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American ports and marinas, like those in Western Europe are struggling to accommodate large catamarans. How will they react to an 18x12m trimaran platform?  The question may seem incidental, but still made me think!  But why start a review of a multihull as attractive as this one with an off-the-cuff comment?  Nobody said that the Rapido was reasonable!

Rapido N ° 2 (Romanza) in New Zealand in a breeze, under 1 reef/solent, the central hull releases a good part of its wetted surface!

The silhouette of this animal won’t leave you indifferent! The mast section, the sail plan and the decor of the hulls herald something colorful. Note the comfortable stepped hull that offers a generous interior

With this boat, the upwind angles can be very closed, and even in the breeze with the chop, the spray seldom reaches the cockpit

Rapido, the two-faceted multihull! It knows how to be clever, but no question of going unnoticed at anchor!

Dynamic dihedron in operation, the windward hull well clear of the water. Rapido is cutting its course at a brisk pace on a flat sea and a wind below 12 knots. The foredeck and the anchoring station are like those of a cruising multihull

From the helm station, access to the cockpit is direct and secure, the trampolines fixed on laminated battens (so without holes or screws) are at deck- level making moving around more comfortable. Even under reacher, the upwind performance remains amazin

Very innovative ergonomics! Raised helm station, 4-6 seat bench seats, folding tandem seat. Note the sail-handling console with the big electric Lewmar 60 winch placed on the bimini and the large boom wings. The cockpit bulkhead is in a raised position un

The saloon, the cockpit and the galley can merge into a beautiful semi-outdoor space perfectly protected from wind, spray and sun (note the side fairing that closes the area in for high speed). Here the connecting door is tilted and stored under the bimin

The saloon table is removable. Who could have imagined not so long ago such a galley aboard a performance trimaran?

The continuity of accessibility is one of the Rapido’s strong points: at the bottom of the cockpit, access to the aft cabin

The forecabin of this trimaran is spectacular; the blend of materials (here on Romanza), the design and the perfection of the composite left visible testify to a very sure taste and a demanding finish!

From the aft lodge (it has its own bathroom), the view of the wake is seductive

The multifunction locker accessible by a large watertight hatch from the cockpit; there are even bunks and an access panel. Really practical ... and the weight is centered!

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A large part of the world's yachting fleet is grouped around an infinitesimally small percentage of the coast (and not always the most attractive bits!). There remains, however, a variety of smart solutions in wonderful and less crowded sailing areas (estuaries, lagoons, large lakes, interior gulfs, drying areas ...). Countless shoal-draft areas would also be able to accommodate this type of boat (the Rapido has an integral daggerboard),  which would help to avoid the sometimes grotesque regulations and outrageous charges for moorings. This bleak comment made, let's get to the main course: I invite you aboard one of the most exciting liveaboard multihulls ever produced. Hold onto your hat… and your sunglasses! Welcome aboard the Rapido 60. 

La silhouette de l'animal ne laisse pas indifférent ! La section de mât, le plan de voilure et la décoration des coques annoncent la couleur. Observez le confortable redan qui offre une généreux volume intérieur.

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Richard Eyre (an English-speaking Canadian sailor passionate about trimarans) and Paul Koch (formerly of Corsair Marine) are the protagonists of the Rapido story whose genesis is explained through a deep and ancient immersion in the world of trimaran building and an ultimate will to achieve.  Paul is the industrialist of the pair. He bought Corsair from John Walton i...

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If you subscribe to the notion that two hulls are better than one, then why not try three? The Rapido 60 is a cruising trimaran designed by Morrelli & Melvin and built in Vietnam. Accommodations include two double cabins in the center hull and tons of room for lounging about topsides.

For more information, visit www.rapidotrimarans.com.

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For Real Sailors. The Rapido 60 is the world’s fastest cruising trimaran. The Rapido 60 offers a spacious and luxurious experience with safe, cutting edge, on-water performance.

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About Rapido 60

Billed as the World’s Ultimate Ocean Cruising Trimaran, the Rapido 60 really is the Queen of the Oceans. It offers speed, safety, performance – and luxury.

