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Seacart 30'

The 60-footers have opened Pandora’s Box, but is it acceptable that only a handful of professionals are able to experience the excitement of sailing a trimaran on one hull? Seacart’s answer is no!

The end of a run in the channel leading to La Trinité!

You need to learn how to use the Seacart…

Starting to bear away: the rubber marks can be seen behind!

This trimaran literally fixes a smile on its crew’s lips!

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Is all this really reasonable?

The Seacart 30' costs as much as a second-hand 40 to 45’ cruising catamaran, demands a progressive apprenticeship and good physical condition, and, although it has a double berth (on an inflatable mattress) and 3 additional singles, the Spartan character of its accommodation deliberately orientates the crew towards a hotel booking at stopovers. However, it is the only cruising (racing?) boat in the world to propel the leisure sailor to the Valhalla of the sailing world and to establish restricted relativity connections between time and distance! Which other machine could take us from Quiberon to La Rochelle in an afternoon (or from Antibes to Calvi, for those in the Mediterranean)?

Finally a trimaran which offers excitement close to that aboard a racing trimaran…

Genesis of the "black bomb"

The Nokia Oops Cup brings together in the Baltic the old 60-footers from the ORMA circuit. The overpowered displays by these machines electrified the Viking racers, and in 2004, Calle Hennix (a Volvo Race veteran) suggested to the prestigious Swedish builder, Marström, that they launch a series of ultra high-performance 30-footers, which could be use...

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Seacart 26 Trimaran

• Reference ID 473
• Builder Seacart
• Marc LOMBARD Yacht Design
• Location France
• Engine type Outboard engine
• L.O.A. (mtr) 7.92
• Beam (mtr) 5.60
• Draft (mtr) 0.24-1.50
• Material Fiberglass / Composite
• Engine Yamaha outboard 2016 - 6HP

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Yacht description.

Seacart 26 Trimaran built by Ocean Lake Marine Sweden

Construction: epoxy/PVC foam sandwich with carbon reinforcements

Owners comment

This 26 foot trimaran is a fantastic day sailer and racer, easily sailing single handed or with a short crew of 2 to 4. It’s been refitted in 2019 (waterstays, carbon mast, boom and bowsprit, Dyneema standing rigg, lazy jack, gelcoat polishing) and performs stunningly well in most wind conditions. It’s located in Vannes, Morbihan France.  

• Mast Maerstrom carbon
• boom Maerstrom carbon
• bowsprit carbon
• Standing rigg is new from 2019 (Dyneema) 
• swivel hooks and other furlers Karver.
• Mainsail : North Sails 3DL full batten 2012 - 28,8m² - checked by NS 2019 - good condition
• Jib : North Sails 3DL 2012 on furler - 13.4m² - checked by NS 2019 - good condition
• Code 0 : North Sails 3DL 2012 on furler - 28.8m² - checked by NS 2019 - worn condition
• Gennacker : North Sails 2012 on furler - 54 m² - checked by NS 2019 - good condition
• A3 : North Sails 2017 - 70m² - checked by NS 2019 - as new condition

Deck and Cockpit

• One central two speed Harken winch
• all cleats are Harken.
• Fob light weight anchor and plumbed sheets
• silzig buoy

Electronics and Navigational Gear

• one large windex
• Trailer : 2007 THULE/FOGELSTA breaked road trailer - checked 2019
• Antifouling : Coppercoat 2018 
• Curved foils : Carbon fiber, as new
• Rudder : Carbon fiber, as new
• Beam : 5.60m - 2,33m (folded)

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Seacart 30 is a 30 ′ 0 ″ / 9.2 m trimaran sailboat designed by Marc Lombard and built by Oceanlake Marine and Marstrom Composite AB starting in 2003.

• 1 / 1 Oakland, CA, US 2005 Seacart 30 $140,000 USD View

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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SEACART 30′ (VENDU)

THE truly maneuverable and usable exceptional sports machine. Outstanding construction by Marström Composite. Scandinavian presentation and interview (excellent). Extremely neat example, more comfortable than the original version (more ergonomic and practical interior making high-speed cruising pleasant). The SEACART 30 is probably one of the world’s most exciting machines (even the production machine!) of the “Multihull”, the first “production” trimaran to sail constantly on a float (in good conditions) thanks to a quality of construction of exception in prepreg carbon post-cured at 120°. The bar sensations are fantastic. Inside a double berth and two possible bunks for quick “coastal camping” use! This optimized example (interior, cockpit, etc.) is undoubtedly the most versatile Seacart for mixed use (racing-fast cruising). Perfect tuning trailer included for transport in Europe

