rapido 40 trimaran test

This high-powered, high-tech cruising trimaran has speed to burn

Now for that contrast I mentioned earlier: The Rapido 40 designed by Morrelli & Melvin in southern California, is a high-performance, high-tech, folding trimaran built by Triac Composites in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This is a very up-to-date build facility with its own robotic CNC milling machine used to carve out plugs and molds and its own autoclave for truly high-tech parts built with prepreg carbon to optimize strength to weight. The general director of Triac is Paul Koch and the general manager is Phil Johns. This is a very impressive operation and I bet the food is good too.

Using all the latest design software including computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and proprietary VPP programs, the Morrelli & Melvin office sounds like a fun place to work. I could even bring my own spline weights. 

Draft with the rudder down is 4 feet 8 inches. If I use the loaded displacement, the D/L is 116.2. If I use the light displacement I get a D/L of 87.2. I don’t have any drawings that would indicate hull shape other than the plan view for the interior. I can see max beam has been carried aft. Given how narrow the main hull is on this tri, I suspect the designers were fighting for useful interior volume. That beam aft also helps with the cockpit layout. 

The amas have a full length chine that I presume is on both sides of the ama hull. Of course maybe the biggest attraction of this design is that the amas pivot inboard to reduce beam max of 28 feet 10 inches down to 19 feet 3 inches. This will be a big advantage when you are hunting for a slip in a marina.

The interior is very clean looking, almost stark. There is a double berth in the bow, a large head to port and galley to starboard. There is an option for port and starboard quarter berths or a centerline double berth tucked under the cockpit. Both the quarter berths and the double berth look like they would give me trouble bending my body for access. I prefer interior spaces to be “inviting.” There are large hatches over these aft sleeping areas. There is a U-shaped dinette to port in the main cabin. The rendering of the main cabin shows a microwave sitting on the counter top but no regular range with oven. Seems like the builder could give you whatever you preferred in that area. There is a nav station to starboard just aft of the galley.

The deck plan shows a smallish cockpit aft but that’s common for cruising trimarans. There is an option for pedestal steering but if you want the pedestal steering you can’t have the aft double berth. I can’t find the information on what the alternative steering is. Perhaps it’s a tiller. Neither tiller or pedestal is shown on the deck plan. There is an arced track for a self-tacking Solent jib. The mainsheet traveler is aft of the cockpit. The cabintrunk is nicely sculpted with a lot of fixed window area for visibility. Obviously, if you like to lay out in the sun there are plenty of options with all that netting.

There are two rigs available: the standard rig and the performance rig. The performance rig is 7 feet 3 inches taller than the standard rig. Using the standard rig I get a SA/D of 32.2 using the light displacement and 26.6 if I use the loaded displacement. If I add the asymmetrical spinnaker I get a SA/D of 74. That should get your attention. The  mast and boom are autoclaved carbon and epoxy.

I would like a ride on this boat.

LOA 39’6”; LWL 39’4”; Beam 28’10”, folded 19’3”; Draft 4’7”, foils up 1’10”; Displ. 11,904 lb.; Sail area 1,344 sq. ft.; Auxiliary Twin Oceanvolt 8kW saildrives; Fuel 52 gal.; Water 52 gal.; SA/D 32.2; D/L 87.2

Rapido Trimarans

38 Wang Chiu Road

Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Whatsapp 88 83 904 0201

www.rapidotrimarans.com   

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Boat Anomaly: Rapido 40 Trimaran

• April 19th, 2023
• Sailing Yacht

Being present at boat shows I always try to find interesting sailboats to write about. Right now, roaming the pontoons of La Grande Motte Multihull boat show, I detected an anomaly, so to say, but one in the best sense of the word: The Rapido 40 trimaran caught my attention right away. It was not so much the boat itself as a whole, but the sheer number of small details – summing up to an exciting package.

People with “eyes” will notice the Rapido 40 right away: A mast with a considerable rake can be seen on so many boats, especially multihulls, but a spreaderless rigging is an exemption. This kind of rigging is normally reserved for strictly pro-racing yachts and regarding the Rapido 40 just a first harbinger of what this boat is entitled to be.

A seemingly limitless attention to details

Nearing myself the berth of this trimaran, which was moored a bit off at one of the pontoons more far away from the big brands and production cats, I quickly start to notice many more deciding details. The standing rigging, for example, is made of carbon fibres . This so-called “soft rigging” offers many advantages over steel wiring but of course comes with a hefty price tag.

Spreaderless mast, soft rigging – the consequence should be a rotating wing mast. Those type of masts can be tilted by the skipper and thus optimize airflow on the mainsail significantly. This is as well a feature we only know from pro-racing .

Operating such a mast requires thorough knowledge and capabilities of the skippers. Rapido most certainly is not a boat you should choose as your first boat. And if so, you should book some thorough classes with pro-skippers and people who know how to handle this gear. The outcome, this is for sure, of having such a variety of trimming tools at hand, is high speed and stunning performance.

Looking at the daggerboard´s shape, for example, reveals that the Rapido trimaran was made by absolutely dedicated specialists. This daggerboard is not just shaped nicely to cut through water and minimize leeway, by looking at the drop-shaped hydrodynamically optimized form of the cross-section reveals that this is true high-tech.

Rapido´s mission: Creating the best ocean cruising Trimarans in the World

As the website states, Rapido´s mission is to simply make and offer the best ocean cruising trimarans in the world. In this, the Hong Kong-based company is completely focusing on the highest level of construction and design. The carbon fiber in this respect is their material of choice.

Seemingly everything about the Rapido 40 is made of carbon composite. As many, many parts are lacquered and painted white, like the pulpits for example, I have the feeling that this is done for protection and aesthetics, but also to kind of “hide away” or add a bit of understatement to the whole boat. Boasting around with this level of material-usage and craftsmanship may not be top priority of Rapido´s clients.

