Hi everybody, what do you thing of this trimaran ? It is affordable at less than 6k EUR, i am looking to buy something affordable, light , fast and modern LOL . CE approved in category D i hope its not only for lakes. I would sail it in Croatian part of adriatic sea with calm winds and sea.
Astus 14.5
- Thread starter Stjenica
- Start date
revintage
Member
Hi Stjenica,
What about buying a second hand non-foiling A-class cat instead? Same beam but longer, heavier at 75kg and a real boat. You can probably find a really good one in Italy för less money. If you think the sail area is to big and you do not want to trapeze, buy a second sail and cut it down to 10sqm to use in the beginning.
What about buying a second hand non-foiling A-class cat instead? Same beam but longer, heavier at 75kg and a real boat. You can probably find a really good one in Italy för less money. If you think the sail area is to big and you do not want to trapeze, buy a second sail and cut it down to 10sqm to use in the beginning.
Last edited:
MultiThom
Super Anarchist
Looks like a wet boat but probably fun. No shrouds. Simple toy. Price seems pretty good if all you want is something to get out and have fun with on a lake. Like most things that are designed to do multiple things (Paddle, tri, proa), it likely won't do any of them very well.
Christo Mroz
New member
This searail 19 in Germany would give you a lot more range to explore the islands and get back to ACI before the bura blows through.
Christo Mroz
New member
Here is my favorite tri for sale in in Croatia. Up in Umag.
- Thread starter
- #10
" it has a hull from Astus 16.5 and a floats from Astus 14, two old models of the range "
also you can put it on the roof of the car with tubes on !
- Thread starter
- #11
This is nice but too big for me, i have a large storage room for dry storage. Rs Aero or Astus 14.5 for me so far. Informations about Astus 14.5 are so limited....
- Thread starter
- #12
Prao version is good for fishing..... LOL
he b gb
Anarchist
Looks like it reaches quite fast while flying the gennaker. I’m not sure it would have much power going to windward with mainsail only.
I agree with MultiThom that it’s more of a toy than a serious sailboat, those bows would have trouble staying above water level in any sort of wind or chop.
Do you know what the all up minus crew sailing weight is, it sure looks easy to set up and transport.
I agree with MultiThom that it’s more of a toy than a serious sailboat, those bows would have trouble staying above water level in any sort of wind or chop.
Do you know what the all up minus crew sailing weight is, it sure looks easy to set up and transport.
- Thread starter
- #14
Total weight: approx. 70kg (middle hull 25kg ) , floats 7kg each , 80L, max load 130kg
PIL66 - XL2
Super Anarchist
for sale again already>>>?
skirret
New member
I would say for a similar performer more durable and tweakable is the Hobie Adventure island. The foot propel system and plastic hulls make it easier for other uses. Out here in Hawaii I'll see these way the heck out in the water getting thrashed around so they can handle, maybe some shrouds and different sails could help. Or get the astus 16.5 or weta if you wanna feel some umph!! Windrider also come to mind..
Christo Mroz
New member
Maybe still? XL2 find a home?
PIL66 - XL2
Super Anarchist
working on it
