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Astus 22.5 review: sporty little trimaran for the weekend?

David Harding

  • David Harding
  • February 3, 2023

Adventurous sailors tend to be drawn to small multihulls but the new Astus 22.5 would suit the weekend and family user too

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Small multihulls like the Astus 22.5 can be remarkable boats in which you can do remarkable things. Like Richard and Lilian Woods: each sailing one of their own Woods-designed Strider 24 catamarans single-handed from Plymouth to Russia in a series of day-hops in 1989 – not long after glasnost and perestroika. Joined by Stuart Fisher in a third Strider, they regularly sailed up to 80 miles in a day and once covered the 70 miles between ports in seven hours.

Or Rory McDougall, who built a Wharram Tiki 21 and sailed it around the world singlehanded . A few years later, he finished a close second in the Jester Challenge before clocking up to 185 miles a day on the return Atlantic crossing .

Then there’s the Norwegian team that circumnavigated the globe in the Arctic Circle, taking in the north-east and north-west passages in one season. They chose a Corsair 31 because it had the necessary speed and could also be hauled up on to the ice if it threatened to crush them.

That’s going up the size range a little, but smaller and closer to home is another trimaran from the same stable, the Corsair Dash 750, that completed every race in a major UK regatta faster than a state-of-the-art 42ft racing monohull sailed by a professional crew. Then, while the 42-footer was still bashing her way back around the coast to her home port after the event, the Dash had been trailed home and parked in the owner’s drive.

Whether it has two hulls or three, whether it’s racing or cruising and whether it’s sailed locally or across oceans, there’s no doubt that small multihulls allow you to do remarkable things. It helps if you’re a remarkable person, of course. I have met and sailed with many of the people in these examples and none of them is your average weekend sailor – not that many weekend sailors aren’t also remarkable people, either as sailors or in different ways. They have simply chosen not to do what sensible people might regard as crazy things with their boats.

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Steady as she goes: under gennaker we frequently exceeded 13 knots Photo: David Harding

So is it crazy to drive over to France, collect a 23ft trimaran fresh from the factory and spend two weeks cruising around the Golfe du Morbihan and southern Brittany before trailing it home? Hein Kuiper didn’t think so, and I agree. After all, Hein is the UK’s dealer for Astus Boats, and it was a brand new Astus 22.5 that he was collecting last summer to bring home as his demonstrator.

Time on the water

Some dealers spend little time sailing the boats they sell, but Hein takes a different view. If you do yourself what prospective buyers are likely to do with them, you’re in a much better position both to sell to them and to help them once they’ve bought.

So it was that Hein and his wife, Hilary, spent two weeks living aboard a sporty, slim-hulled trimaran in Brittany, sailing by day and spending the nights aboard too, usually on a mooring or at anchor. Given that trimaran of this nature will have less room below decks than a typical monohull of similar length, that takes some discipline and you need to accept that it’s camper-cruising.

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Helming from the trampoline gives a good view forward, with space for three or four people in the cockpit. Photo: David Harding

The main hull of the Astus 22.5 is nearly 23ft (6.95m) long: unusually for a French boat, the designation understates the length. In sailing mode with the bowsprit rigged (so you can fly the gennaker), the total length is 8.3m. The sailing beam is 4.90m (16ft), but it takes only a few minutes, whether you’re ashore or afloat, to reduce the beam to 2.49m (8ft 2in) for trailing or to fit into a marina berth.

In many berths, such as the one in Mercury where I joined Hein for our test sail, you only need to slide in one float. There’s also a ‘marina position’ for the floats, giving a beam of 3m (9ft 10in) for greater stability than afforded by the trailing position.

On meeting the Astus 22.5 in the flesh I saw that, while looking as though she should still zip along nicely, she was distinctly chunkier than her little sister, the Astus 20.5 , that I tested in 2021. The knuckle low down in the main hull looks more pronounced, leading to relatively greater volume above the waterline, and the coachroof is significantly higher too.

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Set on an endless furling system, the jib has an integral halyard and is zipped around the forestay to simplify rigging. Photo: David Harding

When you look down below, it’s clear that the difference in internal space is greater than would be accounted for simply by the greater length, significant though that would be in itself.