The appearance of the Rapido 40 is very dynamic, but as mentioned, but the boat prefers to stay in the background. Understatement is a feature of this boat. Compared to other trimarans this one looks as if it wants to downplay its aggressive and high-performance nature. A Dragonfly for example looks a loot more ready to fight – but this is just the looks.

No compromises

The brand Rapido is kind of trending right now. The brand´s name got a huge elevation recently as the guys from LA VAGABONDE announced that their next boat will be a Rapido, the “beast”, the Rapido 60. People who know are aware of this brand of course long before LA VAGABONDE joined the game. The company was co-founded by Paul Koch, who apparently was sitting aboard the Rapido 40 and welcomed his visitors personally. This guy is well known in the multihull scene.

Koch is known for his previous dedicated works at OSTAC Yachts and above all Corsair Marine, well known trimaran brands. His dedication and determination to achieve highest possible standards without sacrificing or compromising too much git him his nickname “Pioneer Paul”. Sadly, when I was aboard, he was in the midst of a conversation and I didn´t wanted to interrupt: Certainly a person I´d love to sit down and talk to in more depth. Maybe next year.

Anyways, going down into the boat´s saloon, the “Aaah” and “Wow” didn´t stop: Yepp, this boat is made entirely of carbon: Even the dinner table is made of nicely woven and glossy painted carbon fibre. As wind speeds at La Grande Motte exceeded 30 knots that day, apparently, the whole nearby beach had been blown into the marina and as such the boat was covered with a small layer of finest sand, even inside..

Full carbon build. And I mean “full”!

Looking at the pure data of this trimaran, you will get a feeling for what the shipyard has done here: The boat measures 39 feet overall and has a maximum width of just under 8 meters, float to float. Thus it weights 5.200 kilograms light displacement, thanks to the usage of carbon fibres. For comparison, the Dragonfly 40 from Denmark, already a light and fast boat, clocks in at 6.900 kilograms lightest version, 7.9 tons cruising version.

And this procession of carbon details is never-ending: Standing in the saloon I direct my eyes to the longitudinal galley and notice that here again everything is made from carbon composites. Even the drawers which I pull out are made with this material: The level of attention to details is stunning. Even for a part like this, which is normally filled with cutlery, the visible carbon layers are beautiful.

I catch myself thinking about outfitting such a boat: If everything is made without any compromise to save weight, if everything is done with carbon fibers and literally screams “I am light weight!”, which cutlery would you put into a drower like this? I mean, any steel fork or knife would compromise the idea, right?

Apart from such crazy thought-experiments, the layout of the saloon and the galley´s size are absolutely fine for a trimaran. Already limited in internal volume, the makers of the Rapido 40 managed to come up with a clever usage of available volume and provide for a snug, roomy and above all, light suffused interior.

Made for serious and passionate Sailors

The nav-station of the Rapido 40 has all a skipper needs to manage the boat: Main switch board, VHF and secondary displays are well within reach. Standing in that corner, the Captain will have a great view outside and won´t be away or “down” out of sight for too long. Only downside: It´s a standing workplace as there is no stool or anything to sit down – this area also double-functions as the pathway to the rear cabin.

I especially like one detail: The chart plotter is mounted to a swinging arm so that it can be used both inside and, if swung around, from the outside. This is a similar ingenious but simple solution as Seascape offers in the First 27 SE . From sailing that boat for 2 seasons I can say, it really works, protects the expensive gear and has it away from moisture, rain and thieves. Nice.

40 feet trimaran comforts

As I already mentioned, the saloon is a snug place. Of course, in dedicated cruising catamaran or more common concepts, 40 feet boats offer far, far more internal volume and as such more perceived comforts. But how much do you need? I mean, #microcruising is a real thing and if your preference is set on very fast sailing, you really do not care about buying (and moving around) empty space, which inevitably always comes with more weight. The Rapido 40 offers the minimum, bottom line of comforts and it does it with style.

The floor is made of Cork , which I liked, and the dinner table area with the U-shaped settee is raised. In this, whilst sitting here, the view is a true 360 degree panorama view with amazing outlooks on the boat quickly dashing through the seas or at anchor in a dream bay.

Cross ventilation and lighting situation inside is great: The Rapido 40 is a very light boat in terms of colors and natural light. I can very good imagine a crew, a family or a couple enjoying the quietness and peace of a berth or anchorage, maybe having a tasty dinner or an ice-cold beer, after a leg of rapid sailing. Let´s see what the boat offers internally.

Passing through the primary bulkhead, to the port side the boat´s head is situated. This shall be near the pivotal point of the boat so that even when sailing there shouldn´t bee too much motion when taking a dump . The bathroom is surprisingly big given the dimensions. Again, the volume is utilized in a very clever way. Standing height where you have to be standing, enough space to get dressed/undressed, take a shower or sit down.

I especially liked the windows. A smaller hull window which can be opened will make the head light and ventilate out some smelly air. The round hatch in the hull´s bottom is absolutely breathtaking, making the room appear in oceanic blue colors. When sailing, it must be awesome to enjoy the view here.

Cabins in the Rapido 40 Trimaran

Vis-à-vis the bathroom there is some stowage and a dry-locker for wet sailing gear . Again, Rapido´s exploit of interior volume shows the capabilities of the designers in the fore cabin, which I would dub as owner´s cabin. Three windows in the hull which all can be opened, and a skylight hatch make for perfect cross ventilation and shiny light atmosphere.

The double bed should be suitable for two adults, stowage is to starboard side mainly and a small drawer adjoining the bathroom. Again, the level of details and determination to save weight is apparent even in the cabins: The light switches are made of carbon fibers as well. Crazy.

The rapido 40 is a two-cabin boat. Going back through the saloon and kind of kneeling down wedging oneself through the back of the navigation station one reaches the aft cabin. Measurements are stunning: The mattresses of the aft cabin can easily offer sleeping space for three adults, jet this cabin, being exactly underneath the cockpit, reminds me of small the makeshift “slip-cabins” in small power boats.

