R40 Featherweight trimaran from Vietnam with clever solutions, Michael Good, Yacht Magazine 27 May 2023 (includes 12 photos by professional photographer, L. Fruchaud).
The original article is in German. Below is an abridged extract that has been translated into English by Google.
Slim hulls, low weight and ample sail area promise considerable performance potential. The trimaran Rapido 40 can meet high expectations and demands, but not only in terms of performance…
During (Yacht Magazine’s) test sail, the multi-hull made entirely of carbon fiber impresses with full speed… Tacking angles in medium winds are 80 degrees and less, which is very unusual for multihulls. The trimaran, designed by Morelli & Melvin in the USA, comes standard with curved and asymmetrically profiled C-Foils, which provide additional buoyancy…
Despite the fundamentally very sporty and performance-oriented design and consistent weight-optimized production, the Rapido 40 is also very comfortable…
The large superstructure windows offer an almost all-round view while sitting…
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