With the 20.5, fitting in anything more than overnighting accommodation would have entailed unacceptable compromises in performance, so that wasn’t attempted. Given an extra couple of feet or so, the designers (VPLP) had the opportunity to turn the Astus 22.5 into a genuine weekender – or even a two-weeker – so they pushed out the volume while still keeping the boat sporty.

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When I got to Mercury I was anxious to get out and sailing sooner rather than later. Dark clouds were gathering and threatening rain and, in any event, I wanted to sail before exploring below decks.

Light and fresher

As was consistently the case in 2022 – adding to the challenges of arranging boat tests – the weather forecast was wildly inaccurate yet again. Instead of sunshine and brisk winds (thunderstorms being promised for later), we were met in the Solent by drizzle and barely 6 knots of breeze. Hoping conditions would improve, we delayed the photo boat by an hour or two and did what we could in the breeze we had. The Astus 22.5 made respectable progress in the light conditions, clocking 4-4.5 knots upwind in the slight Solent popple.

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Moving forward is easy along the wide trampolines, which also provide plenty of space for in-harbour tents or for carrying inflatables or paddleboards. Photo: David Harding

Eventually the south-easterly breeze began to build before settling down at 12-14 knots with occasional fresher spells. With the tide running east, the waves were soon big enough to notice. At least we had enough wind to power through them as long as we kept the nose down a few degrees. With a boat like this it’s all about finding the right balance between speed and pointing.

We could sail along happily enough at 6 knots, but leaning on the jib a little more would soon take us to well over 7 knots in the flatter patches of water. Our tacking angle when we sailed slightly freer was typically around 100° by the compass so, on the basis of an average boat speed of 7 knots, our VMG was around 4.5 knots.

Pitching was minimal most of the time and our motion reasonably smooth given the sea state; just the occasional thud when we hit a trough behind one of the steeper waves.

As it happened, the Quarter Ton Cup fleet was also in the eastern Solent. Keeping our distance, we had no opportunity to pace ourselves directly against them upwind but it was clear that, as you would expect, we were sailing a little lower and significantly faster. Had we been racing in the fleet I suspect we would have reached the windward mark first.

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A pronounced knuckle above the waterline and a higher coachroof leads to a roomier forward berth than on the Astus 20.5. Photo: David Harding

As for downwind – well, of course you don’t sail a boat like the Astus 22.5 deep downwind. In such wonderful sailing conditions we didn’t even try, other than briefly for statistical purposes. We couldn’t resist the temptation to reach across the Solent at whatever angle gave us the best speed, heading up in the lulls to maintain the apparent wind and diving down as necessary in the gusts. In the lighter patches we dropped down to 9-10 knots; roughly what we had seen when two-sail reaching in a bit more breeze.

In the fresher spells we maintained closer to 12 knots for good periods and peaked at 14.8. All the time the boat felt perfectly comfortable. With 1,150 litres of buoyancy in each float, together with all that beam and a relatively modest sail plan – even given the square-top mainsail and tri-radial sails on our test boat – we never felt the need to de-power.

When you need to work your way downwind, as we did eventually, it’s perfectly possible without spoiling the fun too much. Just sail a few degrees lower all round, soak away as far as you can in the gusts, and you’ll soon get there. It’s like sailing any performance multihull or dinghy with an asymmetric. I don’t think the Quarter Tonners would have stood much chance.

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One in, one out: with the starboard float in its ‘marina position’ and the port float extended for sailing, the Astus still fits easily into a normal berth. Photo: David Harding

Sitting comfortably

The cockpit will accommodate three people without a crush, or four if you’re not being too active. With the traveller running across the full width of the aft end, there’s plenty of open space – and that’s before you take into account the trampolines.

You can helm from the cockpit or, for a better view and more power in a breeze, extend the tiller extension and move on to the windward trampoline. Here you can lean against the backstay and brace your feet against the main hull. You stay pretty dry out here most of the time. Very little spray found its way aft. It’s the leeward trampoline that gets wet, especially if you’re pushing on.

Like most performance trimarans, the Astus 22.5 sails at a few degrees of heel so the windward hull is always clear of the water and the heel naturally increases as the wind builds.

