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Wow, that was fast! Why trimarans are SO much fun to sail – and how to do it

• Theo Stocker
• February 13, 2024

For their size, trimarans can punch well above their weight in speed, cruising potential and fun. Monohull sailor Theo Stocker gets to grips with how to handle one

Humans tend to gravitate into tribes of like-minded enthusiasts, enjoying the encouragement, support and sense of identity, while often looking askance at others; sailors at motorboaters, cruising sailors at racers, monohull sailors at raft, I mean, multihull sailors, and everyone looks askance at jet-skiers.

Large cruising catamarans (40ft now counts as a small one) are a world apart from monohull sailing, but there’s a sub-tribe of sailors dedicated to life on three hulls and builders such as Dragonfly, Corsair, Farrier, and Astus give them plenty of choice.

I’ve been sailing a 22ft (7m) Astus 22.5 this season, with just enough space for a family of four and a minimum of creature comforts. Thanks to her VPLP-designed hulls and 650kg all-up weight, we can sail upwind at 7-plus knots and downwind at over 10 knots with ease, all on a roughly even keel, while the kids play Duplo down below. It can also be beached and is towable behind a car.

Having, it seems, caught the trimaran bug, I wanted to get better at sailing and handling the boat, but my monohull sailing experience and habits were proving something of a hindrance, so we sought advice from some existing trimaran owners, and well as the UK’s top multihull sailors.

Much of the advice will apply to all multihulls , whether two or three-hulled, while other parts are just for small trimarans. I also found that brushing-up some of my rusty dinghy sailing skills helped get my head around what we were trying to do.

To try out our expert tips we went out sailing to see what difference they made. On the day, we got a solid Force 4-5 southwesterly, averaging 16 knots, but fluctuating between 12 and 20 knots true.

Blasting about on a sporty trimaran is a whole world of fun, but is much calmer than it looks

Trimaran sail trim

One of the biggest differences between a cruising monohull and a multihull is how the mainsail is trimmed. Leech tension on a yacht is often largely controlled by the kicker and the backstay, while the mainsheet sheets the mainsail in and out, predominantly controlling the angle of the boom to the centreline, and there may be a short traveller.

On a mulithull, however, there’s more than enough space for a good, wide traveller. Those who sail on performance monohulls will also be used to this. The sail shape is mainly controlled by the mainsheet, and the traveller then moves the boom towards or away from the centreline.

This is exaggerated on a multihull which has wide shrouds, swept well aft with no backstay, making space for a powerful square-top mainsail with full-length battens. There’s no backstay to bend the mast and flatten what is anyway a pretty rigid mainsail.

The mainsheet purchase creates enough power to control the leech of the square-top mainsail

Depowering a trimaran

Sailing on a monohull, heel and weatherhelm and eventually a broach give loads of warning that you’re pushing too hard. With straight hulls and little heel, those warning signs don’t really apply to multihulls.

In reality, however, there are a host of warning signals that it’s time to back-off; they’re just a bit different. Even then, there’s still a large safety margin before you get close to danger.

By way of reassurance, with the boat powered up on a beat, Hein, from Boats on Wheels, the boat’s owner, stood on the leeward hull and lent on the shrouds. Even as his feet got wet and the wind gusted at the top of Force 4, the boat didn’t bat an eyelid, thanks to the huge buoyancy of the floats.

Even with a person on the leeward float the boat was extremely stable

On the water – sail trim

My first inclination was to point the boat as high upwind as possible, pin the sails in and go for height. Doing that resulted in a not-terrible boat speed of 5-6 knots and a good pointing angle.

Free off by a handful of degrees however, and ease the sails just a smidge, and the speed leapt up to 8-9 knots – over 50% more; a huge increase. So, don’t pinch. If you had a decent chartplotter on board, you could find your optimum speed to angle using velocity made good (VMG).

I was also tempted to pinch in the gusts, but it’s better to hold your course and let the speed increase until the main needs easing.

On the wind, it’s time to get the boat fully powered up

If that’s the case, drop the main down the traveller an inch or two or ease some twist into the mainsail and it makes all the difference in the world, but not so far that the top battens fall away and invert – that really isn’t fast. Push too hard and the boat will slow down, largely from the drag of submerging the leeward float and crossbeams. If you’re still overpowered and the main is luffing, it’s time to reef. Downwind is different, but we’ll get onto that later.

After we put a reef in the main, our boat speeds upwind remained largely the same, and the boat was much happier. I came away feeling reassured that even a little trimaran like this would be pretty difficult to capsize, and there were always plenty of warning signs telling me to take my foot off the pedal a little.

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Tacking and gybing a trimaran

Everyone knows that multihulls don’t tack as well as monohulls. Straight hulls and wide beam don’t lend themselves to turning, especially when coupled with the displacement and fixed keels of big cats. Trimarans are a little easier, with a single central daggerboard to act as a pivot, and one or other of the floats will generally be clear of the water. On the downside, light displacement means that there isn’t much momentum to keep you going through the turn and plenty of windage to stop you.

On a trimaran the central daggerboard helps the boat to turn by providing a central pivot point that catamarans lack

Speed is your friend. Build speed up before the tack to give you as much momentum as possible. The helm needs to steer positively into and through the turn, and if necessary, keep the jib backed on the new windward side to help the bow through the wind. Don’t worry about scrubbing speed off, but you don’t want to get stuck in irons.

When it comes to gybing, speed is again key. The turning bit isn’t going to be an issue as you’ll be scooting along, but the faster you’re going, the less load there will be on the sails. The more you slow down, the more the true wind will pile up.

Trimaran sailing skills

Tacks took a bit of practice. It felt plain wrong to jab the tiller across the boat, slamming a big break on in the water but I ended up putting us through the tacks far too slowly, losing a lot of speed. A more aggressive approach worked better. On the Astus, the traveller was between me and the tiller, so the tiller extension needed to be swung around the stern behind the mainsheet onto the new side.

Similarly, old habits of controlling a gybe needed to be modified. With the asymmetric set, we were planing at well over 10 knots, and the ideal is to stay on the plane. Heading dead downwind and centring the main lead to a more violent manoeuvre than flying into the gybe as fast as possible and, as the boom was never that far out thanks to the apparent wind angle, it didn’t need much extra controlling.

Coming up onto the wind after the gybe helped the asymmetric around the front of the jib and to fill on the new side. Stay too deep and it’ll get blanketed by the main. Once we had built up some apparent wind, we could bear away again.

You’ll be on a course deep downwind before you know it, hitting speeds in the double digits

Downwind in a trimaran

Upwind cruising may be fun in a multihull, but bearing away and going with the wind is what it’s all about. Easily-driven hulls, a generous sailplan and light weight mean you can be up and planing, leaving displacement boats wallowing in your wake.

The big difference comes from apparent wind. If you’re in a boat that can do 15 knots downwind in 20 knots of true wind, the resulting wind angles can really mess with your head.

To get going then, says Brian Thompson, ‘Use those leech tell-tales again when sailing downwind and reaching to set the correct twist through the mainsheet, and use the traveller to set the correct angle of the whole sail to the wind.’

As the wind and your speed builds, bear away and trim the main accordingly.

In theory, you shouldn’t need to ease the traveller at all, but you may need to if you want to sail deep downwind. As the gust fades, you’ll find the boat slows down, so you can come back up towards the wind a little to pick up some more breeze, and then bear away as you accelerate again.

Bear away as the boat accelerates. Your course will be something of a slalom as you look to keep a consistent wind angle

This results in something of a ‘slalom’ course, and will also be accentuated if you’re sailing down waves, but that’s all quite normal for apparent wind sailing. Ultimately, you’re looking for a consistent apparent wind angle, even if the resulting wake isn’t straight.

It’s worth remembering that apparent wind reduces the felt effect of the wind, so you need a sailplan to suit the true, not apparent wind speed.

