2025 Sail Buyer's Guide

30 to 40 Feet
Between 30 and 40 feet, the first proper cruising catamarans rub shoulders with coastal rally-raid trimarans, but there’s also some really fast boats. Whichever your choice, these multihulls remain on a human scale, easy to handle and easy to maintain. Today, this category is something of a paradox: 30/40-footers are now the most popular market sector among buyers (along with multiyachts), yet the big manufacturers are reluctant to launch models under 40 feet. Nevertheless, we welcome the appearance of a few new models, such as the Cape WT10, the Dragonfly 36 and the New 41 from Fountaine Pajot.
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Mark Bernie, Julie Echelle, Dick Sawyer, Emmanuel van Deth and Kim Wellington
Publié le 28/11/2024
Par Mark Bernie, Julie Echelle, Dick Sawyer, Emmanuel van Deth and Kim Wellington
Numéro : 199
Parution : Jan. / Mar. 2025
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Multihulls World #199

Palma 30 Grand Voyageur

Going Green

 
 
NEW
Forever Green
Light and well-canvassed, this catamaran is switching to electric mode in its Grand Voyageur version: its electric motors will offer a range of 30 miles (on batteries alone) to 50 miles (batteries + solar panels). The coachroof extends back to the transom, allowing the installation of almost 85 square feet (8 m²) of panels with a charging capacity of 1,320 Wp. In addition, the hydrogeneration function of its two electric pods will produce 1,200 W at 8 knots to help fully recharge the batteries in just one nice day under sail. The “Navigateur” version offers a completely open nacelle, while the Palm 30 GT features a semi-open superstructure. The builder also offers two larger models, the Ponza 35 and the Ponza 60.

Builder: Windpearl Yachts
Architect: Nicolas Purnu
Material: PVC foam/glass/vinylester sandwich
Length: 30’2” (9.2 m)
Beam: 18’8” (5.7 m)
Draft: 3’3” (0.99 m)
Displacement: 8,700 lbs (3.95 t)
Mainsail: 365 sq ft (34 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 205 sq ft (19 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 6 kW
www.windpearl.com

Tricat 30

On Course for Semi-offshore Cruising

 
 
The Tricat 30 offers all the comfort a crew of up to 6 could wish for, thanks to a very comfortable central hull - panoramic saloon - and a vast cockpit. Powerful, the Tricat 30 remains easy to handle for the whole family or on your own. In port, it folds easily while afloat to limit its beam to 11’6” (3.50 m). Its structural stiffness allows it to have exceptional speed potential: the 30 has already been caught at over 20 knots. And you’ll be reaching these speeds all the more easily as the mainsail is now bigger thanks to a new rig. More than ten Tricat 30s have been delivered since 2016. An excellent platform for semi-offshore cruising.

Builder: Tricat
Length: 30’2”/35’9” (9.2 /10.9 m)
Beam: 11’6”/23’ (3.5/7 m)
Light displacement: 5,180 lbs (2.35 t)
Draft: 16”/5’3” (0.4/1.6 m)
Mainsail: 425/484 sq ft (39.5/45 m²)
Jib: 237/264 sq ft (22/24.5 m²)
Spinnaker: 893/1,076 sq ft (83/100 m²)
Drivetrain: 10/15 HP outboard
Price: € 193,977 ex-tax
www.trimaran-tricat.com

Xquisite 30 Sportcat

Just for Fun!

 
 
Xquisite Yachts is used to building comfortable cruising catamarans, so this sporty model, unveiled at Annapolis last year, came as something of a surprise. With its completely uncluttered cockpit, the boat is reminiscent of the Kat 28, Corneel 26, Edel Cat 33 or the very early Aventuras. The program is therefore sporty day sailing, with option to stay overnight on board - only the hulls are fitted out. The Xquisite 30 Sportcat can be dismantled and transported by trailer. Its sail area-to-weight ratio is 50.59 m²/t, a value that is unambiguously dragster-like on two hulls... the rotating mast and carbon beams leave no doubt about the sportiness of this catamaran. As an option, daggerboards can be fitted instead of the standard skeg keels.

