| Main features | Astus 16.5 Sport | Astus 16.5 Standard |
Model | Astus 16.5 | Astus 16.5 |
Version | Sport | Standard |
Hull type | Trimaran | Trimaran |
Category | Coastal sport/beach trimaran | Coastal sport/beach trimaran |
Sailboat builder | Astus Boats | Astus Boats |
Sailboat designer | ||
Country | France | France |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberglass polyester - Deck: Single skin fiberglass polyester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberglass polyester - Deck: Single skin fiberglass polyester |
First built hull | 2016 | 2016 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Centerboard : daggerboard (main hull) | Centerboard : daggerboard (main hull) |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Single transom hung rudder (main hull) | Single transom hung rudder (main hull) |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | Yes | Yes |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | C | C |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 18960 2020 | 16900 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Astus 16.5 Sport | Astus 16.5 Standard |
Hull length | 16’ 2”4.94 m | 16’ 2”4.94 m |
Waterline length | 16’ 1”4.9 m | 16’ 1”4.9 m |
Beam (width) | 12’ 6”3.8 m | 12’ 6”3.8 m |
Draft | 3’ 7”1.1 m | 3’ 7”1.1 m |
Draft when appendages up | 0’ 8”0.2 m | 0’ 8”0.2 m |
Mast height from DWL | 26’ 11”8.2 m | 26’ 11”8.2 m |
Folding type | Sliding arms | Sliding arms |
Overall width folded | 8’ 2”2.5 m | 8’ 2”2.5 m |
Overall length folded | 16’ 2”4.94 m | 16’ 2”4.94 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 463 lb210 kg | 463 lb210 kg |
| Rig and sails | Astus 16.5 Sport | Astus 16.5 Standard |
Upwind sail area | 183 ft²17 m² | 167 ft²15.5 m² |
Downwind sail area | 339 ft²31.5 m² | 274 ft²25.5 m² |
Mainsail area | 124 ft²11.5 m² | 113 ft²10.5 m² |
Jib area | 59 ft²5.5 m² | 54 ft²5 m² |
Gennaker area | 215 ft²20 m² | 161 ft²15 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi (square top mainsail) fractional | Sloop Marconi (square top mainsail) fractional |
Mast configuration | Deck stepped mast | Deck stepped mast |
Rotating spars | Yes | Yes |
Number of levels of spreaders | 1 | 1 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back (diamond) | Swept-back (diamond) |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars (carbon fiber spars as an option) | Aluminum mast and no boom |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire continuous | 1x19 strand wire continuous |
| Performances | Astus 16.5 Sport | Astus 16.5 Standard |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 518 ft²/T48.12 m²/T | 472 ft²/T43.87 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 960 ft²/T89.16 m²/T | 777 ft²/T72.18 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 51 | 51 |
| Auxiliary engine | Astus 16.5 Sport | Astus 16.5 Standard |
Engine(s) | 1 outboard engine | 1 outboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 3 HP | 3 HP |
Fuel type | Gas | Gas |
| Accommodations and layout | Astus 16.5 Sport | Astus 16.5 Standard |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit | Open aft cockpit |