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6 Best Trailerable Trimarans For Bluewater and Coastal Sailing

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Having a boat costs a lot of money, even when you are not using it, marina fees, etc. And once it is in the water most sailors never go very far from their “home marina” and sailing will be somewhat restricted. However, what if you could fold your trimaran and put it on a trailer, store it at your house, and go to a new sailing spot the next time?

Here are 6 of the best trailerable trimaran:

• The Dragonfly series
• Corsair Series
• Windrider 17

Choosing the best trailerable trimaran (a multi-hull with three “hulls”) will depend on crucial factors like speed, durability, design, and ease of transportation. This article is here to help you get started with your research and hopefully help you on the way towards your dream boat!

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Cruising Trimarans That Can Be Transported

Cruising boats are made for multiday sailing either on the coast of your favorite sailing area or full-out blue-water ocean crossings. Extended living should be a priority in these designs.

1. The Dragonfly 25 and 28 (Dragon Fly Series)

Dragonfly is in the business of making the “best foldable trimarans on the planet” many would agree with this statement. Dragonfly is known for its commitment to easy trailering and ease of use, shown in designs for the Dragonfly 25 and Dragonfly 28.

The “Swing Wing” system on the linchpins is one of the key features of the dragonfly series. The system’s application makes it possible for the trimaran to narrow its beam as much as 50%.

Attesting to its Scandinavian manufacturing, most parts of the trimaran are made in-house. This guarantees quality and ensures that all used parts are above standard.

You don’t need to look further than the Dragonfly 25. Its centerboard slightly offset to port. Extra space is created in the main hull’s interior with a trunk buried under a settee. Performance-wise, the low drag and narrow hull shape allow the boat to reach blistering speeds.

Dragonfly 28 In Numbers

• Length: 8.75m
• Beam folded: 2.54m
• Max crew: 5-7 people
• Max Speed: 22+knots

Dragonfly 25 In Numbers

• Length: 7.65m
• Beam folded: 2.30m
• Max crew: 4-6 people
• Max Speed: 21+knots

2. Farrier F-22

New Zealand enters the trimaran manufacturing race with this premium sea goer. The vessel comes in two different versions: a performance variation with more horsepower and a full cabin cruising version. 

Compared to the dragon series the F-22 has the biggest allowance for space.

The F-22 is known for being one of the easiest trimarans to fold and load.

The sports version of the F-22 has some really good performance to offer. It has an aggressive spirit: you can mount a sail while leaving plenty of space for the boat’s fine entry and flared forward sections. The build quality is also topnotch—a lasting memorial to a principle that Ian Farrier always worked by: excellence.

Farrier F-22 In Numbers

• Length: 7.0m
• Beam folded: 2.5m
• Max crew: 3-5 people
• Max Speed: 20+knots

3. Corsair Series

This boat series has an exciting history. Farrier created it to promote his trailerable tri concept. However, the series is now independent with a top-class vehicle to its name.

The Corsair 760 is listed as providing some of the best performance and safety benefits to sailors.

Building off the spirit of excellence of the founder, the Corsair 760 has created a boat with comfort and racing potential. The boat can be tricky to handle at first, but it will be a breeze once you get the hang of it.

It is also worth noting that the corsair 37 is the largest trailerable trimaran on the market today.

Daysail Trimarans That Can Be Transported

Boats that are made for dayssailing are usually smaller, cheaper and more easily handled. They are perfect for those looking to enjoy a full day on the water in calm weather, but are usually less suitable for multiday events or rough sea sailing.

4. The Astus Models (20ft, 22.5ft, and 24ft)

If you’re looking for something small but still capable of doing day sailing, this 22.5-foot trimaran is for you. Built for speed and maneuverability, the Astus 22.5 has optional foils to optimize speed.

The modern design, coupled with the spacious interior, can fit up to four beds. Accordingly, this trimaran is suited for family outings. 

The Astus brand specializes in transportable trimarans, worth noting is that some models need a specific trailer whilst the smaller boats use a standard trailer.