Laying in these berths, you have to slip underneath the cockpit, above your head a large hatch can be opened as well. This hatch can be used to climb into the aft cabin from outside as well or, left open, to provide for fresh air. For a sailing family, I presume, this would be the cabin for the kids. I would say, my kids would absolutely love it here.

Judging from the internal volume and the size of the berths, this trimaran I´d say is a good choice for the sailing couple. Maybe with kids joining the party, although performance-wise as a father I would think twice before bringing my kids to a boat like this. If used by more than two adults, the people sleeping in the aft cabin will have to make some sacrifices, especially when having to go to toilet at night … that´s quite a long walk to the head.

Fast cruising

I step out and put myself in the cockpit of the Rapido 40. Sitting in the two steering benches, which offer comfortable seating for two adults but can also be occupied by three, I have a great view over the coachroof. The boat´s running rigging and winch layout is clearly made for single handed sailing: All lines are diverted into the cockpit.

Tiller steering is a matter of fact, a powerful autopilot will work most of the time, I assume. In this I am both surprised and excited: As high and sophisticated the level of craftsmanship, material usage and performance of the Rapido 40 may be, the minimalistic and simplistic this boat appears to be when it comes to actually sailing it.

And I guess this is the true mastery of Rapido´s makers: Making a complex machine accessible, bringing forth the fun of sailing. Making the physics of sailing, the working of a sail, of the daggerboard, hull and rudders visible and the driving of the wind through the sails a primary factor and the main topic of this boat. In this, the Rapido 40 is even a step further when it comes to uncompromised sailing than the Outremer 45, which I sailed and wrote about in my previous article .

A fascinating maritime exemption

As such, I conclude my walkaround in the Rapido 40. She is clearly a boat that will attract and impress many people but will be the choice only of a few seriously dedicated. I guess it´s a matter of the price tag itself, of course, but also of the demanding boat: We all love to look at a Porsche GT 4, but truly capable of mastering one are just a few. The Rapido 40 is a kind of it´s own in this respect.

I like the #microcruising approach, level of attention to details and the almost aggressive use of high end material. In this, the trimaran does not just waste precious carbon fibers to show off but puts it to a good use. Speed, speed and speed – achieving maximum performance and at the same time bringing back a simplistic approach to sailing. A nice and attractive combination.

La Grande Motte Multihull show once again proved that this venue is the one epicenter of multihulls, the world´s leading boat show for yachts with more than one hull. Seeing such a variety of catamarans and trimarans all together in one place, all of them in the water, some also going out to show their character in sea trials, is just great. Big brands, small one-offs; cruisers for a nice charter vacation, coastal cruising or serious circumnavigation – all in one place. Rapido is a wonderful, interesting and exciting exemption from the mass, an extreme in best sense of the word.

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The Triac Composites shipyard and the enormous experience of its team produces a wonderful range of high-performance trimarans from 40 to 60 feet out of its base at Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), in Vietnam. The manufacturer has just unveiled the very first images of its latest “little” boat, the Rapido 40. Trick of the light - that's its name - has shown good average speeds right from its first sail.

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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 16’1” (4.90 m). Builder: Rapido Trimarans/Triac Composites Architect: Morelli & Melvin Material: composite Length: 39’4” (12 m) Beam: 28’10”/16’1” (8.8/4.9 m) Draft: 22”/4’7” (0.56/1.4 m) Displacement: 10,600 lbs (4.8 t) Mainsail: 820 sq ft (76 m²) Solent: 345 sq ft (32 m²) Price: $ 595,000 ex-tax

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16 Best Trimarans For Sailing Around The World (And a Few For Daysailing)

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Trimarans are growing in popularity worldwide, due to their light construction and high stability these multihulls are even faster than catamarans. Trimarans are still one of the lesser-known boat types so in this article ill be checking out some of the most popular models.

The best trimarans include: 

• The Neel 43 
• The Neel 47 
• Dragonfly 28 
• The Pulse 600 
• Corsair 37 

These tris are built with your safety in mind while also packing powerful speed and a wide array of comfort features to optimize your sailing experience , some are even foldable making them possible to load on a trailer and transport to the sailing destination of your choosing.

In this article, I have created a list of the 16 best trimarans in the market and their unique features. You’ll also learn the best options for different purposes such as circumnavigation, weekend sailing, racing, and more. 

Table of Contents

What Is a Trimaran?

A trimaran is a multi hulled sailboat with three individual hulls; the main hull ( vaka ) and a pair of outrigger hulls ( amas ). These smaller outrigger hulls are attached to the main hull using beams. 

While trimarans have a rich history dating back nearly four millennia, these types of sailboats have only gained popularity in the late 1900s and early 2000s. 

Trimarans are primarily used as personal boats for sailing enthusiasts or racing. These sailboats draw their versatility from their lightweight design, making them faster and easier to handle at sea when compared to single-hulled boats (monohulls). Additionally, the three hulls also contribute to better stability, making it very hard to capsize (although more likely than a cat according to this study)

Trimarans come in various sizes, and some can be as small as 19 feet (5.8 meters) in length, while others go up to 60 feet (18meters). They’re also used for different purposes. Most trimarans are used for racing and recreational purposes, although some units are still used as ferries.

As with all things, to find out which is the best we need to understand what it will be used for. There is a big difference in requirements between a boat used for day sailing compared to offshore around the world sailing.

The list below highlights the best trimarans for different purposes.

Best Trimarans For Cruising, Liveaboard and Sailing Around The World

The Neel 43 is a French trimaran best suited for cruising. Its key features include: 

• Easy maneuverability on the open sea by only a small number of crew members 

This unit is also built for comfort, ideal for more extended travels. This 43-feet (13-meter) trimaran is also made with recyclable and bio-sourced materials, highlighting the manufacturer’s commitment to environmental consciousness. 

This trimaran has a base price of  €329,000 excluding VAT. This translates to approximately $370,138. 

2.Neel 47 Possibly The Best

Named the best full-size multihull for 2020, the Neel 47 is a strong contender for one of the best trimarans in the market. This 47-foot (14.3-meter) long trimaran features optimized exterior and interior ergonomics for a unique design and look. 

