NEW - Astus 20.5
Astus Boats is continuing the development of its range of trimarans, which are as much fun to sail as they are practical and easy to use. The latest of these transportable boats is the Astus 20.5, which replaces the 20.2 in the range (120 examples of which have been built). Just like the 16.5, this new Astus was designed by VPLP. It has a well-flared, planing hull for performance and protection from the spray, but the 930-litre floats provide reassuring safety and stability. The floats can of course be retracted, and the Astus 20.5 can be transported on its special trailer. A boat you will be able to see at the next Düsseldorf Boat Show.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Astus Boats
Length: 5.95 m
Beam: 2.48 / 4.50 m
Unladen weight: 390 kg
Draft: 0.25 / 1.25 m
Windward sail area: 21 m² / 24 m²
Downwind sail area: 34 m² / 42 m²
Gennaker area: 20 m² / 26 m²
Number of cabins: 1
Engine: 6 hp
Price: 19,083 euros exc. tax
NEW - Libertist 853
You dreamt of it? Erik Lerouge has designed it, and Libertist has built it. Discovered at the last La Rochelle Boat Show, the Libertist 853 is the first boat in a full range which will eventually run from 7 to 12 meters, via a 10-meter boat and this 8.53 m trimaran. This lightweight trimaran - its unladen weight is just 1,400 kg - offers accommodation which can't be imagined when looking at its stocky, sporty silhouette. Two double cabins, a real saloon, heads - perfect weekends aboard are yours for the taking, aboard a resolutely fun machine, which is fast, thanks to its composite construction, carbon mast and modern appendages. On test very soon in Multihulls World.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Libertist
Length: 8.53 m
Beam: 7.10 m
Unladen weight: 1,400 kg
Draft: 0.45 / 1.95 m
Mainsail area: 40 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 19 m²
Spinnaker area: 78 m²
Number of cabins: 2
Water: NC
Engine: 6 kW
Price: 109,000 euros exc.tax
NEW-TF-10
With the TF-10, we can say that the builder DNA has excelled itself. Our in-house tester hasn’t stopped talking about this boat since he was lucky enough to sail it…or rather fly it, as the TF-10 is a genuine foiler, capable of taking off even in an evanescent breeze.
This folding trimaran equipped with foils measures 11 m, and is the first of a completely one-design class which will thus offer its owners the possibility of racing on equal terms. The TF10’s plus point is its ease of use – even for monohull regulars – with simple, aided control of the foil rake. The first race for this new class will take place in 2018 in the USA, and the first five examples of the boat have already been ordered.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: DNA
Length: 10.94 m
Beam: 2.50/7.65 m
Unladen weight: 1,200 kg
Draft: 0.40 / 2.55 m
Mainsail area: 45 m²
Jib area: 28 m²
Spinnaker area: 71 m²
Engine: NA
Price: NA
NEW-Corsair 760
Having appeared on the scene at the beginning of the year, the Corsair 760 has had the tricky task of replacing the famous Corsair 24, over 700 examples of which are sailing all over the world.
The Corsair 760 can of course be folded and transported, and offers much more comfort than its predecessors, with a little cabin providing a shelter, perfect for coastal camping. But it’s under sail that the trimaran reveals its true nature: boosted by a screecher on its bowsprit, exciting runs at over 20 knots become the norm.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Corsair Marine Int.
Length: 7.39 m
Beam: 5.46 m
Draft: 0.30 m
Unladen weight: 899 kg
Mainsail area: 24.87 m2
Jib area: 13.30 m2
Spinnaker area: 57.65 m2
Water: 20 l
Engine: outboard
Price: 69,999 US$ exc. tax
NEW-Tricat 20
Tricat has just announced the start of production of a brand new trimaran, which is in the same spirit as its predecessors, including the 25 Evolution. This trimaran has been designed by Antoine Houdet and Jack Michal, with the aim of allowing nice day sailing or sporty but comfortable coastal ‘raids’. The Tricat reuses the 25 Evolution’s folding system, thus offering a good living area, a very stiff boat and above all disconcertingly easy folding on the water. Inside, we find a double berth for the parents and two singles for children. Enough to go sailing as a family and enjoy life, whilst having great fun at the helm!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Tricat
Length: 6 m
Beam: 2.40/4.50 m
Unladen weight: 520 kg
Draft: 0.30/1.20 m
Mainsail area: 16.5 m²
Jib area: 9 m²
Gennaker area: 16 m²
Number of berths: 2 adults / 2 children
Engine: 3.5 hp
Price: 28,170 euros exc. tax
NEW-Challenge 30.2
The Challenge 30.2 is a nice development of the much-appreciated Challenge 30. This folding trimaran retains the features which made its older sister a success, namely good accommodation – one double cabin, one single, plus the saloon which can be turned into a berth – as well as a size which makes it easily transportable by road. As for performance, the Challenge 30.2 is a real advance: it is bigger and lighter, thanks to its construction using infusion, and is equipped with a mast one meter higher, which gives it more power. Easy and pleasant to helm, the trimaran is now equipped with new, very nice helmsman’s seats.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Naval Force 3
Length: 8.29 m
Beam: 2.50 / 6.40 m
Unladen weight: 1,750 kg
Draft: 0.40/1.80 m
Mainsail area: 37 m²
Jib area: 11.50 m²