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The centreboard’s case is offset to port to minimise intrusion into the cabin. It also provides a handy step. Two decent-sized quarter berths extend aft with stowage between and below them. Photo: David Harding

If we got a gust when already at full power under gennaker, the rudder blade occasionally lost bite. That was mildly disconcerting, though laminar flow could quickly be restored with a brief wiggle to leeward first. It was the same blade as used on the 20.5. More area was clearly needed and I would have liked more balance too, so I was pleased to hear that Hein had commissioned a deeper, more balanced blade as a trial and, later, that Astus had also decided to offer their own alternative. It will be supplied with the Sport rig in the UK.

On the whole, the balance of boat and rudder were both fine. We carried a bit of weather helm when powered up on a reach, which we might have been able to reduce by partially raising the centreboard. As on the 20.5, it’s a hinging board, with the up/down control lines in the cockpit and the case offset to port to open up space in the cabin.

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There’s space beneath the forward berth for a chemical toilet. Photo: David Harding

In terms of rig and hardware, it’s all pretty straightforward. The standard rig is aluminium and you can upgrade to carbon. Fixed bullseyes on the coachroof for the jib are standard too, though I would pay a little extra for tracks. You don’t need to winch the main halyard – just sweating it is enough, then use the cunningham to tension the luff. Spinlock clutches and Harken winches handle the lines. You need lots of backstay and mainsheet tension to get the best from a boat like this upwind. Both have 8:1 purchases, which are fine as long as you’re not too cautious when using them.

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Wider beam and more headroom than on the Astus 20.5 make the forward berth into a proper double. Photo: David Harding

Sleeping and stowing

Space to sit down and stretch out in the cabin can be tight on a slim-hulled trimaran. So too can space to stow your kit, inside or out. Stowage is surprisingly good: there’s an open-fronted locker each side aft in the cockpit and a generously sized locker beneath a hatch in the sole. Then you have hatches in the middle of each float, the modest apertures opening into spaces that will swallow more warps and fenders than you’re likely to carry. Built into the forward end of the coachroof is the anchor locker, with space for a couple of fenders too.

Below decks is a 2m (6ft 7in) double berth in the bow (with a small hatch overhead and space for a chemical loo underneath), mouldings each side for a basic galley, two quarter berths and plenty of sitting headroom (1.6m/5ft 3in in total).

There’s a lot more room than on the 20.5 and even a little timber trim, but thankfully still no hullside or deckhead linings to minimise weight and allow easy access to the fastenings for the deck hardware.

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The Astus 22.5 is great fun to sail. You could spend all day reaching under gennaker for the sheer fun of it, but she’s pretty capable upwind too. If you like speed while still feeling fully in control and not remotely on the edge in most conditions, you will like this boat. I have always thought that monohull sailors are likely to find it easier to adapt to a trimaran than to a catamaran, and I think the Astus will appeal to many who are used to one hull. She comes with a vacuum-infused, foam-cored main hull as standard to keep the weight down to 650kg (just over 1,400lb) so she can be trailed behind an ordinary family car. Construction looks pretty solid, with stiffening members inside the hull where you would expect to find them, and the folding mechanism for the floats works well.

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Astus 16.5 – 20.5 – 22.5 – 26.5

Boatbuiling company Astusboats developed this range of folding trailer trimarans featuring telescopic beams. Several versions are available (leisure, raid, sport and sport+) to satisfy the needs of a wide range of customers, from families enjoying day trips on the water exploring, to solo sportsmen and women looking for the thrill of competitive sailing. Some models also have bunks.

16.5 (2015) The Astus 16.5 was designed as an inshore sailing boat for day trips and raiding. She comes in two versions: a sports model with a powerful sail plan for private customers, and a more forgiving rig for sailing schools.

She has been given a more modern look compared to previous models, while retaining the folding feature which makes Astus boats so easy to pack up and put on a trailer. This mini-multihull features a planing central hull and floats inspired by VPLP’s latest maxi-trimarans, making her a responsive and lively sailer which is fun and thrilling to steer.

