Boot Düsseldorf 2018: Premiere V: Astus new 20.5 - the compact trailer trio

Wavepiercer bow, chines to deflect the spray better - even at first glance, the new Astus has a more aggressive, modern look that follows the lines of the offshore racers. This is hardly surprising, as the little one comes from the pen of the same design office responsible for maxis such as "Macif" or "Banque Populaire": the market leader VPLP from Vannes.

However, the Astus 20.2, of which 120 units were sold, is by no means just a visual overhaul. The new 20.5 is now available in a sports version, in which the centre hull is built using the infusion process. This reduces the weight of the boat from 430 to 390 kilograms. In addition, it has significantly more sail area, higher quality fittings, a more powerful mainsheet and is reduced below deck to save weight. In the cruising version, the boat is equipped with a chemical toilet and a small cooking area.

What both boats have in common is the mechanism that allows the floats to be pushed towards the hull. To do this, simply release the beam lock. This makes the boat easy to transport and trailer in all kinds of waters. The rudder and centreboard are both retractable and can be operated from the cockpit, so no crew member has to go below deck.

The new Astus is available from 24,700 euros and can be seen at the trade fair in Hall 15, Stand D 15. More information about the boat at the Website from Astus.

Downloads:

Astus 20.2 (pdf)

Astus 24 (pdf)