Can this sporty tri really make a practical coastal cruiser? | Astus 22.5 | Yachting Monthly

David Harding takes the sporty folding Astus 22.5 out for a test sail to find out if this lighweight flyer has anything to offer for the casual cruising sailor.
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[@markthomasson5077]

At about 3.10, he say luxuriating inside….my auto captions gave it as urinating inside!!

[@benwalker5074]

Ah can't believe we missed you, Hein! My wife and I were visiting the Astus yard and walked up literally as you and Dorig were saying goodbye and you drove off! Ten minutes earlier and would've had a better look at this beauty! Thanks for sharing - as well as the other Astus videos you've done!

[@boatsonwheels17]

D'oh! If you're in the UK then I would be happy to take you for a spin!

[@benwalker5074]

@@boatsonwheels17 afraid not, but appreciate the sentiment! Will try to get up to the dealer here in the States!

[@superwag634]

These are a good looking boat, and fast too. Similar to a farrier f22. But probably out of most peoples budget

[@MrMilanoLau]

Ever thought of using it to cross the Atlantic?

[@kimfoots1288]

Anybody know where the Hall number is on a 74 islander sailboat?

[@nickbouvy6524]

Best without sound

[@andylitespeed]

Offset centerboard?

[@TheocraM1991]

has no keel?

[@wysiwyg2006]

Looks a faff but fun for a day

[@boatsonwheels17]

Fun indeed! This video was taken when the boat was still quite new to us. We actually found that it was quicker to get the floats in by pulling the shrouds in. No set up required - It takes seconds.

[@robertcain3426]

​​@@boatsonwheels17Can I ask, if the shrouds are connected to the floats/outriggers, how does the mast stay upright when the floats are retracted? Cheers

[@jamesdwyer3238]

​​@@robertcain3426it also has some inner 'safety' stays coming down to the forward part of the cockpit.

[@robertcain3426]

Thanks for that information. I'm making a similar tri and seeking all infirmation. Cheers​@@jamesdwyer3238