ASTUS 26.5 Trimaran | Boat Review Teaser | Multihulls World

► See the full test soon in Multihulls World #205. ► For our test sail aboard the Astus 26.5 in La Rochelle, just after the boat show closed, we enjoyed ideal conditions with bright sunshine, a steady 10-knot offshore breeze and calm seas... ► The new flagship of the Astus range didn’t take long to reach speeds of over 11 knots - we were testing the Sport version, which has a little more sail area. At all speeds, the 26.5 glides effortlessly across the water, with an almost neutral helm thanks to the work of the naval architects! This, their fifth collaboration with renowned architects VPLP, results in a rather sober design featuring significant volume in the central hull above the chine. ► The result is interior space that’s quite satisfactory - the layout offers a proper cabin forward and saloon bench seats that can be widened by 6 inches (15 cm). ► Technical Specifications: Builder: Astus Boats Naval Architects: VPLP Hull length: 26’ (7.9 m) Beam: 19’ / 9’10” folded when afloat (5.8/2.99 m) Width folded on trailer: 8’3” (2.52 m) Light displacement: 2,425 lbs (1,100 kg) Mainsail: 269/301 sq ft (25/28 m²) Solent: 118/140 sq ft (11/13 m²) Gennaker: 323/366 sq ft (30/34 m²) Max. power: 10 HP outboard CE Category: D7/C5 Price: from € 82,417 ex-tax ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #catamaran #youtube #tiktok #emmanuelvandeth #shipyard #larochelle #astusboats #astus26.5