The inspiration behind the Rapido 60 comes from Paul Koch (co founder of Rapido Trimarans), arguably, the man who has built more production trimarans than anyone else on the planet.

The design is by world renowned naval architects, Morelli & Melvin Design and Engineering and the construction is by Triac Composites.

The foam sandwich and carbon construction provides an extremely strong and rigid structure that is relatively light and designed to withstand the might of the oceans and offer speed in friendlier conditions. The foam sandwich construction also offers a high degree of insulation making the Rapido cooler when the sun beats down.

Just how tough are the composites on the Rapido?

An ocean-crossing trimaran must be strong. Very strong.

As big as a 60′ trimaran is, it is but a floating cork on a boundless ocean.

Morelli & Melvin enjoy a very strong international reputation which includes designing entries for the America’s Cup. Their computer modelling said that the boat was very strong. And so we tested it.

We bolted the centre hull of the Rapido to the factory floor in HCMC. We then brought in two mobile cranes – each took a diagonal corner of the two outer hulls. With one diagonal corner each, the two cranes began to lift while the trimaran’s centre hull remained bolted to the floor, causing it to twist. One tonne of lifting pressure… Two tonnes… Three tonnes…

As the trimaran twisted it began to creak and groan. But the sensitive electronic equipment we had measuring every move and twist remained unphased. Everything was within design parameters.

Seven tonnes… Eight tonnes… Nine tonnes…

The pressure was eased and the Rapido spring back into its original condition – totally unaffected by the enormous twisting pressure that had been placed upon it.

The computer modelling had accurately predicted the enormous structural strength of the composites used in the Rapido. The Rapido is built to take on the oceans. Rapido is, simply, the Queen of the Oceans.

A stunning success for the Rapido and another milestone for composites.

Why Rapido 60

FAST AND POWERFUL Trimarans are safe, powerful and fast as demonstrated by the fact that they consistently win races and hold the solo speed record for circumnavigating the world.

SAFE Safety at sea is the No. 1 priority and this thinking is reflected throughout the design and construction of the Rapido.

SPACIOUS The Rapido 60 has some truly amazing living spaces which provide more open, private and intimate areas than monohulls or catamarans.

STABLE AND COMFORTABLE Trimarans are comfortable on all points of sail.

FUN The combination of safety, performance and comfort put the Rapido in a league of its own. The enormous trampoline nets add fun and excitement as you watch the blue water rush underneath you – or as you lounge on the nets while gently floating over a reef. You will be instantly hooked..

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Despite the inexorable rise of the cruising catamaran, trimarans remain something of a rarity in the cruising world, particularly when you move into the bluewater bracket. So the launch of the Rapido 60 is good news. 

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To this end, the Rapido 60 is a stable boat, can go to windward better than most monohulls, and is also comfortable and roomy, featuring forward and aft doubles with ensuites plus additional berths in the saloon area.

Made of e-Glass and carbon, sea trials on hull number showed blistering performance. The main hull boasts five watertight bulkheads.

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Clients on romanza are turning heads on the racetrack when they’re not cruising at high speed..

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Clients Dougall and Jaz Love are co-owners of the Rapido 60 Trimaran, Romanza , but their sailing backgrounds couldn’t be more different. 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 cruising. And ever since their first trip around North Island in New Zealand, about 1,400nm, they are both completely hooked.

The Engine above Deck

Romanza is equipped with a full suite of North Sails 3Di upwind , two asymmetrical spinnakers , and a Code Zero . The entire downwind wardrobe runs on furlers for easy handling. Adding an A2 and recutting a smaller A2 into an A3 has significantly helped performance. Dougall explains that the upwind headsail is self-tacking, and maneuvers are more effortless with electric winches, halyard locks, and KZ furlers. “It’s a great setup—straightforward and also robust.”

Romanza has a Southern Spars rotating wing mast , ECsix carbon rigging , and a full suit of 3Di upwind. Dougall especially loves the shape of their 3Di ENDURANCE mainsail and jib . “You can ‘trim and forget’ compared to traditional sails, and the shape is consistent. Sail shape is something North Sails does well, and I am constantly amazed at the loads they can handle, particularly upwind. Our righting moment is around 60 tonnes/meter, and the sails can be fully loaded but do not stretch or strain.”