5. Weta 14.5

The 2019 Weta trimaran is a 14.5-foot (4.4-meter) trimaran featuring a carbon frame, centerboard, rudder foil, and rudder shock. The hull is made from fiberglass and foam. The Weta is built for strength and speed based on these lightweight materials. 

The 2019 Weta trimaran is easy to sail and is worth considering whether you want to take a quiet sail, race with your friends, or take kids to a sailing lesson. It has a simple design and is easy to set up independently.

The small size makes it more suitable for daysailing in good weather rather than multiday cruising, although more experienced sailors will of course push the limits of this boat.

6. WindRider 17

The 17.4-foot (5.3-meter) WindRider 17 is one of the more versatile trimarans in the market. It packs high performance for a low cost. This trimaran has a light rotating mast to boost performance, and a full-battened mainsail optimizes visibility. 

This sailboat is made from rotomolded polyethylene, which is more durable than fiberglass and demands less maintenance.

The WindRider 17 has a comfortable interior and can fit six adults. This is an ideal choice for social sailing for a couple or a family and friends. It’s easy to ride, and a shallow draft allows easy maneuverability. 

What’s the Largest Trailerable Trimaran?

The largest trailerable trimaran is the Corsair 37 , this multihull is built for single-handed cruising while still maintaining the ability to comfortably seat 6 people.

The Corsair 37 provides comfort, speed, and safety. It also contains just enough space to accommodate amenities like a propane stove, a sink, and other equipment.

The vessel is designed to be a performance cruiser. It features an aluminum rotating wing mast, carbon fiber bowsprit, and premium deck hardware. The corsair can still cut through the water with ease despite its size, putting the wind in your sails.

What Is a Catamaran?

A catamaran is a boat with two hulls (a trimaran has three) connected by a bridge deck. Catamarans usually offer more space than both monohulls and trimarans of the same length. The catamaran is usually somewhat slower than a trimaran but faster than a monohull. They are usually made of fiberglass or carbon fiber.

Catamarans come in all shapes and sizes. You can find straightforward sailing catamarans, perfect for those who are only starting their sailing journey. Larger sailing catamarans have become extremely popular for long-distance sailing.

There are also power catamarans, they have huge diesel-powered engines (sometimes electric) and no sails. Also called “power cats”, these boats can reach 30+kts.

Can a Trimaran Be Trailerable?

As discussed above, some trimarans are possible to put on a trailer and move to another sailing area or to be stored at home. This is usually not possible with catamarans but is sometimes possible with the trimarans that are fitted with foldable amas (the two outer “floats” or “hulls”).

Some trimarans can be trailerable, this is mainly due to the ability to drastically decrease the vessels beam, sometimes as much as 50%. This allows the trailer plus trimaran to be below the legal requirements of the road.

Final Thoughts

It has proven difficult to beat the trimaran in terms of speed. Through the ages, this type of vessel has proven to be immensely enjoyable in all kinds of sailing activities. These can range from sea adventures to waterborne relaxation in your free time.

Trimarans come in various types, foldable, for cruising or racing, etc. However, there is a common factor: many of the small ones are trailerable. This makes them easier to move than most other types of boats.

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Immaculate Weta (Hull 1343), originally purchased new in March 2022. This almost-new vessel is in pristine condition, having been sailed less than ten times. The boat comes equipped with the highly sought-after self-tacking jib option, featuring a deck-molded track and the furling gennaker.

The Weta has been meticulously cared for and maintained with a thorough rinsing, derigging, and covering routine after every use. The accompanying galvanized Road King Trailer has clocked fewer than 50 miles. It comes with a convenient integrated beach-trolley, ensuring a nearly effortless launch into the water.

We have decided to sell the boat due to our recent purchase of a Lagoon cruising catamaran, which we sail full time. This provides an excellent opportunity for someone to acquire a like-new Weta at a competitive price.

We are offering this package for $16,500, including the boat and trailer.

The retail price for this boat configuration, according to the official Weta website, is currently $20,616.64 + tax.

The total length of boat and trailer (including trailer tongue) is about 18 ft. The width (wheel to wheel) is about 6 ft.

The Weta is located in St. Petersburg, FL, and is available for immediate purchase. For inquiries or to schedule a viewing, please contact us at 727-554-2050.

