The Astus 16.5 represents a pivotal shift for the French manufacturer Astus Boats, marking the first collaboration between the shipyard and the legendary naval architecture firm VPLP Design. Launched in 2016 as a successor to the Astus 16.1, this "pocket multihull" was designed to bridge the gap between high-performance beach catamarans and more stable, traditional day sailors. By utilizing a trimaran configuration with modern, wave-piercing floats, the 16.5 offers a platform that is significantly more stable than a monohull dinghy while maintaining the "nomadic" spirit that defines the brand. The vessel is constructed using a vacuum-infusion process, which ensures a high strength-to-weight ratio—a necessity for a boat designed to be rigged and launched by a single person.
Used Astus 16.5 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Astus
- Model
- 16.5
- Builder
- Astus Boats
- Designer
- VPLP Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2016 - ??
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