Astus 20.5

  • Astus 20.5
  • LOA: 5.95m
  • Draft: 1.25m/0.25m
  • Displacement: 490kg (Resin Infusion)/540 (Contact)
  • Max. Unfolded Width: 4.5m
  • Max. Folded Width: 2.48m
  • Berths: 2
  • Price from £29,300 Inc VAT/ex works

As reviewed in the August 2021 edition of Yachting Monthly!

Offering exhilarating performance yet easy to rig, handle and tow to your favourite sailing areas, the Astus 20.5 trimaran is now available for sale in the UK from Boats on Wheels. The latest model in the line of innovative Astus boats responds to a real demand for exciting but practical trailer sailers. The Astus 20.5 succeeds the popular Astus 20.2, of which 120 were sold. Described by Astus Boats as their Coastal Cruiser, the 20.5 is rapidly becoming their most successful trimaran to date. No wonder. As a result of its  partnership with world renowned naval architects, VPLP, Astus Boats have come up with a real head turner. Huge floats with wave piercing hulls placed further apart and forward give the new 20.5 a very contemporary look and a truly stable platform.  Blistering speeds can be achieved at a crew-friendly low angle of heel. Of course, with speed comes extended range. Previously out-of-reach destinations become a real possibility for day-trips or weekends thanks to a cabin for two featuring a long v-berth, plenty of storage and an off-set centre board for easy access.

Boats on Wheels is delighted to offer this exciting trimaran as we think that the 20.5 comes as an ideal trailer sailer package:

– High-performance with modern, sporty lines offering speeds of up to 20 knots reported!

– 930 litre floats which offer stability and a low level of heel

– Simple to rig and handle – single handed mast stepping for day-sailing is realistic

– Easy to tow – with the ‘Infusion’ built boat weighing in at only 490kg it can be towed by a Ford KA!

– Retractable floats and shallow draft provide limitless opportunities to explore new sailing areas

– Can be used as a day sailer or weekend cruiser with a long v-berth for overnight stays and masses of storage under the cockpit

– Flared hull for effective spray deflection

– Low cost of ownership – maintenance is minimal and garage or driveway storage is a realistic option

– Multiple options from ‘Leisure’ to ultralight ‘Infusion’ models and sport rigs to suit every sailing style

– Affordable prices, starting at only £29,300 inc VAT/ex works (all prices are subject to the prevailing exchange rate)

Don’t just take our word for it, read the review by David Harding of Yachting Monthly magazine who describes this exciting trimaran as ‘tremendous fun’!

Enquire today about the detailed Astus 20.5 price list and to find out more

  • Overall length central hull: 5.95 m
  • Float length: 5.90 m
  • Max unfolded floats width: 4.50 m
  • Folded floats width 2.48 m (within maximum towing width)
  • Displacement: 490 Kg (with main hull in infusion build)
  • Float volume: 930 litres / float
  • Draught:1.25 m/0.25 m pivoting center-board and rudder
  • Sail area upwind: 21 m² standard version / 24 m² sport version
  • Sail area downwind: 34 m² standard version / 42 m² sport version
  • Maximum engine power: 6 HP (4.5 kw)
  • EC Categorisation:
    • Category C: 5 persons 425 Kg
    • Category D: 7 persons 550 Kg

Design: Jean-Hubert POMMOIS
Architect: VPLP Design

Two versions to choose from:

THE ASTUS 20.5 LEISURE INCLUDES:

Sail area upwind: 21m ²

Sail area downwind: 34m ²

  • Mainsail in dacron, one reef with boom
  • Jib in dacron with Furler
  • Forward storage area and storage under the cockpit
  • 4 block main sheet
  • Mainsail track
  • 2 trampolines
  • Pivoting centreboard and rudder

THE ASTUS 20.5 SPORT VERSION INCLUDES:

Sail area upwind: 24m ²

Sail area downwind: 42m ²

  • Square top mainsail and jib in Aramid Black Technora
  • Option of a wing mast
  • Winch for sport gennaker
  • Endless jib furler
  • Traveller for mainsheet
  • 6 block mainsheet tackle
  • Telescopic tiller extension
  • Sport graphics

More info: Astus Boats Website

Review: Yachting Monthly