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Tremolino -mixing old with new

Discussion in ' Multihulls ' started by SolGato , May 17, 2019 .

SolGato Senior Member

I’ve always admired Newicks Tremolino design and got a chance to check one out in person a few months ago. It was a bit of a project and too much to take on at the time. I felt kinda bad passing on it as it deserved to be back on the water. One of the problems was that a few of the special cast aluminum interconnects were broken, but not to worry as I had a stash of old HobieCat parts that I convinced myself I could make work. And the other main issue was the Hobie 16 hulls needed a lot of work. I won’t even get into trailer condition. Anyway, in the end I decided that what the boat really needed and deserved was an updating and redesign of the frame and outer hulls. I was thinking a set of new plastic Hobie hulls would work well since one of the weaknesses of the original design is the heavy small volume hulls. The new plastic hulls are not only light, but also have a tremendous amount of volume. Old Hobie16 hulls are now in their prime around these parts due to UV and tropical climate, so most need a lot of work and in the end you still have a pretty heavy low volume hull. Flash forward to today where I find myself thinking about that poor Tremolino, but only because I bought a Hobie Wave a month ago and it has the hulls I was imagining might work well with the Tremolino. So here are some of the concerns I have to think through before possibly pursuing a Tremolino project: 1. The original Tremolino design was 23.5’L with a 16.5” beam using Hobie16 hulls for the Amas at 16.5’L, whereas the plastic Hobie Wave hulls are 13’L. The plastic hulls are not only shorter, but they also have more freeboard and volume, so the aka frame geometry would need redesigning and there are still questions about compatibility of the hulls regarding their length and volume and mounting points. 2. Regarding the aka frame redesign, the original design used the Hobie style frame with corners and interconnects that attach to posts coming out of the hulls. The fore beam has a big curve in in similar to the curve in a classic HobieCat, while the rear beam is straight with the two mounted at different heights. So taking into account the design details above and comparing the original design of the Tremolino and its use of production Hobie16 hulls, I’m wondering if it would be possible to adapt the newer hulls to the Tremolino by constructing a new aka system comprised of two beams made of mast extrusion in similar fashion to new construction techniques used on beach cats. Basically instead of using a curved front beam and using posts, using straight beams that pass through the Amas. My concern is how important the curve was in Newicks design, if it was due to compression and supporting the mast, if it was a necessary design to keep things simple and external while making use of a production hull with its own attaching system, or was it to allow for easy access to the cabin, or a way to simply make a long undersized beam stronger, etc.. There are a lot of Trimarans out there that use two straight beams, and most modern beach cats use a straight beam thru hull system, although I’ve noticed many are using a more substantial extrusion than what was used back in the day. Maybe his design was just based on the technology and availability of parts and materials at the time? I don’t really know... Anyway, I find myself thinking about the poor old Tremolino again because I have a few Hobie masts which could be used for new beams and now have this Hobie Wave with modern donor hulls, so I’m one again considering the project as I’m worried it might fall into further disrepair and feel it is worth rescuing.  

trip the light fandango Senior Member

Well as a Tremolino owner I would say it is definitely worth saving, mine is fibreglass , heavier and therefore not quite the classic that the plywood original is, but mine is bullet proof and lovely to sail still. The problem is that nearly every modification ever done to an original trem is more volume/longer amas/floats .. There is a forum dedicated to the Temolino , Tremolino Yahoo group There's one on facebook I haven't visited, they will both be very helpful and knowledgeable and can really answer your question. with some care you can bend a mast to suit I think,, [I have with 14ft cat mast for the bimini].. what is strong enough and a similar curve locally.?. the curves add to the look significantly. It will be suggested that you make both amas and beams from ply I reckon, but that isn't what you asked about. They can be a wet boat in over 1metre chop but they are a design classic and proof of Newicks understanding of sailing. Castings are easy using a fibreglass lay up. Unfortunately I think your wave donor hulls are just a bit short, so I'm not sure , cheers  

Thanks @trip the light fandango . This particular Tremolino is a production version as well so it has the fiberglass center hull which is really the best part condition-wise of all the components. The issue with the beams is that on newer hulls like the Hobie hulls, the beams pass through to connect and join them versus laying across the top and clamping or lashing down like some designs, which would be easy to adapt by glassing in an angled perch block. But passing through the hull poses a problem for the fore curved beam since it would not be entering at a perpendicular angle. Perhaps a curve could be bent, and then at the ends straightened out again so as to become parallel to the water for the short section that need to slip through the hull. I believe the beam extrusions on the Wave are a bit more robust than the original Tremolino beams, so overall they should be stronger. My main reason for proposing the modification is because I already have the parts and materials, and because the Tremolino already has a reputation of being a bit nose heavy and could probably benefit from lighter larger volume hulls, especially in our swelly waters. I too am concerned the Wave hulls might be too short, but I’m not an expert as to how length and volume in relation to the main hull and positioning of the Amas fore and aft come into play on a sailboat of its size. And I agree any boat as cool as a Tremolino definitely deserves to be saved!  

Here one photo I found doing a general search that was posted on a thread about Tremolinos. It’s a more modern take on the design but does use Amas with straight beams that pass through the hull. I couldn’t find any info about using shorter hulls like H14, or the newer plastic Hobie hulls. I’m thinking nobody has adapted the plastic hulls because they are expensive and most boats of plastic construction are still in use. Of course, one could also consider using a pair of Hobie Getaway hulls which use the same straight beam thru hull setup but measure 16’7” in length which is about the same as the original H16 hulls, but have far more freeboard and volume. For reference, a new Hobie Getaway has a capacity of 1000lbs and the Wave 650lbs, so their hulls are extremely buoyant while being lightweight. Certainly a lot different than the classic H16 and H14 hulls. My first solar electric conversion used a H14 and people thought the boat was sinking, but that’s how H14 sit in the water and probably partly why the classic Hobies use the post to tramp frame system to create freeboard when at rest. Anyway if anyone cares to address the issue of using shorter but more buoyant hulls with the long center hull that has a background in boat design, I’m all ears. I figure there has to be a relationship between the two. Certainly Hobie 16 hulls don’t do a lot of work at their bows to keep the boat afloat since they have little volume and such an aggressive rocker. Most of the photos I’ve seen of the boats under sail show a good amount of the bow of the hulls out of the water with the rocker doing most of the work. They look almost more as training wheels with the Tremolino. The newer Hobie hulls don’t have much rocker to them at all which would probably cause more wetted surface in the water and likely a slower but more stable boat? The other issue is the plastic hulls taper to the stern with a built in keel that runs 3/4 the length of the hull. Not sure how that would affect performance either. Just thinking out loud here as I’m no expert.  

Humdinger looks like it's showing the way, except it isn't a fibreglass production job, but still. I can't help you with the the figures as to whether the conversion can work, all I can do is offer a few ideas which may or may not be practical. It looks like you could step down to the Hobie wave through hull beam section by having one or two short mast sections on top of each other. However the volume of the wave hulls do need to be similar or more than a hobie 16 I think, although if you make the beams wider than stock there may be a play off that makes the boat a little less versatile in range of conditions but still a lot of fun/fast. Anyway the experts should be able to give a fairly definitive answer because most of the specs are available, you may have to assemble them to make it easier for them to make the equations. Solid bracing struts/water stays that reach the stub mast/ original wave beams that go through the outer hulls could be a strategy. Just thinking out loud too. cheers  

W17 designer Senior Member

SolGato: "Anyway if anyone cares to address the issue of using shorter but more buoyant hulls with the long center hull that has a background in boat design, I’m all ears. I figure there has to be a relationship between the two. Certainly Hobie 16 hulls don’t do a lot of work at their bows to keep the boat afloat since they have little volume and such an aggressive rocker. Most of the photos I’ve seen of the boats under sail show a good amount of the bow of the hulls out of the water with the rocker doing most of the work. They look almost more as training wheels with the Tremolino. The newer Hobie hulls don’t have much rocker to them at all which would probably cause more wetted surface in the water and likely a slower but more stable boat? " Perhaps I can shed some light on this ... (just ran into your Thread by accident but see its current ) The reference to 'training wheels' for a short ama with rocker (like a Hobie hull) is rather appropriate, but is that what you want? THE AMA STORY There are several factors that should guide the ideal ama shape. When sailing, that leeward ama is pushed down and just as for the main hull, the longer its waterline, the faster and more efficient it will be. There are now racing tri's with all 3 hulls the same length and some with the amas even as much as a foot longer at the bow (than the main hull), as this adds important diagonal stability to reduce the risk of pitchpoling. High keel rocker is also highly limiting for speed, causing added resistance at both ends of the hull. So that's another issue with Hobie hulls for amas. Then, to help control pitching and resist nose diving, you want the buoyancy significantly forward of where it is in the main hull. This means having a fairly deep bow but with the stern slightly lifting so that it's the last part to go under. Even if not the very latest design, look at your Humdinger photo as it is showing the way of the future. ( A look at my W22 ama (see below) also shows I follow what I'm preaching here ;- ) Two other very important factors are the volume and the overall beam (aka length). The more there is of both , the more sail you can support and the higher your potential speed. But, you can go too far. Not only will the loads in the beams be significantly increased, but if you make the transverse stability TOO high, then when pressed hard in a gust, you have increased the risk of pitch-poling as "something has to give" .. and now, pitching poling becomes easier than capsizing! But for sure, short amas with high rocker will not be the fastest or most efficient solution. Such a use of Hobie-type hulls is ONLY because they are cheaply available, not because they work the best. Most cat hulls have far too little buoyancy for a fast trimaran. And if you are wondering why Dick Newick ever used them, it's for the same reason .., they were available and inexpensive and he also replaced them later, by longer designs with more buoyancy even for his own Tremolino's. (One often forgotten fact is that as an ama is pressed down into the water, its buoyancy replaces buoyancy of the main hull, which then starts to lift out by the same amount of volume. So one shape replaces the other). But low buoyancy amas HAVE been used on production boats sold for multihull beginners .. and the Astus 14 (from France) is just one example. They even advertised it as 'a skiff with training wheels'. The advantage in this case was that the amas were small enough to be pushed under water (just 80L volume) so that the boat would heel more like a mono that the sailor was used to; and as it could/would capsize, this would also make it easier to right again. But sailors soon realized this gave up potential speed and the larger, newer Astus models all have almost full length amas of more volume ... and the trend today is 'more and more volume' to sail flatter and faster, with capsizes more frequently ending up as pitchpoles ... until skippers learn that reducing sail early is the best solution .. something I promote frequently via my website. Another factor I will mention is the stern of the amas. What shape should that be? It's here that designers tend to go their own ways. For a boat sailed often downwind, amas with enough forward buoyancy to prevent nose diving, can be faster if they have a full ama stern to quasi-plane on. Designer Kurt Hughes is a fan of this approach. However, for going upwind when an ama can be pressed well under, an ama with a more fishtail shape will have less resistance .. and both Chris White and John Shuttleworth are advocates for this design. Personally, I agree with John (perhaps because we studied at the same place ..haha, but also seen supporting tank tests), but my own designs are a compromise of these extremes for more practical reasons ... attachment width required for the rear aka on the w17, and to have a transom to attach a rudder to, on the W22/W32. Two other disadvantages of the fuller stern, is that when its really pushed down, it not only creates a lot of added resistance compared to the fishtail stern, but it also lifts the stern of the main hull ... sometimes causing the main rudder to lift out enough to cavitate! I had exactly this experience as my Magic Hempel once had its amas replaced by a design from Kurt, but when she reached 20kts (which was nearly once a month), the rudder started to cavitate and I was never able to exceed 22kts and only with zero steering control over 20. With her original slimmer stern amas however, she had been timed at 25.4k when new and she now (I understand) once again has new amas. One final factor I will raise here, is that the ama can be put to good use for a couple of other reasons. One is as a support for foils if that is the route your design is to take. In this case, one might justify a shorter, smaller hull with less weight and windage, as it will hopefully ride above the water and only really needed for static buoyancy. But the other reason is with an improved asymmetrical shape to lower leeway. This is something I have experimented with quite a bit and the resulting ama shape I've developed for my W17 is unique ... as is the very low leeway of the boat. So much so that I'm using almost identical hulls for a new, larger boat under development. (Check previously published articles about the W17 for more on this if interested). Despite all that is here, I've not even mentioned the cross section of an ama ... but that's another study on its own. I will simply confirm that, as for the main hull, at both very high and very low speeds, wetted surface is critical and the lowest is achieved with semi-circular shapes. However, in the extended middle speed range where wave-making is typically the most critical, other shapes even with chines and more vertical sides can be surprisingly efficient and effective, and also at lower cost with less build time. For me personally (as for the main hull), a full 'Vee'd section is perhaps the worst choice for the leeward ama, as such hulls 'pump' surface water horizontally as they interface with waves, creating added resistance and spray, as well as having the highest wetted surface, but a small vee or narrow bottom is needed for the upper windward side, to interface gently with passing waves, requiring a compromise of shapes to work well on both sides ... see my 2018 PBB article for more on this. Also more under Design Issues at www.smalltridesign.com ADDED: May 19th, 2019 PS: I think it's worth adding this. The design of catamaran hulls and trimaran amas is NOT the same and using cat hulls will generally be a compromise. It can work fine, but one has to match the needs very carefully for success. So what are the main differences in design ? With a cat, one often has two hulls in the water offering buoyancy and lift, so they can have their center of buoyancy slightly farther aft than that required for a trimaran ama that are each pushed down alone. Also, the trimaran ama can be designed to be slightly asymmetrical to advantage, as only one is in the water at the same time .. so it's somewhat like having a gybing centerboard on a boat, as each can be shaped and angled to negate leeway on one particular side. The buoyancy required is also typically greater for the ama, as on a catamaran, two hulls share the total load. Also, an ama can be pushed farther underwater than a cat hull ever is, so changing its shape requirements and finally, when the ama is on the windward side and flying above the water, a bulbous or flat bottom shape can create annoying noise as wave tops hit it ...whereas if correctly designed AS an ama, this noise and resistance can be better negated. So cat hulls on trimarans, really are a compromise. mike at: www.smalltridesign.com  

