Why a Rapido Trimaran?

Rapidos are Engineered Without Compromise

Designed by Morrelli & Melvin, world leaders in multihull naval architecture, and built by Triac Composites, specialists in advanced carbon composites, Rapido Trimarans redefines performance cruising. Each model is built with aerospace technology, ocean-proven safety, and the kind of space and stability that transforms sailing into pure freedom.

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

At Rapido, safety is built in — not added on. Every trimaran is designed to meet and exceed CE Category A standards for unrestricted ocean sailing.

Unmatched Carbon Strength

  • Carbon foam sandwich construction for a rigid, unsinkable platform.
  • Pre-preg, autoclave-cured carbon components (mast, beams, daggerboards, foils, rudders) designed and built in-house for ultimate reliability.
  • Synthetic rigging: lighter, stronger, and longer lasting.
Two mobile cranes applied 9 tons of load onto the Rapido 60’s diagonal floats (fwd starboard float and aft port float) with the centre hull bolted to the concrete floor. The Rapido passed the test with flying colours! Click to play video at 0.44secs.
Two mobile cranes applied 9 tons of load onto the Rapido 60’s diagonal floats (fwd starboard float and aft port float) with the centre hull bolted to the concrete floor. The Rapido passed the test with flying colours! Click to play video at 0.44secs.

Carbon strength. Two mobile cranes applied 9 tons of load onto the Rapido 60’s diagonal floats…

Watertight Security

  • Multiple bulkheads in every hull — five in the Rapido 60’s main hull, four per float (ama).
  • Isolated engine & equipment compartments.

Emergency Preparedness

  • Escape hatches: 2 on Rapido 40; 3 on Rapido 50 & 60, including cockpit survival compartments.
  • Automatic + portable bilge pumps for redundancy.
  • Fire safety: automatic fire suppression systems, extinguishers, fire blanket.
  • Induction cook tops eliminate LPG and diesel risks.

Helm & Control

  • Elevated helm with all-round visibility under a protective bimini.
  • Wide helm seat with ergonomic layout for single-handed safety.
  • Direct Jefa steering: precision and reliability.

Performance = Safety

The fastest way out of danger is to avoid it. Rapido’s high-performance design means you can outrun bad weather and reach safe harbor faster.

Rapido Trimarans are built for exhilarating speed and control without sacrificing safety.

  • Ultra-light, ultra-strong carbon construction paired with powerful sail plans.
  • Advanced design tools (CFD, FEA, VPP) ensure maximum performance.
  • Race-proven DNA: trimarans dominate offshore records, including Francis Joyon’s solo circumnavigation in just 57 days.
  • Asymmetric C-foils and T-foil rudders for lift, speed, and control in all conditions.
  • Options for daggerboards for sailors who prefer traditional setups.

Result: Ocean-crossing speed with ocean-cruising confidence.

Rapido 60 Fast and powerful

SPACIOUS. BY DESIGN

Forget cramped sailing. Rapido Trimarans are surprisingly spacious, offering comfort and practicality at sea and at anchor.

  • Wide open interiors with lightweight, custom furniture.
  • Carbon countertops and finishes designed for strength and elegance.
  • Ample storage for extended voyages.
  • Expansive nets double as sun decks, play zones, or thrilling ocean-view platforms.

As Riley from Sailing La Vagabonde said after boarding a Rapido 60:

The only thing I was worried about was the amount of space on board. I jumped onboard, ran around and I was like, ‘Ahhhhhh! This is perfectly fine!’ The forward cabin is massive, with a huge bed. When you’re standing in the saloon, you’re actually standing in a huge room.”

STABLE AND COMFORTABLE. FOR EVERY VOYAGE

Stability is the secret ingredient that makes Rapido Trimarans comfortable offshore cruisers.

  • Heel angle of just 5–10° vs. 20–35° on monohulls.
  • Level decks make cooking, eating, and moving safe and practical.
  • Reduced crew fatigue on long passages.
  • Wide beam + lightweight design = controlled power, no broaches or knockdowns.

In short: the comfort of a luxury cruiser, with the confidence of a true performance multihull.

It's true that monohulls have a far greater heel than Rapido Trimarans. Rapido's have a heeling angle of just 5–10° vs. 20–35° on monohulls.
It’s true that monohulls have a far greater heel than Rapido Trimarans. Rapido’s have a heeling angle of just 5–10° vs. 20–35° on monohulls.

SUSTAINABLE BY NATURE

Rapido Trimarans are designed not only to perform, but to respect the oceans they sail.

  • Lightweight carbon construction reduces fuel needs, emissions, and overall environmental footprint.
  • Electric propulsion options for quiet, emission-free motoring.
  • Efficient sail plans mean you spend more time harnessing the wind and less time burning fuel.
  • Durability of composites ensures your Rapido has a long life cycle with less material waste.

By combining cutting-edge composites with renewable wind power, Rapido represents the future of sustainable ocean cruising.