Still on design, the Neel 47 is ideal for couples looking to take a weekend off or spend some time as liveaboard. It has a spacious owner’s cabin and two bedrooms. It also features a spacious living room and kitchen and is optimized to ensure comfort for a couple. 

The Neel 47 also has two basic guest cabins so your friends or children can tag along on your sailing adventure. Accordingly, this unit is ideal for those looking to explore the sea for the sheer joy of sailing. 

The Neel 47 comes at a 571,139 euro ( $643,600 ) price tag, excluding VAT. 

3. Rapido 60 The Fast and Comfortable Circumnavigator

The Rapido 60 offers a blend of performance, safety, and luxury, making it one of the best options for bluewater sailing. Measuring 59.3 feet (18 meters) in length, the Rapido 60 is an imposing unit. It’s made from lightweight sandwiches and carbon materials that provide speed and strength, allowing it to stand up to strong ocean currents. 

The Rapido 60 also has spacious living spaces and is built for comfort at all points of the sail. Its design also optimizes safety. While it’s an ideal option for circumnavigating, it’s also an excellent choice for racing due to its speed. 

This is also the same boat that The Youtube channel La Vagabond just purchased.

The Rapido 60 retails at $1,400,000 . 

4. Rapido 40

The Rapido 40 measures 39.4 feet (12 meters) in length and is ideal for cruising around the world. The Rapido 40 features twin “C” foils, which provide added lift, enhancing its speed and performance whether you are sailing downwind or upwind. 

Because it has C foils, this trimaran doesn’t have a central daggerboard, increasing interior space. Accordingly, it’s an excellent option for couples looking to cruise and enjoy great performances .

The Rapido 40 is made from high-tech all-carbon materials for a lightweight yet sturdy design. This material is also used for the countertops and furniture, and the cork flooring adds a touch of style.

This trimaran retails for $595,000 , making it a cheaper option than the Rapido 60. 

5. Dragonfly 40

The Dragonfly 40 measures 40 feet (12 meters) in length. It features high-comfort standards, making it one of the best trimarans in the market for taking your family for a cruise. Because of its larger size, it has a better capacity, being capable of accommodating six to eight people, so you can bring your family and friends along. 

It’s easy to navigate and extremely safe. With a maximum speed of 24 knots (44.5 km/h), this trimaran also provides fast speeds to make your cruise even more exhilarating. 

The Dragonfly 40 retails from €509,000 exclusive of VAT, which rounds up to $572,000 . 

6. Dragonfly 32

The Dragonfly 32 is a high-performance cruiser. Like the Dragonfly 28, this unit features a contemporary design for racing. This trimaran can accommodate five to seven crew members. 

Although slightly longer than the Dragonfly 28 with its 32-foot (9.8-meter) length, the Dragonfly 32 has a max speed of 23+ knots (42.6+ km/h), making it one of the fastest trimarans for racing. This unit also has comfortable accommodation, which makes it an ideal option for a weekend cruise with family and friends. 

The Dragonfly 32 has a base price of $350,000 . 

7. Corsair 37

Thanks to a variable draft with a retractable rudder, the Corsair 37 is an ideal choice for shallow water exploration. This 37-foot (11.3-meter) long trimaran features advanced foam-cored construction designed for safety, making it virtually unsinkable. 

The carbon hulls minimize weight, this makes for a lightweight ocean exploration sailboat with blistering speeds. One of its selling points is that this trimaran has previously been used for Arctic expeditions, possibly marking it as one of the better options for circumnavigation and offshore sailing in the northern waters. 

This trimaran has a base price of $189,000 but can go up to $204,125 .

Best Trimarans For Day/Weekend Sailing

8. dragonfly 28.

The Dragonfly 28 is a 28-feet (8.75-meter) long sailboat that can accommodate up to five people. It comes in two versions: 

• Touring version: This version is ideal for families.  
• Performance version: This is built to provide optimal performance for the sports enthusiast within you. 

It clocks a maximum speed of 22+ knots (22+ km/h) and is beam-folded. It’s an excellent option if you want a high-performance, comfortable yet smaller unit for your day or weekend cruise. 

The Dragonfly 28 starts at  €188,280 inclusive of VAT, which comes to around $211,600. 

9. Dragonfly 25

Like other trimarans under the Dragonfly brand, this 25-foot (7.62-meter) trimaran is great for both racing and short term cruising. However, this high-performance boat delivers easy handling, making it perfect for couples looking to take a ride out over the weekend and seasoned sailors looking for an exhilarating racing adventure. 

The Touring version features a lightweight build and offers comfort and accommodation to keep you, and the few guests you can fit, comfortable during the ride. This trimaran also has a Sport version, which is optimized for racing. 

The Dragonfly 25 retails from EUR 86,800 . 

10. Pulse 600

The Pulse 600 trimaran is a compact sailboat. It’s made from lightweight, carbon-reinforced construction and vacuum-formed materials for optimal speed. This trimaran is an ideal option if you are looking for speed. 

It also features ample deck space, greater stability, and volume than most trimarans of similar size and build. 

This trimaran measures 19.8 feet (6 meters) in length and can be sailed single-handedly by one person with minimal effort. The Pulse 600 has a base price of $38,800 , which places it in the lower price range. 

The F-22 is one of the smaller trimarans in the market. Developed in New Zealand, the F-22 is a folding trimaran built for speed. The hulls are made from narrow fiberglass tied together using fiberglass beams and aluminum, minimizing bulk while optimizing speed. 

The F-22 is roomy and is not as pricey as other models in the market. This trimaran has two main versions: 

12. 2019 Weta Trimaran

The 2019 Weta trimaran is a 14.5-foot (4.4-meter) trimaran featuring a carbon frame, centerboard, rudder foil, and rudder shock. The hull is made from fiberglass and foam. The Weta is built for strength and speed based on these lightweight materials. 