If you can find some hobie 16 amas in good condition they are worth the effort, even if you have to make new castings out of fibreglass. I'm guessing that you can't get resin where you are because no one will deliver it for a reasonable price. The beauty of the H16 hulls is that they submerge when you've over cooked it, slow the boat to a stop, and then your on your merry way again, pitchpoling doesn't feel likely at all, neither does any capsize.If it is going to gust over 18 to 20 knots+ you do need to reef [at least for my H18 mast sail experience]. The rocker in the H16 hulls seem to give the Trem some grace in rough weather. Setting them inside out as W17 has talked about the advantages of the flat being centre hull side may actually improve the overall speed,, I don't know, but I suspect he's right, also considering his depth of experience The good intentions of John Olin and Dick Newicks' design criteria shine through and set it up as an everymans ,womans,weekend design classic. Setting the wave hulls slightly forward to make up for the shortness may help but it adds weight forward also..? Swell should be ok, it's more metre + chop that makes the boat wet. This time W17 I'm sticking to my experience as you suggested, I own one, you seem to be concerned with outright speed, winning,. fast is more fun was a Tremolino criteria, so you are in the ballpark but not quite in the game this craft was very cleverly set up in the 70s and it still stands, I'm beginning to think I am a sore loser..Ha ,regards  

TLLF: I respect your view Stuart, but using H16 hulls is a compromise ... more towards the early Astus design (and reversing them without toe-in, may well not work). No argument with the fact that a H16 hull enters wave tops gently when falling vertically ... but when a boat is designed to go forward with the best efficiency, longer less-rockered amas do make a significant improvement. 'Winning' is not a factor for me as I seldom race anymore .... but I am still energized by 'efficiency'. And as I pointed out, Dick Newick also agreed about the compromise and moved away from Hobie hulls with longer, less rockered amas for his later Tremolino, so why push old tech? I know there must be other readers out there who have tried and compared the two shapes, so perhaps they will respond. Either way, enjoy what you are doing, it's still fun to learn and try new things, even at my vintage Here is a converted Trem that might interest you. There must be dozens ... check out the Tremolino owners trimaran group Tremolino trimaran group https://www.facebook.com/pg/Newicktremolinogroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1588618501442623 Also: 12 years ago, a post on line said this: “If you want the dirt on the Tremolino, call Dick Newick. He designed it and has a wealth of information and ideas on how to improve things. His new version has a plumb bow and is rounder in sections going aft. His ama's are better than the H-16's and his aka's unchanged. I talked to him a couple of years ago about the situation and he was very forthright” . BTW: I have sailed both the H-16 and a Tremolino. The experience in both cases was that BOTH boats are unnecessarily 'nervous & wet' ... the W17 is WAY drier and more relaxed at the same speed, and so was my Dragonfly. Most early small tris were 'nervous & wet' though ... including the Buccaneer 24's I had .. mostly due to the dated Vee'd hulls I figured.  

Trogolo Junior Member

I don't think the curve is at all necessary. Richard Woods has designed a similar but shorter 18ft boat, and he uses 16 foot amas. Interestingly he recommends anything but the Hobie 16 amas. With this in mind, as well as the dissatisfaction with the H16 amas among Tremolino owners, I don't think you should be using the H16 as a reference for the new amas. Sailing Catamarans - Strike 18 trimaran using a 16ft beach cat for hulls and rig http://sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs/27-trimarans-under-25/168-strike-18-55m-trimaran-using-a-16ft-beach-cat-for-hulls-and-rig-p100-mainhull-only-or-p150-including-quattro-16-plans  

Yes, Richard and I are often 'on the same page' re design aspects. We've enjoyed to sit and chat about it in fact. ;-) His Strike 18 is a slightly larger and different purpose boat to my W17, but the boats share similar main hulls and overall dryness ... and both will out-sail the Windrider 17 and be a lot drier and more comfortable doing so. The Strike 18 offers cuddy rain protection (neither boat makes spray) and uses recycled existing parts (for sails, amas and cost saving) while the W17 has a more sophisticated rig with a rotating wing-mast, cleaner internal structure, custom designed amas for reduced leeway and a self-draining cockpit. With a lot of mutual respect, I know Richard would enjoy the W17 - something he once told me himself. We both still love sailing small boats .... both new and vintage. . Go Richard ! In case you missed it, I added a PS to the AMA STORY posted May 18th above, that now covers the different design requirements of a catamaran hull and a trimaran ama. .Thought it best to keep it all together ;-)  

W17 designer said: ↑ BTW: I have sailed both the H-16 and a Tremolino. The experience in both cases was that BOTH boats are unnecessarily 'nervous & wet' Click to expand...

Thanks you all for your contributions especially @W17 designer . That’s a treasure trove of info, a lot of which makes sense if you have studied the design characteristics of boats that are known to be good performers. My thought about the possibility of the lack of overall length being somewhat offset by the larger volume of the plastic hulls seems be somewhat inline with some of W17’s comments. As I mentioned, a lot of the photos I’ve come across of the Tremolino under sail suggest that the front of the hulls don’t provide much buoyancy as they are out of the water with the rocker of the hull doing most of the work. Now that’s not to say that when the boat is pushed hard and starts to pitch that they don’t help to keep the boat righted, but I wonder just how important the first foot and a half or so is especially since it doesn’t have much volume and is quite heavy considering the lack of volume. Again, part of this might all have to do with using an existing production hull which already had predetermined mounting points. So then, let’s say the overall length of the plastic Hobie hulls wasn’t an issue. The next issue as W17 points out is where the volume is in the hull because having more volume up front is important to keep the bow up and since the Tremolino already has a reputation for being nose heavy, it would be important to make sure you have a good amount of volume up front especially if the ama is going to be shorter. Since the Hobie Wave is a shorter boat without a foreword trampoline, the hulls are not as bulgy as the Getaway. The wave hulls do however share the same overall shape and profile. Attached for reference is a photo of the shape and profile of the bottom of Hobie Wave hulls. As you can see after the knife edge profile the hulls quickly taper out to offer a lot volume. One of my concerns still relates to the built in keel fin and how it would affect performance. They are obviously designed to help keep a HobieCat on point when flying a hull since the new boats don’t use a dagger board, while also providing a reinforced hull bottom for beaching and protection from reef strikes since it is a plastic boat I would presume. How do you guys think this feature would affect performance if the hulls were used on a Trimaran? Regarding W17’s comments about catamaran hull designs being less ideal for Trimaran use due to the job they are tasked with with regard to their shape and volume characteristics, I think aside from the built in keel fin discussed above, the plastic hulls have a lot of the right features for Trimaran use like volume up front, tapering in back, and a lack of rocker. Lastly, can anyone comment on the original designs use of a fore curved beam? I know it’s become a bit of a signature Newick design, but how important do you guys think it is for supporting the Amas on a boat this size? In my mind, I would think switching to two straight beams that pass through the Amas like Humdinger and using stronger mast extrusions than the original design used would be more than adequate to handle the loads, especially since it seems one of the other major weaknesses of the original design was the cast aluminum interconnect fittings and the flimsy frame. I’m thinking that by introducing the compound curve into the foreword beam, Newick was able to create a strong structure that kept the hulls square with one another since the rear beam is straight because without that curve and/or the tension of a trampoline, even a classic Hobie Cat becomes pretty flimsy. This is probably something Hobie learned early on since as it was a feature of the H14. Since the Tremolino’s frame spans even wider and doesn’t use a trampoline to keep it all together, it becomes an even more important design feature of the Tremolino and one that was likely borrowed from the HobieCat since it was proven and the Tremolino uses the H16 hulls. I’m still digesting and processing all the info posted, but a lot of it seems encouraging and fits with how things are interrelated in my mind with regard to performance and stability. The Hobie Getaway hulls definitely have the right lengths and would seem to be a better option based on that alone, but when I look at them and then think about the amount of volume they have, I worry that they may be overkill and turn the Tremolino into a dog on the water. They are quite massive. One of the interesting things is both boats share the same distance between beams 94.5” center to center with the Getaway using a more robust foreword beam and a rear that is the same size as the fore and aft beam of a Wave. It’s nice to have all these boats and boat parts around to look at and measure as I’m more of a 3D builder. I’ll sketch concepts and design ideas out on paper, but then I need to get materials out and start positioning and building things is scale to truly get an understanding of how things might work or not work.  

Corley epoxy coated

I've sailed my early Trem with the Hobie hulls as floats quite a bit. Honestly, it's not bad, not a powered up platform but it works and is very forgiving you can even push a float underwater (which I've done a few times to see what happens) and the boat keeps going seemingly unaffected. Once you start boosting float volumes you have to give more thought to proper (heavier) waterstays and you get onto that whole global loads treadmill where you have to revisit a lot of areas to make sure they are strong enough. I guess it depends what you want to do with the boat. I think it's enjoyable if you accept it as designed and there are a bunch of things that might be better served by building a new design rather than trying to up the performance of an old day boat. It seems to me you will be doing a lot of building anyway with the raw materials you are considering but I do accept there are a bunch of people who don't like building hull shells and prefer to tinker things together.  