3Di’s longevity is also quite important to them, Dougall continues. “We’ve customized our sails by adding batten retainers and UV protection, and I am amazed we’ve had no issues, as we have put our upwind wardrobe to the test.”

Their ‘go to’ sail for both racing and cruising is the Code Zero. “Although it’s relatively large, it is also versatile. We can sheet it in like a genoa if we’re sailing upwind in the lighter conditions, we can sheet it halfway for closer reaching angles, and we can ease it out on a broad reach if we don’t feel like putting up an A-Sail.”

The Code Zero is also ideal for building apparent wind, which the Rapido Tri’s are designed for. “Some of our trans-Tasman crossings, we’ve had 24-hour averages approaching 300 miles – not bad for a cruising boat.”

Romanza has been using that speed on the local racecourse, too. “Andrew Wills and Ben Costello at North Sails Auckland have been accommodating and easy to work with,” says Dougall. “Having sails you can rely on, and expertise you can trust is a major ‘comfort zone’ factor for us.”

Over time, the couple has learned to push the boat to higher speeds without sacrificing safety. Even cruising, they have been surprised by the high daily averages they can maintain and pleased by their ability to dodge bad weather when needed. “The speed comes from a great design and simple but sophisticated setup,” says Dougall. “She doesn’t take much to go fast, although our concept of ‘fast’ has changed significantly since our pre-Rapido days!”

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The Right Collaboration

Triac Composites have been building Rapido 60s since 2015. Co-founder Richard Eyre says they looked to the North Technology Group (NTG) to provide a premium package for each model; Phil Johns, the company’s General Manager, agrees. “We want the best, and we knew that NTG would be the best fit for Rapido clients worldwide.”

Richard explains why choosing North Sails as a partner was an easy decision: “You can guarantee nothing but the best. NTG supplies the very best racing and cruising sails with North Sails and a state-of-the-art rig with Southern Spars and Future Fibers rigging– it’s the obvious choice for our line of trimarans.”

Phil adds that North Sails would be the standard premium option for all their clients in an ideal world. “No other sailmaker out there is as advanced technologically. The analysis of North Design Suite (the most powerful and diverse sail designing tool in the industry) for sailmaking is far ahead of the competition. It’s a known fact.”

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Why choose a Rapido Trimaran?

First on the couple’s list was to cruise the world on a boat that wasn’t constantly ‘leaning.’ Second was to be competitive when they felt like racing. So the boat had to be stable, but also fast.

It also had enough space and amenities to live aboard comfortably, including adequate storage for both crew gear and boat equipment. “The space below the deck is perfect for us, plus two guests,” Jaz says. “Excellent for hosting, and all with a great view. We also love the galley.” She has already gained a lot of trust in their equipment—especially after living through gusts to 62 knots during their seven-week doublehanded Christmas cruise around North Island. “I feel our safety and comfort level has taken a stride since that experience. Nothing failed– and that included our confidence. The entire experience has been an eye-opener for me. With that, we are excited to reach into our well-stocked sail wardrobe closet and light Romanza up with the Code Zero .”

The Rapido 60 is designed for shorthanded sailing, which was also one of the reasons they chose it. The helm station is covered and offers protection from weather which is great for overnight passages or wet conditions. “Reefing the main is simple,” says Dougall, “and the boat will still make way with haste.” All adjustments can be made from the comfort of the cockpit. One thing Dougall appreciates is the autopilot. “You tell it where you want to steer to, and it takes care of the rest. The displays are easy to read, so anyone on watch can make coffee and not worry about managing changes. It can’t get easier than that.”

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Racing Highlights

So how is the Rapido performance on the race track? Romanza recently claimed victory in New Zealand’s 230nm Yates Cup . Dougall commented, “We were 30 miles from the finish line, challenging the record set by the 60′ Orma, Vodafone in 2014. Unfortunately, the wind died, so no record, but we still finished in just over 24 hours and celebrated a well-deserved win with Kiwi lamb shanks prepared by Jaz in the galley during the race.”

