2026 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 have for a long time been reluctant to launch models under 40 feet. So let’s salute the few new models such as the Lagoon 38, the Seawind 1160XL and the FP41.
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Publié le 27/11/2025
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Numéro : 205
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Multihulls World #205

Tricat 30

On Course for Semi-offshore Cruising

 
 
Test MW152
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. 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: € 217,650 ex-tax- www.trimaran-tricat.com

Ventio OpenSpace/Spirit

Dismantlable for Transport

 
 
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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. Ventio #1, equipped with a carbon mast and daggerboards, is a prototype currently undergoing optimization with high potential, especially in its Spirit version with a larger sail area. The yard offers optional electric propulsion.

Builder: Windpearl Yachts
Architect: Nicolas Purnu
Material: PVC/glass/vinylester foam sandwich
Length: 30’2” (9.2 m)
Beam: 20 ‘4” (6.21 m)
Draft: 35” or 20”/6’11” (0.89 m or 0.5/2.1 m)
Displacement: 7,050/8,050 lbs (3.2/3.65 t)
Mainsail: 355/430 sq ft (33/44 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 172/194 sq ft (17 m²)

Code 0: 409/484 sq ft (38/45 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 1020 HP
Price: € 168,500 ex-tax
www.windpearl.com

Xquisite 30 Sportcat

Just for fun!

 
 
Forever Green
Test MW195
Xquisite Yachts is used to building comfortable cruising catamarans, so this sporty model came as something of a surprise when it was launched in 2023. 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 (2025): US$ 285,000 ex-tax
www.xquisiteyachts.com

HopYacht 30

A Genoa and Electric Motors

 
 
Test MW SP#20
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 fair performance under sail. The Hopyacht 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: 2’8” (0.82 m)
Air draft: 41’3” (12.57 m)
Displacement: 6,835 lbs (3.1 t)

Sail area: 318 sq ft (29.5 m²)
Price: € 260,500 ex-tax www.hopyacht.co.za

Palma 30 GT-E

Going Green

 
 
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Light and well-canvassed, this catamaran features a 21 kWh battery bank, 1,500 Wp solar panels, and two 6 kW electric motors. These specifications promise a range of up to 50 nautical miles. 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 yard offers semi-open or closed superstructures.

Builder: Windpearl Yachts
Architect: Nicolas Purnu
Material: PVC foam/glass/vinylester sandwich
Length: 31’10” (9.55 m)
Beam: 20’4” (6.2 m)
Draft: 3’3” (0.99 m)
Displacement: 9,370 lbs (4.25 t)
Mainsail: 398 sq ft (37 m²)
Self-tacking solent: 183 sq ft (17 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 6 kW
Price: € 254,167 ex-tax www.windpearl.com

Corsair 970

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

 
 
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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 (2,180 kg)
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)
Engines: 10 to 15 HP outboard
Price: $ 225,000
corsairmarine.com

Dragonfly 32

Long Live Those Wave-piercing Floats!

 
 
Test MW126/167
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
2025 Price: € 304,900 ex-tax
www.dragonfly.dk

Cape WT10

A Transportable Trimaran for Cruising and Racing

 
 
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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)
Spinnaker: 1,017 sq ft (94.5 m²)
Drivetrain: inboard or outboard
2025 Price: € 425,000 ex-tax
www.whitetipyachts.com

Broadblue 346 (Eco)

Capable of Ocean Passagemaking

 
 
Test MW162
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 or electric
Price: £ 299,000 ex-tax
www.broadblue.com

Aventura 37

A Compact Cruiser with a Mini Price Tag

 
 
Forever Green
Test MW181
On the cruising catamaran market, it joins the rare cruising cats under 40 feet – there’s the Bali Catsmart, the C-Cat 38, the Excess 11 and the Lagoon 38, 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). It is available in a DC (Day Charter) version, capable of accommodating 20 to 28 passengers, and can be fitted with a hybrid propulsion system.

Builder: Aventura Yachts
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)
Upwind sail area: 904 sq ft (84 m²)
Water: 2 x 66 US gal (2 x 250 l)
Fuel: 2 x 66 US gal (2 x 250 l)
Cabins: 3 / 4
Drivetrain: 2 x 20/30 HP
Price: € 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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Launched in the spring of 2023, this little sistership to the Bali Catspace features some new innovations, such as twin helm stations and an optimized sail area with the mainsail almost flush with the coachroof – since there’s no flybridge. On the other hand, you still get the rigid foredeck and the tilting Bali door. As for the interior, it’s no longer just all-charter: the builder does offer the traditional four- and three-cabin versions, but notably, there’s an amazing version with just two owner’s cabins. The Bali Catsmart demonstrates the interest of compact multihulls, that are less expensive and easier to maintain than much larger models.

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)

Sail area: 818 sq ft (76 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 21/29 HP
Fuel: 105 US gal (400 l)
Water: 175 US gal (660 l)
Price: € 327,500 ex-tax
www.bali-catamarans.com

Lagoon 38

A Worthy Successor to the 380?

 
 
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Test MW203
For months, if not years, we were waiting for the replacement for the Lagoon 380! In short, the Lagoon 38 is an entry-level catamaran that already offers a lot by opening the way to offshore sailing and offering maximum comfort for its size. The very aft-set coachroof is reminiscent of the previous generation - and even more surprisingly, the self-tacking solent is once again back in service! In terms of real innovations, the exterior of the hull features a reveal to integrate - and protect - the large portholes. As for the sugarscoops, they offer maximum width to make for easy access when getting aboard and simply invite you to swim when at anchor.