I found that the boat was more sensitive to having a balanced sailplan and trim downwind than upwind, largely because you’ve got almost double the canvas up, with the bowsprit as an extra lever. When weather helm built, I needed to ease the mainsheet to increase twist to depower so that I could bear away. I must admit, getting the boat balanced, sailing fast and light on the helm at 15 knots was something I came away feeling I needed more practice at.

Reviewing the images, I suspect the asymmetric was sheeted in too hard, with too much twist in the main.

Getting a float fully submerged is when it’s time to back off

On the water

Unfurling the gennaker worked best on a beam reach, giving plenty of airflow over the sail to help it fully unfurl. This was also roughly the fastest point of sail, ideal for getting up some speed for apparent wind sailing. We mostly had the sails set for a close reach, even when we were beyond 120º off the true wind on a broad reach.

It was possible to soak deeper downwind, but lose the apparent wind benefit downwind and our speed dropped off dramatically, prompting us to point a bit higher to find some more speed.

As the boat powered up, it paid to hold a slightly higher angle than I would have done in a monohull for the boat to properly take off and get up into double digit speeds – topping out at 15 knots. Lymington to Cowes would have taken us just half an hour at that speed. It’s easy to give yourself a heck of a beat back!

We were sailing on a pretty flat day, so didn’t have to contend with any waves to speak of. On the recent RTI this is what caused the capsizes of at least two multis, a sobering reminder that you need to sail much more conservatively in lumpier conditions.

The bows want to point downwind, so a stern-first approach works with rather than against the boat

Coming alongside

A 650kg boat with no draught and plenty of windage feels dreadfully skittish when manoeuvring in confined spaces. Straight hulls with no forgiving curves and fragile-looking sharp bows make berthing tricky. You’ve got a couple of advantages on your side, however. In the Astus, the floats are at pontoon height making stepping off easy.

Whether you have an engine in each hull of a cat, or one in the central hull of a tri, there’s also a lot more leverage to play with to turn the boat and drive her on or off the pontoon. A steerable outboard gives you even more options.

If the boat has a lifting keel or daggerboards, put them down if there’s enough depth to give you a pivot and to resist drifting. Think about getting corners onto the pontoon, rather than putting the boat alongside. On tris, you won’t be able to get to the bow to fend off as it’s too narrow. You can rig a fender up forwards on a line, and two fenders are enough on the flat sides.

Steering with the outboard towards the pontoon will drive the stern in more; steer away to drive the bow in more

Offshore wind

Coming onto the pontoon with wind blowing off, it worked well coming in stern first. If there’s a tide running, you’ll want to be heading into the tide, so find a spot down wind and down tide to start your approach so you come in at an angle.

On our first attempt we had a bit of tide under us to start with so we came in at a much steeper angle, almost 90º, although this worked out OK in the end.

The crew could then step ashore, taking a line from the stern quarter round a cleat.

Drive forwards against the line and the bow will obediently drive up towards the pontoon, bringing you flat alongside. Getting off was simple, releasing the bowline, and allowing the bow to swing out the before slipping the stern line.

Coming in astern and stopping upwind of the berth meant the bows blew towards the pontoon far to quickly

Onshore wind

Getting onto and off a pontoon with onshore wind proved rather trickier. On our first attempt we came in stern first. The issue was that once we were just upwind of our desired berth and stopped, we lost steerage and the bow immediately blew off with alarming speed towards the pontoon.

Going ahead would only increase the force of the impact, while going astern only increased the bow’s sideways drift. I managed to back out without smashing the bow, but only just, and ended up awkwardly stern to the wind with the bows pointing at the pontoon.

On our second attempt we came in bows first but having aimed at the berth, I had to motor the stern to leeward to stop the bow hitting, making for a rather forceful coming alongside.

On take three, I came in forwards and began ferry gliding towards the berth early, keeping the bows to windward of the stern. Being able to steer with the outboard meant I could go ahead to keep the bow up, and go astern with the engine pulling the stern down toward the pontoon. In this way, it was possible to come in pretty well controlled and parallel to the berth.

To get out, motoring astern against a bow line pulled the entire boat clear before slipping the line

Leaving was a different proposition all together, as I didn’t want to drag the bow along the pontoon, or to drive hard onto it to spring off. Instead, we rigged a slip-line from the forward cross beam. Going astern against this, and then turning the engine towards the wind, I could pull the stern, and the rest of the boat, out and away from the pontoon.

Keeping power on astern, once we’d reached a decent angle, we slipped the line and went astern, finding steerage way almost at once, with the bow following obediently in our wake with more control than I had anticipated.

Whether the wind is blowing onto, or off the pontoon, you want the engine to be driving or pulling the boat off the pontoon with a line on the corner you are going away from. That way you avoid point-loading fine ends where it’s hard to fender.

You’ll want a bridle to reduce swinging, but keep the pick up lines on the bow as backup

Anchoring and mooring a trimaran

While mooring a catamaran is complicated by the lack of a central bow, things should be simpler on a trimaran, and they are, mostly. Picking up a mooring buoy from the main hull bow with a low freeboard and dropping the pick-up line onto a cleat is easier even than a monohull.

The bow may be narrow, but for any lines that pass through a ring on the buoy, you still need to take it back to the same cleat to avoid chafe. That should be it, but windage from the two extra bows and the lack of keel mean the boat can dance merrily around the mooring buoy in a breeze.

Rig the bridle so the buoy sits to one side to stabilise the boat

In practice, we found that a trimaran benefits from a mooring bridle in the same way that a catamaran does. It can’t be rigged from the floats’ bows, as there are no mooring cleats, so a line passed around the outboard ends of the forward beams gave a pretty good angle, again with long lines passed through the mooring and back to the same side. The main pick-up lines stay as a safety backup.

The other trick is to rig the bridle asymmetrically so that the buoy sits to one side or the other, just enough to not be dead head to wind, making it much more stable in the wind.

On the plus side, the lack of draught or keel means that you’ll nearly always be lying head to wind, so the cockpit remains nice and sheltered whatever the tide’s doing.

We ran out of time on the day to try anchoring, but rigging a bridle, effectively a long snubber to a point on the anchor chain in a similar way wouldn’t be tricky.

If you needed not to swing, or to behave more like deeper boats nearby, hanging a bucket over the stern can help, or there’s always anchoring with a kedge, either out ahead in a V, or in line astern.

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A maxi trimaran for Edmond de Rothschild

Construction: 2016 Launch date: July 2017 Shipyard:  Multiplast / Lorima / Persico  Architects: Team Verdier (Guillaume Verdier, Morgane Schlumberger, Hervé Penfornis, Romaric Neyhousser), Bobby Kleinschmit (Team New Zealand), Bureau d’études Gitana (Antoine Koch, Marine Villard, Sébastien Sainson, Armand de Jacquelot, Julien Marcelet), Pure Design Skipper:  Sébastien Josse Racing program: solo-racing

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A trimaran measuring 32-metres in length and 23 metres in width, this ‘Ultime’ once again bears witness to the passion for innovation and performance, that serves as a daily guide to Ariane and Benjamin de Rothschild and the rest of the Gitana Team. They created the offshore racing stable in 2000, ensuring continuity with the team that has undertaken research and assisted with the development of the Multi70 Edmond de Rothschildl, since 2014.

Designed by Guillaume Verdier, alongside his team and the Gitana design office; the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild will be partly Archimedean boat (submerged hull) and flying craft. Gitana Team’s game plan is to develop the first flying maxi-multihull in offshore racing, by 2020.

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Vannes le 17 juillet 2017, chantier Multiplast, sortie et mise à l’eau du Maxi Edmond de Rothschild.