Gennaker area: 35 m²
Number of cabins: 1 double, 1 single + 1 in the saloon
Water: 100 l
Engine: outboard
Price: 124,616.66 euros exc. tax
NEW-Marsaudon TS3
Do you like atypical boats? Well here is a boat which you might appeal to you! Designed by Christophe Barreau, the TS3 is a catamaran which can be dismantled and transported in a 40-foot container. It is designed for coastal or semi-offshore cruising, as it meets the requirements of Category B of the CE standards. The architect has thought up innovative solutions for this boat, such as a canting rig which allows positive stability to be established in the case of a capsize. The (succinct) accommodation is found in the central nacelle (two double berths). The floats can serve as extra berths, and house the heads and the stowage. A genuine ‘raid’ boat, the first of which should be in the water in a few days’ time.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 11 m
Beam: 5.50 m
Unladen weight: 2.5 t
Draft: 0.35/2.15 m
Mainsail area: 44 m2
Jib area: 19 m2
Genoa area: 50 m2
Gennaker area: 75 m2
Number of berths: 4 to 8
Engines: 2 x 4 kW
Price: 250,000 euros exc. tax
NEW-F-22 R
After the success of the F22 (over 230 boats have been built), Ian Farrier is now developing a more sporty version of his emblematic trimaran, a worthy successor to the fabulous F27, designed in 1986 and which at the time really revolutionized the nautical industry world.
Built using infusion in New Zealand, the trimaran is then sent for assembly all over the world. A construction and distribution method which allows the builder to control the quality of its boats. The F22-R is equipped with a taller mast, which gives it even more impressive performance.
Note that the F22 is available in an S version (the standard version, built in New Zealand) and soon in an F version, with foils…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Farrier Marine
Length: 7 m
Beam: 5.52 m
Unladen weight: 680 kg
Draft: 0.31 / 1.50 m
Mainsail area: 23.14 m²
Jib area: 13.40 m²
Gennaker area: 30.76 m²
Spinnaker area: 56.6 m²
Number of berths: 4
Water: 10 l
Engine: 4 – 8 hp outboard
Price: From 80 to 110,000 US $ exc. tax
NEW-Aventura 34
The builder, based in Tunisia, is continuing the development of its range. After the very successful motor 10.5 presented last year, here comes a brand new boat, with this Aventura 34, also designed by the Lasta design studio. Like its predecessor in the range, the Aventura 33, the 34 offers the accommodation of a genuine cruising boat, in under 10 meters… With three double cabins, a comfortable saloon, a real cockpit with a nice table, and two sunbathing areas, not to mention the aft deck, the Aventura 34 really makes you want to set off to discover the Mediterranean or even the Caribbean area. The launch of the number 1 in the series is planned for January 2018.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Aventura Catamarans
Length: 9.98 m
Beam: 5.35 m
Unladen weight: 3.8 t
Draft: 0.90 m
Mainsail area: 45 m2
Genoa area: 28 m2
Gennaker area: 45 m2
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 2 x 150 l
Diesel: 2 x 100 l
Engines: 2 x 14 hp
Price: 149,000 euros exc. tax
NEW-Broadblue 346
Broadblue is offering a brand new boat to replace the 345 S2 (launched in 2008) in its range. This catamaran, called the Broadblue 346, is a genuine family cruiser. At 10.2 m long it will – according to the builder – be above all the smallest catamaran in Category A produced in Europe, but it offers as much as a big one, with 2 double cabins + 1 single (not to mention the saloon), and 2 m headroom. Advertised at the price of £129,950, it is also one of the most financially affordable catamarans, and will fit on the European canals…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Broadblue
Length: 10.20 m
Beam: 4.85 m
Unladen weight: 4,500 kg
Draft: 1.10 m
Mainsail area: 28 m²
Jib area: 19 m²
Gennaker area: 45 m²
Spinnaker area: 98 m²
Number of cabins: 4
Water: 2 x 250 l
Diesel: 2 x 250 l
Engines: 25 hp outboard; 2 x 16/20 hp inboards
Price: £129,950 exc. tax
NEW-Andaman 39
Catathai, based in Thailand, specializes in building simple, strong boats which are fast and light, to enjoy life at sea. The Andaman 39 is therefore a cruising catamaran whose deck plan has been optimized to be really suitable for a singlehander, and whose accommodation – deliberately simple for easier maintenance – is functional. Aboard the Andaman, the builder has opted for a Kevlar cladding on the bottom of the hulls, so that possible impacts with floating objects don’t have unfortunate consequences. Safety is actually one of Catathai’s priorities, with crash boxes, rudder protection, fire-resistant vinylester resin and a hatch to untangle a line caught round the propeller…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Catathai
Length: 11.90 m
Beam: 7.40 m
Unladen weight: 5.5 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 61 m²
Genoa area: 38 m²
Gennaker area: 78 m²
Spinnaker area: 105 m²
Number of cabins: 2, 3 or 4
Water: 2 x 500 l
Diesel: 2 x 300 l
Engines: 2 x 29 hp
Price: 270,000 euros exc. tax
Tricat 30
The Tricat is an easily accessible, fun multihull which is well-built. It is at its best in moderate winds, displaying high speeds in perfect serenity. Motivated crews will take advantage of its structural stiffness, its modern design and its dynamic qualities, to extract awesome performance in strong breezes.
