise and leisure. Utilizing a catamaran style hull and hollow core construction, the L2 maximizes buoyancy and greatly reduces the weight to volume ratio. The large tunnel in the hull minimizes the surface area on the water, allowing the L2 to slice through the water with speed to rival many racing boards on the market today.

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Mission Bay Aquatic Center is one of the world's largest instructional waterfront facilities located in beautiful San Diego, California. Last year over 30,000 participants experienced surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Tens of thousands of people have learned to safely enjoy watersports at MBAC over the past 45 years.

Mission Bay Aquatic Center is owned and operated by Associated Students of San Diego State University and UCSD Recreation and is open to the public. The aquatic center is home to The Watersports Camp , a youth day camp for kids ages 6-17 sponsored by the YMCA of San Diego County .

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Get ready to revolutionize your aquatic adventures with the SUP Cat Platform - where innovation meets exploration in perfect harmony.

Introducing the cutting-edge SUP Cat Platform, a marvel of aquatic engineering that pushes the boundaries of water recreation. This sleek prototype boasts a 150mm drop stitch platform with an innovative folding motor mount, engineered to seamlessly merge two paddle boards into a high-performance motorized catamaran, all thanks to our advanced lashing tie downs. But versatility is at the core of our design philosophy - the platform isn't just for propulsion; it's a standalone oasis for dual relaxation.

But wait, there's more. Our latest iteration, the V4, introduces two removable back supports, meticulously crafted for effortless attachment via Velcro. This not only offers the flexibility of adding regular beach chairs for an enhanced experience but also streamlines the platform's carry weight. Choose between your preferred beach chairs or our provided backrests, secured seamlessly to the grommets with lashing tie downs, and you're ready to embark on a journey limited only by your imagination.

Crafted for both leisure and adventure, the SUP Cat Platform is the ultimate companion for weekend pleasure cruising or as a steadfast fishing outpost. While optimized for two occupants, its robust design can accommodate up to four individuals, owing to the combined buoyancy of two inflatable paddle boards and the platform itself, ensuring unparalleled stability even in the face of challenging conditions.

And let's talk tech. With compatibility for an electric trolling motor of up to 1HP, the possibilities for exploration are boundless. Need to keep your refreshments chilled? Secure a cooler or basket between the grommeted lines with our reliable lashing tie downs or rubber bungee cords. Worried about stability? Our innovative design allows for heavy battery placement in the basket, ensuring a grounded experience. And for those sunny days, a simple plumbing pipe attachment enables the seamless installation of an umbrella, providing shade when you need it most.

But we didn't stop there. Multiple carrying handles ensure effortless transport, while dual valves facilitate rapid inflation and deflation. Plus, with the addition of a Scotty mounting pad, accessorizing with optional rod holders or cup holders has never been easier. And let's not forget style - our new version features vibrant colors and a sporty design that's sure to make a splash wherever you go.

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• 1100 denier, UV and abrasion resistant 9mm PVC Material.
• 150mm drop stitch, same as stand up inflatable SUPs.
• Motor mount for trolling motor.
• Removable back supports for comfortable sitting.

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• Length: 69"
• Thickness: 6"
• Chair width: 18"
• WEIGHT: approx 30 lbs
• MATERIAL: 1100 denier UV resistant PVC
• MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 2 - 4 passengers.
• INCLUDED: hand pump.
• Motor, battery, paddle, carry bag - not included.

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Assembly Steps:  Inflate both SUPs and a platform. Place platform over paddle boards, and center it. Run 4 straps under SUP hulls, and secure to 4 lashing tie down locks. Pull hard on a straps to secure platform to top of paddle boards. Make sure locks are fully engaged. Unfold motor mount, and adjust lashing tie down so that it in vertical position. Make sure shaft of trolling motor rest on outer edge of platform. Make sure motor prop does not touch surfaces of inflatable SUPs. Always wear PFDs.

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• For best rigidity, install platform on top of inflatable SUPs while both are slightly under inflated. Then fully inflate both SUPs. They will expand further, creating absolutely rigid structure. Or, install under inflated platform on fully inflated SUPs, secure straps, and then add more air to platform, to let it expand even more, for perfect rigidity.
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• To attach optional beach chairs, use 4 short lashing tie downs for each. Lashing tie downs available on Amazon at low prices.

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Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic

As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006. More about Michael J. de la Merced