@Eloi Stichelbaut/ GITANA SA

Specifications:

• Length: 32 m
• Draught: 37 m
• Displacement (weight) : 15.5 tons
• Appendages  : T-Foil Float Rudders (2) / L-Shaped Foils (2)/ Daggerboard on the central Hull (1) / T-Foil rudder on central hull (1)
• Sail area upwind: 450 m²
• Sail area downwind: 650 m²

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A Comprehensive Guide & Introduction to Trimaran Yachts

When it comes to sailing boats, there are several options to choose from, including monohull boats, cruising catamarans, and multihull boats such as catamarans and trimarans. While catamarans are a popular choice due to their spaciousness and stability, trimarans offer some unique advantages. With three hulls instead of two, trimarans like the Corsair 880 and Rapido Trimaran have a wider beam, which can help increase speed and stability in high winds.

Additionally, trimaran sailing techniques can differ from those used on catamarans due to the placement of the centerboard and the differences in the hull shape. In fact, trimarans can be faster than catamarans in certain conditions, as the wind speed doubles between the sails, creating more lift. Ultimately, the choice between a catamaran and a trimaran will depend on the sailor’s preferences and intended use.

When it comes to choosing a sailboat, there are many factors to consider, including boat speed, comfort, and cost. Trimarans have become increasingly popular due to their speed and stability, and the Dragonfly 32 Trimaran and Strike 18 Trimaran are two great examples. The Neel Trimaran line, including the Neel 43 and Neel 51, offer even more comfort with their aft cabins and spacious designs.

However, the cost of these larger trimarans can be significant, and buyers may want to consider a basic boat incl from Quorning Boats or even a used Neel Trimaran for sale. Ultimately, the right choice depends on the buyer’s priorities, but all trimarans offer the advantage of being able to sail faster than the apparent wind due to their multiple hulls. Whether testing a new model or enjoying an established design, a trimaran is a fantastic choice for sailors looking to maximize their speed and stability on the water.

Give it up for the multihull sector of the boating industry.

Any industry insider will easily see how fast growing that sector currently is. In fact, it is the fastest growing sector if the number of new cruising boat manufacture and sales is anything to go by.

Far from the prejudice of the earliest days, multihulls now seem to be the in-thing and you don’t have to look far away before you’ll see the next catamaran, trimaran yacht for sale.

Sales of catamarans are booming with each passing day. Trimarans, on the other hand, are like a niche within another niche.

Most trimarans are high performing vessels. These sailing yachts are usually designed for purposes ranging from racing to recreational use. This article will provide readers with a brief but comprehensive introduction into the world of trimarans.

So, what then is a trimaran boat in the first place?

For anyone looking for an exciting and versatile sailboat, the aluminum trimaran is a great option. One of the most popular types of trimaran boats is the Piver trimaran, which is known for its stability and maneuverability on the water. The Piver trimaran features three hulls, with the middle hull being the largest and most stable.

This design allows for smooth sailing and comfortable overnight cruising, making it a great choice for those looking to spend a weekend or longer on the water. The aluminum construction also ensures durability and low maintenance, making it a cost-effective choice for sailboat enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a beginner, the Piver trimaran offers a unique and exciting sailing experience that is sure to impress.

What is a Trimaran Yacht?

According to Wikipedia, a trimaran is also known a double outrigger. Trimaran yachts are multihull yachts comprised of the main hull and two other smaller outrigger hulls (which may also be called floats).

These three parts are the basic components of every trimaran sailboat. Each of the outrigger hulls is connected to the main hull with lateral beams.

While most trimaran yachts are usually sailing yachts designed for recreational and racing purposes, some others are still designed to be used as ferries and warships.

(NOTE: Have you been looking for a Trimaran Yacht? Check out this 2006 Racing Trimaran Tantrum Too , a fun & fast competitive seaworthy racer & offshore cruiser. Winner of the ‘2018 Bintam Trophy’ and holder of ‘Around Bintam Record’. Learn more here! )

The name trimaran was coined from ‘tri’ and ‘maran’

The ‘trimaran’ name has its origin in two words. It was formed from ‘tri’ and ‘maran’. While ‘tri’ means three, the ‘maran’ part means wood or tree.

Trimarans have a kind of interesting design and architecture that makes them exceptionally fast and powerful. It is thus the preferred vessel for most lovers of speed and water adventure.

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Trimarans have been around since 2000 BC

Although today’s popular sailing trimarans did not get mainstream acceptance until the 60’s and 70’s, these vessels have been in use and existence long before global acceptance, dating back to about 2000 BC.

In fact, the earliest trimarans are still very much in use today.

The development started with the Austronesia people.

Today, traditional fishermen of the maritime region of Southeast Asia, Micronesia, Madagascar, as well as, the Polynesia regions still use trimaran sailboat similar to the first trimarans.

Trimarans are composed of three main parts

We’ve mentioned this in our description of what a trimaran yacht is.

Every trimaran would have a main or center hull and then two other small outrigger hulls attached to the center hull with lateral beams.

These three components form the basic design for all trimarans and modern trimaran sailboat designs always take this trimaran base.

The center hull is the main hull and is also known as vaka. The two stabilizers on the sides are known as the outrigger hulls, or ama(s).

The main hull offers the most buoyancy

The amas are mainly there to offer more stability to the vessel. Most of a trimaran yacht’s buoyancy is provided by the center or main hull.

This arrangement no doubt offers more flexibility to the design.

Because there is usually a wide separation between the hulls, the trimaran yacht requires only a little buoyancy to keep the yacht stable. This reason is why you’d rarely find trimarans having their outrigger hulls or amas in the water.

Trimarans offer better stability and a super stellar performance

Trimarans, when compared to catamarans which are composed of only two hulls, are more stable.

They offer a better stability and a stellar performance which have even been improved with new technologies infused into the design of these boats.

Trimarans are lightweight and are the preferred choice for boat aficionados and connoisseurs.

The stellar performance advantage which is made possible by the design makes trimarans some of the fastest boats when it comes to yacht racing.

They are perfect for sports sailing and are often winners in water races and competitions.

Different types of trimarans

There are basically just two types of trimarans. These are the regular trimaran and the open trimaran.

Instead of plating, the open trimaran rather has a trampoline in between the hulls.

Trimaran yacht advantages over monohull yachts

When compared to single-hulled yachts, trimarans no doubt have some advantages. Some feature differences also exist.

A trimaran, when compared with a monohull of the same length would have a shallower draft. It would also have a wider beam and a less wetted area.

The trimaran though will be able to fly more sail area compared to the single-hulled yacht.

Because of the wider beam, the trimaran has a better straight-line performance when compared with a monohull.

The trimaran can sail in shallower waters and can still perform well while maintaining its stability in the face of stronger winds.

Trimarans are almost unsinkable

Trimarans have a kind of design that is considered almost unsinkable.

This is because even when it is filled with water, the buoyancy of a single outrigger hull or ama can easily keep the entire yacht afloat.

The ama offers greater resistance to the boats and unlike monohulls, trimarans rarely sink.

Because of the high level of safety and stability, sailors with restricted mobility often prefer some special types of trimarans.

Trimarans are like the bridge between catamarans and monohulls

Catamarans, as well as monohulls, have their areas of excellence. Nevertheless, trimaran yachts have certain capabilities which have made them seem like the bridge between monohulls and catamarans at which there is little or no compromise.

Trimaran sailboats are excellent for high speed.

Trimarans generally have moderate weight carrying capability, moderate space below the main deck, and a larger deck area.

The cross deck design between the amas and the main deck is another advantage.

Catamarans usually have large empty gaps in their cross deck bridges.This complexity then necessitates the need for stronger structures, implying more weight, and higher costs. A trimaran yacht would usually have a much smaller cross deck.

There will be a shorter gap between the hulls and the empty space would not extend through the entire yacht’s length.Because of these, less structural weight is required and heavier loads can also be carried on the cross deck.

While catamaran and trimaran yachts are usually built for different purposes, the most obvious difference out of racing is usually the center hull.The center hull of a trimaran yacht will be much larger than the catamaran hulls.

Trimarans are easy to trail, they have a kind of superior handling and are easier to tack, compared to catamarans.

They are easy to manhandle ashore due to their lightweight design.

The lightweight design also makes it easier to use small and inexpensive engines when motoring. With a trimaran yacht, you’d be getting a stellar performance that will get you higher speeds.

If you want more excitement and thrill, perhaps a trimaran yacht such as the racing trimaran Tantrum Too will be very much suitable for you. Tantrum Too is a 12.7m trimaran yacht designed as a concept yacht for a fast ocean cruiser and cruising trimaran.

If you’re in the market for a good buy, the trimaran yacht for sale is currently available on auction. You can register here so you can tender your bid for this cruising trimaran.

The purpose of this article is not to pick the better yacht between a trimaran yacht and a catamaran, or a trimaran and a single-hulled boat.

Each of these different watercraft has different areas where they excel. Your choice will most likely have to do with the purpose for which you’re buying.

If you’ve discussed with your sailing crew and have decided to choose a trimaran as your next yacht, all well and good, you’re in for a lot of thrills and fun.

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Updated: July 31, 2024     9 Minutes Read

Do you want to know about Trimaran? If yes, you are in the hundred percent right place. A trimaran, also known as a double-outrigger, is a type of multi-hulled boat that features a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls or floats that are attached to the main hull with lateral beams. Most modern trimarans are used as sailing yachts for racing or recreation, and others are warships used by the navy and ferries. 

The hull design of the Trimaran comes from the double-outrigger hulls of the Austronesian culture of maritime southeast Asia, especially from Eastern Indonesia and the Philippines, where it was used in fishing boats . And the design of double-outriggers originated from single-outrigger boats and old catamarans. 

Terminology

The term “Trimaran” originated from the combination of tri and maran. The tri means three, and maran is basically derived from catamaran boat s. It’s believed that Trimaran was created by Victor Tchetchet, who is basically a Ukraine-based modern multi-hull designer. A trimaran is featured with a main hull and two smaller outrigger floats on either side, attached by crossbeams. In Polynesian terms, the main hull is generally considered “vaka, ” while each float is referred to as “ama,”  and the connectors that connect them together are usually known as “aka.”  However, trimarans are not considered traditional Polynesian boats; Polynesians generally use single-outrigger canoes and catamarans.

Ownership Costs for Trimarans

The ownership cost of Trimarans widely differs according to their model, brand, size, and quality of construction. On average, their ownership price starts at $100,000 and goes up to a million dollars. If you want to determine how much you can afford, use our boat loan calculator .

The first Trimaran, or double-outrigger boat, was designed by the Austronesians and is still most loved by the fishermen of maritime southeast Asia . This double outrigger was improved from the oldest single outrigger boats to resolve the problem of boats tipping over when turning into wind. However, double outriggers did not get populated among austersians in Polynesia and Micronesia, where people use catamarans and single outriggers.

The warships with double outriggers, such as Karakoa, Kora Kora, Lanong, and Borobudur, were broadly used in maritime southeast Asia for many years. These vessels were also called proas by Europeans during the colonial era. And proas is basically a broad term that includes native ships and single-outriggers. 

20th Century 

Recreational sailing with trimarans and catamarans gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. Victor Tchetchet, who was basically a Ukrainian immigrant to the US, manufactured two Trimarans by using marine plywood. These trimarans were around 24 feet, or 7.3 meters, longer in length. Then, in the 1950s and 1960s, Arthur Piver designed new plywood kit trimarans, which were heavy and not suitable for seas compared to modern models, but still a few achieved the success of crossing oceans. Several of their additional models, including Chris White, Derek Kelsall, Ed Horstman, Richared Newik, John Marples, Norman Cross, Jim Brown, and Jay Kantola, were built using contemporary construction methods, which basically improved the performance and safety of Trimaran cruisers.

After that, many homebuilders and new boating companies started making trimaran boats. Most of their models were 19–36 feet, or 5.8–11 meters, longer in length and were widely used as “day-sailers’ ‘. They were also trailerable by boat trailers, and their examples include original Ferrier and Corsair folding trimarans like the F-27 Sport Cruiser and the original John Westell and Swing-wing folding trimaran.

Modern Trimarans were constructed in the west and were significantly distinguished from their counterparts. They use a Bermuda rig sail plan instead of unique sails like crab claw or Tanja. These trimarans are also larger and have bigger floats, which provides them with more buoyancy than outrigger canoes . However, these floats may create drag when they get too wet, and their level of immersion shows when to reef. In respect of performance, an objective comparison by Doran in 1972 proved that the traditional double-outrigger vinta of the Philippines and the single-outrigger WA of the Caroline Islands are still amazing at sailing against wind and speed compared to modern trimarans.

Competition And Records

There are many competitions, and world records exist for Trimaran vessels. Thomas Coville is also one of them, having set the world record for solo sailing all over the world for around 49 days and 3 hours. This world record was made by Sodebo Ultim Trimaran and completed on December 25, 2016.

Before Thomas’ world record, in February 2005, a record was held by a British sailor, Ellen MacArthur , in which she spent around 71 days circling the world. After that, on January 20, 2008, a Frenchman broke the Ellen MacAuthers record by spending just 57 days, 13 hours, 34 minutes, and 6 seconds in Trimaran by exploring the planet.

Additionally, between December 2016 and January 2017, Francis Joyon and his five crew members set a new record for the fastest maritime circumnavigation by fishing the journey in just 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes, and 30 seconds. Their standard speed was around 26.85 knots, or 30.71 MPH, and they covered almost 48,915 kilometers, or 26,412 nautical miles. 

In 2020, the same Trimaran completed the race from Hong Kong to London in an impressive 32 days. This time is about one-third of the first record, which was made in 2005. 

 Trimaran Ships

High-speed ferries.

High-speed ferries are managed by specific rules. These rules are applied to those ferries that are used for international journeys lasting less than four hours and cargo ferries that are used for almost eight hours from a safe harbor. Private berths or sleeping areas are not available in these vessels, but every passenger must be given a seat.

The demand for high-speed ferries increased after the 1970s. In the 2000s, there were only two Australian companies, “ Incat and Austal,” building large and high-speed ferries. Incat was busy making catamarans, which basically move forward by cutting water waves, and Austal was an expert in making high-speed trimarans.

In 2010, Austal manufactured a 120-meter ferry called Hull 270, which was sold to Condor Ferries in 2015. After that, Condor Ferries changed its name to HSC Condor Liberation for visits to the Channel Islands. The interest in Trimaran ferries increased in 2017 when Fred. Olsen Express bought two 118 Trimarans from their island routes that were called Bajamar Express and Bañaderous Express . In 2018, a Japanese company also purchased an 83-meter ferry. 

Naval ships

The first and modern use of Trimaran hull design in navy ships was with the RV Triton . RV Triton is basically a research vessel for the Royal Navy and was manufactured with a Trimaran hull to test the hull’s visibility. This vessel has been used by the Australian customs and border protection service since 2007. 

The Indonesian navy’s first stealth Trimaran, the 63M carbon fiber composite Trimaran fast missile boat, was discovered in 2012. This was manufactured by North Sea boats with modern stealth technology and a wave-piercing Trimaran hull, but its design was made by New Zealand naval architects, LOMOCEAN Marine . Unfortunately, this vessel was destroyed by an engine room fire shortly after its launch. 

After that, the 43-meter ocean Eagle Trimaran was built by the Nigel irens and is based on the ocean adventure concept, which provides coastal protection for Mozambique.