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Video: towing a weta trimaran - myk ryan.

July 13th, 2018

I've always wanted to sail my Weta wherever I wanted, and a trailer makes that possible to a large degree. The ability of this boat to explore harbours and coastal areas, accessible by road and a beach or ramp, has spoiled me for choice as far as it goes. But the places I wanted to do that were places I grew up around as a kid while cruising with family and friends on my dad's yacht, namely the islands and bays around the Hauraki gulf. 

Although the Weta is supremely capable of travelling long distances pretty easily, the thought of camping somewhere for any length of time waiting for the weather to change just ain't my idea of a good time.

My solution was to supply my own island with a comfy bunk, hot coffee, (or a cold beer) and good food. And also the means to take family and friends to share it with.

The result was a chance purchase of a slightly neglected classic launch needing some TLC.

After two summer's getting to grips with it all again after a break away from the Xmas cruise scene for a few years, the last summer was a ridiculously good time for a return. The weather gods dished out the goodies this year, some outstanding days and warm water to cool off in.

Towing the Weta with us was something I've been thinking of for a while, I had tried to talk dad into dragging my beat up Hobie 14 around behind his boat when I was a kid. Thinking back, he explained to me the dangers of towing very light and flighty things behind big boats. The chances of my boat running up into the stern of his at pace in a following sea wasn't a thing he longed to see happen. So now I'm slightly more grown up and spent so much time working on my own boat, I totally understand his reticence.

After a chat or three with Roger Kitchen, where he never said it was a crazy idea and gave me some great advice, now was the time.

As fortune would have it, our big boat tops out at around 8.5 knots, and to be honest, I don't know if I would want to tow one much faster than that, although if tied up properly, I can't see why it wouldn't just sit on its haunches and follow along if the lead was short enough to the transom. That is, pretty much sitting on the duckboard.

Set up to tow the Weta is to rig up as usual but without any sails aboard. All halyards run tight and all slack line tidied away. First time out I left the gennaker pole out in case it tried to make us into a kebab.

The initial method was to loop two webbing straps, with loops on either end, about 2 meters long, around the inner ends of port and starboard beams at their strongest point, where they enter the main hull.

The loops are then tied to the tow rope and fed under the dyneema forestay connection. I also tied two lines from the other end of the front beams where they enter the outrigger hulls (amas?). From there I tied them just ahead of where the main tow ropes emerged about half a meter from the bow, running back to the boat and connected to a bridle tied to the tow boats stern cleats to keep her centred. The rudder was on the boat but tied up and bungeed so it didn't move. I was thinking that the rubber dinghy tied to the stern of the Weta would be just the thing to keep her going in a straight line, but as you can see in the video, it didn't work out so good. It was too heavy and looked like it wanted the Weta to weave all over the show. I spent the forty minutes on the way out of the river working on the tow line length and bridle set up, as can be seen with the shackle I was moving up and down the tow line to figure out what was best.

I was lucky to have my boat moored quite far upstream, it gave me time to get myself organised. Some of my original ideas didn't pan out like I wanted and that gave me the chance to watch and learn what was going on with real world testing.

Maybe one of the most important things learned was to attach a drogue to the aft beam of the Weta, where the top rudder pintle is. Mine was in the form of a 1.5 meter length of a really thick braid I found in a locker with some knots tied along it at intervals to create drag, but not be too much of a drag like the inflatable was. I later learned that it was better to tie it upside down on the tramp.

We started out in flat water at about 5 knots, the legal limit around moored areas. I kept it quite close at the beginning to see how much weight was involved. The rope I used was a cheap but new polypropylene that would float and not get chewed up if I reversed. I let it out slowly until it was more or less squatting on the aft wake. Once we powered up to 8 knots, I let the line out to the point of least resistance. It did want to hunt around a bit but the side lines bought her back into line relatively quickly. I sometimes saw the raised rudder catch the water and threaten to twist her around but it never did. The only time it looked possible was when a passing boat threw out a large wake but as long as the tension on the towing line was constant it always came back. However, the inflatable, rather than act as a drogue was just too unpredictable.