Another major victory to highlight is when Romanza took line honours and overall corrected time in the 130nm Auckland Tauranga Centennial Race just last month, finishing in 10 hours, 42 minutes, and 46 seconds in PHRF. Their top competitor was a Volvo 65 (NZOR), which finished nearly six minutes behind them. “We put 15 minutes on the VO65 in 16-22 knots on the first 35-mile leg; it was amazing!”

This video below is from the 2020 PIC Coastal Classic, where Romanza won the multihull division on corrected time and finished 5th line honours.

Why the name Romanza?

Take the boat tour with Dougall and Jaz to find out.

Read more about Romanza’s racing successes here .

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General Details

  • Length: 18.1m (59.3 ft)
  • Beam: 11.7m (38.4 ft)
  • Draft: 1.0m (2.5 ft)
  • Average light displacement (subject to final options): : 9,700 kgs (21,385 lbs)
  • Displacement (max load): 12,000kg (26,456 lb)
  • Headroom (average): 2.1m (3 ft 4”)
  • Mast height above water: 25.3m (83 ft)
  • Storage volume of floats (at greatest dimension): (l) 4.5m x (w) 1.3m x (h) 1.5m

Further information:

  • For detailed specifications, click onto  Rapido 60 Specifications (30 Nov. 2021)
  • Click to download Rapido 60 General Arrangement .

Sailing La Vagabonde to sail world’s oceans on a Rapido 60. 8 June 2021. See video below.

https://rapidotrimarans.com/sailing-la-vagabonde-choose-rapido-60-to-sail-worlds-oceans.html

  • Mainsail: 125m² (1,345 ft²)
  • Solent: 71m² (764 ft²)
  • Reacher: 130m² (1,399 ft²)
  • Asymmetric Spin: 225m² (2,422 ft²)
  • Stay sail: 25m² (269 ft²)

General Information

“I  sailed Rapido Hull #01 on the Mediterranean Sea the other day and we were doing 14 knots upwind while cooking in the spacious kitchen!" Ferdinand van West (former F18 World Champion working with designers, Morrelli & Melvin ). ( Click here for original article in Catamaran Racing.)

Billed as the World’s Ultimate Ocean Cruising Trimaran , the Rapido 60 really is the Queen of the Oceans . It offers speed, safety, performance – and luxury.

The inspiration behind the Rapido 60 comes from Paul Koch (co founder of Rapido Trimarans), arguably, the man who has built more production trimarans than anyone else on the planet.

The design is by world renowned naval architects, Morelli & Melvin Design and Engineering who use some of the most sophisticated technology in the world. Triac Composites  is our exclusive builder.

While the foam sandwich and carbon construction is lightweight which gives the boat its speed, it also provides an extremely strong and rigid structure that has been designed to withstand the might of the oceans.

An additional benefit of the foam sandwich construction is the high degree of insulation, protecting the Rapido when the sun beats down.

Morelli & Melvin enjoy a very strong international reputation. Their designs even include entries for the America’s Cup .

Onboard the Rapido 60 Romanza at its first regatta – Race Week Come on board the new Rapido 60 from New Zealand called Romanza & take a tour with the owners and hear from crewman Chris Nicholson #HIRW Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering Inc. @rapidotrimarans Posted by Hamilton Island Race Week on Wednesday, August 22, 2018

[Video caption: Take a tour onboard Rapido 60, Romanza with owners, Dougall and Jaz Love, during Hamilton Island Race Week.]

Morrelli & Melvin’s computer modelling said that the Rapido 60 was very strong. And so we tested it.

We bolted the centre hull of the Rapido to the factory floor in HCMC. We then brought in two mobile cranes – each took a diagonal corner of the two outer hulls. With one diagonal corner each, the two cranes began to lift while the trimaran’s centre hull remained bolted to the floor, causing it to twist. One tonne of lifting pressure… Two tonnes… Three tonnes…

As the trimaran twisted it began to creak and groan. But the sensitive electronic equipment we had measuring every move and twist remained unphased. Everything was within design parameters.

