Contour 50

The phrase "50 foot performance cruising multihull" will to most people, produce the mental image of a catamaran. The contour 50's debut adds a trimaran to that category. More importantly, this trimaran is an impressive example of how lighter materials and effective design can combine to produce a boat that is a great sailing performer and a comfortable place to be. The contour 50, temptation, reviewed here, combines go-fast sailing with ease of handling.