Working backwards, I agree with Corley's general viewpoint to keep the boat fairly close to being 'as is' as far as design is concerned. I think I've finally guessed what was meant by 'the curve' ... the curved forward beam over the cuddy ;-) If that's correct, I can shed some light on that. First of all, Newick often passed his akas (beams) over the cabin top as it allows access under it. If the beam was straight, it cuts right across the access. Also, the curving of the spar does slightly stiffen it, as bending alloy like that 'work hardens' the material, slightly raising its strength and rigidity. But other than that, a straight beam can work fine, though personally I would pause, as it will not retain the Tremolino design or cuddy access if you change it. If you fit larger buoyancy amas, you'll either need to use larger section beams or you can add waterstays that will take most of the load. Using new amas of different depth, you should set up the beam height at the ama, so that the ama keel just touches the water surface ... perhaps 1-2" in. This way, the windward ama will quickly lift out when sailing and you will have virtually all the ama buoyancy volume available to you on the leeward side to resist heeling. I would stay with the same location for the beams, as the boat was designed to take the loads there. Personally, I really don't like those hulls with the fixed keel, as they have a LOT of wetted surface that will slow ANY boat. Those keels will slow the boat turning, but perhaps you might think to use the 2 Getaway rudders and try removing the original one ;-) Personally I'd prefer to see H18 hulls on this boat as a minimum. Good luck with the conversion www.smalltridesign.com  

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My other thought is why not build the floats that Dick Newick drew for the Tremolino? You say you want to "save" the boat but what does that mean if the majority of the boat is not a cohesive whole? Here is GC Brehec's boat, the plans are available from Pat Newick. Keeps the original spirit of the boat and gives you bigger floats that look good.  

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Trimaran sail trim

One of the biggest differences between a cruising monohull and a multihull is how the mainsail is trimmed. Leech tension on a yacht is often largely controlled by the kicker and the backstay, while the mainsheet sheets the mainsail in and out, predominantly controlling the angle of the boom to the centreline, and there may be a short traveller.

On a mulithull, however, there’s more than enough space for a good, wide traveller. Those who sail on performance monohulls will also be used to this. The sail shape is mainly controlled by the mainsheet, and the traveller then moves the boom towards or away from the centreline.

This is exaggerated on a multihull which has wide shrouds, swept well aft with no backstay, making space for a powerful square-top mainsail with full-length battens. There’s no backstay to bend the mast and flatten what is anyway a pretty rigid mainsail.

The mainsheet purchase creates enough power to control the leech of the square-top mainsail

Depowering a trimaran

Sailing on a monohull, heel and weatherhelm and eventually a broach give loads of warning that you’re pushing too hard. With straight hulls and little heel, those warning signs don’t really apply to multihulls.

In reality, however, there are a host of warning signals that it’s time to back-off; they’re just a bit different. Even then, there’s still a large safety margin before you get close to danger.

By way of reassurance, with the boat powered up on a beat, Hein, from Boats on Wheels, the boat’s owner, stood on the leeward hull and lent on the shrouds. Even as his feet got wet and the wind gusted at the top of Force 4, the boat didn’t bat an eyelid, thanks to the huge buoyancy of the floats.

Even with a person on the leeward float the boat was extremely stable

On the water – sail trim

My first inclination was to point the boat as high upwind as possible, pin the sails in and go for height. Doing that resulted in a not-terrible boat speed of 5-6 knots and a good pointing angle.

Free off by a handful of degrees however, and ease the sails just a smidge, and the speed leapt up to 8-9 knots – over 50% more; a huge increase. So, don’t pinch. If you had a decent chartplotter on board, you could find your optimum speed to angle using velocity made good (VMG).

I was also tempted to pinch in the gusts, but it’s better to hold your course and let the speed increase until the main needs easing.

On the wind, it’s time to get the boat fully powered up

If that’s the case, drop the main down the traveller an inch or two or ease some twist into the mainsail and it makes all the difference in the world, but not so far that the top battens fall away and invert – that really isn’t fast. Push too hard and the boat will slow down, largely from the drag of submerging the leeward float and crossbeams. If you’re still overpowered and the main is luffing, it’s time to reef. Downwind is different, but we’ll get onto that later.

After we put a reef in the main, our boat speeds upwind remained largely the same, and the boat was much happier. I came away feeling reassured that even a little trimaran like this would be pretty difficult to capsize, and there were always plenty of warning signs telling me to take my foot off the pedal a little.

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Tacking and gybing a trimaran

Everyone knows that multihulls don’t tack as well as monohulls. Straight hulls and wide beam don’t lend themselves to turning, especially when coupled with the displacement and fixed keels of big cats. Trimarans are a little easier, with a single central daggerboard to act as a pivot, and one or other of the floats will generally be clear of the water. On the downside, light displacement means that there isn’t much momentum to keep you going through the turn and plenty of windage to stop you.

On a trimaran the central daggerboard helps the boat to turn by providing a central pivot point that catamarans lack

Speed is your friend. Build speed up before the tack to give you as much momentum as possible. The helm needs to steer positively into and through the turn, and if necessary, keep the jib backed on the new windward side to help the bow through the wind. Don’t worry about scrubbing speed off, but you don’t want to get stuck in irons.

When it comes to gybing, speed is again key. The turning bit isn’t going to be an issue as you’ll be scooting along, but the faster you’re going, the less load there will be on the sails. The more you slow down, the more the true wind will pile up.

Trimaran sailing skills

Tacks took a bit of practice. It felt plain wrong to jab the tiller across the boat, slamming a big break on in the water but I ended up putting us through the tacks far too slowly, losing a lot of speed. A more aggressive approach worked better. On the Astus, the traveller was between me and the tiller, so the tiller extension needed to be swung around the stern behind the mainsheet onto the new side.

Similarly, old habits of controlling a gybe needed to be modified. With the asymmetric set, we were planing at well over 10 knots, and the ideal is to stay on the plane. Heading dead downwind and centring the main lead to a more violent manoeuvre than flying into the gybe as fast as possible and, as the boom was never that far out thanks to the apparent wind angle, it didn’t need much extra controlling.

Coming up onto the wind after the gybe helped the asymmetric around the front of the jib and to fill on the new side. Stay too deep and it’ll get blanketed by the main. Once we had built up some apparent wind, we could bear away again.

You’ll be on a course deep downwind before you know it, hitting speeds in the double digits

Downwind in a trimaran

Upwind cruising may be fun in a multihull, but bearing away and going with the wind is what it’s all about. Easily-driven hulls, a generous sailplan and light weight mean you can be up and planing, leaving displacement boats wallowing in your wake.

The big difference comes from apparent wind. If you’re in a boat that can do 15 knots downwind in 20 knots of true wind, the resulting wind angles can really mess with your head.

To get going then, says Brian Thompson, ‘Use those leech tell-tales again when sailing downwind and reaching to set the correct twist through the mainsheet, and use the traveller to set the correct angle of the whole sail to the wind.’

As the wind and your speed builds, bear away and trim the main accordingly.

In theory, you shouldn’t need to ease the traveller at all, but you may need to if you want to sail deep downwind. As the gust fades, you’ll find the boat slows down, so you can come back up towards the wind a little to pick up some more breeze, and then bear away as you accelerate again.

Bear away as the boat accelerates. Your course will be something of a slalom as you look to keep a consistent wind angle

This results in something of a ‘slalom’ course, and will also be accentuated if you’re sailing down waves, but that’s all quite normal for apparent wind sailing. Ultimately, you’re looking for a consistent apparent wind angle, even if the resulting wake isn’t straight.

It’s worth remembering that apparent wind reduces the felt effect of the wind, so you need a sailplan to suit the true, not apparent wind speed.

I found that the boat was more sensitive to having a balanced sailplan and trim downwind than upwind, largely because you’ve got almost double the canvas up, with the bowsprit as an extra lever. When weather helm built, I needed to ease the mainsheet to increase twist to depower so that I could bear away. I must admit, getting the boat balanced, sailing fast and light on the helm at 15 knots was something I came away feeling I needed more practice at.

Reviewing the images, I suspect the asymmetric was sheeted in too hard, with too much twist in the main.

Getting a float fully submerged is when it’s time to back off

On the water

Unfurling the gennaker worked best on a beam reach, giving plenty of airflow over the sail to help it fully unfurl. This was also roughly the fastest point of sail, ideal for getting up some speed for apparent wind sailing. We mostly had the sails set for a close reach, even when we were beyond 120º off the true wind on a broad reach.

It was possible to soak deeper downwind, but lose the apparent wind benefit downwind and our speed dropped off dramatically, prompting us to point a bit higher to find some more speed.

As the boat powered up, it paid to hold a slightly higher angle than I would have done in a monohull for the boat to properly take off and get up into double digit speeds – topping out at 15 knots. Lymington to Cowes would have taken us just half an hour at that speed. It’s easy to give yourself a heck of a beat back!

We were sailing on a pretty flat day, so didn’t have to contend with any waves to speak of. On the recent RTI this is what caused the capsizes of at least two multis, a sobering reminder that you need to sail much more conservatively in lumpier conditions.

The bows want to point downwind, so a stern-first approach works with rather than against the boat

Coming alongside

A 650kg boat with no draught and plenty of windage feels dreadfully skittish when manoeuvring in confined spaces. Straight hulls with no forgiving curves and fragile-looking sharp bows make berthing tricky. You’ve got a couple of advantages on your side, however. In the Astus, the floats are at pontoon height making stepping off easy.

Whether you have an engine in each hull of a cat, or one in the central hull of a tri, there’s also a lot more leverage to play with to turn the boat and drive her on or off the pontoon. A steerable outboard gives you even more options.

If the boat has a lifting keel or daggerboards, put them down if there’s enough depth to give you a pivot and to resist drifting. Think about getting corners onto the pontoon, rather than putting the boat alongside. On tris, you won’t be able to get to the bow to fend off as it’s too narrow. You can rig a fender up forwards on a line, and two fenders are enough on the flat sides.

Steering with the outboard towards the pontoon will drive the stern in more; steer away to drive the bow in more

Offshore wind

Coming onto the pontoon with wind blowing off, it worked well coming in stern first. If there’s a tide running, you’ll want to be heading into the tide, so find a spot down wind and down tide to start your approach so you come in at an angle.

On our first attempt we had a bit of tide under us to start with so we came in at a much steeper angle, almost 90º, although this worked out OK in the end.

The crew could then step ashore, taking a line from the stern quarter round a cleat.

Drive forwards against the line and the bow will obediently drive up towards the pontoon, bringing you flat alongside. Getting off was simple, releasing the bowline, and allowing the bow to swing out the before slipping the stern line.

Coming in astern and stopping upwind of the berth meant the bows blew towards the pontoon far to quickly

Onshore wind

Getting onto and off a pontoon with onshore wind proved rather trickier. On our first attempt we came in stern first. The issue was that once we were just upwind of our desired berth and stopped, we lost steerage and the bow immediately blew off with alarming speed towards the pontoon.

Going ahead would only increase the force of the impact, while going astern only increased the bow’s sideways drift. I managed to back out without smashing the bow, but only just, and ended up awkwardly stern to the wind with the bows pointing at the pontoon.

On our second attempt we came in bows first but having aimed at the berth, I had to motor the stern to leeward to stop the bow hitting, making for a rather forceful coming alongside.

On take three, I came in forwards and began ferry gliding towards the berth early, keeping the bows to windward of the stern. Being able to steer with the outboard meant I could go ahead to keep the bow up, and go astern with the engine pulling the stern down toward the pontoon. In this way, it was possible to come in pretty well controlled and parallel to the berth.

