Antrim 40 Cruising Trimaran
Hull Design
Hull is composite sandwich construction with kevlar and carbon fiber reinforcements in selected areas. The main hull features an above water chine, which has proven very effective at shedding water. The amas feature high reserve buoyancy and well-rounded decks to for quick water shedding.
Sail Plan
Fully battened main with rotating carbon fiber wing mast. Self-tacking jib on detachable inner forestay. Roller furling genoa and asymmetrical spinnaker provide the horsepower to get where you want…fast.
Deck Layout
• Rigid dodger with extendable soft-top provides full protection from the elements.
• All sail, mast and board controls are lead aft for ease of handling.
• Aft deck with swim platform houses the safety gear under for quick and easy access.
• Trampoline netting between amas and main hull provides complete comfort and safety.
• Thru-hull cassette rudder post allows for retractable rudder for shallow draft clearance.
• Tiller mounted autopilot.
• High arched crossbeams offer ample water clearance.
• The outboard engine is always ready yet still protected from seawater thanks to retractable tracks on the swim platform or the client can choose an optional inboard with saildrive.
Accomodation
• Full standing headroom is found in the main cabin area.
• Private queen berth located under cockpit.
• Berth access is from main cabin to starboard with hinged companionway steps for increased access.
• Wet seat and wet locker conveniently located by companionway entrance to starboard.
• To port is an open galley, settee, toilet, sink, and shower. To starboard is a chart table with icebox under and a settee, which converts to single berth.
• The forward cabin features full standing headroom with access to starboard of the daggerboard trunk.
• Storage bins and hanging locker located to starboard with a seat and storage bin under to port.
• Zippered padded doors are featured for reduced weight and noise.
The Antrim 40 Cruising Tri is a development from our 40’ Racer/Cruiser (design #72). This model features full standing headroom in the main hull. Combining the most up to date composite building technologies with the comfort of a spacious main hull makes this the perfect choice for the serious offshore sailor.
Plans are available for a custom build, contact us for more details.