Rapido 40 – All-Carbon Folding Performance Trimaran

The Rapido 40 trimaran is an award-nominated, all-carbon performance cruiser that blends speed, safety, and comfort in one extraordinary package. Designed by world-renowned naval architects Morrelli & Melvin and built by Triac Composites, the Rapido 40 brings the DNA of the legendary Rapido 60 into a compact, folding design.

Recognised as a SAIL Top 10 Best Boats Nominee for 2024, the Rapido 40 is built for sailors who demand more from every journey — whether racing, cruising, or crossing oceans.

Award-Winning Design by Morrelli & Melvin

The Rapido 40 was created for sailors who want a high-performance multihull without compromise. Its lightweight, all-carbon construction and advanced foiling technology deliver:

• Podium performance in competitive racing
• Fast, safe passage-making across oceans
• Effortless classic cruising for couples and families
• Easy, safe handling with a self-tacking jib and optional roller-furling boom

When others are forced to motor away from weather, the Rapido 40 simply powers up and sails away — always in control.

Built for Speed, Safety, and Comfort

Race and Cruise Performance

• All-carbon foam sandwich construction for strength and light weight
• High-load components — mast, beams, foils, and rudders — built in-house from prepreg carbon, autoclave-cured for aerospace-level strength and precision
• Carbon spreaderless rotating wing mast (available in performance or standard options)
• Asymmetric “C” foils delivering lift and speed upwind and downwind
• Optional centre daggerboard for sailors who prefer a traditional configuration
• Optional helm wheel

Safety at Sea, including watertight bulkheads

• CE-A certified for unrestricted ocean crossings
• Multiple watertight bulkheads for added safety (see diagram below)
• Fully contained, watertight engine compartment
• Balanced weight distribution with engine and heavy components centred

Interior Design and Comfort

• Raised saloon with 360° panoramic views (no “down-in-the-hull” compromise)
• Two private cabins (aft cabin configurable as a double or twin)
• Super-lightweight custom carbon furniture, including countertops and drawers
• Cork flooring for comfort and resilience
• Ample storage capacity for extended cruising (see diagram below)

Innovative “C” Foil Technology

The twin asymmetric “C” foils, built in-house from prepreg carbon and autoclave-cured for strength and precision, give the Rapido 40 a significant performance edge:

• Provide lift for improved speed both upwind and downwind
• Eliminate the need for a central daggerboard, freeing interior space and ensuring 360° visibility
• Flexible use — both foils down for maximum lift, or one raised to reduce drag when day sailing or cruising
• Optional centre daggerboard available for traditional setups

Folding Floats – Smarter Marina Access

The Rapido 40’s folding floats make it practical as well as powerful:

• Access to single marina berths and smaller marinas
• Reduced marina, hard stand, and shipping fees
• Folding system maintains full trimaran stability whether sailing or folded

Why Choose the Rapido 40?

• Compared to other multihulls in its class, the Rapido 40 delivers unmatched performance and value:
• Lighter, faster, stronger with all-carbon foam sandwich construction
• Prepreg carbon, autoclave-cured high-load components (mast, beams, foils, rudders) for aerospace-grade strength
• Latest Morrelli & Melvin design and engineering, proven in world-class trimarans
• Balanced and safe handling with self-tacking jib
• Spacious, functional interior with raised saloon and high-quality finishes
• Two separate cabins for flexible living arrangements
• Folding floats for easier marina access and reduced ownership costs
• Electric propulsion options available for eco-friendly sailors
• Built exclusively by Triac Composites – specialists in advanced carbon composites

The Rapido 40 isn’t just another trimaran — it’s a leap forward in performance cruising technology.

FAQ: Rapido 40 Trimaran

1. Is the Rapido 40 suitable for ocean crossings?

Yes. The Rapido 40 is CE-A certified, meaning it is designed and built for unrestricted offshore and ocean sailing.

2. How does the Rapido 40 folding system work?

The floats fold neatly alongside the main hull without compromising stability. This allows easy access to single berths in marinas and reduces storage, hard stand, and shipping costs.

3. What makes the Rapido 40 different from other trimarans?

Unlike most production trimarans, the Rapido 40 is built entirely from carbon, with prepreg autoclave-cured components in all high-load areas. Combined with its Morrelli & Melvin design, innovative C foils, and raised saloon, it uniquely delivers race-winning performance and true cruising comfort.

👉 The Rapido 40 is more than a boat — it’s freedom, speed, and adventure reimagined. If you love sailing, this is the trimaran you’ve been waiting for.