The 2019 Weta trimaran is easy to sail and is worth considering whether you want to take a quiet sail, race with your friends, or take kids to a sailing lesson. It has a simple design and is easy to set up independently. Thanks to its collapsible design, this trimaran is easily stored away with minimal space demands. 

13. WindRider 17

The 17.4-foot (5.3-meter) WindRider 17 is one of the more versatile trimarans in the market. It packs high performance for a low cost. This trimaran has a light rotating mast to boost performance, and a full-battened mainsail optimizes visibility. 

This sailboat is made from rotomolded polyethylene, which is more durable than fiberglass and demands less maintenance.

The WindRider 17 has a comfortable interior and can fit six adults. This is an ideal choice for social sailing for a couple or a family and friends. It’s easy to ride, and a shallow draft allows easy maneuverability. 

14. Astus 22.5

If you’re looking for something small but still comfortable, this 22.5-foot trimaran is for you. Built for speed and maneuverability, the Astus 22.5 has optional foils to optimize speed. The modern design, coupled with the spacious interior, can fit up to four beds. Accordingly, this trimaran is suited for family outings. 

This trimaran also has a foldable design, collapsing to only 16 feet (4.9 meters) for easy storage. 

15. Multi 23 Trimaran 

The Multi 23 trimaran has a contemporary design, featuring a vinyl ester and PVC foam core construction. The section below the waterline is made of solid glass for a sturdy base.

The beams are made of lightweight carbon, and the trimaran features a 33-foot (10-meter) aluminum rotating wing mast for optimal harnessing of the wind. While ideal for weekend excursions with family, once rigged with the asymmetrical spinnaker will get your heart pumping.

This trimaran packs high performance at a lower cost than most other options in the market. It’s a good choice if you are looking for a high-performing unit without spending an arm and a leg. 

16. Challenger Class Trimaran

The Challenger Trimaran 15 is the best choice for persons with disabilities. It’s designed to provide disabled sailors an opportunity to explore their passion for sailing without worrying about aspects like safety or operation. 

A man named Geoff Hold circumnavigated the British Isles in 2007, becoming the first disabled person to achieve this feat. He had quadriplegia. 

Living up to its name, the Challenger can withstand harsh weather conditions while blending performance with speed. 

Final Thoughts 

Admittedly, no trimaran is best for everyone. But whether you are looking to race with your friends, take your loved ones or friends for a cruise over the weekend, or circumnavigate the ocean, you can rest assured that these lightweight trimarans will deliver speed, safety, and comfort to make it worth your while. 

These brands are innovatively designed and feature intricate safety mechanisms that make them virtually unsinkable. Give them a shot and begin your ocean adventure. 

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Specifications

(For more photos of the Rapido 50, visit our photo gallery .

General Details

• Length overall (LOA): 15.24m (50 ft)
• Length of waterline (LWL): 15.2m (49.9 ft)
• Beam overall (BOA): 10.24m (33.6 ft)
• BOA (folded): 5.8m (19.0 ft)
• BOA (float to float CL): 9.29m (30.5 ft)
• Average light displacement (subject to final options): 8,550kgs (18,850 lbs)
• Freeboard: 1.67m (5.5 ft)
• Daggerboard up: 0.67m (2.2 ft)
• Daggerboard down: 3.52m (11.5 ft)
• Mast Height above DWL: 24.98m (82 ft)
• Headroom in cockpit area (no ceiling liner): 2.01m
• Headroom in saloon (ceiling liner): 2.0m
• Headroom in forward cabin and head area (ceiling liner): 1.91m
• Storage volume of floats (at greatest dim.): (L) 4.6m x (W) 1.1m x (H) 1.5m
• Storage volume under cockpit (at greatest dim.): (L) 1.7m x (W) 2.4m x (H) 1.0m
• Download the Rapido 50 General Specifications (10 January 2022)
• SA Main: 97m2 (1,044sqf)
• SA Solent: 57.5m2 (619sqf)
• SA Staysail: 27.9m2 (300sqf)
• SA Reacher: 150m2 (1,615sqf)
• SA Asym Spin: 230m2 (2,476sqf)

General Information

360 degree virtual tour.

Click here to watch 360 degree tour of the Rapido 50.

The Rapido 50 – The World’s Ultimate  Folding  Cruising Trimarans

Every exceptional product needs a source of inspiration. For the all-new Rapido 50, that source has been the Rapido 60 which has proven herself to be an exceptional trimaran for:

• Podium performances
• Fast passage-making
• Classic cruising
• Couples; and

Critically, the Rapido 60’s DNA can be found throughout the Rapido 50. But where the Rapido 50 sharply differentiates herself is that she has the ability to fold the floats to slip into single berths at marinas.

Video above: Multihulls World magazine has announced that the Rapido 50 has won the Multihull of the Year Award for 2022 in the 45′-55′ category. The award was announced at the Multihull Show at La Grande Motte on 20 April 2022.

Advantages of the Rapido 50’s folding system

Folding floats :

• Access to single marina berths
• Access to all marinas
• Reduced marina, hard stand and shipping costs
• Keeps floats in upright position (no barnacles or algae on sides)
• Maintains stability of trimaran in folding position and during folding

Folding mechanism :

• High tech design by world-acclaimed multihull designers, Morrelli & Melvin
• Patented Design (concept by Paul Koch, Australia Patent Application No. 2019902014)

Summary of Rapido 50

The Rapido 50 sets a new standard in the market place. Upon its launch in October 2020, it will generate an enormous amount of interest and attention. Its benefits include it being:

• Easier and safer to handle with self-tacking jib, roller furler head sails and spreaderless mast
• CE A Certification for safer ocean crossings
• Better weight distribution with heavy items (eg engine) in the middle of the boat
• Functional interior finished to Rapido 60 standards
• High tech, infused carbon foam sandwich construction with beams, daggerboards, ruddercase and blade made from prepreg carbon and cured in autoclave
• Folding floats (reduced fees for marina, hard stand and shipping)

Download these pdf files

• Rapido 50  Interior Arrangement (24 July 2018)
• Rapido 50  Sail Plan (29 August 2019)
• Rapdio 50 General Specifications (5 November 2020)
• Rapido 50  General Arrangement ,  click here (24 July 2018).

