Yes! Here\u2019s one that gets the pulse going and makes you want to jump aboard for a white-knuckle ride \u2013 up to 30 knots should be possible with the Cape-WT10.The Cape-WT10 is a 33ft foldable and trailable performance trimaran which can be cruised or raced offshore both short-handed or fully crewed and looks light, fast and thrilling.
\nWhen professional offshore sailor and experienced racer Thomas Wilson and his wife, Sigrid, were looking for a trimaran between 30-40ft they couldn\u2019t find one that ticked enough modern appeal for them \u2013 they wanted a design that benefits from the latest thinking in hull shapes. So they commissioned Fran\u00e7ois Perus and Romain Scolari, the exciting young minds at Yacht Design Collective (think ITA 14.99, Pulse 600, Code C69) to create one.
\nThe stylish and rapid Cape-WT10
\n\u201cI was convinced that with YDC, we could create an exciting and innovative boat that would be a top performer,\u201d thinks Wilson.
\nHe goes on to explain his brief. It had to be 33ft because he wants to compete in RORC races including the Fastnet, which has a minimum LOA of 30ft for multihulls. He wanted it fast and light but not extreme enough to warrant a Grand Prix rating. And it needed to be foldable and trailable. They came up with a design that folds to a width that can be trailered across Europe.
\nWith a desire to focus on build quality, Wilson was then introduced to the owners of Cape Performance, which builds the Cape 31 sportsboats in South Africa, before forming the company White Tip Yachts to sell them.
\nThe Cape-WT10 folds so it can be towed on a trailer
\nThe interior looks spacious, light and appealing enough for short cruises. As well as the long saloon, there are berths under the cockpit and forepeak plus a heads compartment. Outboard or inboard engine options are given.
\nThe Wilsons are hoping to have the first boat finished for this year\u2019s Solent season. It will belong to White Tip Race Academy, their new race school in Haslar, which will facilitate boat tests, trimaran lessons and multihull races.
\n\u201cYou can sail and race her in the Solent and then tow her to the South of France and have fun with your family\u2026 Not many 33ft sailing yachts can offer such a diverse program,\u201d adds Wilson.
\nThe interior looks spacious, light and appealing enough for short cruises.
\nOkay, so it\u2019s a UK company\/owner and a French design \u2013 but it\u2019s built in South Africa!
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White Tip Yachts Cape-WT10 Specifications:
\nLOA: 10m 32ft 9in
\nBeam: 3.5m-8m 11ft 6in-26ft 3in
\nDraught: 0.4-1.8m 1ft 4in-5ft 11in
\nDisplacement (light): 2,100kg
\nSail area (100% foretriangle): 182.3m2 1,962ft2
\nExpected price: \u20ac425,000
\nContact details: whitetipyachts.com<\/p>\n
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Yes! Here\u2019s one that gets the pulse going and makes you want to jump aboard for a white-knuckle ride \u2013 up to 30 knots should be possible with the Cape-WT10.The Cape-WT10 is a 33ft foldable and trailable performance trimaran which … <\/p>\n