Seven tonnes… Eight tonnes… Nine tonnes…

The pressure was eased and the Rapido spring back into its original condition – totally unaffected by the enormous twisting pressure that had been placed upon it.

The computer modelling had accurately predicted the incredible structural strength of the composites used in the Rapido. The Rapido is built to take on the oceans.

Rapido is, simply, the Queen of the Oceans.

Incredible storage capacity

The Rapido 60 has amazing storage capability in the floats (4.8m x 1.3m), beneath the seats in the cockpit (2.1m x 0.5m) and in the forward cabin (1.4m x 1.2m x 1.2m).

The Rapido 60 has amazing, dedicated storage capacity. Floats (4.8m x 1.3m). Beneath the cockpit seats (2.1m x 0.5m). Beneath the cockpit floor (2.1m x 2.9m x 1.3m). Forward of forward cabin (1.4m x 1.2m x 1.2m).

Other videos

[Video above: Rapido 60, Romanza, races effortlessly at 24 knots during the opening day of Airlie Beach Race Week (Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia) in August 2018.]

[Video above: Owners of Rapido 60, Romanza, take the organisers of Hamilton Island Race Week on a walk thru tour.]

[Video above: Owner of Rapido 60, Ineffable, Steve Bourne is interviewed about his boat for the 39th St Maarten Heineken Regatta.]

[Video above; Rapido 60, Romanza wins the PIC Coastal Classic in New Zealand in November 2020. And it wasn’t all hard sailing out there over the 21 hours.]

  • For more videos, visit the Rapido Trimarans’ You Tube Channel .

FAST AND POWERFUL

Trimarans are safe, powerful and fast as demonstrated by the fact that they consistently win races and hold the solo speed record for circumnavigating the world.

Safety at sea is the No. 1 priority and this thinking is reflected throughout the design and construction of the Rapido.

The Rapido 60 has some truly amazing living spaces which provide more open, private and intimate areas than monohulls or catamarans.

stable and comfortable

Trimarans are comfortable on all points of sail.

The combination of safety, performance and comfort put the Rapido in a league of its own. The enormous trampoline nets add fun and excitement as you watch the blue water rush underneath you – or as you lounge on the nets while gently floating over a reef. You will be instantly hooked..

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Rapido 60 in action.

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60 in the media

Below is a list of articles which have appeared in various publications regarding Rapido Trimarans.

  • Shipyard Focus: Rapido Trimarans , by Kevin Green, Multihulls World, August / September 2022.
  • Cutting edge technology for multihull design , by Zuzana Prochazka, Sail Magazine, 23 March, 2022
  • Rapido, changing the game , (takes a detailed look at the cutting edge design and technology of Morrelli & Melvin) by Zuzana Prochazka, Multihull Sailor, December 2021
  • Harnessing Speed , by Kevin Green, Boating New Zealand, November 2021
  • Rapido 60 Trimaran Boat Review: A Bold Gamechanger For Performance Bluewater Cruising , by Zuzana Prochazka, Yacht World, 23 September, 2021.
  • Harnessing the wind , by Kevin Green, Multihulls World, September / October 2021 issue, 6 page spread on Rapido Trimarans.
  • Sailing La Vagabonde choose Rapido 60 to sail world’s oceans , video announcement by SLV to their 1.59 million subscribers, You Tube, 8 June 2021
  • The Ultimate Racer-Cruiser: Clients on Romanza are turning heads on the racetrack when they’re not cruising at high speed , North Sails, 19 April, 2021
  • Making Short-handed Short Work – Onboard Rapido 60 , Anna Merchant, Sail-World, 11 February 2021
  • Rapido 50 News from the Shipyards , Multihulls World, 2 February 2021
  • Buyers’ Guide 2021, Rapido 50 , Multihulls World, 18 December 2020
  • “New breed” Rapido 40 & 50 , Yachting World magazine, November 2020
  • Cruising Helmsman reviews Rapido 60 , October 2020
  • Romanza takes top spot in Yates Cup , SEA Yachting magazine, September 2020
  • Rapido Trimarans relocates production arm into Vietnam ,  SEA Yachting  magazine, Nov/Dec 2019.
  • Rapido Trimarans, On the March, Seahorse Magazine , October 2019.
  • (French)  Rapido 40, un trimaran repliable de 12 m , Bateaux.com, 29 August 2019.
  • Rapido 60 – The most exciting production multihull in the world?  (or  click here  for selection of quotes), Multihulls Magazine, Summer (July) 2019.
  • Rapido , Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, June 2019 (pp23-24)
  • Ineffable’s Steve Bourne: I’m a nutter for sailing , Daily Herald, 26 February 2019.
  • Rapido 60′ the fastest production multihull in the world? , International Multihulls World, December 2017
  • RAPIDO 60’ : Le multicoque de série habitable le plus rapide du monde? , Multihulls World, 23 November 2017
  • Finding Mrs Right , Boating New Zealand, August 2016
  • Blue Water Cruising Trimaran , Australian Multihulls World, August 2016
  • Rapido 60 , Cruising World, 25 August, 2016
  • Rapido 60 , by Emma Bamford, Sailing Today.