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20.5 (2018) A fast and featherweight dayboat, the Astus 20.5 can lodge up to 4 people below decks and her floats can be folded in like a concertina to facilitate handling and trailering. Stable thanks to her 930-litre floats, she features a flared, planing hull which enables her to skim across the water and offer the crew an exciting ride without getting drenched with spray.

Her modern, racy lines make her a fast and safe way to enjoy sailing. The Astus 20.5 comes in two versions: a leisure model aimed at families, and a sports design featuring a resin-infused central hull for competitive sailors.

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22.5 (2021) Launched in July 2021, the Astus 22.5 is the first of the range to feature foils as an optional extra. Fast and flashy with tapering floats, she features four bunks and a small galley to make her the ideal trimaran for sailing with friends and family, spending the day on the water or exploring the coast.

26.5 (2025) With a length of 7.90 m and a beam between 2.52 m and 5.80 m, the Astus 26.5 is the shipyard’s new flagship, available from 2025. Featuring a separate forward cabin, toilet, galley and icebox, she remains a small unit designed for fast family coastal cruising, while remaining foldable and transportable. Three versions are available: leisure, cruising and sport.

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  • Draft: 1.25m/0.25m
  • Displacement: 490kg (Resin Infusion)/540 (Contact)
  • Max. Unfolded Width: 4.5m
  • Max. Folded Width: 2.48m
  • Price from £29,300 Inc VAT/ex works

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Offering exhilarating performance yet easy to rig, handle and tow to your favourite sailing areas, the Astus 20.5 trimaran is now available for sale in the UK from Boats on Wheels. The latest model in the line of innovative Astus boats responds to a real demand for exciting but practical trailer sailers. The Astus 20.5 succeeds the popular Astus 20.2, of which 120 were sold. Described by Astus Boats as their Coastal Cruiser, the 20.5 is rapidly becoming their most successful trimaran to date. No wonder. As a result of its  partnership with world renowned naval architects, VPLP, Astus Boats have come up with a real head turner. Huge floats with wave piercing hulls placed further apart and forward give the new 20.5 a very contemporary look and a truly stable platform.  Blistering speeds can be achieved at a crew-friendly low angle of heel. Of course, with speed comes extended range. Previously out-of-reach destinations become a real possibility for day-trips or weekends thanks to a cabin for two featuring a long v-berth, plenty of storage and an off-set centre board for easy access.

Boats on Wheels is delighted to offer this exciting trimaran as we think that the 20.5 comes as an ideal trailer sailer package:

– High-performance with modern, sporty lines offering speeds of up to 20 knots reported!

– 930 litre floats which offer stability and a low level of heel

– Simple to rig and handle – single handed mast stepping for day-sailing is realistic

– Easy to tow – with the ‘Infusion’ built boat weighing in at only 490kg it can be towed by a Ford KA!

– Retractable floats and shallow draft provide limitless opportunities to explore new sailing areas

– Can be used as a day sailer or weekend cruiser with a long v-berth for overnight stays and masses of storage under the cockpit

– Flared hull for effective spray deflection

– Low cost of ownership – maintenance is minimal and garage or driveway storage is a realistic option

– Multiple options from ‘Leisure’ to ultralight ‘Infusion’ models and sport rigs to suit every sailing style

– Affordable prices, starting at only £29,300 inc VAT/ex works (all prices are subject to the prevailing exchange rate)

Don’t just take our word for it, read the review by David Harding of Yachting Monthly magazine who describes this exciting trimaran as ‘tremendous fun’!

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Technical Specifications

  • Overall length central hull: 5.95 m
  • Float length: 5.90 m
  • Max unfolded floats width: 4.50 m
  • Folded floats width 2.48 m (within maximum towing width)
  • Displacement: 490 Kg (with main hull in infusion build)
  • Float volume: 930 litres / float
  • Draught:1.25 m/0.25 m pivoting center-board and rudder
  • Sail area upwind: 21 m² standard version / 24 m² sport version
  • Sail area downwind: 34 m² standard version / 42 m² sport version
  • Maximum engine power: 6 HP (4.5 kw)
  • Category C: 5 persons 425 Kg
  • Category D: 7 persons 550 Kg

Design: Jean-Hubert POMMOIS Architect: VPLP Design

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THE ASTUS 20.5 LEISURE INCLUDES:

