The Astus 20.2 was eight years old. With the aim of renewing its range, the Astus shipyard decided to replace it: place to the Astus 20.5. After the successful collaboration with the naval architecture firm VPLP for the 16.5 (launched in 2015), the shipyard trusts them again to design the new 20.5.
So this new trimaran will be more efficient. With much larger floats (930 l VS 700 l), and a central hull with a very tulip-shaped bow so as not to get wet, this trimaran will also have a flat hull at the stern for easy gliding.
On the layout side, the Astus 20.2 had a large deckhouse as an option to offer a little more roominess. This time, this large deckhouse will be standard.
And the first renderings that can be discovered give the predecessor a good old-fashioned look. No doubt it will be the same for the performances..
But the concept of Astus is not forgotten. The link arms remain telescopic to facilitate the transport and lower the manufacturing costs. The philosophy remains the same: a transportable and nomadic sailboat for raids or day trips.
The first model will be presented in January 2018 at the Düsseldorf trade fair. The standard boat ready to sail is announced at a price of 24,700 euros including VAT (with mainsail and jib).
The Astus 20.5 will be proposed in two versions:
- A leisure version for a quiet and family navigation
- A sport version to satisfy the racers (central hull in infusion)