Builder: Xquisite Yachts
Hull length: 30.34’ (9.25 m)
Waterline length: 29.36’ (8.95 m)
Beam: 15.89’ (5.15 m)
Draft: 2.46’ (0.75 m)
Air draft: 43.3’ (13.2 m)
Displacement: 1,872 lbs (850 kg)
Mainsail: 312 sq ft (29 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 150 sq ft (14 m²)
Gennaker: 398 sq ft (37 m²)
Price: US$ 285,000 ex-tax
www.xquisiteyachts.com

HopYacht 30

An All-electric Catamaran from South Africa

 
 
Forever Green
This multihull is designed to be easy to sail with a single furling genoa and a mast that is logically stepped well aft to ensure good overall performance. The catamaran is environmentally friendly, being powered by two 6 kW E-Propulsion pods, equivalent to 9.9 HP engines, but obviously with no pollution or noise. Add to that an induction plate in the galley and an electric water heater, there is no fossil fuel on board. The accommodation is surprisingly comfortable for a unit of this size. The designers have limited the beam to 11’3” (3.44 m) in order to limit the price of berthing. The HopYacht can be disassembled and its two hulls each fit into a standard shipping container.

Builder: HopYacht
Architect: Du Toit Yacht Design
Length: 30’8” (9.35 m)
Beam: 11’3” (3.44 m)
Draft: 2’4” (0.7 m)
Air draft: 39’4” (12 m)
Displacement: 6,835 lbs (3.1 t)
Sail area: 318 sq ft (29.5 m²)
Price: € 228,500 ex-tax
www.hopyacht.co.za

Corsair 970

The DNA of the Corsair 31 is Still Plain to See…

 
 
The Corsair 970 – also known as the Cruze 970 - took over from the Corsair 31 more than ten years ago now. Fans of folding trimarans know how much the Corsair 31 left its mark on people’s minds. With more than 300 examples built, it is one of the yard’s best-sellers. The Corsair 970 didn’t take any unnecessary risks: it was really an evolution of the Corsair 31, but with greater comfort on board, more in line with the Corsair 37. On board the 970, there’s about 15% more space than on the 31 and notably, much better headroom, as you can now stand upright in the saloon... But this comfort in no way hinders the excellent seakeeping performance of the Cruze 970, which remains a true Corsair trimaran. The Sport, and especially the Carbon, versions are obviously higher performing. It goes without saying that the 970 is foldable, using the system so highly prized by the yard.

Builder: Corsair Marine
Material: Glass/polyester/PVC sandwich
Length: 31’10” (9.7 m)
Beam: 22’7”/8’4” (6.88/2.55 m)
Light displacement: 4,800 lbs (2.18 t)
Draft: 18”/6’11” / (0.45/2.1 m)
Mainsail: 382/452 sq ft (35.5/42 m²)
Genoa: 188/247 sq ft (17.5/23 m²)
Spinnaker: 872/925 sq ft (81/86 m²)
Drivetrain: 10 to 15 HP outboard
corsairmarine.com

Dragonfly 32

Long Live Those Wave-piercing Floats!

 
 
Since 2019, the Dragonfly 32 has offered larger floats and a more powerful rig. The stretched underwater hulls of the floats, the higher volume and the inverted bows are a real advantage in a cross-sea or for sporty sailing. Admittedly, at the same price, the Dragonfly 32 Evo offers a third of the living space of an honest 40-foot catamaran, but what are we looking for when we choose this boat? A multihull that can limit her beam to 3.85 m but above all a sporty cabriolet that conceals a wonderful temperament under the pretty exterior and provides a lot of pleasure when sailing. This model is available in a Touring or Evolution version.

Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 32’2”/39’4” or 32’6”/39’ (9.8/11.99 m or 9.9/11.89 m)
Beam: 11’10”/26’3” (3.6/8 m) or 12’7”/27’1” (3.85/8.25 m)
Light displacement: 7,495/7,605 lbs (3.4/3.45 t)
Draft: 22”/6’3” (0.55/1.9 m)
Mainsail: 520/625 sq ft (48/58 m²)
Genoa: 280/310 sq ft (26/29 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,025/1,184 sq ft (95/110 m²)
Berths: 5/7
Water: 32 US gal (120 l)
Fuel: 18.5 US gal (70 l)
Drivetrain: 21 HP
Price (Touring version): € 304,900 ex-tax
www.dragonfly.dk

Cape WT10

A Transportable Trimaran for Cruising and Racing

 
 
The specifications imposed three key factors: a length of 33 feet to be able to take part in RORC racing, including the Fastnet; a folded width not exceeding 3.5 m (11’6”), which is the maximum width allowed on British and European roads without becoming a special load; and a MOCRA rating of less than 1.5. The project, entrusted to YDC, has resulted in a trimaran as seductive as it is explosive, with peak speeds of 30 knots expected...
The Cape WT10 is due to be built by Cape Performance in South Africa with two interior finishes available.

Builder/Distributor: Cape Performance/White Tip Yachts
Architect: YDC
Length: 32’10” (10 m)
Beam: 27’7”/11’6” (8.4/3.5 m)
Draft: 16”/5’11” (0.4/1.8 m)
Displacement: 4,630 lbs (2.1 t)
Mainsail: 452 sq ft (42 m²)
Genoa: 312 sq ft (29 m²)
Asymmetric spinnaker: 1,017 sq ft (94.5 m²)
Drivetrain: inboard or outboard
Price: € 425,000 ex-tax
www.whitetipyachts.com

Broadblue 346 (Eco)

Capable of Ocean Passagemaking

 
 
Forever Green
This Category A-certified catamaran will allow you to enjoy some beautiful semi-offshore cruising in remarkable comfort, but also to navigate inland waterways thanks to her narrower beam. Under sail, the Broadblue was responsive and agile in light airs and above all disconcertingly easy to handle with her aft-set rig. On board, with headroom of 6’7” (2 m), double cabins and bathroom, you could easily live aboard. This model is also available in Forever Green mode: The Broadblue 346ECO uses a Fischer Panda propulsion system with Victron LiFePo batteries and a hydrogeneration system. This version also includes 2 kWp of solar power and two 400 W wind generators. The manufacturer also offers its sporty Rapier 550 with a hybrid drive.

Builder: Broadblue Catamarans
Length: 33’6” (10.2 m)
Beam: 15’11” (4.85 m)
Displacement: 10,580 lbs (4.8 t)
Draft: 3’4” (1.01 m)
Mainsail: 300 sq ft (28 m²)
Solent: 205 sq ft (19 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,055 sq ft (98 m²)
Cabins: 2 doubles + 2 singles
Water: 2 x 250 l (2 x 66 US gal)
Fuel: 53 US gal (200 l)
Drivetrain: 1 x 25 HP outboard or 2 x 16/20 HP inboards or electric
Price: from £ 299,000 ex-tax
www.broadblue.com

Ventio

Dismantlable for Transport

 
 
Forever Green
This catamaran, designed by Nicolas Purnu (a former partner of Marc Lombard, now based in Brittany with his own firm), has no hard nacelle - the central area is fully protected by a large retractable canopy. The galley will be located aft of the mast bulkhead, along with a U-shaped deck saloon and a large 85 cm x 135 cm (33½ x 52”) table on a sliding base. The berths are located in the hulls. This Ventio #1, rigged with a carbon mast and daggerboards, is clearly performance-oriented and even optimized for sailing on one hull, thanks to a comprehensive NKE electronics package connected to two Cyclops electronic turnbuckles. This means it will be possible to monitor shroud tension in real time. The builder offers electric propulsion as an option. We’ll be testing it very soon out of La Rochelle.

