Still folding, of course, this new trimaran is logically much more modern than the Tricat 25 it will replace, with an added touch of comfort and agility.
The deck layout features a cockpit defined in three zones (maneuvering, helm and technical/aft deck) and, of course, two huge side trampolines. The lifting daggerboards are found on the floats, freeing up the central hull. The companionway hatch has 3 positions and can be fitted with a sprayhood and sun awning.
Inside, thanks to double chines, the 8.50 manages to offer rather decent headroom of 6 feet (1.82 m). There are proper berths, a fixed galley, heads and plenty of clever storage space.
Technical specifications
Builder: Tricat
Material: polyester sandwich infusion
Architect: BE Tricat/Jack Michal
Unfolded/folded length: 27’11”/32’8” (8.5/9.95 m)
Unfolded/folded beam: 21’4”/9’8” (6.5/2.95 m)
Light displacement: 4,300 lbs (1.95 t)
Draft: 18”/4’11” (0.45/1.5 m)
Mainsail: 365 sq ft (34 m²)
Genoa: 194 sq ft (18 m²)
Code 0: 388 sq ft (36 m²)
Asymmetric spinnaker: 721 sq ft (67 m²)
Engines: outboard 6 to 15 HP
CE Category: B4/C6
