At the Cannes Yachting Festival, Rapido Trimarans unveiled a game-changer: the Rapido 53XS (Xtra Space). Derived from the high-performance Rapido 50 platform, the 53XS features an expanded nacelle providing a living volume comparable to a cruising catamaran – without sacrificing offshore speed.
Multihulls World put Hull #1 to the test. Here are the key takeaways from their full review:
- Unprecedented Living Space: By practically doubling the nacelle width, the 53XS offers 320 sq ft (30 m²) of central living area, accommodating three double cabins (including a panoramic master) and two head compartments.
- 100% Carbon Performance: From the rotating mast to the front rail and storage drawers, every component is built using ocean-racing carbon techniques.
- Advanced Appendages: Replacing the central daggerboard with curved, asymmetrical C-foils integrated into the floats opens up panoramic saloon views while reducing draft to near Hobie Cat levels.
- The Ultimate Hybrid: Combines the helming thrill of a racing monohull with the flush-deck living space of a large catamaran and the beaching capability of a shallow-draft multihull.
“It combines the helming pleasure of a racing monohull, the protection of a central cockpit, the space of a large catamaran, and the draft of a Hobie Cat. This is the dream machine for a round-the-world trip.”
— Norbert Cochin, Multihulls World Magazine (Issue 199)
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