Sail area upwind: 21m ²

Sail area downwind: 34m ²

  • Mainsail in dacron, one reef with boom
  • Jib in dacron with Furler
  • Forward storage area and storage under the cockpit
  • 4 block main sheet
  • Mainsail track
  • 2 trampolines
  • Pivoting centreboard and rudder

THE ASTUS 20.5 SPORT VERSION INCLUDES:

Sail area upwind: 24m ²

Sail area downwind: 42m ²

  • Square top mainsail and jib in Aramid Black Technora
  • Option of a wing mast
  • Winch for sport gennaker
  • Endless jib furler
  • Traveller for mainsheet
  • 6 block mainsheet tackle
  • Telescopic tiller extension
  • Sport graphics

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Astus boats are proudly designed and manufactured exclusively in France.

The Astus yard has been building high quality performance fiberglass and carbon fiber sail and power boats since 2004. Concieved by Jean-Hubert Pommois, a passionate sailor and yachtsman, the Astus brand has carved out a large niche of the small trimaran even during the peak of the Corsair empire! The modern Astus trimarans bring key features that are not offered, at a reasonable price point, by any other brands! From telescoping beams to vacuum infusion construction, these boats are at the top of the heap of small performance trimaran sailboats!

With four unique models in the lineup, there’s an Astus for every sailor’s next adventure!

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Astus boats share a designer and in turn share a number of key features that set them apart from the crowd!

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Fast and Stable Sailing Fun

Astus boats are exclusively trimaran sailboats. Trimaran sailboats are widely regarded as the most stable sailing boat. This stability allows VPLP, the naval architect behind the whole line of Astus designs, to equip these boats with aggressive and efficient sail plans that make these Astus trimarans some of the fastest sailboats available on the market!

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Keep your boat in the water, where it belongs!

Astus has chosen to embrace the telescoping beams (known as Akas) design and this work very much in their favor! The idea behind a telescoping beam is to do away with heavy and bulky armatures as well as over-built fiberglass beams and go with lightweight, simple and reliable aluminum or carbon fiber beams that provide a lot of rigidity but keep complexity and weight low. In addition to the performance advantages of a simple telescoping beam, Astus are easy to keep in the water in a monohull slip. Because the beams slide laterally, the bottom of the Amas (the two little hulls) remain the bottom for navigating a marina and even dock in a monohull slip! Other boats that have folding systems fold their Amas under the main hull (Vaka) and this can result in a very ugly scum line on the sides and decks of the boat after only a day or two in the water!

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Vacuum Infusion construction keeps everything lightweight

Astus boats are made with vacuum infusion methods of fiberglass layup. This simply means that when manufacturing the boat, they end up using exactly the right amount of epoxy to create the strongest fiberglass possible while also keeping excess weight low. A low weight boat offers a number of benefits, from faster sailing on the water, more carry capacity for crew and gear as well as an easier to tow boat. The Astus 20.5 with vacuum infusion construction can be towed by the family sedan!

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Smart Designs for Easy and Relaxing Fun on the Water

Astus boats are designed by the legendary French VPLP design firm. This is the same firm that has designed every Lagoon catamaran boat ever built, as well as a huge swath of other boats ranging from foiling passenger ferries to military applications. This means that VPLP has put a LOT of time and thought into the boats they design and they also won't just slap their name on any old design, since their reputation is on the line! Astus boats have many "makes sense" features such as an external anchor locker built into that part of the cabon that is typically either eaten up by large folding beams on other trimarans or otherwise unused space on other small sailboats. They have also taken special care to make the cockpit comfortable and safe, even for youngsters on board!

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There aren't many production trimarans on the market, but the ones that are out there are either purpose built racing boats that struggle to do much more than race or are very expensive and complex fast cruisers. This is where the Astus range comes in. With affordable pricing and designs that embrace the demand for a fast weekend cruising boat, Astus is the perfect boat for anyone that wants to coastal cruise, weekend race, or a mix of uses that the whole family can enjoy!