Once at anchor, I found the Weta could be a bit of a handful; even with bare mast it still wanted to cuddle up with us. A breeze just made things worse. The answer was to leave the drogue rope connected and, no rudders or centreboard down and, at least while testing,  a longish line back to the big boat. The long line gave us some peace of mind but it didn't endear me to the people I was sharing the anchorage with. This was when some real serious discussion occurred over too many drinks in order to refine what we knew, or thought we did.

Next day, first sail. Beautiful day again. Great sail from Man-o-war Bay, Waiheke, over to Pakatoa island and back.

On the return however, we found the wind had gone around, making it a pretty uncomfortable anchorage. Taking sails down and tidying up while tied in a growing sea provided a few more issues, but as long as you were wet already it was do-able.

Before moving this time however I decided to leave the gennaker pole in as it was too hard to remove in the swell. This turned out to be a good thing - the loose loop I had tied around the end of the pole to feed the towing line through allowed the Weta to track even better with no sign of it wanting to hunt around or even look like threatening to turn sideways.

So, that was the method that worked best for us. Webbing to towline to bridle, dinghy on top, no rudder or centreboard so she can be pulled back into line with no resistance, (it'll just skid over the water sideways if need be)  and be corrected back into line with the knotted drogue line without strain on anything. Even in the worst conditions we encountered (20+ knots on the nose this summer, easy!) resulted in just the occasional line checks but no drama to speak of.

I did have a bit of an interesting sail on one day off Ponui island. The Weta had been in the water for about a week and sailed maybe 4 or 5 times. I got stuck in a bay, around the corner from our anchorage and out of sight, where the wind came from everywhere and I just couldn't get her to point out to sea again. I got slammed at one point and capsized about 20 meters from a reef reaching out from the leeward end of the bay ; if it wasn't for my mast burying itself in the mud I would have been on it. Had real trouble getting back to horizontal and even more getting to the shore to sort myself out. I emptied the water out of the hull I had flooded and sealed it back up. Had a break, got the boat back in the water and walked her up to windward so I couldn't get stuck back on that reef. While on the beach I couldn't seem to get the bung out of the main hull. It was too tight and I had lost my little sailing tool in the capsize ( as well as my flash new mast top windex). I figured if i couldn't get it off I was pretty watertight already. The next half hour I capsized twice more in virtually the same spot, getting more tired and deciding to call it a day. Roger later informed me that there is a breather hole somewhere in the transom that can let in water when boat is turned turtle, so I'm guessing it was probably half full already after being towed around and lounged on without being checked for a week - lesson learned!

The only other issue was remembering to have a crew member hold the line short when reversing to set the anchor but we just got in the habit.

The Weta was great sailing of the beaches or just as an extra deck to hang out on in the sun or throw kids off when being a swim platform ( as long as you beach it every day or two to check for extra water ballast).

By Myk Ryan

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The Multihull Source has been serving up exciting sailing for nearly 30 years. The company has evolved along with the designs and technology of the multihull sailing world. Bob and Ira are dealers for not only the latest and most important boat lines in the industry, but the experience to help sailors get exactly the right boat for them.

At Seawind catamarans we are regularly asked “Convince me why I should buy a catamaran instead of a monohull”. Like everything, there are pluses and there are minuses and we try to give the person a balanced answer. Of course the pluses and minuses are more or less compelling for different people depending on their circumstances and their sailing ambitions. However, a growing number of people are coming down heavily one side and becoming firm catamaran converts.

Corsair Trimarans are versatile, exciting and offer superb performance for racing and cruising with the family. They also feature unique trailerability (trailer to sailing in 30 minutes), shallow draft and uncompromised comfort and safety. All of The Multihull Source team members own and race Corsair trimarans - no other dealer can offer more knowledge about all the different models.

Trimarans are fun because they enable you to discover places that others cannot venture to. The draft of the Rapido 60 is only 0.75m when the rudder blade and dagger board are retracted, which facilitates shallow water navigation and anchorage. Comfortable nets 6.3m x 3m on both sides of the Rapido 60 provide an enormous space to play or lounge when the fish are not biting.

Morrelli & Melvin have designed Gunboat luxury sailing catamarans blending racing performance with the finest level of comfort and amenities.