Builder: Lagoon
Architect: VPLP Design
Length: 37’4” (11.38 m)
Beam: 21’10” (6.65 m)
Draft: 4’2” (1.26 m)
Displacement: 22,575 lbs (10.24 t)
Mainsail: 540/600 sq ft (50.2/55.7 m2)
Self-tacking jib: 237 sq ft (22 m2)
Code 0: 581 sq ft (54 m2)
Drivetrain: 2 x 29 HP
Fuel: 105 US gal (400 l)
Berths: 6 to 10
Price: € 342,000 ex-tax
www.catamarans-lagoon.com

Excess 11

Available in Hybrid

 
 
Forever Green
Test MW181
The best-selling Excess 11, which has already seen almost 300 examples 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. The manufacturer has therefore modified the original self-tacking jib sail plan to adopt an overlapping genoa - a configuration already in use on the Excess 14 and the latest 13. And as of this year, the Excess 11 is available with hybrid propulsion.

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)
Upwind sail area (Pulse Line): 1,028 sq ft (95.5 m²)
Mainsail: 592 sq ft (55 m²)
Genoa: 435 sq ft (40.5 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

Flying Along at Windspeed!

 
 
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Watch out, there’s a rocketship coming past! During the course of our test sail in the Mediterranean, the Dragonfly 36 had no trouble showing boatspeed on the GPS to be the same as the wind speed... This trimaran, launched five years after the 40, 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 is the first Dragonfly to feature three inverted bows - until now, the central hull has always retained a traditional bow shape. Unsurprisingly, the 36 is 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)
Draft: 2’2”/6’7” (0.67/2 m)
Light displacement: 9,925 lbs (4.5 t)
Mainsail: 656/785 sq ft (61/73 m²)
Genoa: 350/398 sq ft (32.5/37 m²)
Drivetrain: 30/40 HP
Fuel: 23 US gal (90 l)
CE Category: A5/B7
2025 Price: € 527,000 ex-tax
www.dragonfly.dk

C-Cat 38

A Highly Successful Optimization of the 37

 
 
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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 (2025): € 380,000 ex-tax
www.comaryachts.it

Seawind 1160XL

The Renaissance of a Great Classic

 
 
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There’s no need to introduce the Seawind 1160! This model, launched in 2004 in the wake of the Seawind 1000, has sold 200 units worldwide. In 2014, the Seawind 1160 Lite, a simplified and more accessible version, ushered in the second generation of this now iconic catamaran. This year, it’s time for the third generation: While the 1160XL retains the lightness and agility of its predecessors, it features double steering wheels and a large three-section door opening onto the cockpit, and it has seen its hulls given a serious makeover with inverted bows, raised freeboard and, above all, a deck that has become completely flat and much wider. The manufacturer also offers molded footrests and 800 mm (31½”) high quad wire lifelines. In terms of the sail plan, the new self-tacking jib and new mainsail gain 27% and 5% additional surface area respectively.

Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Length: 38’10” (11.83 m)
Beam: 21’6” (6.6 m)
Draft: 4’3” (1.29 m)
Displacement: 17,200 lbs (7.8 t)
Sail area: 936 sq ft (87 m²)
Spinnaker: 1,119 sq ft (104 m²)
Fuel: 71 US gal (269 l)
Water: 185 US gal (700 l)
Price: € 420,000
www.seawindcats.com

Seawind 1170

Designed for Heading Offshore

 
 
Test MW196
Compared to the 1190, which this year has slipped from the catalog, 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)
Price: € 520,000 ex-tax www.seawindcats.com

Broadblue 385

Easy to Handle

 
 
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With soon to have 60 examples built, 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.

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 (2025): £ 399,000 ex-tax
www.broadblue.com

Rapier 400

A Cabriolet Catamaran

 
 
Test MW154
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 (2025): £ 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 is available in a Performance Cruiser and a Racer version, boosting the trimaran 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” (8.8 m) at sea down to 17’1” (5.8 m).

Builder: Rapido Trimarans/Triac Composites
Architect: Morelli & Melvin
Material: composite
Length: 39’6” (12.03 m)
Beam: 19‘/28’10” (5.8/8.8 m)
Draft: 22”/4’7” (0.56/1.4 m)

Displacement: 9,920/11,465 lbs (4.5/5.2 t)
Mainsail: 700/793 sq ft (65/73.64 m²)

Solent: 345/419 sq ft (32/38.9 m²)
Drivetrain: 29HP
Price: $ 695,000 ex-tax
www.rapidotrimarans.com

FP41

Attractive and Accessible

 
 
Forever Green
Test MW202
This new model is the replacement for the Isla 40, but it offers a volume equivalent to that of the Astrea 42, and all for a relatively tight price... You guessed it, the FP41 is positioned from the outset as one heck of a challenger in the 40-foot market. This model we discovered during our tests at La Rochelle, proved to be gentle at the helm, very pleasant to live aboard and easy to handle. It features the brand’s signature dual 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 boat we tested was equipped with the optional electric powertrain.

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
Price: € 409,000 ex-tax- www.fountaine-pajot.com

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