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    Kate takes us through the cabins aboard Romanza, the Rapido 60.360 Interactive Interior - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=opXB55cpupXKate's Website - http:...

  4. Rapido 60: Galley, saloon and cockpit

    Kate O'Connor takes us through some the Rapido 60's interior. Next week we'll be back to have a look at the cabins. * Check out the interactive 360 degree vi...

  5. Boat Review by Multihulls World of: Trimaran Rapido 60 Ocean Cruiser

    Rapido, the two-faceted multihull! It knows how to be clever, but no question of going unnoticed at anchor! Dynamic dihedron in operation, the windward hull well clear of the water. Rapido is cutting its course at a brisk pace on a flat sea and a wind below 12 knots. The foredeck and the anchoring station are like those of a cruising multihull.

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    Rapido 40, 50, 53XS (Xtra Space) & 60. RT40. RT50. RT53XS. RT60. Latest News May 07, 2024. Cruising World reviews Rapido 40, a sailor's dream boat. ... HONG KONG (Registered office): Rapido Trimarans Limited RM 3602, Level 36, Tower 1, Enterprise Square Five 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Email: [email protected]

  7. Rapido 60

    The Rapido 60 is a cruising trimaran designed by Morrelli & Melvin and built in Vietnam. Accommodations include two double cabins in the center hull and tons of room for lounging about topsides. ... Rapido Trimarans. Rapido Trimarans. More: new boat showcase 2017, Sailboats, trimaran; Advertisement More Sailboats; Sailboat Review: Vision 444 ...

  8. Rapido 60 Trimaran Review

    Rapido Trimarans is thrilled to confirm that Sailing La Vagabonde (SLV) will sail the world's oceans aboard a Rapido 60! In fact, SLV's video announcing the decision to their 1.59 million subscribers (yes, 1.59m subscribers!) will go live live at 8.30am, Adelaide time in Australia (GMT/UTC +9:30) on 8 June 2021. See the SLV video embedded ...

  9. Rapido 60, A Bold Gamechanger For Performance ...

    Yacht World has just published an article, Rapido 60 Trimaran Boat Review: A Bold Gamechanger For Performance Bluewater Cruising, by Zuzana Prochazka, dated 23 September, 2021.. The original article, in full can be viewed by clicking here.Five quotes are reproduced below. …the Rapido 60… has been touted as a couple's boat for people who want to sail fast but still want to be comfortable ...

  10. RAPIDO 60 TRIMARAN, WORLDS FASTEST CRUISING MULTIHULL

    This was a very interesting project, On my way back from Vietnam, I dropped into Batam Island off the coast of Sumatra, to film a friends brand new amazing c...

  11. Rapido 60

    The Rapido 60 offers a spacious and luxurious experience with safe, cutting edge, on-water performance. Billed as the World's Ultimate Ocean Cruising Trimaran, the Rapido 60 really is the Queen of the Oceans. It offers speed, safety, performance - and luxury. The inspiration behind the Rapido 60 comes from Paul Koch (co founder of Rapido ...