As for the accommodation, the builder is offering a full version really suited to cruising.
The builder is moreover offering a boosted version, with a rotating carbon mast and bulkheads in the same material, for lovers of exciting sailing.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Tricat
Length: 9.20 m
Beam: 3.50/7 m
Unladen weight: 2,250 kg
Draft: 0.40/1.50 m
Mainsail area: 44 m²
Jib area: 24.5 m2
Gennaker area: 50 m²
Spinnaker area: 105 m²
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 70 l
Engines: 15 hp outboard
Price: 170,200 euros exc. tax
Corsair 37
When talking about folding trimarans, as comfortable racing as cruising, we of course think of Corsair. This Corsair 37 is a very liveable cruising boat, with accommodation for six people and the ability to carry out long passages. But just like Mr Hyde, the 37 in its RS Carbon version turns into a genuine racing machine with stunning performance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Corsair Marine International
Length: 11.27 m
Beam: 3 / 7.80 m
Unladen weight: 3,050 kg
Mainsail area: 58.26 m2
Jib area: 27 m2
Spinnaker area: 121 m2
Engines: 2 x 10 hp
Price: 199,999 US$ exc. tax
Dazcat 995
Dazcat is offering an attractive 10-meter catamaran. We find the galley and chart table in the middle of the hull, allowing standing headroom with no problems, with a good view over the water, while in the saloon we are comfortably seated, but with low headroom, which gives the boat its unique looks and low windage.
But where you will really experience the 995's 'must' is at the helm (tillers)…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Multimarine Manufacturing Ltd
Length: 9.95 m
Beam: 6 m
Unladen weight: 2.5 t
Mainsail area: 45 m²
Jib area: 23 m²
Gennaker area: 50 m²
Engines: 2 x 15 hp outboards
Price: £270,000 exc. tax
Lagoon 380
Do we need to present it again? The ultra-famous Lagoon 380 is continuing on its merry way, and has always been in the catalogue of the world’s number one builder since its launch in… 1999! To date, more than 800 Lagoon 380s have been built. There's almost always one in any anchorage you find yourself in anywhere in the world - a measure of its success with both charter companies and numerous private owners, many of whom have even sailed round the world aboard their 380.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Lagoon
Length: 11.55 m
Beam: 6.53 m
Unladen weight: 7.26 t
Mainsail area: 47 m²
Genoa area: 30 m²
Gennaker area: 52 m²
Engines: 2 x 20/30 hp
Price: 209,100 euros exc. tax
Seawind 1190
Seawind is undergoing a revival, and the new boats are following each other, as proven by this Seawind 1190 Sport, developed from the renowned 1160, 150 examples of which are sailing all over the world. On this new version, the accent has been placed on performance (electric outboard propulsion and nearly 20% lighter than the 1160).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Seawind
Length: 11.90 m
Beam: 6.50 m
Unladen weight: 6 t
Mainsail area: 59.7 m²
Jib area: 23.52 m²
Spinnaker area: 103 m²
Engines: 2 x 20 hp outboards
Price: 389,000 US$ exc. tax
Gemini 35 Legacy
The Gemini Legacy 35 is the worthy successor to a legendary line of catamarans which since 1981 have delighted thousands of cruisers. Aboard it’s of course comfort which predominates, and we are always surprised when visiting it via the forward owner’s cabin: stylish, comfortable and really spacious, as is the galley in the passageway.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Gemini Catamarans
Length: 10.77 m
Beam: 4.26 m
Unladen weight: 4.44 t
Mainsail area: 35.9 m²
Jib area: 25.1 m²
Engines: 2 x 15 hp
Price: 199,950 US$ exc. tax
Dragonfly 35
With the Dragonfly 35, we reach the ‘must’ in comfort-performance compromises. This genuine cruising boat remains an incredibly exciting machine for having fun, whilst remaining reassuring with its voluminous floats. As always with Dragonfly, the 35 is available in a Cruising version and in an Ultimate version for adrenaline junkies!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 10,68 m
Beam: 3,85/8,20 m
Unladen weight: 3,9 t
Mainsail area: 56 m2
Genoa area: 32 m2
Gennaker area: 95 m2
Engine: 30 hp
