For Sailors. The Rapido 50 Trimaran is the World’s Ultimate Folding Ocean Cruising Trimaran. Designed by Morelli & Melvin, it is built exclusively by Triac Composites.
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
Sailors
Critically, the Rapido 60’s DNA can be found throughout the Rapido 50.
When the idea to make the Rapido 50 a folding trimaran was first suggested – yes, that’s right, a 50′ trimaran that folds! – our initial reaction was, “ARE YOU CRAZY??”.
But after consulting with Pete Melvin from our designers, Morelli & Melvin, we thought, “Why not!”. After all, our management team has built more folding trimarans than anyone else in the world and if anyone understands the challenges and how to do it right, we do!
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
Patented Design (concept by Paul Koch, Australia Patent Application No. 2019902014)
The Rapido folding system is winch-assisted to take away, what some people say, the “back-breaking" strength required on bigger boats with other systems.
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:
Lighter
Faster
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)
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.
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.