A couple weeks ago I discovered these new trimarans from one of our readers. One appears to have been built while the other appears to still be a concept design.
The developer moniker is “Libertist,” and the following advertising copy comes from the English version of their website:
“Libertist is freedom, speed, and sheer joy of sailing. It is also the best quality, owing to the craft and innovative materials. Very light, equipped with minifoils, rotating carbon mast, and ample electronics, has been created for demanding sailors who love their sport.”
The direct webpages for both boats are as follows:
One is the Libertist 703 trimaran (23 feet)
And the other is the Libertist 853 trimaran (28 feet)
They have, of course, built the larger 852 model first. The YouTube video for it is below.
Nice video. I think 8 meters is a bit large for a “small trimaran” though. I do understand that they are trying to make a smaller one, though. Looks heavy but it sure seems to move well (maybe red isn’t the best color to look sleek!). I wonder if they modeled the “fixed foils” from the Catri boats. Seems to hobby horse more than other tris, even in lighter breeze.
Good points Thom. I included the 8 meter because it’s trailerable (I think :-)
… although it’s doubtful a tri like that will see a trailer very much.
I intend to have one 7 m Libertist 703 built for use in the region of Stavanger, Norway. Designer Erik Lerouge is a very reputable French naval architect, and the Libertist range is a cooperation between Mr Lerouge and the Polish company Libertist. Boats will be built in Poland, where there are many excellent yards for advanced composite building. Libertist 703 will be light – 850 kg, have a carbon rotating mast, will sleep 3-4, have a small galley, a portable toilet, fixed mini foils, fixed spade rudders in the floats, a main hull daggerboard, etc.
Thanks for the additional info Erik.
Dear All,
Good Day,
Thank you for your good comments.
We did not anything from anyone or anywhere. It is all – as far as I am concerned- Libertist. Original. True.
The weights we are announcing are real one. For the 853 model we were aiming for 1400 kg.
Plastics were slightly heavier, but ready to sail get 1600. 3 suitcases with tools were on board. You know ;)
Boat could be demounted for trailer. It took 4-6 hours and 2-3 men. Possible with two people, easier with 3.
Hobbyhorse – I do not really notice that but I could be in position of not noticing that. Do not take it granted. Will provide other videos from other tests.
On that particular one there was camera rib around.
The 703 model is being build. At the very moment 3 orders. Currently tooling is underway. This is swing wing version.
Yes, red is not such sleek colour but is fast.
All the best,
Adam