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Specs14.516.520.522.5
Length Overall14' 3"16' 2"19' 6"22' 7"
Beam Overall5' 3"(proa) / 7' 10" (Trimaran)12' 5" unfolded / 8' 2" folded14' 9" unfolded / 8' 2" folded15' 5" unfolded / 8' 3" folded
Max Capacity290 lbs500+ lbs1250 lbs1500+ lbs
Mainsail SA54 ft²107 ft² L / 125 ft² S161 ft² L / 183 ft² S226 ft²
Jib SAN/A54 ft² L / 59 ft² S 65 ft² L / 75 ft² S97 ft²
Gennaker SA43 ft²161 ft² L / 215 ft² S215 ft² L / 258 ft² S344 ft²
Category RatingDC - 3 people / D - 5 peopleC - 5 people / D - 7 peopleC - 5 people / D - 7 people
Empty WeightVaka - 55 lbs / Amas 15 lbs ea464 lbs1100 lbs1433 lbs
Draft (min/max)6" / 2'7" / 3' 7"10" / 48"1' 1" / 5' 7"
Mast Height16 ft (2 sections)23 ft26 ft29 ft 6 in
Outboard HPN/A3 HP6 HP9.9 HP

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    Sortie entre Astus. ASTUSBOATS, folding and trailerable trimaran expert, has developped a range of trimarans from16 to 24 feet, from 0 to 4 sleeps telescopic floats, masting kit and solo implementation , several versions: leisure, Raid, Sport and Sport+ ... ASTUSBOATS, folding and trailerable trimaran expert, has developped a range of trimarans ...

  2. Spécialiste du trimaran transportable

    Sortie entre Astus. ASTUSBOATS, spécialiste du Trimaran transportable, développe une gamme de bateaux de 14 à 22 pieds, de 0 à 4 couchages, avec flotteurs télescopiques , facilité de mâtage et de mise en œuvre , parfait pour une sortie en famille ou pour des régates.

  3. Astus 22.5

    True to the successful concept of Astus trimarans, the Astus 22.5 is transportable like others Astus. Modern and fast, with a length of 6.90 m, a width of 4.90 m and 4 beds possibility, it will be ideal for family outings. It retains all the features which made the success of our trimarans : - Easy to rig and handle.

  4. Astus Boats Are Now Available in the USA!

    Astus has long prided itself in offering quality, performance sailboats at a price that will allow would-be adventure seekers all over the world, from all walks of life, to enjoy the passion and performance that you get with an Astus trimaran. The Range. Without further ado, below are specs and base prices for each Astus model: Astus 14.5

  5. Astus 20.5: Fast, fun and affordable trailable trimaran

    The Astus 20.5 has less accommodation than a monohull of similar size. Then there's the speed. No matter whether or not you're in a hurry to get anywhere, it's easier to slow down in a fast boat than to speed up in a slow one. Speed is fun in itself, and it's hard not to enjoy sailing straight past a monohull more than twice your length.

  6. Astus 22.5 Sailing Trimaran for Sale

    The Astus 22.5 is the most fun-packed performance sailing trimaran under 30'! Shop for this VPLP-designed folding trimaran online at Red Beard Sailing. ... Trimarans are fast. The Astus 22.5 is designed and built to make it fast and responsive. With a centerboard and artisanally designed chines, this boat is designed to be driven hard on any ...

  7. Astus 22.5 review: sporty little trimaran for the weekend?

    Like most performance trimarans, the Astus 22.5 sails at a few degrees of heel so the windward hull is always clear of the water and the heel naturally increases as the wind builds. The centreboard's case is offset to port to minimise intrusion into the cabin. It also provides a. handy step.

  8. Boat Review by Multihulls World of: Trimaran Astus 20.5

    Astus 20.5. Pleasure and speed, in all their simplicity. Catamarans under 30 feet in length have become rare on the market, while trimarans, most often with variable beams, are flourishing. Among them, the Astus 20.5 presents many particularly convincing arguments - starting with a reasonable budget.

  9. A fast, fun folding trimaran with a serious turn of pace: we sail the

    Yachting World's test editor Toby Hodges reports from a test sail of the Astus 22.5 folding trimaran, which has been nominated for the 2023 European Yacht of...