To get out, motoring astern against a bow line pulled the entire boat clear before slipping the line

Leaving was a different proposition all together, as I didn’t want to drag the bow along the pontoon, or to drive hard onto it to spring off. Instead, we rigged a slip-line from the forward cross beam. Going astern against this, and then turning the engine towards the wind, I could pull the stern, and the rest of the boat, out and away from the pontoon.

Keeping power on astern, once we’d reached a decent angle, we slipped the line and went astern, finding steerage way almost at once, with the bow following obediently in our wake with more control than I had anticipated.

Whether the wind is blowing onto, or off the pontoon, you want the engine to be driving or pulling the boat off the pontoon with a line on the corner you are going away from. That way you avoid point-loading fine ends where it’s hard to fender.

You’ll want a bridle to reduce swinging, but keep the pick up lines on the bow as backup

Anchoring and mooring a trimaran

While mooring a catamaran is complicated by the lack of a central bow, things should be simpler on a trimaran, and they are, mostly. Picking up a mooring buoy from the main hull bow with a low freeboard and dropping the pick-up line onto a cleat is easier even than a monohull.

The bow may be narrow, but for any lines that pass through a ring on the buoy, you still need to take it back to the same cleat to avoid chafe. That should be it, but windage from the two extra bows and the lack of keel mean the boat can dance merrily around the mooring buoy in a breeze.

Rig the bridle so the buoy sits to one side to stabilise the boat

In practice, we found that a trimaran benefits from a mooring bridle in the same way that a catamaran does. It can’t be rigged from the floats’ bows, as there are no mooring cleats, so a line passed around the outboard ends of the forward beams gave a pretty good angle, again with long lines passed through the mooring and back to the same side. The main pick-up lines stay as a safety backup.

The other trick is to rig the bridle asymmetrically so that the buoy sits to one side or the other, just enough to not be dead head to wind, making it much more stable in the wind.

On the plus side, the lack of draught or keel means that you’ll nearly always be lying head to wind, so the cockpit remains nice and sheltered whatever the tide’s doing.

We ran out of time on the day to try anchoring, but rigging a bridle, effectively a long snubber to a point on the anchor chain in a similar way wouldn’t be tricky.

If you needed not to swing, or to behave more like deeper boats nearby, hanging a bucket over the stern can help, or there’s always anchoring with a kedge, either out ahead in a V, or in line astern.

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Tremolino is a 22 ′ 10 ″ / 7 m trimaran sailboat designed by Dick Newick and built by Tremelino Boat Co. starting in 1982.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The original Tremolino was designed to use the rig and hulls (for the akas) from a Hobie 16. Shown here are a portion of the plans for the home builder. Later, another model, the T-Gull 23, was offered with a similar main hull, but with larger, folding, (non-Hobie) floats.

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16 Best Trimarans For Sailing Around The World (And a Few For Daysailing)

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Trimarans are growing in popularity worldwide, due to their light construction and high stability these multihulls are even faster than catamarans. Trimarans are still one of the lesser-known boat types so in this article ill be checking out some of the most popular models.

The best trimarans include: 

• The Neel 43 
• The Neel 47 
• Dragonfly 28 
• The Pulse 600 
• Corsair 37 

These tris are built with your safety in mind while also packing powerful speed and a wide array of comfort features to optimize your sailing experience , some are even foldable making them possible to load on a trailer and transport to the sailing destination of your choosing.

In this article, I have created a list of the 16 best trimarans in the market and their unique features. You’ll also learn the best options for different purposes such as circumnavigation, weekend sailing, racing, and more. 

Table of Contents

What Is a Trimaran?

A trimaran is a multi hulled sailboat with three individual hulls; the main hull ( vaka ) and a pair of outrigger hulls ( amas ). These smaller outrigger hulls are attached to the main hull using beams. 

While trimarans have a rich history dating back nearly four millennia, these types of sailboats have only gained popularity in the late 1900s and early 2000s. 

Trimarans are primarily used as personal boats for sailing enthusiasts or racing. These sailboats draw their versatility from their lightweight design, making them faster and easier to handle at sea when compared to single-hulled boats (monohulls). Additionally, the three hulls also contribute to better stability, making it very hard to capsize (although more likely than a cat according to this study)

Trimarans come in various sizes, and some can be as small as 19 feet (5.8 meters) in length, while others go up to 60 feet (18meters). They’re also used for different purposes. Most trimarans are used for racing and recreational purposes, although some units are still used as ferries.

As with all things, to find out which is the best we need to understand what it will be used for. There is a big difference in requirements between a boat used for day sailing compared to offshore around the world sailing.

The list below highlights the best trimarans for different purposes.

Best Trimarans For Cruising, Liveaboard and Sailing Around The World

The Neel 43 is a French trimaran best suited for cruising. Its key features include: 

• Easy maneuverability on the open sea by only a small number of crew members 

This unit is also built for comfort, ideal for more extended travels. This 43-feet (13-meter) trimaran is also made with recyclable and bio-sourced materials, highlighting the manufacturer’s commitment to environmental consciousness. 

This trimaran has a base price of  €329,000 excluding VAT. This translates to approximately $370,138. 

2.Neel 47 Possibly The Best

Named the best full-size multihull for 2020, the Neel 47 is a strong contender for one of the best trimarans in the market. This 47-foot (14.3-meter) long trimaran features optimized exterior and interior ergonomics for a unique design and look. 

Still on design, the Neel 47 is ideal for couples looking to take a weekend off or spend some time as liveaboard. It has a spacious owner’s cabin and two bedrooms. It also features a spacious living room and kitchen and is optimized to ensure comfort for a couple. 

The Neel 47 also has two basic guest cabins so your friends or children can tag along on your sailing adventure. Accordingly, this unit is ideal for those looking to explore the sea for the sheer joy of sailing. 

The Neel 47 comes at a 571,139 euro ( $643,600 ) price tag, excluding VAT. 

3. Rapido 60 The Fast and Comfortable Circumnavigator

The Rapido 60 offers a blend of performance, safety, and luxury, making it one of the best options for bluewater sailing. Measuring 59.3 feet (18 meters) in length, the Rapido 60 is an imposing unit. It’s made from lightweight sandwiches and carbon materials that provide speed and strength, allowing it to stand up to strong ocean currents. 

The Rapido 60 also has spacious living spaces and is built for comfort at all points of the sail. Its design also optimizes safety. While it’s an ideal option for circumnavigating, it’s also an excellent choice for racing due to its speed. 

This is also the same boat that The Youtube channel La Vagabond just purchased.

The Rapido 60 retails at $1,400,000 . 

4. Rapido 40

The Rapido 40 measures 39.4 feet (12 meters) in length and is ideal for cruising around the world. The Rapido 40 features twin “C” foils, which provide added lift, enhancing its speed and performance whether you are sailing downwind or upwind. 

Because it has C foils, this trimaran doesn’t have a central daggerboard, increasing interior space. Accordingly, it’s an excellent option for couples looking to cruise and enjoy great performances .

The Rapido 40 is made from high-tech all-carbon materials for a lightweight yet sturdy design. This material is also used for the countertops and furniture, and the cork flooring adds a touch of style.

This trimaran retails for $595,000 , making it a cheaper option than the Rapido 60. 

5. Dragonfly 40

The Dragonfly 40 measures 40 feet (12 meters) in length. It features high-comfort standards, making it one of the best trimarans in the market for taking your family for a cruise. Because of its larger size, it has a better capacity, being capable of accommodating six to eight people, so you can bring your family and friends along. 

It’s easy to navigate and extremely safe. With a maximum speed of 24 knots (44.5 km/h), this trimaran also provides fast speeds to make your cruise even more exhilarating. 

The Dragonfly 40 retails from €509,000 exclusive of VAT, which rounds up to $572,000 . 

6. Dragonfly 32

The Dragonfly 32 is a high-performance cruiser. Like the Dragonfly 28, this unit features a contemporary design for racing. This trimaran can accommodate five to seven crew members. 

Although slightly longer than the Dragonfly 28 with its 32-foot (9.8-meter) length, the Dragonfly 32 has a max speed of 23+ knots (42.6+ km/h), making it one of the fastest trimarans for racing. This unit also has comfortable accommodation, which makes it an ideal option for a weekend cruise with family and friends. 

The Dragonfly 32 has a base price of $350,000 . 

7. Corsair 37

Thanks to a variable draft with a retractable rudder, the Corsair 37 is an ideal choice for shallow water exploration. This 37-foot (11.3-meter) long trimaran features advanced foam-cored construction designed for safety, making it virtually unsinkable. 

The carbon hulls minimize weight, this makes for a lightweight ocean exploration sailboat with blistering speeds. One of its selling points is that this trimaran has previously been used for Arctic expeditions, possibly marking it as one of the better options for circumnavigation and offshore sailing in the northern waters. 

This trimaran has a base price of $189,000 but can go up to $204,125 .

Best Trimarans For Day/Weekend Sailing

8. dragonfly 28.

The Dragonfly 28 is a 28-feet (8.75-meter) long sailboat that can accommodate up to five people. It comes in two versions: 

• Touring version: This version is ideal for families.  
• Performance version: This is built to provide optimal performance for the sports enthusiast within you. 

It clocks a maximum speed of 22+ knots (22+ km/h) and is beam-folded. It’s an excellent option if you want a high-performance, comfortable yet smaller unit for your day or weekend cruise. 

The Dragonfly 28 starts at  €188,280 inclusive of VAT, which comes to around $211,600. 

9. Dragonfly 25

Like other trimarans under the Dragonfly brand, this 25-foot (7.62-meter) trimaran is great for both racing and short term cruising. However, this high-performance boat delivers easy handling, making it perfect for couples looking to take a ride out over the weekend and seasoned sailors looking for an exhilarating racing adventure. 

The Touring version features a lightweight build and offers comfort and accommodation to keep you, and the few guests you can fit, comfortable during the ride. This trimaran also has a Sport version, which is optimized for racing. 

The Dragonfly 25 retails from EUR 86,800 . 

10. Pulse 600

The Pulse 600 trimaran is a compact sailboat. It’s made from lightweight, carbon-reinforced construction and vacuum-formed materials for optimal speed. This trimaran is an ideal option if you are looking for speed. 

It also features ample deck space, greater stability, and volume than most trimarans of similar size and build. 

This trimaran measures 19.8 feet (6 meters) in length and can be sailed single-handedly by one person with minimal effort. The Pulse 600 has a base price of $38,800 , which places it in the lower price range. 

The F-22 is one of the smaller trimarans in the market. Developed in New Zealand, the F-22 is a folding trimaran built for speed. The hulls are made from narrow fiberglass tied together using fiberglass beams and aluminum, minimizing bulk while optimizing speed. 

The F-22 is roomy and is not as pricey as other models in the market. This trimaran has two main versions: 

12. 2019 Weta Trimaran

The 2019 Weta trimaran is a 14.5-foot (4.4-meter) trimaran featuring a carbon frame, centerboard, rudder foil, and rudder shock. The hull is made from fiberglass and foam. The Weta is built for strength and speed based on these lightweight materials. 

The 2019 Weta trimaran is easy to sail and is worth considering whether you want to take a quiet sail, race with your friends, or take kids to a sailing lesson. It has a simple design and is easy to set up independently. Thanks to its collapsible design, this trimaran is easily stored away with minimal space demands. 

13. WindRider 17

The 17.4-foot (5.3-meter) WindRider 17 is one of the more versatile trimarans in the market. It packs high performance for a low cost. This trimaran has a light rotating mast to boost performance, and a full-battened mainsail optimizes visibility. 

