Astus 22.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Trimaran · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

27.23' · 8.3 m

Displ.

1,433 lbs · 650 kg

First year

2020

The Astus 22.5 stands as a pivotal model in the French builder’s lineup, representing a sophisticated bridge between the nimble daysailing capabilities of the smaller Astus 16.5 and the more substantial cruising aspirations of the Astus 24. Developed by the acclaimed naval architecture firm VPLP Design, the 22.5 replaces the older Astus 22, adopting the modern aesthetic of "tulipshaped" hulls and reverse bows. This design philosophy focuses on maximizing the ratio between lightness and volume, ensuring the vessel remains easily trailerable—at a weight of approximately 650kg—while providing enough buoyancy in the floats to handle spirited offshore conditions. Unlike many fixedbeam multihulls, the 22.5 utilizes Astus’s signature telescopic beam system, allowing the floats to slide inward for a roadlegal beam of 2.52 meters without the need for complex folding hinges.