Astus 26.5

The Biggest Trimaran in the Range

The biggest boat in the Astus range has been unveiled at the La Rochelle boat show. Interest in small liveaboard multihulls is certainly evident at the show, and yards capable of positioning themselves well in terms of price clearly have a card to play…

Astus 26.5

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Published 24/09/2025

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 203

Published: oct. / nov. 2025

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Astus Boats specialize in transportable trimarans and have made no mistake with their forthcoming 26.5. For the Breton boatbuilder, even though this is the largest model they’ve ever offered, this trimaran obviously remains very accessible, both in terms of handling and budget. This, their fifth collaboration with renowned naval architects VPLP, results in a rather sober design featuring significant volume in the central hull above the chine. A taller rig and longer appendages augur well for excellent performance. The Astus 26.5 is available in three versions: Leisure, Cruising and Sport.

Technical specifications

Builder: Astus Boats
Naval Architects: VPLP
Hull length: 26’ (7.9 m)
Beam: 19’ / 9’10” folded when afloat (5.8/2.99 m)
Width folded on trailer: 8’3” (2.52 m)
Light displacement: 2,425 lbs (1,100 kg)
Mainsail: 269/301 sq ft (25/28 m²)
Solent: 118/140 sq ft (11/13 m²)
Gennaker: 323/366 sq ft (30/34 m²)
Max. power: 10 HP outboard
CE Category: D7/C5
Price: from € 82,417 ex-tax

www.astusboats.com

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