This sailboat is made from rotomolded polyethylene, which is more durable than fiberglass and demands less maintenance.

The WindRider 17 has a comfortable interior and can fit six adults. This is an ideal choice for social sailing for a couple or a family and friends. It’s easy to ride, and a shallow draft allows easy maneuverability. 

14. Astus 22.5

If you’re looking for something small but still comfortable, this 22.5-foot trimaran is for you. Built for speed and maneuverability, the Astus 22.5 has optional foils to optimize speed. The modern design, coupled with the spacious interior, can fit up to four beds. Accordingly, this trimaran is suited for family outings. 

This trimaran also has a foldable design, collapsing to only 16 feet (4.9 meters) for easy storage. 

15. Multi 23 Trimaran 

The Multi 23 trimaran has a contemporary design, featuring a vinyl ester and PVC foam core construction. The section below the waterline is made of solid glass for a sturdy base.

The beams are made of lightweight carbon, and the trimaran features a 33-foot (10-meter) aluminum rotating wing mast for optimal harnessing of the wind. While ideal for weekend excursions with family, once rigged with the asymmetrical spinnaker will get your heart pumping.

This trimaran packs high performance at a lower cost than most other options in the market. It’s a good choice if you are looking for a high-performing unit without spending an arm and a leg. 

16. Challenger Class Trimaran

The Challenger Trimaran 15 is the best choice for persons with disabilities. It’s designed to provide disabled sailors an opportunity to explore their passion for sailing without worrying about aspects like safety or operation. 

A man named Geoff Hold circumnavigated the British Isles in 2007, becoming the first disabled person to achieve this feat. He had quadriplegia. 

Living up to its name, the Challenger can withstand harsh weather conditions while blending performance with speed. 

Final Thoughts 

Admittedly, no trimaran is best for everyone. But whether you are looking to race with your friends, take your loved ones or friends for a cruise over the weekend, or circumnavigate the ocean, you can rest assured that these lightweight trimarans will deliver speed, safety, and comfort to make it worth your while. 

These brands are innovatively designed and feature intricate safety mechanisms that make them virtually unsinkable. Give them a shot and begin your ocean adventure. 

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The complete list of trimarans.

There is no single trimaran that is best for everyone. Where some prefer luxury cruisers for long trips with family and friends, others might opt for a high performance racing tri for thrilling rides at breakneck speeds. With the recent spike in trimaran popularity, these days there is a perfect tri for every sailor. So to help prospective trimaran owners decide which boat is just right for them, we here at WindRider have put together a comprehensive list of the best trimarans on the market today! Read through for simple at-a-glance trimaran comparisons of boats both big and small, exhilarating and relaxing, and for all price points.

Jump to a specific sailing trimaran: Neel Weta Corsair WindRider Dragonfly Catri Astus Hobie Sea Pearl Farrier Sea Cart Multi 23 Triak SeaRail Warren Lightcraft Diam Radikal Challenger

Known for their award-winning luxury trimarans,   NEEL   is based in La Rochelle, the capital city of sailing in France. NEEL trimarans are built for fast cruising with an average cruising speed of about 10 knots, and are even configured to facilitate that sustained speed under motor propulsion. The NEEL 45 was notably named Cruising World’s Most Innovative Vessel in 2013, and by all accounts is an easy-to-sail, high performance boat that is just plain fun.

At a glance:

Models: NEEL 45, 65

Length: 45’ – 65’

Cost:   $$$$$

Use: Luxury cruiser

A fan favorite,   Weta trimarans   are fast, stable, and remarkably easy to rig. This single-sailor tri has a capacity of up to three, and the ease with which it can be transported and stored makes this a great, versatile boat for beginners. The Weta was named Sailing World’s 2010 Boat of the Year, and one ride is enough to know why: simply put, the Weta is an absolute ton of fun to sail regardless of skill level.

Models: Weta

Length: 14’5”

Cost:   $$ $$$

The high-end   Corsair trimaran   definitely holds its own in the categories of versatility, performance, and convenience. Boasting a rigging time of 30 minutes from trailer to sailor ,   the Corsair 42 – whose convenient folding amas makes trailering possible – is a simple option even for single sailors, though cabin space is suitable for two adults. These boats are wicked fast, capable of reaching speeds of 20+ knots, and were made for skilled sailors seeking solid construction and high performance vessels, not for beginners.

Models: Pulse 600, Sprint 750 MKII, Dash 750 MKII, Corsair 28, Cruze 970, Corsair 37, Corsair 42

Length: 19’8” – 37’

Cost:   $$$$ $

Use: Sports cruisers

Built for the sailor who wants to maximize the joys of sailing while minimizing any hassle, WindRider trimarans are notoriously fast, very safe, and a blast to sail from start to finish. With several models that can hold between 1 and 6 riders, including adaptive designs to allow participation from sailors of all levels of mobility, there’s something to suit every sailor’s needs. The WindRider 17, an exhilarating ride perfect for families or camper sailors, has been known to reach speeds of up to 20mph. This easy day sailor goes from trailer to sailing in under 30 minutes and is sure to fit in perfectly with whatever adventures you have planned.

Models: WR 16, 17, Tango, Rave V

Length: 10’11” – 18’3”

Cost:   $ $$$$

Use: Day sailor

The Danish-built   Dragonfly   trimarans come in a variety of models ranging from 25’ – 35’, all known for their spry performance, comfortable ride, and ease of use. Every model comes equipped with the unique “SwingWing” feature, a motorized system that can unfold the amas even while the boat is already underway – making it accessible to marinas and slips, and even makes trailering possible. Perfect for those who don’t want to sacrifice their comfort for high performance, the Dragonfly can breeze along at 13 knots while remaining one of the quietest compact cruisers out there.

Models: Dragonfly 25, 28, 32, 35, 1200

Length: 25’ – 39’

Designed for both safe cruising as well as for high speed racing,   Catri trimarans   will make your day. Especially noteworthy is the Catri 25, a stable yet wildly fast foiling trimaran with accommodations for up to 6 people. With profiles optimized for speeds of 25+ knots when foiling, this is no beginner’s sailboat. The special attention paid to stability in the foil design allows the Catri to be a single sailor vessel, even at foiling speed, with no special physical abilities. Whether you’re taking a small crew for longer rides at shuddering speeds or bringing the whole family along for a shorter, but still thrilling sail, the Catri is truly one of a kind.

Models: Catri 25

Length: 25’

Use: Cruiser/racer

A popular brand of trimaran in Europe,   Astus   has recently made its way to the US market to the delight of sailors on this side of the pond. Designed to offer maximum pleasure with minimum hassle, all models of Astus trimarans are fast to set up, quick on the water, inherently stable, and always a joy to sail. Their outriggers are mounted on telescopic tubes for easy stowage and towing, and can even be extended and retracted on the water for access to narrow passageways and monohull slips in marinas. With models in all sizes and price points, Astus trimarans are a great option for any sailor.

Models: Astus 16.5, 18.2, 20.2, 22, 24

Cabin: Some models

Length: 16’ – 24’

Use: Sport cruisers

HOBIE ADVENTURE ISLAND

Great for beginners and adventurers alike, the   Hobie Mirage Adventure Island   series is nothing if not just plain fun. With the option to use as a kayak or as a very basic trimaran, the Hobie is transportable, versatile, unintimidating, lightweight, and wonderfully affordable. The pedal system known as “Mirage Drive” allows a person to pedal the kayak using their legs for an extra kick of movement in slow winds. Amas tuck close to the main hull for docking or car-topping, adding serious ease and convenience to the exhilarating experience of the Hobie.

Models: Hobie Mirage Adventure Island, Mirage Tandem Island

Length: 16’7” – 18’6”

Use: Convertible kayak/trimarans

Best known for its use in camp cruising excursions, the   Sea Pearl   offers a roomy main hull and particular ability to sail in very shallow waters, making beaching and launching a breeze. The lightweight Sea Pearl trimaran is easy to tow, and the larger-than-expected cabin opens this vessel up for overnight adventures with plenty of storage space. The simple design makes the Sea Pearl notoriously low maintenance, and the ease it takes to rig and sail it add to the overall delight of owning this boat.

Models: Sea Pearl

Length: 21’

Use: Camper cruiser

Quick, lightweight, roomy, and trailerable,   Farrier trimarans   are made for versatility to fit every sailor’s needs. Different Farrier models are available in plan or kit boat form for those who appreciate building their boat themselves, but of course, also as the full production sail-away boat for the rest of us. Single-handed rigging and launching takes under 10 minutes from start to finish, minimizing hassle and getting you on the water fast. All non-racing Farrier designs use a minimum wind capsize speed of 30 knots or more to ensure safety for all those aboard. Add the roomy cabin and high speed capabilities to the equation and you’ve got a boat that is great fun for everyone.

Models:   F-22, 24, 25, 82, 27, 28, 31, 9A, 9AX, 9R, 32, 33, 33R, 33ST, 36, 39, 41, 44R

Length: 23’ – 39’4”

Cost:   $$$ $$

Use: Sport cruisers/racers

One of the biggest names in the game,   SeaCart   is internationally noted for its high performance trimarans that far exceed expectations for a production boat of its size. The SeaCart trimaran performs as brilliantly off the water as it does on with its super-light and efficient harbor folding system, making light work of trailering. Notoriously easy to manage and maintain, the SeaCart 26 One Design is the ultimate day racing trimaran, designed for both course and inshore/coastal distance racing. Absolutely worth the international buzz it has garnered, the SeaCart is a thrill from beginning to end.

Models:   SeaCart 26

Length: 26’

A high performance racer class, the   Multi 23   is a lightweight, powerful trimaran known for its wicked speed of up to 25 knots. Multi trimarans of both available configurations were designed to give beach cat thrills and speed without any of the stability or seaworthy concerns. Open ocean sailing is no issue for the Multi’s big bows, which do their job to keep her stable. Built for sailors with a need for speed, the Multi makes a perfect weekend boat for racers, especially those with a taste for boat camping.

Models:   Multi 23

Length: 23’

Another dual outrigger sailing kayak/canoe design,   the Triak trimaran   was designed to be effortless and fun, especially for beginners. Paddle the kayak with sails furled, use the foot pedals for an extra kick of momentum, or sail with just the mainsail – the only boat in its class to feature an asymmetrical spinnaker – for exhilarating speeds and a blast on the water. Car-top the Triak anywhere for a quick sail or plan for a week long expedition, but always count on having a great time on this easy little boat.

Models:   Triak

Length: 18’

Use: Convertible kayak/trimaran

SeaRail trimarans   are known for being affordable, light weight, trailerable trimarans that offer the perfect combination of exciting and relaxing experiences to a wide range of sailors. Whether it’s day sailing with your family, resort or camper sailing, SeaRail trimarans are ideal leisure vessels. Leave the hassle to the other boats – the SeaRail takes you from trailer to sailor in 15 minutes. But don’t let its reputation as a leisure tri fool you: if speed is what you want, rest assured that the SeaRail can deliver that as well.

Models:   SeaRail 19

WARREN LIGHTCRAFT

Warren Lightcraft trimarans , another example of a convertible kayak-to-sailboat option, are known for their aesthetically pleasing designs that are also, as the name implies, very light for simple transportation and ease of use. Convert the kayak into a fast, high performance sailboat in just minutes, fly around on the waves all day long, then simply car-top the 68lb Warren for a maximum enjoyment, low-hassle day on the water. Perfect for sailors and paddlers of all skill levels, the Warren Lightcraft is the best of both worlds and an absolute joy to sail.