History of the Seacart30 nr 6 BY OWNER: The boat took part in many successful races before becoming mine. I wanted a more race oriented boat and looked at the Seacart30 but thought it lacked a proper cockpit and wanted another interior. Many users had complained about the lack of cockpit protection (in the original version, the cockpit is almost non-existent). A real opportunity arose, a partially damaged boat came on the market on which we were able to create a new cockpit and a nicer interior. The boat has been modified by a team of very experienced carbon fiber specialists. (Experience building Volvo Ocean Race boats and America’s Cup catamarans.) Every detail of the construction process has been evaluated (weight and resistance). Some weak points that were spotted on Seacart have been avoided. All efforts resulted in a lighter boat than other Seacart30s. It weighs 948 kg sailready. (After some membrane gennaker changes and a bigger battery, the boat is now registered in the Swedish SRS system for 966 kg.) After the refit and modification, the boat took part in both offshore races and coastal regattas, appearing in places of honor (Gotland runt, one of the largest offshore races in Europe, Fyn runt in Denmark as a racing crew or as a reduced crew). The boat never gave up and had no problems despite sometimes very harsh conditions. The focus has really been on navigation and reliability with this boat. Everything has been kept simple and functional. There is a code 0 which is 50m2 instead of 30 originally. It really is a great solution upwind in light winds as well as in strong downwind conditions. There are 2 genackers, one of which is hardly used. Although used in regattas and races, the family used it for a week-long holiday. There is a CE legal trailer, 80kmh,

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Il y a une remorque légale CE, 80kmh, EXTRAIT DE L’ESSAI PARU DANS MULTICOQUES MAG (disponible sur le site du magazine)

Le vol au vent

Une journée de navigation dans la brise à bord du Seacart 30′ est une expérience qui ne s’oublie pas! La silhouette de ce missile séduit à l’arrêt et ensorcelle en navigation. 12-15 nœuds de SW (rafales à 18-20 nœuds) en baie de Quiberon: sous grand-voile entière et solent le tri démarre comme un bolide au bon plein mais reste civilisé, presque confortable. . Nous sommes 5 à bord. Après une séance de photos quelque peu laborieuse (le Seacart aime qu’on se consacre exclusivement à lui), je prends le manche. En fait le Seacart est si équilibré qu’il est facile à utiliser, écoute de GV entre de bonnes mains, la confiance s’installe rapidement et je commence à lever la coque centrale pour m’apercevoir que cette position permet au Seacart d’exprimer pleinement son potentiel : la barre très légère devient sensuelle, « chirurgicale », la plateforme transmet la poussée verticale du flotteur sous le vent et rassure pleinement. La rigueur géométrique est une source de plaisir permanent, équipage regroupé à l’arrière du flotteur au vent (à 2 mètres au-dessus de l’eau), coque centrale déjaugée, le niveau de sensations est énorme! Le petit cale-pied intégré au trampoline est juste suffisant pour bloquer les pieds sur le dos de ce pur sang.

Il faut rester concentré, la précision de cette « barquette » sur-motorisée autorise des angles de remontée au près absolument insolents : entre 14 et 17 nœuds à 40° du vent, le flotteur du Seacart découpe le clapot bien formé avec une agilité bluffante. Naviguer contre le vent avec une telle aisance tient du sortilège! Les abattées dans les surventes révèlent la magie de ce multicoque, il semble pouvoir accélérer sans limite jusqu’à 30 nœuds et glisse confortablement à 20-22 réguliers. Le premier tour de baie est déjà fini, mais je veux y retourner et le second ticket ouvre d’autres perspectives : plus confiant je charge le flotteur à fond en abattant dans les plus grosses risées (plus de 20 nœuds), cela déclenche le choqué de l’équiper de chariot qui connaît bien la « bête » et permet d’approcher sereinement la limite dans un nuage d’embruns. Il ne fait pas chaud (fin octobre), le ciel est gris et il pleut par intermittence, mais le spectacle du Seacart avionnant, survolant littéralement la baie, est enthousiasmant. Ce bateau est alchimiste, il procure des sensations exclusives réservées aux pilotes de Formule 1 et à leur équipage tout en se montrant fiable et assez simple d’utilisation.