Folding Trimarans

Some of the boat manufacturers build fold-able trimarans, which means these trimarans have floats that can be flooded near the main hull. Their foldable feature basically makes them easily trailerable by boat trailers and allows them to easily fit in a typical monohull space in a marina. There are various mechanisms used to store a folding trimaran or amas outrigger, which include demountable fixed tubes that are assembled before launching, telescoping tubes, and a hinge and latch system that allows the amas or foldable trimaran to fold over the main hull to reduce width for trailering. In addition, some Trimarans have a vertical folding system, which basically lifts the floats upward and over the main hull. On the other hand, a few Trimarans feature horizontal articulation, which moves the floats forward or backward at the same level as the hull, or horizontal folding, which folds the floats towards the main hull. These modern techniques for folding trimarans basically make them easier to trailer and transport; that’s why many people use them as sailing trimarans.

Folding Trimaran Safety Features 

There are many features of folding trimarans that assure safer journeys than other boat types . Trimarans have special compartments for protection from sinking, easy-to-reach controls, a system of prevention from collisions, covered and safe cockpits, and fast-draining holes. However, a capsized Trimaran may be harder to flip back, and some may also get damaged. But the new Trimarans are specially designed to easily turn back when capsized. To stay safe, it’s better to reduce sail power in strong winds and use special features like netting and water-shedding decks to protect a capsized Trimaran. 

Benefits of Trimaran Boats

The Trimaran configuration is suitable for both navy ships and commercial ferries. An Australian boat manufacturer company, “ Austal ” conducted the study to increase the advantages of Trimaran ships, catamarans, and monohulls and find out the ideal positioning of outer hulls to minimize wave resistance and power consumption when operating at high speeds with heavy payloads of almost 1,000 tons. This change made Trimarans more efficient, reduced motion sickness, and improved roll and lateral force stability, especially in rough seas. These features of Trimarans made it the best choice for warships and passenger ferries. Some of the other advantages of trimarans are: 

• Trimarans with high-quality construction can move smoothly and quickly in seas, even with heavy loads.
• They are basically made to be stable and versatile, and they roll well in rough seas.
• They help to prevent motion sickness.
• They can be manufactured in larger models.
• Trimarans can carry low-density cargo or passengers and can go at around 40 knots of speed. 

Disadvantages of Trimarans

• Trimarans are mostly tough and pricey to build.
• They are usually challenging to dock because of their design and size. 
• They may also not be suitable for carrying heavy cargo and passengers. 
• Their interior space is mostly less than that of Catamarans. 

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16 Best Trimarans For Sailing Around The World (And a Few For Daysailing)

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Trimarans are growing in popularity worldwide, due to their light construction and high stability these multihulls are even faster than catamarans. Trimarans are still one of the lesser-known boat types so in this article ill be checking out some of the most popular models.

The best trimarans include: 

• The Neel 43 
• The Neel 47 
• Dragonfly 28 
• The Pulse 600 
• Corsair 37 

These tris are built with your safety in mind while also packing powerful speed and a wide array of comfort features to optimize your sailing experience , some are even foldable making them possible to load on a trailer and transport to the sailing destination of your choosing.

In this article, I have created a list of the 16 best trimarans in the market and their unique features. You’ll also learn the best options for different purposes such as circumnavigation, weekend sailing, racing, and more. 

Table of Contents

What Is a Trimaran?

A trimaran is a multi hulled sailboat with three individual hulls; the main hull ( vaka ) and a pair of outrigger hulls ( amas ). These smaller outrigger hulls are attached to the main hull using beams. 

While trimarans have a rich history dating back nearly four millennia, these types of sailboats have only gained popularity in the late 1900s and early 2000s. 

Trimarans are primarily used as personal boats for sailing enthusiasts or racing. These sailboats draw their versatility from their lightweight design, making them faster and easier to handle at sea when compared to single-hulled boats (monohulls). Additionally, the three hulls also contribute to better stability, making it very hard to capsize (although more likely than a cat according to this study)

Trimarans come in various sizes, and some can be as small as 19 feet (5.8 meters) in length, while others go up to 60 feet (18meters). They’re also used for different purposes. Most trimarans are used for racing and recreational purposes, although some units are still used as ferries.

As with all things, to find out which is the best we need to understand what it will be used for. There is a big difference in requirements between a boat used for day sailing compared to offshore around the world sailing.

The list below highlights the best trimarans for different purposes.

Best Trimarans For Cruising, Liveaboard and Sailing Around The World

The Neel 43 is a French trimaran best suited for cruising. Its key features include: 

• Easy maneuverability on the open sea by only a small number of crew members 

This unit is also built for comfort, ideal for more extended travels. This 43-feet (13-meter) trimaran is also made with recyclable and bio-sourced materials, highlighting the manufacturer’s commitment to environmental consciousness. 

This trimaran has a base price of  €329,000 excluding VAT. This translates to approximately $370,138. 

2.Neel 47 Possibly The Best

Named the best full-size multihull for 2020, the Neel 47 is a strong contender for one of the best trimarans in the market. This 47-foot (14.3-meter) long trimaran features optimized exterior and interior ergonomics for a unique design and look. 

Still on design, the Neel 47 is ideal for couples looking to take a weekend off or spend some time as liveaboard. It has a spacious owner’s cabin and two bedrooms. It also features a spacious living room and kitchen and is optimized to ensure comfort for a couple. 

The Neel 47 also has two basic guest cabins so your friends or children can tag along on your sailing adventure. Accordingly, this unit is ideal for those looking to explore the sea for the sheer joy of sailing. 

The Neel 47 comes at a 571,139 euro ( $643,600 ) price tag, excluding VAT. 

3. Rapido 60 The Fast and Comfortable Circumnavigator

The Rapido 60 offers a blend of performance, safety, and luxury, making it one of the best options for bluewater sailing. Measuring 59.3 feet (18 meters) in length, the Rapido 60 is an imposing unit. It’s made from lightweight sandwiches and carbon materials that provide speed and strength, allowing it to stand up to strong ocean currents. 

The Rapido 60 also has spacious living spaces and is built for comfort at all points of the sail. Its design also optimizes safety. While it’s an ideal option for circumnavigating, it’s also an excellent choice for racing due to its speed. 

This is also the same boat that The Youtube channel La Vagabond just purchased.

The Rapido 60 retails at $1,400,000 . 

4. Rapido 40

The Rapido 40 measures 39.4 feet (12 meters) in length and is ideal for cruising around the world. The Rapido 40 features twin “C” foils, which provide added lift, enhancing its speed and performance whether you are sailing downwind or upwind. 

Because it has C foils, this trimaran doesn’t have a central daggerboard, increasing interior space. Accordingly, it’s an excellent option for couples looking to cruise and enjoy great performances .

The Rapido 40 is made from high-tech all-carbon materials for a lightweight yet sturdy design. This material is also used for the countertops and furniture, and the cork flooring adds a touch of style.

This trimaran retails for $595,000 , making it a cheaper option than the Rapido 60. 

5. Dragonfly 40

The Dragonfly 40 measures 40 feet (12 meters) in length. It features high-comfort standards, making it one of the best trimarans in the market for taking your family for a cruise. Because of its larger size, it has a better capacity, being capable of accommodating six to eight people, so you can bring your family and friends along. 

It’s easy to navigate and extremely safe. With a maximum speed of 24 knots (44.5 km/h), this trimaran also provides fast speeds to make your cruise even more exhilarating. 

The Dragonfly 40 retails from €509,000 exclusive of VAT, which rounds up to $572,000 . 

6. Dragonfly 32

The Dragonfly 32 is a high-performance cruiser. Like the Dragonfly 28, this unit features a contemporary design for racing. This trimaran can accommodate five to seven crew members. 

