The Tricat range consists of 3 models ranging from 6m (Tricat Acces 6) to 9.30m (Tricat 30). So when the shipyard told us that the next model would also be 6m, we were intrigued! Why release a Tricat 20 while keeping the Acess 6 in the catalogue?
The Tricat Acess 6 has been deliberately simplified to offer an accessible trimaran (hence its name!) both in terms of use and price. Thus the Access 6 has no daggerboard (the floats have fins) and above all the floats fold against the central hull with two telescopic tubes. Simple and cheap, the counterpart of this system is to block the central hull with the tubes that cross it on both sides.
The new Tricat 20 no longer plays the low cost card but the performance card. It will be part of the range alongside the Tricat 25 Evolution and the Tricat 30. The design is identical to the Tricat 30's floats, with a lot of volume forward and a positive shearing on the deck to increase the bow height. These floats are equipped with 2 sabre daggerboards.
For the linking arms, the Tricat 20 uses the same arms as the 25 Evolution with this "crossover" shape so that they don't hit the sea. Of course, these arms fold backwards, a simpler and faster handling than with the telescopic arms.
Delivered from the tubes and with a larger deckhouse, the Tricat 20 offers a beautiful habitability. Thus the front triangle accommodates a bed for 2 adults while the benches can accommodate 2 children (berths of 1.30 m).
As on all Tricat boats, the fittings remain of high quality and the sails delivered in series are in Mylar (mainsail and jib). There is no doubt that performance and pleasure at the helm will be the order of the day with this little trimaran.
The official presentation of this new model will take place at the Düsseldorf trade fair (in Germany in January 2018). The boat will be offered at 33,800 euros including tax. By way of comparison, the Acess 6, which remains in the catalogue, is available at 28,800 euros (incl. VAT).