Peu de bateaux dans le monde sont susceptibles de donner autant de plaisir. Certes à près de 300€ le kilo, le Seacart peut paraître déraisonnable voire hystérique! Ce n’est pas mon point de vue. J’ai rencontré un bel objet, somme toute assez pratique (transportable, démontable, léger) et découvert une dimension nouvelle de la plaisance : une jauge stricte et relativement économique (un seul jeu de voiles par an), un circuit attractif et un multicoque fabuleusement ludique. La qualité de construction est sans commentaire. Le Seacart est un trimaran totalement abouti, capable de s’adapter à des programmes différents : sortie à la journée et camping côtier (c’est le cas de notre bateau d’essai), régate ou même course au large!

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THE truly maneuverable and usable exceptional sports machine. Outstanding construction by Marström Composite. Scandinavian presentation and interview (excellent). Extremely neat example, more comfortable than the original version (more ergonomic and practical interior making high-speed cruising pleasant). The SEACART 30 is probably one of the world’s most exciting machines (even the production machine!) of the “Multihull”, the first “production” trimaran to sail constantly on a float (in good conditions) thanks to a quality of construction of exception in prepreg carbon post-cured at 120°. The bar sensations are fantastic. Inside a double berth and two possible bunks for quick “coastal camping” use! This optimized example (interior, cockpit, etc.) is undoubtedly the most versatile Seacart for mixed use (racing-fast cruising). Perfect tuning trailer included for transport in Europe History of the Seacart30 nr 6 BY OWNER: The boat took part in many successful races before becoming mine. I wanted a more race oriented boat and looked at the Seacart30 but thought it lacked a proper cockpit and wanted another interior. Many users had complained about the lack of cockpit protection (in the original version, the cockpit is almost non-existent). A real opportunity arose, a partially damaged boat came on the market on which we were able to create a new cockpit and a nicer interior. The boat has been modified by a team of very experienced carbon fiber specialists. (Experience building Volvo Ocean Race boats and America’s Cup catamarans.) Every detail of the construction process has been evaluated (weight and resistance). Some weak points that were spotted on Seacart have been avoided. All efforts resulted in a lighter boat than other Seacart30s. It weighs 948 kg sailready. (After some membrane gennaker changes and a bigger battery, the boat is now registered in the Swedish SRS system for 966 kg.) After the refit and modification, the boat took part in both offshore races and coastal regattas, appearing in places of honor (Gotland runt, one of the largest offshore races in Europe, Fyn runt in Denmark as a racing crew or as a reduced crew). The boat never gave up and had no problems despite sometimes very harsh conditions. The focus has really been on navigation and reliability with this boat. Everything has been kept simple and functional. There is a code 0 which is 50m2 instead of 30 originally. It really is a great solution upwind in light winds as well as in strong downwind conditions. There are 2 genackers, one of which is hardly used. Although used in regattas and races, the family used it for a week-long holiday. There is a CE legal trailer, 80kmh,

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The complete list of trimarans.

There is no single trimaran that is best for everyone. Where some prefer luxury cruisers for long trips with family and friends, others might opt for a high performance racing tri for thrilling rides at breakneck speeds. With the recent spike in trimaran popularity, these days there is a perfect tri for every sailor. So to help prospective trimaran owners decide which boat is just right for them, we here at WindRider have put together a comprehensive list of the best trimarans on the market today! Read through for simple at-a-glance trimaran comparisons of boats both big and small, exhilarating and relaxing, and for all price points.

Jump to a specific sailing trimaran: Neel Weta Corsair WindRider Dragonfly Catri Astus Hobie Sea Pearl Farrier Sea Cart Multi 23 Triak SeaRail Warren Lightcraft Diam Radikal Challenger

Known for their award-winning luxury trimarans,   NEEL   is based in La Rochelle, the capital city of sailing in France. NEEL trimarans are built for fast cruising with an average cruising speed of about 10 knots, and are even configured to facilitate that sustained speed under motor propulsion. The NEEL 45 was notably named Cruising World’s Most Innovative Vessel in 2013, and by all accounts is an easy-to-sail, high performance boat that is just plain fun.

At a glance:

Models: NEEL 45, 65

Length: 45’ – 65’

Cost:   $$$$$

Use: Luxury cruiser

A fan favorite,   Weta trimarans   are fast, stable, and remarkably easy to rig. This single-sailor tri has a capacity of up to three, and the ease with which it can be transported and stored makes this a great, versatile boat for beginners. The Weta was named Sailing World’s 2010 Boat of the Year, and one ride is enough to know why: simply put, the Weta is an absolute ton of fun to sail regardless of skill level.

Models: Weta

Length: 14’5”

Cost:   $$ $$$

The high-end   Corsair trimaran   definitely holds its own in the categories of versatility, performance, and convenience. Boasting a rigging time of 30 minutes from trailer to sailor ,   the Corsair 42 – whose convenient folding amas makes trailering possible – is a simple option even for single sailors, though cabin space is suitable for two adults. These boats are wicked fast, capable of reaching speeds of 20+ knots, and were made for skilled sailors seeking solid construction and high performance vessels, not for beginners.