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    The idea behind the Rapido range of owner-operated, ocean cruising, trimarans came from "the team" that has built more than 1,500 production trimarans globally. The world-acclaimed Morrelli & Melvin was then tasked with developing the design and engineering for the Rapido team to start building! Separately, Rapido Catamarans adds an exciting ...

  13. Rapido 60

    July 16, 2016. Despite the inexorable rise of the cruising catamaran, trimarans remain something of a rarity in the cruising world, particularly when you move into the bluewater bracket. So the launch of the Rapido 60 is good news. She's designed by Morelli and Melvin, who worked on the Gunboat range, and is built in Vietnam. The design brief ...

  14. Rapido 60: Prices, Specs, Reviews and Sales Information

    Rapido 60 Specifications. The Rapido 60 is produced by the brand Rapido Trimarans since 2016. Rapido 60 is a 18.10 meters sailing trimaran with 2 guest cabins and a draft of 3.50 meters. The yacht has a fiberglass / grp hull with a CE certification class (A) and can navigate in the open ocean. The base price of a new Rapido 60 is not currently ...

  15. Sailing La Vagabonde choose Rapido 60 to sail world's oceans

    June 08, 2021. Rapido Trimarans is thrilled to confirm that Sailing La Vagabonde (SLV) will sail the world's oceans aboard a Rapido 60! In fact, SLV's video announcing the decision to their 1.59 million subscribers (yes, 1.59m subscribers!) will go live live at 8.30am, Adelaide time in Australia (GMT/UTC +9:30) on 8 June 2021.

  16. Rapido 60 trimaran video, by Mark Toia [Redux version]

    The classic Rapido 60 trimaran video by acclaimed Director, Mark Toia, has been refreshed with a new soundtrack dated 25 April 2021.The track was refreshed f...

  17. THE ULTIMATE RACER-CRUISER

    THE ULTIMATE RACER-CRUISER Clients on Romanza are turning heads on the racetrack when they're not cruising at high speed. 📸 SSANZ / Deb Williams. Clients Dougall and Jaz Love are co-owners of the Rapido 60 Trimaran, Romanza, but their sailing backgrounds couldn't be more different.While Dougall is more of a racer, Jaz is experienced in motor yachts and new to the sailing scene.

  18. Rapido 60

    The Rapido 60 is the original. She is the Queen of the Oceans.

  19. RAPIDO 60

    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).

  20. RAPIDO 60

    TECH SPECS LOA LWL Beam Draft-Min Draft-Max Displacement Sail Area Fuel/Water Engine HP 59.3 ft 58.3 ft 38.4 ft 2.5 ft 11.5 ft 22046 lbs 2199 sq/ft 126/118 US gal 53 hp Dubbed an "owner's yacht", the Rapido 60 is an innovative trimaran designed for world cruising. Able to sail to windward better than most monohulls, this speedster has a 38' beam and a righting moment equal to that of ...

  21. RAPIDO 50

    The Rapido 53XS: Tour, review and ideas, by Naval Gazing at Camp David, December 2023; Rapido 53XS Review, by Yachting World, 9 November 2023; ... Rapido 60 Trimaran Boat Review: A Bold Gamechanger For Performance Bluewater Cruising, by Zuzana Prochazka, Yacht World, 23 September, 2021.

  22. Rapido 60 Power Trimaran for sale

    Rapido 60 Power Trimaran: Diving Option. #powertrimaran, #oneoff, #amazingopportunity. Post navigation. Previous Rapido 50: Virtual Tour (4D) Jan 28 , 2021. Next. Newsletter 29 Jan 2021 - Rapido 50: Launch videos, Virtual Tour and more! Jan 30 , 2021. More news.

  23. Rapido 40

    The Rapido 53XS: Tour, review and ideas, by Naval Gazing at Camp David, December 2023; Rapido 53XS Review, by Yachting World, 9 November 2023; ... Rapido 60 Trimaran Boat Review: A Bold Gamechanger For Performance Bluewater Cruising, by Zuzana Prochazka, Yacht World, 23 September, 2021.