Although slightly longer than the Dragonfly 28 with its 32-foot (9.8-meter) length, the Dragonfly 32 has a max speed of 23+ knots (42.6+ km/h), making it one of the fastest trimarans for racing. This unit also has comfortable accommodation, which makes it an ideal option for a weekend cruise with family and friends. 

The Dragonfly 32 has a base price of $350,000 . 

7. Corsair 37

Thanks to a variable draft with a retractable rudder, the Corsair 37 is an ideal choice for shallow water exploration. This 37-foot (11.3-meter) long trimaran features advanced foam-cored construction designed for safety, making it virtually unsinkable. 

The carbon hulls minimize weight, this makes for a lightweight ocean exploration sailboat with blistering speeds. One of its selling points is that this trimaran has previously been used for Arctic expeditions, possibly marking it as one of the better options for circumnavigation and offshore sailing in the northern waters. 

This trimaran has a base price of $189,000 but can go up to $204,125 .

Best Trimarans For Day/Weekend Sailing

8. dragonfly 28.

The Dragonfly 28 is a 28-feet (8.75-meter) long sailboat that can accommodate up to five people. It comes in two versions: 

• Touring version: This version is ideal for families.  
• Performance version: This is built to provide optimal performance for the sports enthusiast within you. 

It clocks a maximum speed of 22+ knots (22+ km/h) and is beam-folded. It’s an excellent option if you want a high-performance, comfortable yet smaller unit for your day or weekend cruise. 

The Dragonfly 28 starts at  €188,280 inclusive of VAT, which comes to around $211,600. 

9. Dragonfly 25

Like other trimarans under the Dragonfly brand, this 25-foot (7.62-meter) trimaran is great for both racing and short term cruising. However, this high-performance boat delivers easy handling, making it perfect for couples looking to take a ride out over the weekend and seasoned sailors looking for an exhilarating racing adventure. 

The Touring version features a lightweight build and offers comfort and accommodation to keep you, and the few guests you can fit, comfortable during the ride. This trimaran also has a Sport version, which is optimized for racing. 

The Dragonfly 25 retails from EUR 86,800 . 

10. Pulse 600

The Pulse 600 trimaran is a compact sailboat. It’s made from lightweight, carbon-reinforced construction and vacuum-formed materials for optimal speed. This trimaran is an ideal option if you are looking for speed. 

It also features ample deck space, greater stability, and volume than most trimarans of similar size and build. 

This trimaran measures 19.8 feet (6 meters) in length and can be sailed single-handedly by one person with minimal effort. The Pulse 600 has a base price of $38,800 , which places it in the lower price range. 

The F-22 is one of the smaller trimarans in the market. Developed in New Zealand, the F-22 is a folding trimaran built for speed. The hulls are made from narrow fiberglass tied together using fiberglass beams and aluminum, minimizing bulk while optimizing speed. 

The F-22 is roomy and is not as pricey as other models in the market. This trimaran has two main versions: 

12. 2019 Weta Trimaran

The 2019 Weta trimaran is a 14.5-foot (4.4-meter) trimaran featuring a carbon frame, centerboard, rudder foil, and rudder shock. The hull is made from fiberglass and foam. The Weta is built for strength and speed based on these lightweight materials. 

The 2019 Weta trimaran is easy to sail and is worth considering whether you want to take a quiet sail, race with your friends, or take kids to a sailing lesson. It has a simple design and is easy to set up independently. Thanks to its collapsible design, this trimaran is easily stored away with minimal space demands. 

13. WindRider 17

The 17.4-foot (5.3-meter) WindRider 17 is one of the more versatile trimarans in the market. It packs high performance for a low cost. This trimaran has a light rotating mast to boost performance, and a full-battened mainsail optimizes visibility. 

This sailboat is made from rotomolded polyethylene, which is more durable than fiberglass and demands less maintenance.

The WindRider 17 has a comfortable interior and can fit six adults. This is an ideal choice for social sailing for a couple or a family and friends. It’s easy to ride, and a shallow draft allows easy maneuverability. 

14. Astus 22.5

If you’re looking for something small but still comfortable, this 22.5-foot trimaran is for you. Built for speed and maneuverability, the Astus 22.5 has optional foils to optimize speed. The modern design, coupled with the spacious interior, can fit up to four beds. Accordingly, this trimaran is suited for family outings. 

This trimaran also has a foldable design, collapsing to only 16 feet (4.9 meters) for easy storage. 

15. Multi 23 Trimaran 

The Multi 23 trimaran has a contemporary design, featuring a vinyl ester and PVC foam core construction. The section below the waterline is made of solid glass for a sturdy base.

The beams are made of lightweight carbon, and the trimaran features a 33-foot (10-meter) aluminum rotating wing mast for optimal harnessing of the wind. While ideal for weekend excursions with family, once rigged with the asymmetrical spinnaker will get your heart pumping.

This trimaran packs high performance at a lower cost than most other options in the market. It’s a good choice if you are looking for a high-performing unit without spending an arm and a leg. 

16. Challenger Class Trimaran

The Challenger Trimaran 15 is the best choice for persons with disabilities. It’s designed to provide disabled sailors an opportunity to explore their passion for sailing without worrying about aspects like safety or operation. 

A man named Geoff Hold circumnavigated the British Isles in 2007, becoming the first disabled person to achieve this feat. He had quadriplegia. 

Living up to its name, the Challenger can withstand harsh weather conditions while blending performance with speed. 

Final Thoughts 

Admittedly, no trimaran is best for everyone. But whether you are looking to race with your friends, take your loved ones or friends for a cruise over the weekend, or circumnavigate the ocean, you can rest assured that these lightweight trimarans will deliver speed, safety, and comfort to make it worth your while. 

These brands are innovatively designed and feature intricate safety mechanisms that make them virtually unsinkable. Give them a shot and begin your ocean adventure. 

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Trimaran Sailboats: Pros and Cons

Sep 22, 2021

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Trimarans are boats in the multihull category. So let us give you a simple overview. A monohull has just one hull, a catamaran is a boat with two hulls, while a trimaran as the name itself suggests, has three hulls ( one central hull and two side ones that are smaller ).

There are many reasons why people prefer trimarans to other boats. These vessels are very easy to maneuver and quite light compared to catamarans or monohulls. They are often considered as an advanced form of the catamaran. The reason being, trimarans are faster than the average catamaran and obviously faster than monohulls. 

In addition, trimarans are much more stable than the alternative. The three hulls provide extra balance and lower resistance because even if there are three hulls in a trimaran, they are smaller and narrower. Lower resistance also leads to lower fuel consumption. 

Trimarans are very comfortable to sail in as the main hull is stabilized by the two outer hulls . 

Also, if you enjoy spending more time outdoors rather than indoors (which is usually the case for people who like sailing), trimarans offer more deck area that you can utilize. Whether for meditation, or social gatherings, this space offers plenty of breathtaking views and fresh air. 

Let’s not forget that trimarans have smaller gaps in between the hulls which makes them easier to build and therefore less expensive for the public to buy. 

This article however is titled trimarans pros and cons, so it is time to move into some less appealing characteristics of these vessels. 

While they offer plenty of deck space, the area below the main deck is limited, therefore you cannot have as many people on board as you would in a monohull or even a catamaran. 

In addition, trimarans are not appropriate for every type of activity. If you want to use it for recreational sailing then these boats will provide plenty of enjoyment. If your scope is to find something for the military or fishing, trimarans are not often the best choice. 

If you have your mind set on a specific trimaran, search it on TheBoatDB . Our extensive database includes features, pictures, specifications, and more useful information on a variety of boats. What is most interesting however is that you can also compare a couple of models side by side and decide which one is your favorite by getting all your facts straight. 

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Trimaran construction, sails and rigging, safety considerations, the disadvantages of trimarans.