Models: Pulse 600, Sprint 750 MKII, Dash 750 MKII, Corsair 28, Cruze 970, Corsair 37, Corsair 42

Length: 19’8” – 37’

Cost:   $$$$ $

Use: Sports cruisers

Built for the sailor who wants to maximize the joys of sailing while minimizing any hassle, WindRider trimarans are notoriously fast, very safe, and a blast to sail from start to finish. With several models that can hold between 1 and 6 riders, including adaptive designs to allow participation from sailors of all levels of mobility, there’s something to suit every sailor’s needs. The WindRider 17, an exhilarating ride perfect for families or camper sailors, has been known to reach speeds of up to 20mph. This easy day sailor goes from trailer to sailing in under 30 minutes and is sure to fit in perfectly with whatever adventures you have planned.

Models: WR 16, 17, Tango, Rave V

Length: 10’11” – 18’3”

Cost:   $ $$$$

Use: Day sailor

The Danish-built   Dragonfly   trimarans come in a variety of models ranging from 25’ – 35’, all known for their spry performance, comfortable ride, and ease of use. Every model comes equipped with the unique “SwingWing” feature, a motorized system that can unfold the amas even while the boat is already underway – making it accessible to marinas and slips, and even makes trailering possible. Perfect for those who don’t want to sacrifice their comfort for high performance, the Dragonfly can breeze along at 13 knots while remaining one of the quietest compact cruisers out there.

Models: Dragonfly 25, 28, 32, 35, 1200

Length: 25’ – 39’

Designed for both safe cruising as well as for high speed racing,   Catri trimarans   will make your day. Especially noteworthy is the Catri 25, a stable yet wildly fast foiling trimaran with accommodations for up to 6 people. With profiles optimized for speeds of 25+ knots when foiling, this is no beginner’s sailboat. The special attention paid to stability in the foil design allows the Catri to be a single sailor vessel, even at foiling speed, with no special physical abilities. Whether you’re taking a small crew for longer rides at shuddering speeds or bringing the whole family along for a shorter, but still thrilling sail, the Catri is truly one of a kind.

Models: Catri 25

Length: 25’

Use: Cruiser/racer

A popular brand of trimaran in Europe,   Astus   has recently made its way to the US market to the delight of sailors on this side of the pond. Designed to offer maximum pleasure with minimum hassle, all models of Astus trimarans are fast to set up, quick on the water, inherently stable, and always a joy to sail. Their outriggers are mounted on telescopic tubes for easy stowage and towing, and can even be extended and retracted on the water for access to narrow passageways and monohull slips in marinas. With models in all sizes and price points, Astus trimarans are a great option for any sailor.

Models: Astus 16.5, 18.2, 20.2, 22, 24

Cabin: Some models

Length: 16’ – 24’

Use: Sport cruisers

HOBIE ADVENTURE ISLAND

Great for beginners and adventurers alike, the   Hobie Mirage Adventure Island   series is nothing if not just plain fun. With the option to use as a kayak or as a very basic trimaran, the Hobie is transportable, versatile, unintimidating, lightweight, and wonderfully affordable. The pedal system known as “Mirage Drive” allows a person to pedal the kayak using their legs for an extra kick of movement in slow winds. Amas tuck close to the main hull for docking or car-topping, adding serious ease and convenience to the exhilarating experience of the Hobie.

Models: Hobie Mirage Adventure Island, Mirage Tandem Island

Length: 16’7” – 18’6”

Use: Convertible kayak/trimarans

Best known for its use in camp cruising excursions, the   Sea Pearl   offers a roomy main hull and particular ability to sail in very shallow waters, making beaching and launching a breeze. The lightweight Sea Pearl trimaran is easy to tow, and the larger-than-expected cabin opens this vessel up for overnight adventures with plenty of storage space. The simple design makes the Sea Pearl notoriously low maintenance, and the ease it takes to rig and sail it add to the overall delight of owning this boat.

Models: Sea Pearl

Length: 21’

Use: Camper cruiser

Quick, lightweight, roomy, and trailerable,   Farrier trimarans   are made for versatility to fit every sailor’s needs. Different Farrier models are available in plan or kit boat form for those who appreciate building their boat themselves, but of course, also as the full production sail-away boat for the rest of us. Single-handed rigging and launching takes under 10 minutes from start to finish, minimizing hassle and getting you on the water fast. All non-racing Farrier designs use a minimum wind capsize speed of 30 knots or more to ensure safety for all those aboard. Add the roomy cabin and high speed capabilities to the equation and you’ve got a boat that is great fun for everyone.

