Agreed, it looks hot. What's the bet it never comes to fruition? The web site reads like someones dream. No mention of production facilities or dealer/distribution network, no forward pricing projections. Quote "the 25R is the first carbon fiber, production trimaran in its class" and just what class would that be? And the 15 reads exactly the same. But I agree, it does look hot and IF it ever managed to make it to Aus, no one here would be able to afford it.
Can't really get all excited about a couple of drawings , let's see them build one , then put it up against a sea cart 26 and well see how it really goes?
I was fascinated by the way it packed up by the hulls spars just magically dissapearing
. the mast seemed too small for such a wide platform, almost oldfashioned rather than the next thing
That is the reply I received! I bit expensive but!
Hi Jaques,
Thanks for your interest. We've had nearly 10,000 hits since being mentioned on SailingAnarchy.com a few weeks ago. And the number of emails from Australia is mind-boggling!
Australian Olympic Gold Medalist, Mark Turnbull, is already working on developing a Motive 25R, event/sailing club class. Basically a more affordable and more accessible interpretation of the Extreme 40 series.
The first four boats are in build, and launch beginning in July. Two of these boats are still available if you're interested.
Price for the complete carbon fiber boat with Doyle sails is US $85,000 compared to the fiberglass Seacart 26 complete at US $140,000.
It's been quite rewarding for us that people like Mark Turnbull and America's cup winner, Cam Lewis who've sailed on the most complicated boats available, are seeing the Motive 25R as the perfect club/event race boat.
Here is our press release.
Cheers,
Pete
Pete Ansel
Motive Trimarans
info@motivetrimarans.com
Catamaran Racing, News & Design: New US made Carbon Trimaran: Motive 25R
New US made Carbon Trimaran: Motive 25R
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Press release - Motive Trimarans Introduces the Motive 25R, the Next Generation of Trimarans
New York, NY – May 1, 2012 – Motive Trimarans is excited to introduce the first carbon fiber, production
trimaran in its class. Available late summer 2012, the Motive 25R will make its US debut at the Newport
International Boat show in September 2012 and debut in Europe at the Salon Nautique de Paris in
December 2012.
Sleek, modern and performance oriented, the Motive 25R is designed for spirited day sailing and in-shore
racing. The Motive 25R offers race performance in a stable, easy to sail package. Innovative features
include a fully battened, boomless square top mainsail; the Motive QuickstowTM system that allows the
mainsail to be quickly raised, lowered and stored in the center hull cockpit; a unique and simple folding
system for trailering; and the ability to be motored in compact mode.
“I was looking for a midsized trimaran that I could get my family out on for some adventure sailing, and I
couldn't find exactly what I wanted on the market,” said Motive Trimarans CEO and Design Director, Pete
Ansel. “The initial response to the Motive 25R design and concept has been tremendous here in the US
and in Europe, where the boat is already being called the 'mini-MOD 70'.”
Naval Architect Jeremy Wurmfeld of Persak & Wurmfeld added, “We teamed up with Motive Trimarans to
design a stable, fast, fun, family friendly, but also race oriented boat. Our goals were to deliver
performance and maximize time on the water by making both the sail handling and trailering as simple as
possible.”
Tooling is complete and the first four boats are under construction in Salem, Massachusetts.
Motive Trimarans is establishing a global dealer network. Pricing for the Motive 25R will be approximately
$85,000/€85,000 inclusive of VAT.
More information and specifications available at www.motivetrimarans.com
Dream on with those pie in the sky numbers, $85000.00 is a whole lot of loot for a 25 foot daysailer. Before anyone starts crying that it's not, YES it is.
Being built in the US means there is no import duty but there is GST, on both the boat and the freight to here plus whatever the thief errr ..dealer wants to mark it up it by. By the time it hits the water it may well have cost its owner close to between $110000.00 to $120000.00. Plus of course it may need to be modified "To suit Australian conditions", that phrase alone should be worth another 5 to 10 grand.
