Astus 26.5: VPLP-Designed Pocket Rocket You Can Tow Anywhere | Yachting World

Toby Hodges takes a closer look at an award-winning French-built pocket rocket: the Astus 26.5. Designed by world-renowned naval architects VPLP, this flagship folding trimaran weighs just 1,200 kg and should deliver thrilling performance while remaining completely road-legal for trailering. Toby explores the boat's stiff beam folding system, the high-volume floats, and the ergonomic tiller-steered cockpit. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Folding Mechanism 01:42 Deck Layout, Rigging & Bow Sprit 02:37 Interior Tour 03:31 Offset Centerboard System & Pricing ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Yachting World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/user/yachtingworld?sub_confirmation=1 ► For the latest reviews, new gear launches and tour news, visit our website: http://www.yachtingworld.com ► Like us on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/yachtingworldmagazine ► Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yachtingworld ► Feel free to comment below! ► Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :)