What the fleet has seen
The Rapido 50, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Rapido 50 is a 15.2-meter trimaran designed by Morrelli and Melvin, built by Rapido Trimarans in Hong Kong since 2022. It features a fractional sloop rig and a displacement of 8550 kg. A primary design feature is its folding floats, which reduce the beam from 10.4 meters to 5.6 meters, allowing it to fit into standard marina berths.0:31 The deck-stepped rotating mast, often an upgrade, carries a single spreader set, and the boom includes hay racks and lazy jacks for mainsail handling.3:05 The helm station provides dual seats, a sliding spray screen, and controls for the mainsail, throttle, and bow and stern thrusters.3:32 Below deck, the interior includes a raised saloon with seating for six, a linear galley, and electronically frosting windows.7:21 The forward hull section contains a full-width shower, heads, and an offset double cabin, while a separate aft cabin offers an ensuite heads and shower with a full-size double berth.9:06 Aboard *Sailing La Vagabonde*, a new Rapido catamaran's 48-volt electrical system is seen powering propulsion, refrigeration, and navigation equipment, including Harken winches and an anchor windlass.6:38
