Astus Boats 14.5
Trimaran, daggerboard · Masthead Sloop · First built 2020
A versatile 4.35-meter multihull that can be configured as either a trimaran or a proa for ultra-lightweight sailing
Designed by Vplp Design, Van Peteghem & Lauriot-Prevost.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Trimaran Dbrd.
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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
88.4
Hull
Hull type
Trimaran Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2020
Designer
VPLP Design, Van Peteghem, Lauriot-Prevost
Builder
Astus Boats
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