Video: Rapido 50, Folding floats, Ep. #03

The widely anticipated Rapido 50 is about to leave the shipyard in Vietnam, bound for Europe. Prior to shipping Hull #01, Rapido Trimarans’ Co Founder and builder, Paul Koch shared his thoughts. In this first video, Paul provides some context by offering an insight into the inspiration behind the Rapido range of trimarans – and then speaks on the living area of the...

The boat is a one-off power trimaran that uses the hull, beams and floats of the Rapido 60. It can be finished to suit a new buyer’s needs which might include: Private live-aboard Economical ocean cruiser with simple or luxury finish Day charter Dive boat Etc. Basic Specifications Length: 18.1m Beam: 11.7m Draft: 0.75m Displacement: light 9,000kg | heavy...

“Clients Dougall and Jaz Love are co-owners of the Rapido 60 Trimaran, Romanza, equipped with a full suite of North Sails 3Di upwind, two asymmetrical spinnakers, and a Code Zero. While Dougall is more of a racer, Jaz is experienced in motor yachts and new to the sailing scene. “Fortunately, Romanza provides both high-speed racing excitement and comfortable, easy cruisi...