Astus 14.1
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Trimaran
A trimaran is a multihulled boat consisting of a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls , attached to the main hull with lateral struts...
dinghy aimed at recreational sailing and racing. The trimaran design is unusual for a boat of this size but is said to combine the features of other types of design: pointing ability of a monohull dinghy (the ability to sail close to the wind), reaching ability of a catamaran (ability to achieve high speeds on a beam reach), and planing ability of a skiff (ability to surf and go faster than the theoretical speed limit of a displacement boat of the same size). The stability provided by the floats
Floats (nautical)
Floats are airtight hollow structures, similar to pressure vessels, whose air-filled interior makes them buoyant in water. They are most often used to make up the multipart hulls of trimarans, small open catamarans, and floatplanes . Their main purpose is to supply buoyancy, not storage space...
makes the boat accessible to beginners and single-handed racers.
Construction
The Astus 14.1 is built in glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) covered with white gelcoat. The cockpit floor has a honeycomb core, offering rigidity and durability.The floats are mounted on dismountable arched tubes and can be removed for storage. However given that the overall width with floats in space is 2.50m, the boat can be towed on the road with the floats in place.
Cockpit:
The cockpit of the Astus 14.1 is large enough to accommodate two adults, or one adult with two children. The cockpit floor is flat with a daggerboard well. The mainsheet purchase tackle is attached to the aft tube. A small watertight locker is located at the fore end of the cockpit.
Spars:
The Astus 14.1 is equipped with a self supporting mast for the 6sqm mainsail version. On the 8sqm mainsail version the mast is secured by spectra halyards. The mainsail is footed on a boom.
Sails:
The Astus 14.1 is equipped with a full-batten Dacron mainsail which is available in two sizes: 6sqm for sailing schools and beginners, or 8sqm for racing. as standard. A furling gennaker mounted on a bowsprit is available as an option.
Trailer:
The trailer offered as an option with the Astus 14.1 is a combination trailer with a launching trolley that can be detached from the road base.
Pros
- Watertight locker offers storage and protection for personal belongings
- Light weight
- Comfortable sitting position
- Stable and dry
Cons
- Watch out for the daggerboard when beaching
- Cockpit not large enough for a long trek with two adults
Specifications
| Length overall | 4.18 m |
| Beam | 2.50 m (including floats) 1.10 m (main hull only) |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Draught | 0.80 m (daggerboard down) |
| Sail area | Main: 6 or 8 m² Furling gennaker: 7 m² |
| Design Category | D: 2 adults |
| Designer | Stéphan Vallet |
See also
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- Astus 20.1Astus 20.1The Astus 20.1, built by Astusboats, is a 20ft trimaran dinghy aimed at family day sailing, though its cabin offers basic cruising capability. Its multihull design offers speed and stability.-Construction:...
- MultihullMultihullA multihull is a ship, vessel, craft or boat with more than one hull.-Description:Multihulls include: Proas, which have two differently shaped or sized hulls with lateral symmetry; catamarans, which have two hulls with longitudinal symmetry; and trimarans, which have a main hull in the center and...
- TrimaranTrimaranA trimaran is a multihulled boat consisting of a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls , attached to the main hull with lateral struts...
- Dinghy sailingDinghy sailingDinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls:* the sails* the foils ....