Models:   Warren Lightcraft

Length: 15’6”

Built strictly with racing in mind,   the Diam 24   is a light, powerful one-design class trimaran and a notoriously exceptional performer. Boasting blistering speeds of up to 30 knots, Diam trimarans are not intended for beginners. For racers who crave the very best in terms of intense speeds, smooth handling and impeccable performance, the Diam is the red-hot one-design racing tri for you.

Models:   Diam 24

Length: 24’

For the sailor who prefers the finer things in life, the   Radikal 26   delivers. Perfect for bringing the whole family out for a day on the water, this high performance, trailerable sailing trimaran strikes the most luxurious balance between quicksilver speeds and a smooth, comfortable ride. The Radikal 26 trimaran is as convenient to transport and set up as it is pleasant to sail, with a folding system that minimizes rigging hassle and also makes this a trailerable tri. Built for a fast and comfortable sail rather than a hold-onto-your-seats thrill, one-the-water safety and overall pleasure makes the Radikal 26 what it is.

Models:   Radikal 26

Use: Sport cruiser

A solidly-built, single-handed trimaran, the Challenger also doubles as an adaptive design – meaning it is made to accommodate sailors of all levels of physical mobility. Best suited to lakes, the Challenger is a very safe, seaworthy boat for sailors of all ages and experience levels. Add to this the ease of owning, transporting and maintaining the Challenger trimaran and what you get is a simple, fun sailboat perfect both for beginners and those seeking a cheap thrill alike.

Models:   Challenger

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The New 2024 Tremoline FT36T Original Locking Tremolo System

CONVENIENCE

PLAYING CONVENIENCE - achieved thanks to the original compact multilayer saddle construction and the FLAT-TOP design.  PALM MUTING playing convenience without any protruding screws over the top of the saddles. ENHANCED TUNING STABILITY - achieved thanks to the low friction in some crucial contact points, the locking of the strings and … the springs, and the use of solid milled Spring Claw. Dive bombs till your strings hit your pickups, high pitch squeals or trem arm flutters – No problem, the guitar stays perfectly in tune. BUTTERY-SMOOTH ACTION - the use of our original TREMOLO ARM FIXING SYSTEM with hidden spring mounted and fixed into the Sustain Block, and also plastic sleeve made of special engineering plastics, which is designed to withstand heavy loads (It is acid-resistant, dimensionally stable, long lasting and provide low friction) give you that velvety luxurious feel without any backlash, clicking or rattling. EASY and PRECISE FINE TUNING ADJUSTMENT – the Tremoline FT36T allows very fast, easy and and intuitive fine tuning adjustment with your thumb and index fingers. The replacement of the ordinary V-shape string slots into the Locking Nut base with thin U-shape slots also helps to the lack of need (or minimal need) of fine tuning adjustment. FAST and PRECISE INTONATION ADJUSTMENT – the Tremoline FT36T is equipped with an Adjustment screw allowing very fast, precise and easy Intonation adjustment without need of using of additional intonation tool. EXTENDED STRING LIFE – the use of our original FULL-STRING-CONTACT DESIGN for all string channels into the saddle bodies leads to the lack (or huge reduction) of the unwanted string breakage.

IDENTITY & UNIVERSALITY

EXTREME LOW and FLAT PROFILE - achieved thanks to the original solution of lowered fine tuning screws and the hidden fine tuning springs into the saddles bodies.  Patented in the USA, Germany and other countries. SOLID STAINLESS STEEL – the Tremoline FT36T is the only tremolo system that is produced only from solid bars and sheets of specially selected STAINLESS STEEL through variety of cold machining processes. No Casting or Sintering processes with poor or questionable part mechanical properties. In addition, it is equipped only with stainless steel fasteners. NOISELESS SPRINGS – all tremolo springs are manufactured from precisely selected STAINLESS STEEL spring wires without any galvanic (Chrome, Zinc or Copper plating) or Polymer coating. They are also tightly locked to the bottom of the Sustain Block. FITS RECESSED FR CAVITY GUITARS – thanks to its ULTRA COMPACT and SMART DESIGN the Tremoline FT36T is a fully functional RETROFIT of the most widely spread Double Locking Tremolo System (FR Original, Special, 1000, PRO and etc.) without any need of additional wood work (around nut and trem cavity). LACK of ADDITIONAL SUSTAIN BLOCK – using of our original VARIABLE-SUSTAIN-BLOCK-HEIGHT SYSTEM leads to a lack of purchasing the additional sustain block with different height. There are a few height options achieved by means of additional retainer plates. No need of additional 39 or 42mm Block. VARIETY OF LOCKING NUTS (and fixing options) - the Tremoline FT36T is equipped with one of four types of Locking Nuts – right-handed - R2 (width-41.4mm) or R3 (width-42.8mm) and left-handed - L2 or L3. Also there are two fixing options - from above (by two wood screws) and from underneath (by two metric thread screws).

BETTER SOUND and VIBRATION TRANSFER – achieved thanks to the use of our original FULL-STRING-CONTACT DESIGN for all string channels into the saddle bodies and the locking nut, and also of the use of high quality materials. ENHANCED SUSTAIN – achieved thanks to the use of a thicker and solid stainless steel Sustain Block. LACK of MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE NOISE – achieved thanks to the use of non-magnetic stainless steel for all of the parts. RoHS 2 – all parts comply with RoHS 2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU for the Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances). NON-ALLERGENIC - all parts are NON-ALLERGENIC and comply with ISO 10993-10 (European standard for biocompatibility). DURABILITY and APPEARANCE – the Tremoline FT36T with its STAINLESS STEEL nature will be stay strong, shiny and spotless for many years. REMARKABLE and ERGONOMIC DESIGN - achieved thanks to our philosophy “From a Piece of Steel... to a Piece of Art” with obsessive Attention to Detail. MADE in EU - Made with love and care in the EU. ENDLESS LIST of SMALL almost INVISIBLE IMPROVEMENTS - achieved thanks to the years of painstaking research and development of the Tremoline FT36T.

OFFERING ONLY as a SET (tremolo unit + locking nut) – this is the ONLY way that guarantee the functionality and quality of the Tremoline FT36T tremolo system.

Welcome to the Tremoline web site!

Here you will meet our vision of creating better musical instruments that meet even higher requirements of musicians and that of using the achievements of the technology of the 21 century. This is a story of how the sum of uncountable small improvements have become real inventions through Passion, Creativity, Persistence and Faith. Now we are very pleased to introduce you to our project: Tremoline FT36M (2023) and FT36T (2024) are ORIGINAL Flat Top Fine Tuning Double Locking Tremolo Systems, invented by Teodor Maslarov and patented in the USA, Germany and other countries. This project started many years ago as an idea, which came from the hobby of an educated engineer and self-taught guitarist. Actually at the bottom of this project there were two very important things: HUGE UNSATISFACTION and asking the RIGHT QUESTIONS, as following: WHY do the screws protrude above the top surface and constantly hinder my hand?

WHY do the strings sound so poor and without any sustain? WHAT are the reasons to all these problems? WHO are the people trying to find the answers to these questions? WHAT were the solutions proposed by inventors and manufacturers? HOW can I find a solution to all of these problems? HOW can the science of engineering help me? HOW can I propose a smart and workable solution as a piece of art with a remarkable design? You can find more detailed information and attached technical documents about our Original TREMOLO SYSTEMS and LOCKING NUTS on the exact subpages. Thank you for your attention of visiting Tremoline web site! Sincerely yours, The Tremoline Team

TREMOLINE in MOTION

We strongly believe that the best way you can LOOK , LISTEN TO & FEEL the advantages of the Tremoline FT36M are real performances that you can find in following Instagram and YouTube links.

A few words from Teodor Maslarov (the inventor of the Tremoline FT36M) about the recording session May 2023:

Our aim was to show and present you the Tremoline FT36M in real playing situations and also to demonstrate you the playing convenience and the tuning stability. There are no any audio and video montage, editing or speed changes through the whole length of every track, just raw material with all natural playing mistakes that accompanies the live performances. Our original idea was to show you more than 50 minutes real uninterrupted video from one camera and one point of view, but it would be very boring for you and also it is related to playing mistakes. All the tracks were recorded in just a two-hour session – not bad for a non-professional as me.

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"The Floyd Rose Tremolo was groundbreaking, but one would think that nowadays we can come with something more elegant and easier to set up ... well, someone did!"

(The review is realized July 2022 and describe the Tremoline FT36 (2022))

TREMOLINE Ltd. is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and specialized in research and development, design, engineering and production of ORIGINAL and INNOVATIVE Guitar Tremolo systems and hardware.

The company is family owned, founded by Teodor Maslarov who is an engineer (MSc degree in mechanical engineering at Technical University – Sofia), inventor (granted patents in US, Germany …), entrepreneur, self-taught enthusiast guitar player and passionate listener of Rock music.

OUR MISSION

The achievement of BETTER PERFORMANCE through real constant improvements in two directions - MORE CONVENIENCE and SOUND QUALITY.

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Through the whole process of development and improvement we realized and convinced ourselves in the power of KAI-ZEN philosophy and continuously Searching for PERFECTION.

We are REAL GUITAR PLAYERS and we have always tried to reach the perfect performance.

We are REAL ENGINEERS and believe in our knowledge, skills, and way of thinking.

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“This is genuinely the most well engineered double locking system on the market today. Incredibly well made out of high quality metals, everything about it feels top of the line and because of how every adjustment screw is positioned, its extremely easy to use and set up. Also this came with very fast shipping. Zero complaints, fantastic bridge!”     Sebastian P. (USA) – June 18, 2023    Ordered - Tremoline FT36M-R3-BS, Black Stainless Steel double locking tremolo

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15 Things to Do in Santa Clara (CA)

Santa Clara is a city of nearly 125,000 residents that’s located in Santa Clara County, about 75 kilometers south of San Francisco .

The city was founded more than 200 years ago as a Spanish Mission. Now, it’s most well-known for its booming tech industry that’s commonly referred to around the world as Silicon Valley.

Though it’s common knowledge to most football fans, it’s a surprise to many to discover that the relatively small city is also the home of the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers.

Visitors to Santa Clara have abundant activity options at their fingertips without venturing outside city limits, so staying engaged and entertained shouldn’t be an issue.

1. Levi’s Stadium

With a capacity of nearly 70,000, Levi’s Stadium on Marie P. DeBartolo Way in Santa Clara is one of the country’s premier professional football stadiums.

The 49ers play their home games here, and during the off-season, the stadium hosts a variety of annual events, including concerts featuring big names in the music industry.

Taking a family to a football game isn’t the least expensive activity option in the area, but for those who’ve never taken in a pro game, it’s an exhilarating experience that may be worth the cost.

Guided tours are also regularly available, and the bars and restaurants around the stadium are fun to visit year-round.

2. Ulistac Natural Area

Despite its large population and the overall hustle and bustle, the Bay Area features plenty of urban parks and natural areas that are convenient options for those interested in enjoying the great outdoors.

The Ulistac Natural Area is located on Lick Mill Road in Santa Clara. It is comprised of more than 40 acres that include a variety of distinct environments.

The natural area straddles the Guadalupe River and is home to an array of plants and animals that are well-suited to its riparian habitat.

A particularly popular attraction for bird watchers, it features a number of well-marked nature trails dotted with interpretive signs.

3. Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

Californians take their art and wine seriously, and there’s no better way to combine the two than by visiting the Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival.

The event is held in the city’s Central Park and features nearly 200 vendors from across the country selling fine art and crafts, gourmet food, and a vast selection of California’s best wines.

Proceeds are donated to worthwhile causes that benefit residents in need. It all takes place in the early fall when the central California weather is perfect for outdoor activities.

