Jim Brown is a

multihull A multihull is a boat or ship with more than one hull, whereas a vessel with a single hull is a monohull. The most common multihulls are catamarans (with two hulls), and trimarans (with three hulls). There are other types, with four or more ...

sailboat A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture. Types Although sailboat terminology ...

designer who collaborates with

John Marples John Marples is a multihull sailboat designer who collaborates with Jim Brown. The pair are responsible for the '' Constant camber'' (1970s-present), '' Seaclipper'' (1970s-present) and '' Searunner'' (1960s-1970) series of trimarans. See also *T ...

. The pair are responsible for the '' Constant camber'', '' Seaclipper'' and '' Searunner'' series of

trimarans A trimaran (or double-outrigger) is a multihull boat that comprises a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls (or "floats") which are attached to the main hull with lateral beams. Most modern trimarans are sailing yachts designed for recreati ...

. Early in his career, Jim Brown was inspired by

Arthur Piver Arthur Piver (; "Piver rhymes with diver"; 1910–1968) was a World War II pilot, an amateur sailor, author, printshop owner and legendary boatbuilder who lived in Mill Valley on San Francisco Bay and became "the father of the modern multihull." ...

. Jim is now retired.

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