Builder: Windpearl Yachts
Architect: Nicolas Purnu
Material: PVC/glass/vinylester foam sandwich
Length: 34’9” (10.59 m)
Beam: 20 ‘4” (6.21 m)
Draft: 35” or 20”/6’11” (0.89 m or 0.5/2.1 m)
Displacement: 8,150 lbs (3.7 t)
Mainsail: 355/474 sq ft (33/44 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 183 sq ft (17 m²)
Code 0: 474 sq ft (44 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 10 HP
Price: from € 168,500 ex-tax
www.windpearl.com

Aventura 37

A Compact Cruiser with a Mini Price Tag

 
 
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On the cruising catamaran market, it joins the very rare cruising cats under 40 feet – there’s the C-Cat 38 and the Excess 11, of course. Our first discovery of the Aventura 37 was a pleasant surprise: though the nacelle has understandably less space, the cockpit is vast. The helm station is set back so as not to interfere with sailing maneuvers – which are grouped just forward of the helm. Up on the bimini, a sunlounger can be used, but only when in port or at anchor, so as to maintain a decent upwind sail area – 925 square feet (86 m²). The Aventura 37 is available in a 3 or 4-cabin version and will also be available in a DC (Day Charter) version, capable of accommodating 20 to 28 passengers.

Builder: Aventura Catamarans
Architect: Lasta Design Studio
Length: 35’9” (10.9 m)
Beam: 19’6” (5.94 m)
Displacement: 17,420 lbs (7.9 t)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2 m)
Sail area: 925 sq ft (86 m²)
Water: 2 x 250 l (2 x 66 US gal)
Fuel: 2 x 250 l (2 x 66 US gal)
Cabins: 3/4
Drivetrain: 2 x 20/30 HP
Price: from € 293,500 ex-tax
www.aventura-catamarans.com

Bali Catsmart

2, 3 or 4 Cabins for the Smallest in the Bali Range

 
 
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Builder: Bali Catamarans
Architect: Xavier Faÿ
Length: 37’3” (11.34 m)
Waterline length: 36’8” (11.18 m)
Beam: 21’2” (6.46 m)
Draft: 3’8” (1.11 m)
Light displacement: 19,625 lbs (8.9 t)
Drivetrain: 2 x 21/29 HP
Fuel: 105 US gal (400 l)
Water: 175 US gal (660 l)
Price: € 340,000 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

Excess 11

Now Boosted by an Overlapping Genoa

 
 
The best-selling Excess 11, which has already seen over 200 units sold since its launch in 2020, is recognized as a comfortable, seakindly catamaran - as witnessed by its many ocean crossings. But in light airs, it remains relatively heavy and lightly canvased compared to the benchmark in its size, the Lagoon 380. Even in the Pulse Line version (with a taller rig), the displacement was 19,850 lbs (9 tonnes) and sail area 882 square feet (82 m²), compared with 16,000 lbs (7.26 t) and 829 sq ft (77 m²) for the 380, i.e. a sail area to weight ratio of 9.11 m²/t and 10.61 m²/t respectively. The manufacturer has therefore modified the self-tacking jib sail plan to adopt an overlapping genoa - a configuration already in use on the Excess 14.