Other highlights include live entertainment and lots of art-related activities for kids.

4. The de Saisset Museum

Though he’s not exactly a household name for those who don’t typically travel in West Coast art circles, Ernest de Saisset was one of the Bay Area’s most prominent artists in the 19th century.

Saisset was a French immigrant who enrolled in Santa Clara University and studied painting as a young man.

The museum that now bears his name is located on the university’s campus. It includes a collection of more than 100 of his most impressive works.

It’s as much a historical attraction as it is an art one, and it also has other works from European and American artists dating back hundreds of years.

5. Intel Museum

Intel is one of the titans of the tech world. Over the years, it has been responsible for some of the most significant technological leaps forward in computer hardware.

The Intel Museum is located on the campus of the company’s world headquarters in Santa Clara, and it’s regularly open to the public.

Even for those who don’t fall into the tech-savvy category, it’s a fascinating place that’s definitely worth an hour or two of time.

Though it may sound dry to technophobes, it’s packed with interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages, so it’s great for kids with short attention spans too.

6. Santa Clara Farmers’ Market

There’s really no better way to rub elbows with locals, enjoy pleasant weather, and have access to tons of great products you won’t find elsewhere than by visiting a farmers’ market.

The Santa Clara Farmers’ Market is open year-round and features a little bit of everything – from seasonal produce and fresh baked goods to health and body products and prepared food items.

Held on Jackson Street near the downtown area, it’s common to find different items each time you go.

Spending a few bucks is a great way to support local farmers and entrepreneurs, and don’t be shy about asking them for suggestions for things to see and do while in town.

7. California’s Great America

There’s no shortage of theme parks in the Golden State, but there’s one clear choice for those visiting Santa Clara.

California’s Great America is located on Great America Parkway just outside of town. It features tons of rides, dining options, kid’s activities, and a water park that’s a huge draw during the hot summer months.

Though Great America can really draw a crowd during peak times when kids are enjoying their summer vacations, previous guests have noted that wait times for rides weren’t overly long.

Many families choose to spend an entire day on-site to avoid wasting valuable recreational time in the car.

8. Mission Santa Clara

Mission Santa Clara is one of the city’s premier historic sites, and it’s now conveniently located on the campus of Santa Clara University.

The mission was established by Franciscans in the 1770s to spread Christianity to the area’s Native American population.

Sadly, things didn’t go according to plan; due to several natural disasters, the mission was forced to move from its original site to where it is now.

Over the years, it was also run by the Jesuits. Though it’s no longer functioning in its original role, it now doubles as a museum and chapel that are open to visitors.

9. The Triton Museum of Art

Though guests tend to visit the Triton Museum of Art for the works in its collection, its stunning contemporary architecture usually makes a big impression as well.

The museum’s collection includes works from all over the country, but its emphasis is on pieces created by Bay Area artists using local people and scenery as inspiration.

The grounds also include a sprawling outdoor sculpture garden spread over nearly seven acres, and a home from the mid-1860s that’s among the most well-preserved examples of historic American architecture in the area.

The museum is located on Warburton Avenue, and most visitors spend a few hours on-site.

10. Santa Clara Players

The Santa Clara Players traces its roots all the way back to the early ‘60s, when a group of local performers began putting on small shows for the community.

Now nearly seven decades later, they’re still going strong. Their annual performances run the gamut from dramatic theater and mystery to satire and humor.

The players are part of a community theater group staffed by talented volunteers dedicated to providing high-quality, family-friendly entertainment at a reasonable cost.

They’re located on Don Avenue in Santa Clara and offer lots of volunteer opportunities for budding actors and stagehands.

11. Central Park

Featuring lots of wide-open spaces and massive swimming and community rec centers, Santa Clara’s Central Park is a go-to destination for activity minded visitors looking to make the most of their limited vacation time without traveling to more distant attractions.

The park is centrally located on Keily Boulevard, has ample parking, and features lots of outdoor amenities and recreational activity options.

From tennis and basketball to softball, lawn bowling, and a big playground, there’s really no excuse for getting bored while on-site. For those looking to spend a relaxing afternoon, there are a lake, built-in BBQs, and public restrooms.

12. The 49ers Museum

Even for those who won’t be in Santa Clara during the regular season, the 49ers stadium and museum are fun attractions worth visiting for sports-minded visitors.

The museum is located inside Levi’s Stadium and features nearly a dozen distinct galleries that are open to the public year-round.

It’s a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. In addition to football, its exhibits touch on science, technology, and art in a way that engages and entertains young and old minds alike.

Most guests check out the introductory video in the visitor’s center before showing themselves through the impressive collection of trophies, balls, and Super Bowl memorabilia on display.

13. The Santa Clara Fire Museum

The Santa Clara Fire Department’s roots run all the way back to the 1850s when it was founded.

The museum is now located on Walsh Avenue in an unused training center behind the city’s new fire station.

It sports an impressive collection of equipment and historical memorabilia that give visitors unique insights into the lives of fire and rescue personnel in years past.

The museum’s highlights include a fully restored Model-T fire truck that served for two decades, beginning in the 1920s.

The knowledgeable local volunteer staff also offer regular programs geared at educating the public about fire safety and prevention issues.

14. Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is run by a local historical society. It is housed in the depot of a now-defunct railroad on Railroad Avenue in Santa Clara.

Like many local historical attractions, the museum is staffed by local volunteers who love answering questions and showing first-time visitors around.

The museum’s exhibits include a variety of railroad equipment and memorabilia, including signals, safety equipment, and historical photographs dating back over 100 years.

The museum is regularly open to the public. It maintains an extensive library of books relating to railroad development and local history as well.

15. Voyager Coffee

Though it has only been around since 2016, Voyager Coffee’s owner and staff are dedicated to the noble pursuit of making their customers happy.

They do this largely by providing world-class coffee, but also by offering a comfortable space in which guests have opportunities to build relationships with like-minded customers.

Many of their coffees sport internationally influenced flavors, and they’re often infused with things like orange essence and cherry blossom water.

Don’t worry if you prefer your coffee straight-up, because they’ve got more traditional brews as well.

They offer fresh pastry and baked goods, tea, and other non-coffee drinks too.

15 Things to Do in Santa Clara (CA):

• Levi's Stadium
• Ulistac Natural Area
• Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
• The de Saisset Museum
• Intel Museum
• Santa Clara Farmers’ Market
• California's Great America
• Mission Santa Clara
• The Triton Museum of Art
• Santa Clara Players
• Central Park
• The 49ers Museum
• The Santa Clara Fire Museum
• Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History
• Voyager Coffee

23 Best & Fun Things to Do in Santa Clara (CA)

In search of the best and fun things to do in Santa Clara, CA?

Santa Clara is a city in Santa Clara County, California, with a population of nearly one hundred and twenty-five according to the last census.

For over two hundred years, the city has existed as a Spanish Mission. Santa Clara is famous for its flourishing tech industry, known as Silicon Valley worldwide.

There is a touch of everything here for a fun vacation, these cuts across places to visit, events, fun adventures, and more.

Planning an exploration of Santa Clara? Here are the top things to do in Santa Clara, CA.

Things to Do in Santa Clara, CA

1. mission santa clara.

Mission Santa Clara is currently located on the campus of Santa Clara University, it was founded by Franciscans in the 1770s.

Fire, earthquakes, and floods eradicated the original building, so the location was changed, and a new one was established in 1822.

Mission Santa Clara was built to convert the Ohlone people, and the Franciscans were doing just fine until measles and smallpox attacked Ohlone.

The mission is one of the historic sites in the city, and it was gifted to the Jesuits in 1857, who built California’s first institute of higher education, Santa Clara University.

Mission Santa Clara is open seven days a week. Although it is no longer carrying out the function it was built for, it now serves as a museum and Chapel.

It is open to everyone, and visitors can take self-guided tours with the help of brochures found close to the entrance.

Address: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California 95053, United States.

2. The Central Park Library

The Central Park Library is one of the three libraries in Santa Clara under the Santa Clara City Library. The other two include the Northside Branch Library and the Mission Branch Library.

This library is the largest library facility in Santa Clara, with more than 80, 000 Square feet of floor space packed with a massive library collection.

The Central Park Library consists of large community rooms, group study rooms, public art, and many more.

The library has more than one hundred public computers, a computer training facility with a high-speed internet connection for personal laptops.

Central Park Library features a children’s garden, fireplaces, and a large collection of educational and innovative programs materials.

There is a fully packed bookstore with a contemporary collection of books, a nice cafe, and lovely park views.

Address: 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States

3. California’s Great America

For an exceptional outdoor experience in Santa Clara, spend a day at California’s Great America with your friends and family.

California’s Great America is a massive and exhilarating fun park with many eye-catching attractions and activities.

The park features various kinds of roller coasters, including a twenty-story drop tower and the Xtreme Skyflyer that serves as hang gliding and skydiving found high above the park.

California’s Great America features rides for the family, such as a carousel, bumper cars, a flume ride, and more.

There is an amazing playground with lots of play equipment for the little ones to explore and have a great time.

California’s Great America features numerous water slides, cabana rentals, a wave pool, and a lazy river where visitors can relax and cool off.

Address: 4710 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054, United States

4. Beat The Lock Escape Rooms

Beat The Lock Escape Rooms will be one of the highlights of your visit to Santa Clara with your friends and family.

Don’t forget to add a visit to Beat The Lock Escape Rooms to your checklist of things to do in Santa Clara.

Beat The Lock Escape Rooms offer visitors a unique sixty minutes of wonderful experience with their loved ones.

Each escape room requires a group of at least two to fourteen people who would be locked up in a themed room and made to find ideas, clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles to help them escape before the time elapses.

Beat The Lock Escape Rooms is an excellent place for nice team-building events by law enforcement, churches, companies, youth groups, sports teams, military, and others.

It is open for different special events and offers catering services for engagements parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday parties, reunions, anniversaries, and more.

Address: 1171 Homestead Rd University Plaza, Suite 280, Santa Clara, CA 95050-5478 United States

5. 49ers Museum

 The 49ers Museum is a favorite location for football fans, especially 49ers fans, and it is open every day of the week throughout the year.

The museum is located in Levi’s Stadium, which is the home of the San Francisco 49ers consisting of a whopping eleven fantastic galleries and spaces for exhibitions.

The 49ers Museum is exciting and interactive; it features an education center that uses football as a case study to enlighten about math & art, technology, engineering, field trips, and science.

You will find a twenty-minute introductory movie close to the museum’s entrance with a vast exhibit of 49ers memorabilia such as helmets, Jerseys, super bowl rings, balls, and cleats.

There is an interactive area where visitors could try on helmets and Jerseys, learn 49ers cheers and throw a football.

49ers Museum features lifelike statues of players, including past and present, with a site of the 49er’s history.

Address: Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, California 95054, United States

6. The South Bay Historical Railroad Society

The volunteers who operate this museum staff the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History, buildings, and the society’s library.

The South Bay Historical Railroad Society displays a wide collection of historical artifacts such as a velocipede, locomotive headlights, signals, and more.

The Museum contains two nice operational model train tracks, one in N gauge and the other in OH, including maintaining a business class car from the Oregon-Washington Railroad exemplifying the different periods in railway history.

The South Bay Historical Railroad Society comprises a library filled with railroad-related books and materials.

Address: 1005 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95050, United States

7. Anderson Lake County Park

Visiting Anderson Lake County Park is one of the best things to do in Santa Clara for a spectacular experience.

Anderson Lake County Park stretches to a landscape of four thousand, two hundred and seventy-five acres.

