Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of La Vagabonde inspects their new 60-foot custom carbon trimaran, built by Rapido in Vietnam.0:04 The vessel features a wave-piercing bow design and a switch-track mast system that allows the mainsail to stack side-by-side, lowering the boom height.19:13 Construction utilizes carbon fiber throughout to minimize weight, with the boat estimated at 10.2 tonnes.14:38 Structural components, including the nets, use Dyneema to maintain rigidity.15:49 The interior incorporates repurposed leather from a previous vessel for the saloon couches and features a custom hull color designed by AkzoNobel.17:27 Technical specifications include a 60-tonne righting moment and a flush-mounted Starlink antenna.18:58 The owners plan to conduct sea trials in Vietnam, though they note that local maritime bureaucracy may complicate transit to Vung Tau.19:47 The build emphasizes performance and weight reduction compared to similar-sized cruising catamarans, which often exceed 16 tonnes.14:47

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