Builder: Excess Catamarans
Architect: VPLP
Length: 37’6” (11.42 m)
Beam: 21’7” (6.59 m)
Draft: 3’9” (1.15 m)
Displacement: 19,840 lbs (9 t)
Sail area (Pulse Line): 1,028 sq ft (95.5 m²)
Mainsail: 592 sq ft (55 m²)
Genoa: 435 sq ft (40.5 m²)
Code 0: 582 sq ft (54 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 29 HP
Fuel: 106 US gal (400 l)
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Cabins: 3/4
Price: € 342,900 ex-tax
www.excess-catamarans.com

Dragonfly 36

To Be Discovered in January at Düsseldorf

 
 
NEW
The most recent new model from the Danish specialist in folding trimarans dates back now to January 2020... so it’s precisely 5 years after the launch of the Dragonfly 40 that the manufacturer will be unveiling its new 36 at the next boot Düsseldorf. This trimaran, which can still be folded thanks to its further optimized Swing Wing system, has taken two and a half years to develop. In terms of design, this new model will be the first Dragonfly to feature three inverted bows - until now, the central hull has always retained a traditional bow shape. Unsurprisingly, the 36 will be available in both Touring and Performance versions, the latter having a rig 2 meters (6½ feet) taller. What’s more unusual is that the profile will be in carbon on both models. Below deck, the new interior design features double cabins forward and aft, a separate bathroom, a fully equipped galley and a spacious saloon. The standard finish is in ash, with elm as an option.

Builder: Quorning Boats
Architects: Olsen Design/Quorning Boats ApS
Length: 37’11”/44’1” (11.55/13.43 m)
Beam: 26’8”/12’2” (8.12/3.7 m)
Waterline length: 35’9” (10.9 m)
Draft: 2’2”/6’7” (0.67/2 m)
Light displacement: 9,925 lbs (4.5 t)
Mast height (Touring/Performance): 54’2”/60’8” (16.5/18.5 m)
Mainsail: 645/753 sq ft (60/70 m²) Self-tacking jib: 215/269 sq ft (20/25 m²)
Genoa: 323/414 sq ft (30/38.5 m²)
Gennaker: 1,184/1,615 sq ft (110/150 m²)
Drivetrain: 30/40 HP
Fuel: 23 US gal (90 l)
Water: 52 US gal (200 l)
CE Category: A5/B7
Price (Touring version): € 495,000 ex-tax
www.dragonfly.dk

C-Cat 38

A Highly Successful Optimization of the 37

 
 
NEW
Lengthened by 73 cm (29 in), the former C-Cat 37 actually gains just over two feet rather than one... Either way, its architects predict an appreciable speed gain of 0.9 knots with 10 knots of wind, as the sail plan now enjoys a larger main and gennaker. Plenty of fun under sail, as this model already benefits from a very light displacement (only 5.6 t/12,345 lbs). In the cockpit, a comfortable aft bench and a 35 cm (14 in) longer table have been added. New features include composite davits and steering wheels, while the bowsprit and bimini are in carbon. Accommodation ranges from 2 to 4 cabins with 2 bathrooms. The cockpit can be fully enclosed with removable fabric or composite panels. This option doubles the floor space of the saloon.

Builder : Comar Yachts
Length: 38’6” (11.73 m)
Beam: 19’2” (5.84 m)
Draft: 4’3” or 3’3”/7’4” (1.3 m or 0.98/2.24 m)
Air draft: 55’7” or 57’10” (16.94 or 17.63 m)
Displacement: 12,345 lbs (5.6 t)
Mainsail: 488 sq ft (45.3 m²)
Genoa: 353 sq ft (32.8 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 30 HP
Water: 2 x 23 US gal (2 x 90 l)
Price: € 380,000 ex-tax
www.comaryachts.it

Lagoon 40

At Ease in a Breeze

 
 
During our complete test of the Lagoon 40 back in January 2018, we really liked the boat’s overall balance. The other striking features: a helm with real sensations, with beautiful agility to the platform, resulting from the weight centering efforts, the particular geometry of the aft-set rig and a really efficient sail plan. Easy to handle, pleasant and comfortable, the Lagoon 40 is a fun catamaran to sail in a breeze: we frequently exceeded 15 knots when we sailed more than 250 miles aboard. A reasonable catamaran that’s versatile and well-designed, she will delight a couple or a family wandering the oceans or around the coast. Note that a Lagoon 38 is due to be unveiled shortly.