Price: 305,800 euros exc.tax
Astus 16.5
As the first cooperation between the builder and the architects at VPLP, the Astus 16.5 is a success. We find again the standards of the trimarans in the range, with the floats on telescopic tubes to avoid dismantling when storing, and a pivoting centerboard in 2018 for simplicity in use. The Astus 16.5 is available in ‘Loisir’ or ‘Sport’ versions (built using infusion).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Astus Boats
Length: 4.96 m
Beam: 3.80 m
Unladen weight: 220 kg
Mainsail area: 10/17 m²
Jib area: 5 m²
Gennaker area: 15/20 m²
Engine: 2.25 hp
Price: 12,750 euros exc. tax (Loisir) – 14,400 euros exc. tax (Sport)
SmartTri 40
The SmartTri is a real blue water cruising trimaran: on board you’ll find not only comfort and volume (2m of headroom in the saloon), but also performance, with runs close to 30 knots and averages touching 20. A 40 foot trimaran which can also be dismantled and transports in two containers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Smart Yachting
Length: 11.50 m
Beam: 9 m
Light displacement: 3 t
Draft: 1-2 m
Mainsail area: 60 m²
Jib: 30 m²
Gennaker: 70 m²
Price: € 200,000 ex-tax
Corsair Pulse 600
The Pulse is the smallest of the Corsairs, but far from the least attractive! The cockpit is really huge for the size of the boat, and can accommodate 3 or 4 adults, who will be comfortable and well protected and thus ready to spend the whole day at sea. The little forward cabin allows equipment to be stowed and is very accessible via its large opening. Nice. The Pulse 600 can of course be folded and transported.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Corsair Marine International
Length: 6 m
Beam: 2.10/ 4.50 m
Weight: 450 kg
Mainsail area: 19.1 m2
Jib area: 7.1 m2
Spinnaker area: 32 m2
Price: 39,900 US$ exc. tax
Dragonfly 25
The Dragonfly 25 is a real success. It is beautiful and fast, as you can guess from its ocean racer looks. But although aboard it you can overtake everything on the water, you mustn’t fail to go coastal cruising with this trimaran, whose accommodation for 4 is well thought-out. Like all the Dragonflies, the 25 can be folded and transported...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 7.65 m
Beam: 2.30/5.80 m
Unladen weight: 1.05 t
Mainsail area: 24/29 m2
Genoa area: 10/12 m2
Gennaker area: 45 m²
Engine: 6 hp outboard
Price: 71,900 euros exc.tax
Tricat 25 Evolution
The Evolution version of the Tricat 25 offers an 11-meter carbon wing mast which gives an increase in windward sail area by 6m²! As for the rest, we find the ease of use so dear to Tricat, with the practical side – folding, transportable boat – and genuine accommodation for living aboard. The builder has moreover confirmed a racing version for lovers of high-performance boats.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Tricat
Length: 7.70 m
Beam: 2.50/5.50 m
Unladen weight: 780 kg
Mainsail area: 30 m²
Jib area: 16.5 m²
Gennaker area: 28 m²
Engine: 6 hp
Price: 70,500 euros exc. tax
Dragonfly 28
The Dragonfly can be folded without any dismantling, and is a boat which is fast, with undoubtedly flattering looks, but also offers good accommodation for organizing coastal cruises. But it’s of course at the helm that it shows its true nature, that of a machine capable of sailing at between 15 and 20 knots, whilst offering unique excitement.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 8.75 m
Beam: 2.54 / 6.50 m
Unladen weight: 1.85 t
Mainsail area: 37 / 43 m2
Jib area: 19 / 21 m2
Spinnaker area: 67 / 83 m2
Engine: 10 / 15 hp
Price: 137,700 euros exc. tax
Seawind 1160 Resort
The very well-known Seawind 1160 is now available in a new version, called Resort, aimed at professionals looking for a day-charter boat which is easy to maintain, use and sail. In its most interesting version, it can carry up to 43 passengers aboard (depending on the legislation in the country of use). With its selling price of 299,000 US$, this boat will quickly be profitable.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Seawind
Length: 11.60 m
Beam: 6.5 m
Unladen weight: 7 t
Mainsail area: 45 m2
Jib area: 20 m2
Engines: 2 x 20 hp
Price: 299,000 US$ exc. tax
