The Somersault 26 is a trailerable, folding trimaran designed by the renowned multihull architect John Marples. Emerging as a sophisticated evolution of the "swing-wing" concept, the boat was engineered for sailors who demand high-performance speed without the logistical burden of a permanent deep-water slip. Constructed primarily using wood-epoxy composites—often utilizing the Constant Camber or strip-planking methods championed by Marples—the Somersault 26 balances structural rigidity with the lightweight profile necessary for exhilarating multihull sailing. As a design that caters to the amateur builder and the custom yard alike, it occupies a unique niche in the maritime world, offering a more artisanal alternative to the mass-produced fiberglass folding trimarans of the same era.
Somersault 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Somersault
- Model
- 26
- Builder
- Outrigger Boat Co.
- Designer
- Dick Newick
- Number Built
- 12
- Production Year(s)
- 1987 - ??
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