This can make them prohibitively expensive for recreational sailors who may not have the budget to buy or maintain a trimaran. Trimarans are also more vulnerable to damage due to their multiple hulls. If one of the hulls is damaged, the entire boat can become unstable and dangerous. This makes them more risky to sail in rough conditions than monohulls. Trimarans are also more complex than monohulls in terms of rigging and sailing. They require more experience and skill to operate, making them better suited for experienced sailors.

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Trimarans also offer increased speed compared to monohulls, due to their decreased drag in the water. This makes them particularly attractive for competitive racing, as they can outpace monohulls in most conditions. Trimarans are also much more maneuverable than other boats, allowing them to quickly turn and change direction. In addition, trimarans offer increased space aboard compared to monohulls.

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Construction and rigging.

The three hulls on a trimaran are typically connected by a central frame, and are made of lightweight yet durable materials such as fiberglass or aluminum. This allows for a lighter and more maneuverable sailing experience. When it comes to rigging and sails, trimarans use the same basic principles as other sailboats. The sails used on trimarans are mainly spinnakers, jibs, mainsails, gennakers, and staysails.

In addition, a trimaran needs additional rigging and gear such as halyards, sheets, and running rigging. Trimarans can also be equipped with additional equipment such as anchors, fenders, and radios. This can help improve safety and performance while sailing. In conclusion, trimarans offer a unique sailing experience due to their three-hull design.

They require the same basic rigging and sails as other sailboats, but also have additional needs for extra equipment. With the right rigging and gear, trimarans can be used for recreational sailing as well as competitive racing events. Trimarans are a unique and exciting type of sailboat that offers some distinct advantages over monohulls. They have three hulls instead of two, and provide greater stability and agility than other boat types.

Trimarans are used for both recreational sailing and competitive events, and require more crew members than monohulls. The construction and rigging of trimarans is also more complex than other boat types, and safety considerations should always be kept in mind. Therefore, if you're looking for a unique sailing experience, a trimaran could be the perfect choice. In conclusion, trimarans offer an exciting and unique sailing experience, with many advantages over traditional monohulls. They are suitable for both recreational sailing and competitive events, but require additional crew members and safety considerations.

If you're looking for a unique sailing experience, trimarans could be the perfect choice.

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Choosing the right beam for a multihull

QUESTION:   When assessing or designing a trimaran or catamaran, what guidance can you give to guide the choice of beam ?             

                    Lech K:  Gdansk, PL

ANSWER: An interesting question as we do see quite a variation on existing boats.

First, let’s call the Overall Beam to Length ratio B/L and the individual hull length to hull beam, L/b .

Here are a few basics to consider as inputs to your overall beam choice.

*    More beam gives more transverse stability, permitting a powerful rig to drive a boat faster, but also,       excessive beam tends to lower diagonal stability so increasing pitch-poling.    More beam also tends to allow more  fore & aft pitching.

*    More beam requires stronger connecting beams (called akas on trimarans), aggravated by the two hulls potentially being now be in different waves

*    More beam can be a problem in a marina where space is increasingly limited

*    Folding trimarans can be limited in beam due to geometric space when folded, such as:     

Transverse folding system (Farrier etc) are limited by how far down the hulls can be managed when folded.  

Swing-arm folding is limited by the overall length increase when folded.

          Hinge & latch systems are limited by what height and weight can be lifted  

*    Less beam allows a boat to heel more, thereby reducing sail exposure to side wind.

*   Less beam brings the hulls closer together, reducing beam strength requirements and weight, but potentially adding to resistance from hull-flow interaction.

*   Hulls with a high L/b ratio can be closer together than hulls with a low L/b ratio if overall stability permits.

*   As smaller boats need proportionally more displacement due to crew and structural weight, they cannot have a very high L/b ratio as they then have insufficient displacement.

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So what do all these points finally lead to ?      Well, let’s see.

For Catamarans , the sweet spot seems to be with a L/B of 2 to 2.1.

If the beam is excessively increased, pitching and reduced diagonal stability (see dwg) start to become an issue and when such boats are lengthened to make their L/B slightly above 2, they generally become faster and have less negative issues ... but over about 2.3, their relatively lower transverse stability then starts to kick back.  

If the beam is decreased, stability drops quickly and one may start to also add wave interference between the hulls unless the boat is very light with slim hulls.

Of course, this is a simplification of things as top weight, windage, wing clearance, center of gravity, sail plan, etc etc .. all have their effects, though individually less than the important L/B ratio.

Let me give you an example of how other design criteria can move things from what may initially seem the ideal.  

Beam also has a huge effect on stability.   But the designer Jan Gougeon (then of West Systems) was an inventive guy, so he approached this design in a non-conventional way.   To achieve his first criteria .. “a fast non demountable weekend catamaran” , he needed to address the obvious lack of stability in other ways.  A low rig could work with low weight, that would then allow very slim, fast hulls.   Then he added water ballast to help keep the windward side down …. and finally, a masthead float to prevent the boat from turning turtle, where she would stay like virtually all other multihulls do IF that happens.  In this case, it was rather often as unfortunately, most sailors were not ready to adapt to this new way of sailing and with capsizes happening too quickly for most, only a dozen or so were sold.  But I did get to try the boat and felt the concept did work in the sense that the boat IS fast and also comfortable & dry, as with such long, narrow hulls, there is very little disturbance of the surface water so spray is minimal and even if the hulls are pretty close, they are too slim to create any significant cross-hull wake- interference. 

To keep the rig low (mast is shorter than the boat), she uses 2 foresails that can be furled up fast.   Those that still own one have learned to understand them and can enjoy their merits … but this is not a boat with reserve stability for sudden gusts, so you need to sail this boat more like a race dinghy and also reduce sail early.  This further means that sailing at night when you cannot see squall warnings in the sky is best avoided unless the stars are truly out for you.

But it IS an example of thinking WAY outside the box .. even if the result is not for everyone.   So ‘sweetspot L/B ratios’ do not necessarily mean they give the only solution .. just that you, as a designer, also need to work differently around the rest of the design to solve the issues you might create if you are well outside the norm.    

The lesson here is:  If you choose to go outside the norm, fully understand the implications and work around them.  You cannot ignore them and still expect success. If the designer failed at all with this radical G32 design, it was in not sufficiently educating new owners of the different sailing nuances needed to keep the boat on its feet.

For Trimarans, my studies and observations show that the preferred B/L ratio changes with boat size. 

To some degree, the same effect on diagonal stability (as for Cats) will occur with excessive beam, but with a trimaran, the two hulls in the water will be closer so it’s also important to allow for good flow between them.  So as very large racing tris can have slimmer hulls due to great length and low weight, they can have proportionally lower B/L ratios than smaller boats that need proportionally fatter central hulls just to support the displacement they need.  After all, we cannot just change things in proportion, because the weight of things (such as crew, structure etc) will not automatically get smaller for a smaller boat .. in fact it proportionally and typically, gets greater!    So smaller multihulls can often be harder to design than larger ones, where you have more space and volume to work with.    The above observations led me to plot data from good boats and create this simple little formula that fits their B/L curve pretty well.

Here is what the curve gives as a recommended B/L ratio for a sailing trimaran

                            (Sailing Trimaran) B/L ratio  = 1.48 ÷ (L  ^ 0.21)        [ Length L in feet ].

While this may initially look complex to calculate for some, it’s very easy with the right help.  Download the Mobi Calculator on your phone or tablet.  You can then add the expression x n to your basic calculator by first hitting the 3 dots [ ... ] that brings you to the Scientific Options, and then   clicking on [ x n ] that will add this feature to your basic calculator.    You can now enter the formula exactly as written, typing 1.48 ÷ (  your L value , and then x n and finally 0.21 and the closing bracket ) and then ‘ = ‘.

If you enter say L = 17 , it will give you a B/L ratio of 0.816, closely matching a W17 , while for an L of 100 ft, it will give you a B/L of only 0.562, closely matching a big ocean racing tri like Sodeb’O.