Builder: Lagoon
Overall length: 38’6” (11.74 m)
Beam: 22’2” (6.76 m)
Light displacement: 23,800 lbs (10.8 t)
Draft: 4’5” (1.35 m)
Mainsail: 516 sq ft (48 m²)
Jib: 344 sq ft (32 m²)
Code 0: 678 sq ft (63 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 79 US gal (300 l)
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 45 HP
Price: € 424,300 ex-tax
www.cata-lagoon.com

Seawind 1170

Designed for Heading Offshore

 
 
Compared to the 1190, the 1170 offers much greater comfort - and an extra 3 tons of weight that logically comes as the cost. The deck layout features two helm stations at the after end of the hulls. The sail plan is somewhat restricted by the self-tacking jib, though this has the advantage of further simplifying maneuvers. The three-section, pivoting bay window provides excellent circulation between the cockpit and the nacelle. In the port hull, the owner’s cabin offers a beautiful queen-size double berth, set athwartships. The first Seawind 1170 was produced in a new factory in Turkey - the manufacturer’s first commercial objective is to establish this new model on the European market.

Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Length: 39’1” (11.9 m)
Beam: 21’4” (6.5 m)
Draft: 3’11” (1.2m)
Displacement: 20,200 lbs (9.2 t)
Sail area: 910 sq ft (84.5 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 29 HP
Fuel: 135 US gal (520 l)
Water: 132 US gal (500 l)
www.seawindcats.com

Seawind 1190

Lighter, and Therefore Faster

 
 
Developed in 2017 from the famous 1160, of which more than 150 are sailing all around the world, the Seawind 1190 Sport is a more performance-oriented catamaran than her predecessor. The weight savings are impressive, especially in the Sport version - 20% compared to the 1160! At almost two tons, that’s immediately noticeable under sail. We also like the use of outboard motors and the simplicity of use of a catamaran whose hulls are still as efficient as ever.

Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Length: 39’1” (11.9 m)
Beam: 21’4” (6.5 m)
Draft: 2’ (0.6 m)
Light displacement Sport: 14,550 lbs (6.6 t)
Mainsail Sport: 645 sq ft (59.7 m²)
Jib Sport: 253 sq ft (23.5 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,110 sq ft (103 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 20 HP outboard
www.seawindcats.com

Broadblue 385

Easy to Handle

 
 
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The 385 is by far the most popular model from British manufacturer Broadblue. The number of blue water journeys aboard this catamaran are endless... The main advantage of the 385, a cat that’s regularly updated (we’re now on the S4 version), is undoubtedly its ease of handling: thanks to the (very) aft-set mast, the mainsail area remains reasonable, and all the lines return to the cockpit. This catamaran is perfectly managed solo or short-handed with its big self-tacking jib. Approved for Category A, it is practically unsinkable thanks to watertight bulkheads and its forward and aft buoyancy volumes. The keels are integrally molded and sealed to the hulls, forming a double bottom.

Builder: Broadblue Catamarans
Length: 39’3” (11.96 m)
Beam: 19’7” (5.98 m)
Light displacement: 15,430 lbs (7 t)
Draft: 3’5” (1.05 m)
Mainsail: 290 sq ft (27 m²)
Genoa: 540 sq ft (50m²)
Water: 125 US gal (475 l)
Fuel: 2 x 60 US gal (2 x 225 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 20 HP
Price: from £ 399,000 ex-tax
www.broadblue.com

Nautitech 40 Open

Great Seakeeping!

 
 
This catamaran is a success: seaworthy and efficient, the saloon/cockpit space offering an area with an impressive volume for a multihull of this size. During our test of this new version, we really liked the very ergonomic deck layout allowing us to easily manage this multihull suited to families or couples looking for a comfortable, and seaworthy platform - but also capable of good top speeds if kept light. Since 2018, the Nautitech 40 Open has been available with new interior layouts that are particularly pleasant to live in, whether under way or at anchor.