Further details – Rapido 50

• Email Paul Koch
• Contact your nearest Rapido Trimarans’ Dealer

FAST AND POWERFUL

Trimarans are safe, powerful and fast as demonstrated by the fact that they consistently win races and hold the solo speed record for circumnavigating the world.

Safety at sea is the No. 1 priority and this thinking is reflected throughout the design and construction of the Rapido.

The Rapido has some truly amazing living spaces which provide more open, private and intimate areas than monohulls or catamarans.

stable and comfortable

Trimarans are comfortable on all points of sail.

The combination of safety, performance and comfort put the Rapido in a league of its own. The enormous trampoline nets add fun and excitement as you watch the blue water rush underneath you – or as you lounge on the nets while gently floating over a reef. You will be instantly hooked.

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50 in action.

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– in the media

Below is a list of articles which have appeared in various publications regarding Rapido Trimarans.

• Sailboat Review, Rapido 40, A sailor’s dream boat , by Mark Pillsbury, Cruising World magazine, 6 May 2024
• Rapido host much anticipated launch of first Rapido 53XS , Sails magazine, 1 May 2024
• Rapido 53XS – a peak speed of 24 knots during initial sea trials , by Emmanuel van Deth, Multihulls World, 19 April 2024
• Rapido 53XS, the new 16m globetrotter of a trimaran , by Aldo Fumagalli, Vela magazine, 24 January 2024
• First look – Rapido 53XS, a 20 knot cruiser , by Toby Hodges, Yachting World, 29 December 2023
• Video. Sailing Bliss: Unveiling the Rapido 40 Trimaran – GIDDY UP!!! , by Naval Gazing at Camp David, December 2023
• Video. The Rapido 53XS: Tour, review and ideas , by Naval Gazing at Camp David, December 2023
• Rapido 53XS Review , by Yachting World, 9 November 2023
• Video. Der Kat-Jäger: Carbon-Trimaran Rapido 40 aus Vietnam (“The cat hunter: carbon trimaran Rapido 40 from Vietnam”) by Yacht TV, 12 October 2023
• Cruising World announces Rapido 40 as Boat of the Year 2024 nominee , Cruising World, 26 September 2023
• Rapido 40 carbon trimaran from Vietnam – the test , by Michael Good, German Yacht Magazine, 21 September 2023
• C-foils on a fast cruising trimaran? This looks rapid!, Rapido 40 tour, Yachting World magazine video by Toby Hodges, 8 September 2023
• Rapido 40: The Alternative Trimaran , by François-Xavier de Crécy with photos by Ludovic Fruchaud, LE MONDE DU MULTICOQUE #24 by Voile Magazine. July, 2024.
• The Rapido 40 is a 20 knot cruising tri , George Day, Cruising Compass, 24 May, 2023
• Boat Review of Rapido 40, Zuzana Prochazka, Sail Magazine, 4 May 2023
• Rapido 40: ultra fast cruising in complete safety on three hulls , Maxime Leriche , SailboatNews.com, 25 April 2023
• Boat anomaly: Rapido 40 Trimaran , No Frills Sailing, 19 April 2023
• Rapido 40 – Fast, foldable and worry free!,  Multihulls World magazine, No. 189, May-July 2023
• Shipyard Focus: Rapido Trimarans , by Kevin Green, Multihulls World, August / September 2022.
• Rapido, changing the game , by Zuzana Prochazka, Sail Magazine, 23 March, 2022
• Rapido 40: A livable sailboat for cruising on 3 hulls , Briag Merlet, Sailboat News, 23 February 2022.
• Rapido, changing the game , (takes a detailed look at the cutting edge design and technology of Morrelli & Melvin) by Zuzana Prochazka, Multihull Sailor, December 2021
• Boat Review: Rapido 50 , Kevin Green, Boating New Zealand, November 2021
• Harnessing Speed , by Kevin Green, Boating New Zealand, November 2021
• Rapido 60 Trimaran Boat Review: A Bold Gamechanger For Performance Bluewater Cruising , by Zuzana Prochazka, Yacht World, 23 September, 2021.
• Harnessing the wind , by Kevin Green, Multihulls World, September / October 2021 issue, 6 page spread on Rapido Trimarans.
• Sailing La Vagabonde choose Rapido 60 to sail world’s oceans , video announcement by SLV to their 1.59 million subscribers, You Tube, 8 June 2021
• The Ultimate Racer-Cruiser: Clients on Romanza are turning heads on the racetrack when they’re not cruising at high speed , North Sails, 19 April, 2021
• Making Short-handed Short Work – Onboard Rapido 60 , Anna Merchant, Sail-World, 11 February 2021
• Rapido 50 News from the Shipyards , Multihulls World, 2 February 2021
• Buyers’ Guide 2021, Rapido 50 , Multihulls World, 18 December 2020
• “New breed” Rapido 40 & 50 , Yachting World magazine, November 2020
• Cruising Helmsman reviews Rapido 60 , October 2020
• Romanza takes top spot in Yates Cup , SEA Yachting magazine, September 2020
• Rapido Trimarans relocates production arm into Vietnam ,  SEA Yachting  magazine, Nov/Dec 2019.
• Rapido Trimarans, On the March, Seahorse Magazine , October 2019.
• (French)  Rapido 40, un trimaran repliable de 12 m , Bateaux.com, 29 August 2019.
• Rapido 60 – The most exciting production multihull in the world?  (or  click here  for selection of quotes), Multihulls Magazine, Summer (July) 2019.
• Rapido , Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, June 2019 (pp23-24)
• Ineffable’s Steve Bourne: I’m a nutter for sailing , Daily Herald, 26 February 2019.
• Rapido 60′ the fastest production multihull in the world? , International Multihulls World, December 2017
• RAPIDO 60’ : Le multicoque de série habitable le plus rapide du monde? , Multihulls World, 23 November 2017
• Finding Mrs Right , Boating New Zealand, August 2016
• Blue Water Cruising Trimaran , Australian Multihulls World, August 2016
• Rapido 60 , Cruising World, 25 August, 2016
• Rapido 60 , by Emma Bamford, Sailing Today.