Morrelli & Melvin has a fantastic track record of designing creative, sound, safe, energy efficient, fun and fast multihulls and monohulls and we go the extra distance to ensure that they get built to our specifications.

The new Nigel Iren's design SeaRail 19 has arrived in North America!

The SR-19 is an exciting, affordable, light-weight, trailerable trimaran built to cater to a wide rangel of sailors. Whether it's day saling with your family, resort sailing or camper sailing, the SeaRail 19 is an ideal leisure trimaran.

The WETA trimaran is a great performing 4.4 m or 14'5" triamaran. Only a WETA can be sailed with one, two or three sails blazing by one, two or three people!

No wonder it was Boat of the Year in 2010!

Composite foam sandwich hulls with Carbon spars and beams make this little trimaran as robust as it is versatile. A trimarans legendary forgiving nature means that anyone can jump on the Weta and immediately feel confident.

The Multihull Source was formed in 1995 when Bob Gleason teamed up with Bert Kornyei to expand his Corsair dealership into other multihulls. Bert had recently bought his first Corsair from Bob and was excited to start this new venture.

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Very capable, fast and stable Weta trimaran for sale! The boat is in great condition and ready for the water! Everything is working like new, with no issues of any kind and ready to enjoy today! Main sail, jib & spinnaker halyards upgraded with dyneema line. Comes with a trailer ready for the road and dolly with new solid rubber tires - they never go flat! The boat and trailer weight under 500 lbs and can be towed with pretty much any vehicle with a 1”7/8 hitch.

This boat is very fast and easy to sail, even for inexperienced first timers! There’s plenty of room for the whole family! You can carry extra passengers in the cockpit or in the trampolines! Unlike a catamaran, the Weta is very forgiving, easy to rig and very stable! This boat is perfect for those wanting to learn how to sail or for experienced sailors who want to simplify their sailing experience.

Comes with: * Main sail * Jib sail * Spinnaker sail * 2 trampolines (one on each side of the main hull for extra gear or passengers) * All necessary rigging * Hardware and control lines * Trailer and dolly

Specs: * Length: 14’ * Weight: 260 lbs * Width On Trailer: 5’6” * Width Deployed: 11’6” * Draft Max: 3’ * Draft Min: 10”

This boat new, plus taxes will set you back about $16,000 bucks. Take this one sailing today for $8,000 cash, which is about 50% off regular retail price for a quick sale! You will not find another Weta in this condition for less anywhere! Price is very low and firm! Cash only! No trades! Call (no texts!) 813 4-four-4 8585 when you’re ready to come pick it up. Price is low, cash and very firm!

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The WETA 4.4 is now manufactured by Xstreme Sailing Products of Indonesia. Retractable beam: 5.58’. Sail area – gennaker 8.0 m2/86.1 sq.ft.

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Weta trimaran weta sailboat one design high performance sailing dingy, 2022 weta trimaran sail # 1390, $18,000. located in north carolina..

Picked up new on Thanksgiving weekend 2022. Sailed under ten times and in like new condition with some very minor scratches and a few very small chips on daggerboard and ama-normal blemishes from the little use it had. Boat is a custom color with the main hull and amas being Aqua green with main deck being white, a very pretty boat.

Has everything a new racing Weta would have. Square top main, self-tacking jib, yellow screecher, synthetic shrouds, dual tillers, spar fly, two collapsable paddles, trailering covers for the two mast sections, storage cover, padded tramps for your backside, etc.

Galvanized Road King trailer with a mounted spare tire on trailer tongue, standard beach dolly, all set up for easy trailering set up and tie down.

Reason for selling is the realization that I am a mono hull racer and that the Peter Principle applies to me on this craft .

I have over $22,000 invested in this boat. All the hard set up and rigging work has been done (there is a lot it on a new, just delivered boat). All that need to be done is rig her up and go race. Think of it this way, what I got to enjoy for 22K, you can enjoy for 18K, without all the work.

Pictures can be seen on Weta Facebook page dated 10/11/23, Lake Townsend. My e-mail address is [email protected] . Contact me if any questions or more information needed.

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