Builder: Nautitech Catamarans
Length: 39’4” (11.98 m)
Beam: 22’8” (6.91 m)
Light displacement: 18,750 lbs (8.5 t)
Draft: 4’5” (1.35 m)
Mainsail: 678 sq ft (63 m²)
Jib: 301 sq ft (28 m²)
Gennaker: 753 sq ft (70 m²)
Cabins: 3/4
Water: 2 x 79 US gal (2 x 300 l)
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 30 HP
Price: from € 522,424 ex-tax
www.nautitechcatamarans.com

Rapier 400

A Cabriolet Catamaran

 
 
Under sail, the Broadblue Rapier 400 shows great potential and performance that matches her sporty appearance. The nacelle, which at first sight seems rather low, doesn’t slam at all. But it is the life-on-board aspect where the 400 surprises, with a semi-covered saloon/cockpit concept and superb interior layout in the hulls, making this nothing like any other 40-footer on the market. Under way as well as at anchor, the ergonomics work, the flattering silhouette really stands out and living on board this almost open-version is very pleasant. Note the numerous possibilities for customizing this catamaran (such as the extended coachroof) depending on a more or less cruising or performance-oriented program.

Builder: Broadblue Catamarans
Length: 39’4” (11.99 m)
Beam: 22’ (6.7 m)
Light displacement: 11,020 lbs (5 t)
Draft: 3’7” (1.1 m)
Mainsail: 625 sq ft (58 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 300 sq ft (28 m²)
Fuel: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
Drivetrain: 2 x 20/30 HP
Price: from £ 329,500 ex-tax
www.broadblue.com

Rapido 40

A Fast Trimaran that’s… Foldable!

 
 
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The Triac Composites shipyard produces a range of high-performance trimarans from 40 to 60 feet out of its base at Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), in Vietnam. The latest “little” boat, the Rapido 40, has shown good speed potential right from its first sail. This model, in the Racer version, can be boosted with C-foils and a carbon rig. While the central hull has a very narrow beam at the waterline, reasonable volume is nevertheless ensured inside, thanks to a marked chine. The floats are particularly voluminous, obviously guaranteeing good strength. And when you go alongside in port, they fold backwards: the beam is reduced from 28’10” (8.80 m) at sea down to 17’1” (5.2 m).

Builder: Rapido Trimarans/Triac Composites
Architect: Morelli & Melvin
Material: composite
Length: 39’4” (12 m)
Beam: 17’1”/28’10” (5.2/8.8 m)
Draft: 22”/4’7” (0.56/1.4 m)
Displacement: 10,600 lbs (4.8 t)
Mainsail: 700 sq ft (65 m²)
Solent: 345 sq ft (32 m²)
www.rapidotrimarans.com

New 41

Announcing the Replacement for the Isla 40!

 
 
NEW
Forever Green
Due for launch next summer, this catamaran is being positioned as the replacement for the Isla 40, an entry-level multihull that remained fairly basic – itself derived directly from the Lucia 40 (launched in 2016). The features offered by the 41 will be more flattering, with a double helm/sail maneuvering station, a large sun-lounging area on the bimini and another one forward of the coachroof, a large surface area of solar panels (producing 2 to 2.3 kWp), a large opening hatch at the forward end of the nacelle and slightly angled aft berths. The New 41, whose real name should soon be revealed, will be available with either an internal combustion drivetrain or electric propulsion.

Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Architects: Berret/Racoupeau Yacht Design
Length: 39’8” (12.1 m)
Beam: 22’8” (6.91 m)
Draft: 5’ (1.53 m)
Displacement: 28,000 lbs (12.7 t)
Mainsail: 700 sq ft (65 m²)
Genoa: 377 sq ft (35 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 20 or 30 HP/25 kW
Cabins: 2 to 4
Bathrooms: 2 to 4
Price: € 400,000 ex-tax
www.fountaine-pajot.com

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