Rapido 40 : Carbon-Trimaran aus Vietnam – der Test

Michael Good

 ·  21.09.2023

Mehr als 2.000 Seemeilen kreuz und quer durchs Mittelmeer, meist gegenan und mitunter bei stürmischem Wind und hohen Wellen: Paul Koch, Chef und Eigentümer der Marke Rapido Trimarans in Vietnam, hat es sich nicht nehmen lassen, die Baunummer zwei vom Typ Rapido 40 eigenhändig von Griechenland nach Südfrankreich zur Multihull-Messe in La Grande-Motte zu überführen. Eine knüppelharte Tour für den Skipper und gleichermaßen ein Belastungstest für das Schiff, eine Probe aufs Exempel. „Ich wollte einfach sehen, was mein Boot auf der langen Strecke kann und wo noch Potenzial für Verbesserungen besteht“, sagt Koch nach der überaus anspruchsvollen, aber offenbar auch gänzlich problemlosen Überfahrt.

Die Trimaran-Linie nach unten ausgeweitet

Der Rapido 40 kommt nun als dritter und kleinster Trimaran der Marke, die seit 2014 in der vietnamesischen Wirtschaftsmetropole Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt Dreirumpfboote baut. Von den größeren Modellen Rapido 50 und 60 wurden bisher jeweils fünf Stück produziert und verkauft. Dem neuen, kleineren 40er scheinen nun eine stärkere Nachfrage und damit auch höhere Stückzahlen beschieden zu sein. Sechs Boote sind bereits ausgeliefert, 14 weitere stehen noch in den Auftragsbüchern. Ein schöner Erfolg für Rapido Trimarans, immerhin ein reines Nischenprodukt ziemlich weit weg vom Massenmarkt. Dafür steht auch ein mehr als überschaubarer Wettbewerb. Als einzige vergleichbare Konkurrenz zum Rapido 40 ist in der Größe derzeit nur der Dragonfly 40 von Quorning Boats in Dänemark zu nennen.

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Ihre enorme Breite ist bei sportlichen Trimaranen dieser Art ein nicht unerheblicher Nachteil, vor allem zum Manövrieren und Anlegen im Hafen. Bei einer Rumpflänge um zwölf Meter beträgt die Spanne beim Rapido 40 stattliche 8,80 Meter. Beim Dragonfly 40 sind es 8,40 Meter. Die in der Länge ähnlichen Boote aus dem Lager der Zweirumpfboote etwa von Lagoon oder Fountaine Pajot sind dagegen rund zwei Meter schmaler.

Der Trimaran kann schmaler werden

Sowohl beim Rapido als auch beim Dragonfly lässt sich die Breite mechanisch reduzieren. Beim Boot aus Vietnam werden die Beams über Scharniere eingeknickt und die Schwimmer an den Hauptrumpf herangezogen. Für den Vorgang sind allerdings recht umfangreiche Vorbereitungen nötig: Zahlreiche Verschraubungen und auch die Trampoline müssen gelöst, das komplette Rigg entlastet werden. Fürs regelmäßige Anklappen der Rümpfe, etwa beim Anlaufen eines Hafens, ist das System deshalb zu aufwendig. Die Werft arbeite jedoch bereits an bedienerfreundlicheren Alternativen.

Deutlich einfacher funktioniert das Ganze beim Dragonfly. Bei dem lassen sich die Rümpfe seitlich nach hinten an den Mittelrumpf schwenken.

• Der Dragonfly 40 im YACHT-Test

Gebaut werden alle drei Rümpfe des Rapido sowie das Deck des Hauptrumpfs aus Kohlefaser, und zwar als Sandwichkonstruktion mit Schaumkern und Vinylesterharz. Auch die stark belasteten Beams bestehen komplett aus Carbon, im Kern sind sie sogar monolithisch. Ebenso die Schotten sowie die strukturell tragenden Teile des Innenausbaus, wie etwa die Möbelfundamente. Und auch den profilierten Flügelmast fertigen die Vietnamesen in der Werft in Eigenregie aus Kohlefaser, und das sogar mit Carbon-Prepregs samt Aushärtung im Autoklav.

Mit einem Gesamtgewicht von nur 5,2 Tonnen ist der Rapido 40 entsprechend leicht. Nochmals zum Vergleich: Fahrtenkatamarane gleicher Länge verdrängen mit rund zehn Tonnen Leergewicht etwa doppelt so viel.

Der Trimaran hat viel Speedpotenzial

Der konsequente Leichtbau, die spürbar steifen Kohlefaserverbindungen und der potente Segelplan mit dem drehbaren Flügelmast resultieren selbstredend in einem ungewöhnlich großen Leistungspotenzial. Dazu kommt: In den Seitenrümpfen stecken asymmetrische, gekrümmte Foils, die Abdrift vermeiden und zusätzlichen Auftrieb erzeugen. Beim Test in Südfrankreich bei konstanten Bedingungen um zwölf Knoten Wind loggt der Rapido 40 mit dem Standard-Segelplan (durchgelattetes Groß mit Squarehaed und Selbstwendefock) hart am Wind beachtliche acht Knoten und mehr. Signifikant ist dabei die ausgezeichnete Höhe am Wind. Der Tri wendet bei mittleren Windstärken über einen Winkel von nur 85 Grad – für Mehrrumpfboote ein erstaunlich guter Wert!

Richtig zur Sache geht es mit ausgerolltem Code Zero. Bei halbem Wind stehen schnell zweistellige Werte auf der Logge des Trimarans. Ab diesem Speed werden dann auch die Foils und ihre auftreibende Kraft spürbar wirksam. Die Anstellwinkel der Tragflächen können übrigens über verstellbare Führungen getrimmt werden.