The park is home to the Coyote Creek parkway with numerous trails, the Burnett Park area, the Jackson Ranch historic park site, and the Moses L. Rosendin Park.

Anderson Lake County Park is a fantastic location for picnickers, powerboat enthusiasts, equestrians, nature lovers, and bicyclists.

It is a great spot for fishing, jet skis, and swimming; the park is filled with beautiful wildflowers, cottonwood trees, sycamore, and more.

Anderson Lake County Park is a must-visit if you truly want to explore the outdoor pursuits offering exciting recreational activities.

Address: 19245 Malaguerra Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, United States

8. Harris-Lass House Museum

The museum was built in a symmetrical Italianate style in 1865, and it was expanded and renovated in the 1890s.

The Harris-Lass House Museum is the last farm property in Santa Clara, consisting of a nice farmhouse.

The Museum contains a summer kitchen, a classic California barn, a Heritage Orchard, a tank house, and a landscaped garden.

Harris-Lass House Museum is remarkably furnished with Lass Family belongings, and it is open for occasional docent-led tours and school and group tours.

A ddress: 1889 Market Street, Santa Clara, California 95050, United States

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9. K1 Speed Santa Clara

K1 Speed Santa Clara is an exciting destination for families, friends, and co-workers to experience incredibly fun.

This family-friendly fun center features fast indoor electric go-karts, state-of-the-art safety barriers, and a professionally-designed track.

K1 Speed Santa Clara consists of many meeting rooms and an arcade room that features different varieties of games.

There is a snack bar that offers delicious meals and chilled drinks for reasonable costs; this is the best place for motorsports lovers.

K1 Speed Santa Clara is a wonderful venue for corporate events, social outings, fun date night ideas, company parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and much more.

 The fun offered here will give you a feel of adrenaline rush, K1 Speed Santa Clara guarantees you a fun experience, and it is open for all skill levels.

Address: 2925 Mead Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States

10. Headen-Inman House

Headen-Inman House was originally built in 1913, but the recent building was in 1985, and its location was changed.

The beautiful bungalow was established in Arts and crafts style; it was transformed into a lovely museum containing several items.

Headen-Inman House features a collection of furniture owned by the Inam family, as well as dining room furniture, an old pump organ, and a bedroom suite.

There is a reserved room specifically for photographs and artifacts that demonstrates the history of Santa Clara.

The Santa Clara founders and pioneers room consists of credible information about the early settlers in the region.

Address: 1509 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95050, United States .

11. The de Saisset Museum

The de Saisset Museum was established in 1955, and it is located adjacent to Mission Santa Clara at the Santa Clara University.

The museum started as an art gallery showcasing more than one hundred works made by the Painter Ernest de Saisset.

It combines both art and history with diverse and easily accessible exhibits, with great emphasis on art from the San Francisco Bay Area and the Santa Clara Valley.

The de Saisset Museum also houses European and American artworks from the Renaissance. In addition, the museum has an impressive collection of Mission-era Liturgical vestments and an exhibit on California history.

Address: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California 95053, United States

12. Henry Schmidt Park

Henry Schmidt Park should certainly be on your list of things to do in Santa Clara, CA. It is home to the “Henry Schmidt Park Walls of Fame.”

This eight-acre park showcases sports memories of Henry Schmidt, a forty years old who dedicated himself to training athletes.

Henry Schmit coached Santa Clara University Bronco athletic teams and the San Francisco 49ers; the sports display is in the large neighborhood building.

Henry Schmidt Park features basketball courts, four tennis courts, the Tom Barrett softball field, a large play area, and an exercise course.

Picnic facilities are available in the picnic area with bbq grills and restrooms, including a playground.

Address: 555 Los Padres Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States

13. Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is one event you shouldn’t miss in Santa Clara.

The Festival is open to both tourists and residents alike for free, and it is an extremely exciting family event in Santa Clara.

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is held in the city’s central park and usually features numerous talented local and regional artists.

The festival features about two hundred vendors selling different merchandise like a wide variety of California’s best wines, fine arts & crafts, and gourmet food.

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival features twenty-five community groups serving International foods, micro-brewed beer, and fine wines, with live entertainment on three stages.

The festival also features the ever-popular kids’ kingdom and a new shaded Craft Beer Garden.

Address: Location is Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, California United States

14. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

If you haven’t visited Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, you’re missing out; add dining at this lovely restaurant to your list of things to do in Santa Clara, CA.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best sevice when serving amazing prime steak, handcrafted cocktails, and wines.

This restaurant offers an extensive food menu which includes French onion soup, Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, fleming’s salad, sweet chilli calamari, lobster bisque, Crème Brûlée, key lime pie, caesar salad, Filet Mignon Sandwiches, and more.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar comprises a full-service bar that offers wines like loosen bros, maso canali, Kim Crawford, duck horn, Francis coppola, goldeneye, and more.

If you’re planning a special occasion, hosting a business date, or you just want to enjoy a delicious meal with great services, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is the best option.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar also offers online delivery if you can’t come yourself or simply want to enjoy the meal in the comfort of your home or wherever you are.

Address: 2762 Augustine Dr Suite 110, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States

15. Santa Clara Farmers’ Market

If you’re searching for a place to shop, add shopping at Santa Clara Farmers’ Market to your list of things to do in Santa Clara, CA.

Santa Clara Farmers’ Market offers a wide variety of commodities, starting from seasonal produce & freshly baked goods, prepared food items to health & body products.

The market is open all year-round on Saturdays only from 9am-1pm, offering goods for affordable prices you can’t get elsewhere.

Santa Clara Farmers’ Market offers fresh and healthy produce to encourage the public to always choose the best products.

The market offers you an opportunity to meet and interact with locals and ask them questions about the town.

Address: 950 Jackson St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States

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16. Levi’s Stadium

 A day at Levi’s Stadium is one of the top things to do in Santa Clara, CA. It has a sixty-eight thousand seating capacity.

Levi’s Stadium is home to the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers, and it is one of the country’s premier professional football stadiums.

The stadium is the venue for the 49ers season; the pre-season begins from August to its final season-ending in early January.

Levi’s Stadium is a host of world-class entertainment and concerts that are always held daily.

The stadium is available for public tours, which may be booked through Ticketmaster; the public tour includes a 90-minute tour of the stadium and admission to the 49ers Museum.

A group of more than twenty people can organize a private tour, and the stadium features a restaurant, Bourbon Steak, that offers delicious American fares.

Address: 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, California 95054, United States

17. Voyager Coffee

The best way to start your day is by drinking a flavorful cup of coffee, and Voyager Coffee serves the most delightful coffee in Santa Clara.

Voyager Coffee was founded in 2016 and has continually served the public with world-class coffee they can’t get anywhere else.

The owners and staff ensure the customers are happy by providing a comfortable environment to feel free and interact with other guests and form new friendships.

They offer fresh and delicious pastry and baked foods, tea, coffee, and other non-coffee drinks, served however you want it.

Voyager Coffee offers drinks like Chai latte, drip coffee, Americana, mocha, cold brew, drinking chocolate, London fog, cappuccino, macchiato, and more.

Aside from drinks, they also offer meals like Avocado toast, almond butter toast, nut & honey, cinnamon rolls, Chocolate Almond Croissant, Pesto Ricotta Toast, chocolate cake, and so on.

Many of their coffees sport internationally influenced flavors, and they’re often infused with things like orange essence and cherry blossom water.

Address: 3985 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States

18. Triton Museum of Art

 Whether you’re an art lover or not, add a visit to the Triton Museum of Art to your list of fun things to do in Santa Clara, CA.

Triton Museum of Art’s primary mission is to promote local, regional, and national art by showcasing the various artworks.

The Museum collects and displays historical and contemporary California artworks with a duty to motivate cultural and gender inclusiveness.

Triton Museum of Art enlightens the public on art and the creative process; the building itself is a piece of art with a curved glass wall.

The Museum is home to the historic 1866 Jamison-Brown house and a seven-acre sculpture garden.

Address: 1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95050, United States

19. Central Park

Are you ready for a terrific fun moment with your dear friends and family? Then, visiting Central Park should be on your Santa Clara to-do list.

Central Park is a center for recreational activities, and it houses the George F. Haines International Swim Center and a 30, 000 square foot Community Recreation Center.

The park consists of two softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, a green bowling lawn, an exercise course, and more.

Central Park also consists of a fantastic amphitheater and a beautiful children’s playground with lots of fun equipment.

This park is a perfect venue for group and family picnics at designated areas with barbecue pits and public restrooms.

Address: 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, California 95051, United States.

20. Montague Park

Montague Park is a wonderful 5.5-acre park with several facilities suitable for both adults and children.

The park is home to a neighborhood recreation facility that features two tennis courts, a large multi-purpose room, and restrooms.

Montague Park features a children’s play area with several play apparatus for them to explore and have a memorable experience.

There is a picnic area with picnic tables and bbq grills perfect for a small family outing or friends gathering to grab a meal together.

Montague Park is adjacent to the Montague Swim Center, which offers recreational swim and swimming lessons during the summer months.

Address: 3595 MacGregor Ln, Santa Clara, CA 95054, United States

21. Santa Clara Fire Museum

The Santa Clara Fire Museum is housed in an old training center behind the Santa Clara Fire House in Santa Clara.

 The museum contains numerous memorabilia from 1855 when the Santa Clara Fire Department was established.

The Santa Clara Fire Museum showcases photographs, documents, and fire equipment like fire extinguishers, nozzles, and hoses.

The museum features an excellently refurbished Model T Ford truck purchased by the Santa Clara Fire Department. It was used as a she truck from 1921-1945, and it has been well refurbished by volunteers.

The Santa Clara Fire Museum is open to everyone as well as school groups with educational programs relating to fire safety.

Address: 1900 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95050, United States

22. Ulistac Natural Area

Ulistac Natural Area is a forty-one acre open space that brings you close and helps you communicate with nature.

The area is committed to preserving the native Californian vegetation and wildlife with a variety of natural habitats.

Ulistac Natural Area consists of riparian woodland, grassland, savannah, wetlands, coastal scrub, and other natural habitats.

This nature preserve features a bird and butterfly garden with nectar plants, including monkeyflower and fuchsia, that attract hummingbirds and a wide range of butterflies.

Ulistac Natural Area consists of natural trails featuring interpretative signs, and it was once a seasonal camp for the Ohlone Indians.

This preserve was used as a golf course in the mid-20th century, as grazing land for sheep and cattle during the Spanish and Mexican conquest era, and as agricultural land for 19th-century Chinese settlers.

Address: 4910 Lick Mill Road, Santa Clara, California 95054, United States

23. War Memorial Playground

 For your next family outing, add a visit to War Memorial Playground to your list of fun things to do in Santa Clara.

War Memorial Playground is a one-acre park perfect for families with children who want to share an intimate moment.

The playground is small but unique, with large sculpted ants and an anthill for climbing. They were designed and made by Francine Agapoff, California artists.

War Memorial Playground is ideal for preschoolers and toddlers with their guidance; for their utmost safety, dogs are prohibited from the park.

There are sandboxes for kids to play in and a flagpole with memorial plaques underneath it to commemorate those that died during the war.

War Memorial Playground provides benches for the adults to sit on while the little ones play around with picnic areas.

Address: 295 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, California 95050, United States

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Plan your trip to Santa Clara

Santa Clara offers something for everyone, making this city an exciting place to visit for the entire family.

Santa Clara should be your next vacation destination as there are several fun options to pick from. Whether you’re in the mood to go out and have great fun or simply want to relax, enjoy a delicious meal, read a novel, or discover new things.

Start planning a trip to Santa Clara, CA.