By the end of 2023, we had a spotlight on the Faursail construction site which offers to sell new cruising yachts at half the price of those produced by the major shipyards. Emilien Faurens, the shipyard's founder, achieves this feat by offering boats built from developable shapes, thus reducing construction time, but also by proposing the reuse of existing fittings.
A range of trimarans
This La Tremblade-based trimaran builder has been offering the Treasy 16 since October 2023. This 4.70 m trimaran, with its 3.30 m beam and 120 kg weight, has the disadvantage of not being transportable on a trailer without having to be dismantled, and is too heavy to be easily reassembled on a beach or slipway.
A smaller, easier model
These drawbacks led Emilien to design a smaller trimaran, the Treasy 4.0. At 4.00 m long, it is only 2.55 m wide, which means it can be towed on a trailer without having to be dismantled. The arms are bolted together for easy disassembly.
Although approved in category D for 2 people, it can also be sailed by a single adult. Its 95 kg weight makes it easy to hoist onto a beach, and sailing schools don't mind, as the boat is the same width as sport catamarans.
Faster and more fun
Emilien tells us: " On board, I rediscover the sensations of a Laser. But with comfort and no risk of desalination! ". The rigid benches attached to the central hull contribute to this sense of security, "J i deliberately don't want to use trampolines to reassure my users "adds the designer.
The bow of the central hull forms a large locker accessible through a hatch. This is large enough to store the centerboard, two sails and an electric motor. Handy if you're storing the boat in a sailing school parking lot, for example.
As for the sails, Emilien has remained true to his concept of reusing existing solutions. Thus, the mast and mainsail are those of the Topaz 12, but the jib is larger, coming from the SL15. If required, the trimaran can be fitted with a small engine. Emilien explains " I tried it with the ePropulsion eLite (500 W) and reached 5 knots without a hitch ".
This trimaran is available in various finishes. Expect to pay ?9,500 incl. VAT with a used mast and sails.
