It might seem that there’s no longer a market for fixed-arm trimarans... but Neel has demonstrated the opposite with large cruising boats. In the 7-12m (23-40’) market, the Libertist's ambition is to confirm this success. Bearing the signature of Erik Lerouge, the Polish shipyard Rega Yachts still offers this series of trimarans in a folding version. A formula that allows it to enter a small but active market, mainly occupied by Dragonfly, Corsair and Tricat. We tried the fixed-arm version of the 853, following the International Multihull Boat Show.
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This muscled-up trimaran left no-one indifferent on the pontoons at La Grande Motte 2019: the Libertist is beautiful! The design of the arms is a success. Their harmonious shape, as well as the impeccable surface finish of the composite, contribute to the immediate seduction. The assembly principle is intelligent: the arms are embedded in a deck space and firmly bolted, as are their connections with the floats. The latter have a large volume associated with fine-entry bows. There are also two small fixed carbon foils. The central hull is…