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Rapido 50

Performance cruising trimaran design with patented folding floats, spreader-less mast and self-tacking jib; designated Multihull of the Year.

Description

The Rapido 50 is a trimaran for fast passage-making and cruising couples, designated "Multihull of the Year". Morrelli & Melvin is a California-based naval architecture and yacht design firm specializing in high-performance multihulls, formed in 1992 by Gino Morrelli and Pete Melvin. The Rapido trimaran range comprises the Rapido 40, 50 and 60.

Key features

  • Patented folding floats for a smaller marina footprint
  • Spreader-less mast
  • Self-tacking jib for short-handed sailing

Main particulars

  • LOA: 50.75 ft
  • Beam: 34.08 ft
  • Draft (min/max): 2.16 / 11.58 ft
  • Displacement: 18,078 lbs
  • Sail area: 1,685 sq ft
  • Engine: 38 hp

Specifications

LOA50.75 ft
LWL49.08 ft
Beam34.08 ft
Draft (min)2.16 ft
Draft (max)11.58 ft
Displacement18078 lbs
Sail area1685 sq/ft
Fuel/Water79/79 US gal
Engine38 hp

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