40' Rapido 2025

The Rapido 40 is the latest design in the growing line of performance cruising trimarans offered by Rapido Trimarans.  First came the Rapido 60. Then the Rapido 50. Now the more approachable Rapido 40. The Rapido 40 has the same DNA as the famous Rapido 60 and has a speed potential of over 30 knots.

The design brief for the Rapido 40 was to create a fast, safe, stable, ocean going cruiser with comfortable accommodations at a more affordable price than the flagship Rapido 60. To cap it off, designers Morelli and Melvin have created an ingenious variant on the popular folding system pioneered by Ian Farrier and championed by Corsair Marine which keeps the floats vertical even when they are tucked in to the main hull for docking. Thereby eliminating the problem of fouling of the floats that occurs with some other folding designs.

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Why you should choose a Rapido TrimaranFAST AND POWERFUL

Trimarans are safe, powerful and fast as demonstrated by the fact that they consistently win races and hold the solo speed record for circumnavigating the world.

SAFE

Safety at sea is the No. 1 priority and this thinking is reflected throughout the design and construction of the Rapido.

SPACIOUS

The Rapido 40 has some truly amazing living spaces which provide more open, private and intimate areas than monohulls or catamarans.

STABLE AND COMFORTABLE

Trimarans are comfortable on all points of sail.

FUN

The combination of safety, performance and comfort put the Rapido in a league of its own. The enormous trampoline nets add fun and excitement as you watch the blue water rush underneath you – or as you lounge on the nets while gently floating over a reef. You will be instantly hooked..

General InformationThe all new Rapido 40 Trimaran will be launched in December, 2020, with the first going to Thailand. Another seven have been presold into the US, UK and the Mediterranean.

World acclaimed designers, Morrelli & Melvin have ensured that the DNA of the Rapido 60 has been incorporated into the Rapido 40. Expect a state of the art trimaran designed and built for:

• Podium performances
• Fast passage-making
• Classic cruising
• Short handed sailing by couples or single handers
• Serious sailors.

The Rapido 40 is designed and engineered as a high tech, all-carbon, performance cruiser. The interiors have super lightweight, strong, custom made furniture; even the countertops are carbon! The flooring is made from cork.

While others are compelled to motor away from any weather systems best avoided, the Rapido can be powered up to simply sail away with the skipper maintaining complete control.

Safety is a big factor in our design and construction. As well as carbon-foam construction, there are numerous watertight bulkheads and bulkheads with no through penetrations below the water line. The engine compartment is contained within watertight bulkheads.

Essentially, if you have a passion for sailing, this is the boat for you!

The Rapido 40 is being built by Rapido Trimarans’ exclusive builder, Triac Composites.

C FOILS

Rapido 40 “C" foils and “T" rudder foil (Note; the C foils replace the need for a central daggerboard).

The twin “C” foils will give the Rapido 40 a massive performance boost both upwind and downwind and by eliminating the need for a central daggerboard, the interior space has increased with the added benefit of 360 degree visibility. (In the diagram above, note the “T" rudder foil in the “down" position.)

For normal day sailing or cruising, both C foils can be in the “down" position or one raised without adding material drag.

ADVANTAGES OF THE RAPIDO 40 

Customers always have options in the market. We believe the Rapido 40 will capture the interest of this segment for the following reasons:

• Lighter
• Faster
• Easier and safer to handle with self-tacking jib, roller furler head sails and spreaderless mast
• CE A Certification for safer ocean crossings
• Better weight distribution with heavy items (eg engine) in the middle of the boat
• Functional interior finished to Rapido 60 standards
• High tech, infused carbon foam sandwich construction with beams, daggerboards, ruddercase and blade made from prepreg carbon and cured in autoclave
• Folding floats (reduced fees for marina, hard stand and shipping). See more below!

We believe the Rapido 40 very clearly sets itself apart from other offerings in the market in terms of both performance and value. Please independently check our claim!

A FOLDING MECHANISM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Floats on the Rapido 40 remain in upright position during and at completion of folding process.[/caption]

The performance of trimarans is well documented.

In fact, some say that the only thing better than a trimaran is a folding trimaran. And here, the Rapido 40’s patented folding system excels, as shown below:

Folding floats:

• Access to single marina berths
• Access to all marinas
• Reduced marina, hard stand and shipping costs
• Floats are kept in upright position (preventing barnacle and/or algae growth on sides of floats)
• Remaining in the upright position, stability of trimaran is maintained during folding and while in the folded position.

Folding mechanism:

• High tech design by Morrelli & Melvin (to see some of the high tech tools that Morrelli & Melvin use during the design phase, click here).
• Patented Design (concept by Paul Koch, Australia Patent Application No. 2019902014)

Design and ConstructionHull, deck, cabintop; infused ALL carbon fiber laminates, vinylester resin and Divinycell foam sandwich construction

Hull, deck, cabintop, beams, daggerboard and rudder parts molded from composite female tooling to reduce fairing and save weightComposite parts infused to control resin content, fiber ratio and improve strength to weight ratioThermo-formed core from 3D templatesBeams, daggerboard, rudder blade , bowsprit , chainplate bulkheads , folding system parts , struts , benchtops , all made with prepreg carbon cured in autoclave Carbon longitudinal stringersCarbon structural bulkheads, chainplates, beam bulkheads, Prepreg cured in the Autoclave .Carbon reinforcement in high load areas: daggerboard case, windows, around hatches, etc.Carbon salon/cockpit door framesInterior furniture constructed from high strength light weight composite panelPatented Rapido folding beams with carbon struts, 17.4 stainless pins and hardware. Allows Floats to remain vertical for marina berthing.Sunrise Nets for wing nets / Forward beam leading edge aero FairingAll bulkheads watertight or no penetrations below waterline

