Multihulls from 20 to 30 feet
Clearly shunned by the biggest manufacturers, you might think this category is close to flatlining. Let’s hope that demand evolves and could (at last!) provoke a real craze for entry-level multihulls. But for now, there are no new products or launches in this category. So, for the time being, it’s trimarans that are in charge. Most of the models on offer feature a folding or telescopic float system. These units can fit into a standard marina slip and can even be transported by road. And this is what makes them ideal for coastal sailing and for discovering waters far from your home port. Or why not a bit of racing?
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Publié le
01/12/2022
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
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187
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ASTUS 20.5 Designed for cruising, this is now a one-design racing class! {{ALTERNATIVE::getLinkEssai(436)}} This trimaran has seen remarkable success, with almost 100 units built since its launch in 2018. Our test revealed that this VPLP designed multihull is as fun to sail as it is practical and easy to operate. The most active owners have been working together with Astus Boats to establish a one-design class. The 20.5 is particularly exciting in the Sport version, as it offers 260 sq ft (24 m²) upwind for a weight of less than half a ton. Enough to have fun and sensation, …