  10. Astus 20.5 Sailing Trimaran

    With enough capacity to carry and comfortably sail with the whole family the Astus 20.5 is the trimaran that checks all of the boxes and at a lower price point than a 22.5! Shipping is not included in the price of this boat. Estimated shipping to anywhere in the USA is $4000-7000. Call to get your quote today! 410-705-5026.

  11. Astus 16.5

    22.5 (2021) Launched in July 2021, the Astus 22.5 is the first of the range to feature foils as an optional extra. Fast and flashy with tapering floats, she features four bunks and a small galley to make her the ideal trimaran for sailing with friends and family, spending the day on the water or exploring the coast.

  12. new-found freedom

    The Astus 14.5 will be proposed in a trao version or in trimaran version. Apart from the tubes, both versions will be developed from the same elements: hulls, trampolines, sails... The team is currently finishing the specifications. The Astus 14.5 will be compact for winter storage and light, with a hull of less than 25 kg.

  13. Astus 20 5 at Düsseldorf Boat Show

    Steve Walker, founder of https://www.Ahoy-Boats.co.uk, introduces the new ASTUS 20.5 Trimaran Day Boat. A 20ft boat with 4 berths! It is 40% more powerful t...

  14. Sailing the Astus 20.2 Trimaran

    A development of the Astus 20.1, which splashed in 2005, the 20.2 combines a slightly wider beam with some additional volume in the amas to ensure the ride is steady and without surprises—so long as you don't mind a little spray.

  15. 2017 Astus 16.5 Trimaran for sale

    For sailing racing enthusiasts: VPLP has designed in the IMOCA HugoBOSS class & the Ultime trimaran class: Sodebo etc… See on the photos: the weight VS sail area ratio of the astus 16.5 versus other trimarans of the same type designed for speed. A fast, safe and permissive trimaran. We did 18.7 knots downwind. It can sail with winds of 5 to ...

  16. Astus 20.5

    The Astus 20.5 succeeds the popular Astus 20.2, of which 120 were sold. Described by Astus Boats as their Coastal Cruiser, the 20.5 is rapidly becoming their most successful trimaran to date. No wonder. As a result of its partnership with world renowned naval architects, VPLP, Astus Boats have come up with a real head turner.

  17. Astus Boats Overview

    The Astus yard has been building high quality performance fiberglass and carbon fiber sail and power boats since 2004. Concieved by Jean-Hubert Pommois, a passionate sailor and yachtsman, the Astus brand has carved out a large niche of the small trimaran even during the peak of the Corsair empire! The modern Astus trimarans bring key features ...

  18. Astus 20.5

    Nouveau trimaran Astus 20.5. Atout nautic: Blog Astus 20.5. Bateaux.com: Astus 20.5, un nouveau trimaran dessiné VPLP. Boatindustry.com VPLP Astus 20.5. Bretagne économique.com Astusboats va dévoiler son nouveau trimaran à Dusseldorf. Hisse et oh.com Nouveauté astus 20.5 . Essai par Quebec Yachting (Français) Page 63. Voile Magazine

  19. ASTUS 20.5 SPORT TRIMARAN

    This episode is a little different but I got invited out to test sail this Astus 20.5 sport trimaran. It was a great time and its definitely fast sailboat!Ch...

  20. Used Astus Trimaran boats for sale

    2024 Neel 43. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Find Used Astus Trimaran boats for sale in your area & across the world on ...

  21. Astus boats for sale

    View a wide selection of Astus boats for sale in your area, explore detailed information & find your next boat on boats.com. #everythingboats. Explore. Back. Explore View All. Overnight Cruising ... Trimaran; Model 20.5 (2) 22.5 (2) 16.5 (1) Price $25000 - $50000; $50000 - $100000; Length 0 - 20ft; 20 - 30ft;

  22. Astus 16.5

    The Astus concept responds to a real demand thoughout the boating world. Since the launch of Astus 24, two years ago, we are continuing to expand our trimaran range, surfing the wave of popularity of sport multihulls. We have therefore decided to present a recreational, accessible multihull for the 2016 season, in our first partnership with the ...

  23. Find an Astus

    Contact us. ASTUSBOATS Le cranic 56400 BRECH - FRANCE Tel.: +33 (0)6 86 64 18 36 [email protected]