Finish

Exterior finish is white Aquaguard gelcoatMolded non-skid decks, beams, transom, and cockpitHull bottom finished with epoxy primerInterior living area lined to Luxury Yacht finish

Specifications

 

• LOA: 12.00m (39′ 4")
• LWL: 11.96m (39′ 3")
• BOA: 8.80m (28′ 10")
• BOA (folded): 4.90m (16′ 1")
• BOA (float to float CL): 7.45m (24′ 5")
• Freeboard: 1.50m (4′ 11")
• “T" foil rudder board up: 0.56m (1′ 10")
• “T" foil rudder board down: 1.40m (4′ 7")
• Displacement (light): 4,229kgs (9,323lbs)
• Displacement (max): 5,742kgs (12,659lbs)
• Headroom: 2.0m in saloon and 1.9m in forward cabin

Sails

• Main: 76m2 (818sqf)
• Solent: 43m2 (463sqf)
• Staysail: 14.4m2 (155sqf)
• Reacher: 100m2 (1,076sqf)
• Asym Spin: 128m2 (1,378sqf)

Rigging

Carbon, spreaderless, rotating mastAluminium boom

Sheets for mainsail, self tacking jibHalyards for main, jib and stay sailsTopping lift/spare main halyardLazy cradle jacks/ carbon dyneema truss wingMainsail traveler linesReef linesOuthaul and Cunningham lines Daggerboards control lines

Deck hardware

Harken mainsheet and traveler systemsHarken self tacking solent track systemHarken headsail systems2x Spinlock JammersHarken mast rotation, cunningham, and outhaul controls 2 x daggerboard lifting systemsSpinlock clutches and jammers

Winches

2 x Harken 50 Primary winches2 x Harken 46 cabin top winches1 x Electric Harken 46 rewind winch1 x Harken 46 winch for halyards etc on mast

Hatches and Portlights

6 x Lewmar Atlantic Series opening portlights1 x Lewmar 60 deck hatch in fwd cabin2 x Lewmar 60 cabin top hatches2 x Lewmar 50 opening hatches in salon facing fwd 6 x Rapido flush deck fiberglass hatches1x Gioit escape hatch

 

Electrical equipment

AGM battery bank80amp 12v alternatorLED lighting, down lights4 x fans24V AC outlets and 24v DC outletsLED bow and stern navigation lightsLED anchor, steaming and deck lights

Anchoring and mooring equipment

Electric anchor windlass with roller4 x 250mm Antal folding deck cleats/padeyes

Safety equipment

Padeyes for safety harness connectionsLifelinesCarbon pulpit, aft seats and stanchionsWatertight or no penetration below waterline bulkheads

Propulsion

Storage/ area under cockpit soleStorage areas in floatsYanmar diesel, 3YM30AE , 30 hp, shaft drive Folding 3 blade prop, Flex-O-Fold80amp alternator (starting batteries)Digital B instrument panelEngine room insulationPSS dripless seal on prop shaftUltraflex engine controlsFuel filtersFuel tank, 200 LitresSilencer, waterlock

Outdoor fit out

Hard top Bimini ( Optional )Salon cockpit windows removable stored into cockpit wall Swim platform/ladder on transom4 separate watertight compartments per floatPadeyes for mooring lines and fenders

Interior fitout

All interior components lightweight cored panelsCabinets- veneers/ solidsBulkheads, hull and deck Rapido luxury finishSoles: Infinity Better than Teak ( hard wearing vinyl flooring material ) Head soles: molded gelcoatHigh quality fabrics and foams

Salon

Salon cockpit removable windowsRoller doors at salon entranceOpening hatches and portlights in salon Large windows on cabin top sidesDining table , converts to queen size bunk Upholstered sofa seating in salonLED lighting

Navigation station

Instrument panelElectrical panelReading red/white light with flexible arm

Head

Light weight composite doorsSinkCarbon countertopGrohe faucet and shower setPolycarbonate mirrorShower area with molded gelcoat finishElectric shower drain pumpManual toilet 2x Lewmar opening port lights

Aft bunks

2 x single pipe berths under cockpit

Forward cabin

Lightweight composite door Hanging lockerDouble bunk (queen size at head )Mattress ventilationUnder bunk storage1 large deck hatch2 x lewmar port lights Storage shelves above bunks

Galley

Shelves, cabinets, drawersMoulded countertop65 liter Virifrigo 1 draw fridgeLarge SS sinkOrigo 2 Burner Alcohol StoveHot and cold pressurized freshwater with low flow faucet

Tankage

1 x 200 liter fresh water tank1 x water tank, 60 liters/25 liters hot water

 

 

Steering and rudder

Tiller steering with optional tiller pilotCarbon spade rudderblade manufactured from CNC milled tooling, blade cured at elevated temperature and pressure in autoclave Spare Spade Rudderblade fitted to float Transom for shallow waters and or main rudder failureCustom kick up rudder box with upper and lower bearings

Daggerboards

2 x carbon C foil dagger-boards in floats made from CNC milled tooling, then cured at elevated temperature and pressure in autoclave

Disclaimer

Windcraft Multihulls offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.