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Astus Boats 22

Trimaran, centreboard · Fractional Sloop · 2009–2020

A Stephan Vallet-designed trimaran with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio built for rapid, stable coastal cruising

Designed by Stephan Vallet.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Trimaran Cbrd.

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Footage from Sam Holmes Sailing

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The Astus Boats 22 is a 6.7-meter fractional sloop trimaran designed by Stephan Vallet and built by Astus Boats from 2009 to 2020. It features a centerboard hull, a 4.6-meter beam, and a 1.3-meter draft, with a light displacement of 655 kg. Its length including the bowsprit is 7.95 meters, and its beam folds to 2.53 meters for transport.6:34 The trimaran can accommodate an outboard engine up to 9 horsepower. Aboard Sam Holmes Sailing, the Astus 22 was seen among other boats at a boat show, including an X-Yacht and a Spirit Yachts 44 CR (E).6:23

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
37.8
Hull
Hull type
Trimaran Cbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
2009–2020
Units built
37
Designer
Stephan Vallet
Builder
Astus Boats

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