Rapier 55

 Home-built from plans

Brand:

Tennant

Designed by:

Malcolm Tennant Multihull Design Limited

Description:

The Rapier 55 is a lightweight, one design, stressed ply, racing catamaran. The crew can sit out on the 'wings' which just need to be folded in for trailering. The forebeam allows the boat to be easily carried by two people and is also the point from which the permanently rigged spinnaker pole is set.

Type:

Racer

Multihull type:

Catamaran

LOA (length overall):

5.5 m (18 ft 1 in)

Beam:

2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)

Windward sail area:

23.5 m² (253 ft²)

Daggerboard / centreboard:

2

Number of berths:

Trailerable:

Yes

In production:

Plans available

Designer's/manufacturer's website:

• Designer's website

Used boats for sale:

17 boats of this brand currently available!

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