Models:   F-22, 24, 25, 82, 27, 28, 31, 9A, 9AX, 9R, 32, 33, 33R, 33ST, 36, 39, 41, 44R

Length: 23’ – 39’4”

Cost:   $$$ $$

Use: Sport cruisers/racers

One of the biggest names in the game,   SeaCart   is internationally noted for its high performance trimarans that far exceed expectations for a production boat of its size. The SeaCart trimaran performs as brilliantly off the water as it does on with its super-light and efficient harbor folding system, making light work of trailering. Notoriously easy to manage and maintain, the SeaCart 26 One Design is the ultimate day racing trimaran, designed for both course and inshore/coastal distance racing. Absolutely worth the international buzz it has garnered, the SeaCart is a thrill from beginning to end.

Models:   SeaCart 26

Length: 26’

A high performance racer class, the   Multi 23   is a lightweight, powerful trimaran known for its wicked speed of up to 25 knots. Multi trimarans of both available configurations were designed to give beach cat thrills and speed without any of the stability or seaworthy concerns. Open ocean sailing is no issue for the Multi’s big bows, which do their job to keep her stable. Built for sailors with a need for speed, the Multi makes a perfect weekend boat for racers, especially those with a taste for boat camping.

Models:   Multi 23

Length: 23’

Another dual outrigger sailing kayak/canoe design,   the Triak trimaran   was designed to be effortless and fun, especially for beginners. Paddle the kayak with sails furled, use the foot pedals for an extra kick of momentum, or sail with just the mainsail – the only boat in its class to feature an asymmetrical spinnaker – for exhilarating speeds and a blast on the water. Car-top the Triak anywhere for a quick sail or plan for a week long expedition, but always count on having a great time on this easy little boat.

Models:   Triak

Length: 18’

Use: Convertible kayak/trimaran

SeaRail trimarans   are known for being affordable, light weight, trailerable trimarans that offer the perfect combination of exciting and relaxing experiences to a wide range of sailors. Whether it’s day sailing with your family, resort or camper sailing, SeaRail trimarans are ideal leisure vessels. Leave the hassle to the other boats – the SeaRail takes you from trailer to sailor in 15 minutes. But don’t let its reputation as a leisure tri fool you: if speed is what you want, rest assured that the SeaRail can deliver that as well.

Models:   SeaRail 19

WARREN LIGHTCRAFT

Warren Lightcraft trimarans , another example of a convertible kayak-to-sailboat option, are known for their aesthetically pleasing designs that are also, as the name implies, very light for simple transportation and ease of use. Convert the kayak into a fast, high performance sailboat in just minutes, fly around on the waves all day long, then simply car-top the 68lb Warren for a maximum enjoyment, low-hassle day on the water. Perfect for sailors and paddlers of all skill levels, the Warren Lightcraft is the best of both worlds and an absolute joy to sail.

Models:   Warren Lightcraft

Length: 15’6”

Built strictly with racing in mind,   the Diam 24   is a light, powerful one-design class trimaran and a notoriously exceptional performer. Boasting blistering speeds of up to 30 knots, Diam trimarans are not intended for beginners. For racers who crave the very best in terms of intense speeds, smooth handling and impeccable performance, the Diam is the red-hot one-design racing tri for you.

Models:   Diam 24

Length: 24’

For the sailor who prefers the finer things in life, the   Radikal 26   delivers. Perfect for bringing the whole family out for a day on the water, this high performance, trailerable sailing trimaran strikes the most luxurious balance between quicksilver speeds and a smooth, comfortable ride. The Radikal 26 trimaran is as convenient to transport and set up as it is pleasant to sail, with a folding system that minimizes rigging hassle and also makes this a trailerable tri. Built for a fast and comfortable sail rather than a hold-onto-your-seats thrill, one-the-water safety and overall pleasure makes the Radikal 26 what it is.

Models:   Radikal 26

Use: Sport cruiser

A solidly-built, single-handed trimaran, the Challenger also doubles as an adaptive design – meaning it is made to accommodate sailors of all levels of physical mobility. Best suited to lakes, the Challenger is a very safe, seaworthy boat for sailors of all ages and experience levels. Add to this the ease of owning, transporting and maintaining the Challenger trimaran and what you get is a simple, fun sailboat perfect both for beginners and those seeking a cheap thrill alike.

Models:   Challenger

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