While of course you can go outside the calculated ratio, IMHO you should have a very good reason and specific justification for a deviation of more than 15% either way.   Use the list at the beginning of this article to justify your change.

For both Tris and Cats, there may be other factors that will change your design, but this gives a good starting and target point that’s based on both practical and justified design needs.

Enjoy …. playing with figures is fun ;)

mike … march 2022

ADDED NOTE ... re MOTOR MULTIS

As noted, the above ratios refer to Sailing Craft.  Without the heeling force of a sail, pure motor-tris and cats are not bound by the same needs.

A motor catamaran can have less beam, with a clean flow between the hulls now taking prominence over high beam for sailing stability, so L/B ratios of 2.5 to 3 are now more appropriate.

Hulls may need to be asymmetrical with a straighter side on the inside to avoid unfavorable hull wave interaction between them.

For a powered trimaran , overall beam should also be reduced or the motion will become uncomfortable.  (With a sailing tri, the boat is heeled with one ama out, but with a motor tri, all three hulls are immersed so wave action on the boat would be too severe if the boat is too wide) .    Amas (pontoons) now need to be narrow but deep, as a slow gentle roll of slightly greater amplitude, is more comfortable than a short quick one.  These amas (now only 40-50% of the main hull length), seem best with their center about 60-70% aft of the main hull length and need to be of fine section and relatively deep with the connecting bridge arched high above any waves, so that neither ama or aka-bridge will slam when re-entering a wave.  L/b ratios of all 3 hulls can be at their most efficient, namely 13-16 at the waterline.   The amas are now more like permanent training wheels and with a much longer central hull and no heeling force from sails, diagonal stability is no longer something to consider.    Overall beam will depend on maintaining a clean flow between the main hull and the shorter slim amas, that need to extend well down into the water, so that motion is acceptable in waves.   Typical overall B/L ratios might now be down around 0.4, becoming even less as boat design gets bigger, provided the center of gravity is kept low.

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The 84 metre White Rabbit was launched in 2018, becoming the world's largest trimaran. The multihull superyacht is the fifth in a series of White Rabbits and follows two Feadship monohulls, a 36-metre catamaran built by Austal and a 61-metre trimaran built by North West Bay Ships. The owners loved their 61-metre White Rabbit but were looking for a serious upgrade. The result was the world's largest trimaran. BOAT takes a look inside...

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White Rabbit was built by Australian yard Echo Yachts to a design by Sam Sorgiovanni with One2Three developing the naval architecture. The numbers are impressive: she has three hulls, a 20 metre beam, and can accommodate up to 28 guests with a crew of 36.  White Rabbit  travels with a 51 metre support vessel, which carries most of the toys and tenders.

White Rabbit is powered by a diesel-electric engine so she's remarkably quiet. In the lower deck master cabin Echo Yachts recorded sound levels of just 40db at 13 knots. The owner even walked around with his own sound meter to put it to the test.  White Rabbit  has range of 5000 nautical miles, and the diesel-electric engines offer the added benefit of being able to travel further carrying less fuel.

The spectacular staircase on board White Rabbit provides a grand entrance to welcome guests on board. The stairs lead to a central lobby that splits into two lounges – a more formal one to starboard and an informal area to port.

The Port Lounge

White Rabbit 's main deck houses two lounges: the informal 'family lounge' to port and a more formal seating area to starboard for older generations (pictured). The saloons are not completely separated, because the owner didn’t want the generations split up. The carpet is by German company Oliver Treutlein and becomes mottled with foot traffic, adding layers to the design.

A spectacular central bar sits on the main deck, with an Alice in Wonderland scene in gold leaf in the ceiling and an eye-catching floor-to-ceiling light feature that doubles glassware storage. Sorgiovanni kept shiny surfaces to a minimum to make cleaning the yacht easier.

The Lower Deck Master Cabin

With an impressive 20 metre beam, White Rabbit can sleep up to 28 guests with accommodation for up to 36 crew. The owner requested two master cabins on board: one on the main deck and one on the lower deck of the centre hull for passages (pictured). The main deck master is the principal of the two, boasting a vast amount of space with a dedicated office and lounge and access to the deck forward and its spa pool.

Tasmanian oak in a chequer pattern has been used throughout the yacht, including in the sundeck games area, aft lounge on the main deck, and cinema. The sundeck cinema and games area is an informal area for younger generations to enjoy. The cinema seats vibrate depending on what’s happening on screen, while the whole area can be shut off for a true cinematic experience.

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There are no televisions in guest cabins, a deliberate choice by the owner that forces younger generations into communal areas. Also unusually, guest cabins are very little cupboard space as guests are expected to live out of their suitcases during weekend and overnight cruising.

The Coffee Lounge

Walking down to the lower deck of the centre hull feels like going underwater, with hull windows revealing the tunnel between the centre hull and the starboard outrigger. It’s an unusual view, but also quite an exciting one as water rushes between the hulls at 18 knots. Plus, all the underwater lights are deliberately placed in the centre hull so they shine under the outer hulls as well.

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The svr-lazartigue trimaran   belongs to the new generation of flying boats, where aerodynamics are just as important as hydrodynamics., the development of new technologies in all areas of design make the svr- lazartigue trimaran a unique and revolutionary boat..

François Gabart

François Gabart est l’un des marins les plus talentueux de sa génération et détient un palmarès impressionnant (Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum, The Transat, Transat Jacques Vabre et recordman du Tour du Monde en Solitaire en 42 jours). Il mènera en 2024-25 l'équipage du Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue autour du monde dans une tentative de battre le record du Trophée Jules Verne.

Tom Laperche

Tom Laperche, 27 ans,  aux commandes du bateau à l’occasion de l’Arkea Ultim Challenge, course en solitaire autour du monde et sans escale, en janvier 2024.  Il sera aux côtés de François pour s'attaquer au Graal de la course au large : le Trophée Jules Verne, accompagé par Amélie Grassi, Pascal Bidégorry, Antoine Gautier et Émilien Lavigne.

Nos skippers incarnent des valeurs qui sont propres aux marques SVR, Lazartigue et Fillmed : le progrès et la performance avec une volonté affirmée de tenir compte des enjeux sociétaux et environnementaux.

The result of 40 months' of teamwork, the svr-lazartigue trimaran combines sleek lines and a futuristic design. equipped with cutting-edge flight systems and piloting softwares, this giant of the seas is capable of high-speed flight around the planet..

Présidé par Didier Tabary, féru de voile et amoureux de la mer, le Groupe Kresk a souhaité que cette aventure maritime soit accompagnée d’engagements concrets en faveur de la protection des océans au travers la création de Kresk 4 Oceans.

You asked for it: and we heard you.

Bracelet Kresk 4 Oceans

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Cap Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue

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Tom Laperche, porteur de la flamme olympique

En juin, à la Pointe-du-Raz, Tom Laperche, co-skipper du Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue, a porté la flamme olympique, avant son grand départ de Brest sur l’Océan Atlantique ! Un moment inoubliable,...

[TROPHEE JULES VERNE]

Six marins sur le Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE à la conquête du Trophée Jules Verne  Six marins sur le Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE à la conquête du Trophée Jules Verne Le Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE s’attaquera au...

[TRANSAT JACQUES VABRE]

François Gabart et Tom Laperche sont arrivés cette nuit à Fort-de-France à bord du Trimaran-SVR-Lazartigue, arrivant ainsi sur la deuxième marche du podium après 14 jours 15 heures 5...

[ROLEX FASTNET RACE]

Le 23 juillet 2023, à📍Cherbourg-en-Cotentin : le @trimaransvrlazartigue franchissait la ligne d’arrivée de la @rolexfastnetracecherbourg en première position, après 👊1j 8h 38m et 27 secondes : un nouveau record pour cette course🚀. À...

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