Der Trimaran wird mit Pinne gesteuert

Der Steuermann sitzt wahlweise und je nach Wetter und Wind entweder seitlich in luftiger und erhöhter Position auf den sehr bequemen Sitzbänken. Oder er nimmt etwas besser geschützt einen zudem sichereren Platz auf dem Seitendeck ein. Die Pinnensteuerung samt teleskopierbarem Ausleger bleibt ohne Alternative; ein oder gar zwei Steuerräder wie beim Dragonfly bietet Rapido auch als Option für den Trimaran nicht an.

Auf langen Strecken übernimmt ohnehin der Autopilot, der direkt an der Ruderwelle angeschlagen ist. Mit dessen Fernsteuerung lässt sich das Boot auch von innen gut steuern. Der markante Kajütaufbau mit dem nahezu umlaufenden Fensterband und den großen Dachluken erlaubt beim Segeln sowohl eine fast uneingeschränkte Rundumsicht als auch nach oben in die Tücher.

Auch innen ist der Trimaran ein Leichtbau

Die Sitzgruppe im Salon ist, wie bei einer klassischen Yacht mit Deckssalon, erhöht eingebaut. Was nicht nur im Hafen und in der Bucht, sondern auch auf langen Schlägen auf See sehr angenehm ist. Beim Ausbau unter Deck setzt Rapido Trimarans konsequent auf Leichtbau: Abdeckungen, Türen und Möbelteile bestehen aus Komposit, und selbst die Schubladen baut die Werft aus Kohlefaser.

Holz ist generell Mangelware, für den Bodenbelag im Salon wurde sehr leichter, aber dennoch rutsch- und trittfester Kork gewählt. Der Standardausbau unter Deck vermittelt folgerichtig einen eher nüchternen denn einen gemütlichen Eindruck. Die Verarbeitung ist generell ordentlich, wenn auch im Detail nicht ganz makellos. Eher unschön und unübersichtlich ist die Verkabelung der elektrischen und elektronischen Komponenten. Lob gibt es hingegen für die perfekten Möglichkeiten zur Ventilation mit Querlüftung in allen Wohnbereichen.

Vier Personen finden auf dem Trimaran eine Koje

Im Vorschiff schlafen zwei Personen komfortabel. Die Breite der Doppelkoje beträgt 1,54 Meter auf Schulterhöhe. Im Eignerbereich stehen zahlreiche und große Stauräume zur Verfügung. Viel Platz gibt es auch im Toilettenraum. Allerdings fehlt für den Duschbereich die Abtrennung, die aber einfach nachgerüstet werden könnte. Achtern schlafen weitere zwei Personen recht bequem, allerdings ist der Zugang zur Kabine recht eng geraten: Man muss sich klein machen und dann zur Koje kriechen. Bequemer ist die Achterkabine über eine Klappe im hinteren Brückendeck direkt aus dem Cockpit zu erreichen.

Knapp 760.000 Euro kostet der Rapido 40 in der Standard-Ausstattung ab Werft. Dazu muss der Kunde zusätzlich mindestens 30.000 Euro für einen guten Satz Segel einkalkulieren. Relativiert wird die auf den ersten Blick eher ernüchternde Preisforderung dank einer ungewöhnlich umfangreichen und vor allem sehr exquisiten Grundausstattung. Darin eingeschlossen sind unter anderem der Profil-Flügelmast wie auch die Foils. Außerdem rechtfertigt die hochwertige Bauweise mit einem großen Kohlefaser-Anteil zumindest teilweise die gehobene Preisvorstellung.

Technische Daten

• CE-Entwurfskategorie A
• Rumpflänge 12,03 m
• Wasserlinienlänge 12,00 m
• Breite 8,80 m
• Breite reduziert 5,80 m
• Tiefgang 0,87–2,18 m
• Masthöhe über WL 19,25 m
• Theor. Rumpfgeschwindigk. 8,4 kn
• Gewicht 5,2 t
• Großsegel 65,0 m²
• Selbstwendefock 32,0 m²
• Reacher 113,0 m²
• Maschine (Yanmar) 21 kW/29 PS
• Kraftstofftank (PVC) 200 l
• Frischwassertank (PVC) 200 l
• Fäkalientank (PVC) 60 l

Rumpf- u. Decks­bauweise

Kohlefaser-Sandwich mit Schaumkern und Vinylesterharz, aufgebaut mit Vakuum-Infusion. Beams, Foils, Ruderblätter und Hauptschott gebaut teilweise mit Carbon-Prepreg und ausgehärtet im Autoklav

Optionaler Hybridantrieb

Alternative zum Einbaudiesel: zwei Elektromotoren von Oceanvolt mit je 8 kW Leistung, zwei Lithium-Batterien und einem Generator mit 6 kW Leistung. Aufpreis für das ganze System: rund 105.000 Euro

Art, Qualität und Hersteller bestimmt der Kunde. Die Segel sind im Grundpreis nicht enthalten. Ein Satz Cruising-Segel (Groß und Fock) kostet 27.520 Euro

Ausstattung und Preise

• Grundpreis ab Werft 759.520 €
• Preis segelfertig 809.565 €
• Komfortpreis 833.080 €

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Werft und vertrieb.

Rapido Trimarans, Triac Compo­sites; Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt (Vietnam), www.rapidotrimarans.com

Multihull-Vertrieb, Werner Stolz; Wettersteinstr. 16, 82024 Taufkirchen, www.multihull-sale.de

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Konstruktion und Konzept

• + Konsequenter Leichtbau
• + Variabler Tiefgang
• - Breitenreduktion umständlich

Segelleistung und Trimm

• + Enormes Speed-Potenzial
• + Läuft sehr gute Höhe am Wind
• + Verschiedene Steuerpositionen

Wohnen und Ausbauqualität

• + Rundumsicht im Salon
• + Geräumige Vorschiffskabine
• - Salontisch steht sehr wackelig

Ausrüstung und Technik

• + Carbon-Flügelmast ist Standard
• + Elektromotor möglich
• + Hochwertige Grundausstattung

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