About Rapido Trimarans
The Vision Behind Rapido
Passion is what drives genuine innovation. For Paul Koch, co-founder of Rapido Trimarans, that lifelong passion has always been trimarans. Over several decades, Paul has stood at the absolute forefront of the global multihull industry, systematically transforming what was once a niche corner of sailing into a worldwide movement for high-end performance cruising.
Paul’s pioneering journey began in 1986 with OSTAC Yachts (Ocean Sailing Trimarans and Catamarans). From 1994 to 2010, he went on to lead Corsair Marine, where he introduced breakthrough composite technologies and production methods that fundamentally reshaped the international trimaran market. His relentless drive and clear architectural vision helped bring high-performance multihulls into the mainstream for passionate sailors around the world.
Yet, Paul saw an unfulfilled gap in the market: a true, ocean-crossing trimaran that was remarkably fast, incredibly safe, owner-operated, and entirely manageable by just two people. This vision gave birth to the flagship Rapido 60, the world’s best ocean-cruising trimaran. To turn this ambitious blueprint into a reality, Paul with his partner, Richard Eyre, engaged the services of Pete Melvin, co-founder of the world-renowned naval architecture firm Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering.
Behind the scenes: Barefoot Doctors Sailing interview co-founder Paul Koch regarding the core design philosophy driving Rapido Trimarans.
Our Mission
“To build the world’s best ocean-cruising trimarans."
The Designers – Morrelli & Melvin
To achieve a mission of this scale, Rapido partnered exclusively with Morrelli & Melvin, the global leaders in high-performance multihulls. Celebrated for their legendary work on America’s Cup campaigns and some of the world’s fastest record-breaking yachts, their technical expertise ensures every single Rapido trimaran is an absolute masterpiece of modern marine engineering.
Morrelli & Melvin deploy a suite of highly advanced aerospace tools to rigorously design and optimize every physical parameter of the platform:
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This perfect marriage of science, technology, and real-world blue water experience gives Rapido Trimarans their legendary, unmatched combination of speed, safety, and effortless handling. Learn more about their technology lifecycle here.
Morrelli & Melvin: Utilizing state-of-the-art computational tools to engineer the next generation of performance multihulls. Click the image to explore further technical specs.
The Builder – Triac Composites
Every single Rapido trimaran is built exclusively by Triac Composites, an elite manufacturing facility co-founded in Vietnam by Paul Koch and Richard Eyre in 2014. While Triac’s core focus is building the Rapido line, their unmatched technical expertise in advanced composite structures extends across a premium industrial portfolio worldwide.
Triac Composites: The modern, state-of-the-art construction facility where the Rapido range of trimarans is meticulously crafted.
Why Advanced Composites?
Advanced composites are the defining material of modern high-performance engineering, offering distinct material advantages over traditional mediums:
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These rare structural qualities make advanced carbon composites absolutely vital not only for elite luxury yachts, but across critical modern industries including aerospace, defense, specialized transit, and high-stakes mining.
A Diverse Engineering Portfolio
Triac Composites has successfully delivered high-spec technical infrastructure around the globe, spanning structural projects such as:
- Industrial composite plugs and master tooling molds for commercial, defense, and recreational vessels.
- High-load carbon engineering components, including specialized C-Foils, T-Foils, and racing masts.
- Advanced structural lightweight superstructures for European passenger ferries.
- Fully outsourced composite vessel manufacturing for international leisure and utility brands.
- Heavy-duty composite mining extraction equipment designed for volatile environments.
- Custom architectural structural facades for contemporary commercial developments.
- Precision-molded composite mass transit train interiors.
World-Class Manufacturing Facilities
Triac operates a heavily optimized, climate-controlled facility in Vietnam, engineered with capital infrastructure that includes:
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Commercial & Custom Tooling Enquiries
Do you have a custom technical project requiring advanced composites engineering? Whether you require master plug tooling, industrial parts manufacture, or production scalability in structural glass or carbon fiber, contact us directly.
For confidential commercial consultations, email Phil: [email protected]
Schedule a Factory Tour in Vietnam
Vietnam is not merely where Rapido Trimarans are precision-engineered; it stands as a premier global destination, frequently ranked among the world’s most dynamic travel experiences.
Our production facility is conveniently situated just 40 minutes from the vibrant center of Ho Chi Minh City (District 1). We warmly encourage future owners to coordinate a private facility tour with a broader exploration of this beautiful country to experience the warmth and charm of Vietnam firsthand.
Modern, vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, located a short distance from the primary Triac Composites production facility.
Important Travel Notice: Many international nationalities require an official e-visa to clear border customs in Vietnam. To lodge your application seamlessly, please visit the official Vietnam Government e-Visa Portal.
Discover the Rapido Difference
Explore our evolving trimaran line or reach out directly to our advisory crew to discuss your specific blue water cruising aspirations.
Direct Email: [email protected]
Dealership Network
For contact details of Rapido Trimarans’ International Dealership Network, click here.