The Rapido 500 ECO Power Cat.
International Debut: Singapore Yachting Festival, 10-13 April 2025.
General Specifications
Length
Maximum Length: 15.22m
Length of hull: 15.18m
Length of waterline (at DWL): 15.12m
Freeboard
Freeboard forward (up to hawsehole): 1.28m
Freeboard midship (up to hawsehole): 1.28m
Freeboard aft (up to deck level): 0.77m
Displacement
Volume displacement (at DWL): 6.05m3
Light craft condition mass (LC): 6,200kg
Minimum operation condition mass (MO): 4,500-5,000kg
Loaded craft displacement (LDC): 8,000kg
Maximum load: Up to 1,800kg
Options
Electric
Hybrid
Wingsail
Parachute kite
Passengers / Crew
1-30
Beam
Maximum Beam: 6.21m
Beam of Hull: 0.96m
Beam at waterline (at DWL): 0.96 (6.06)m
Beam between centres of buoyancy 5.94m
Draught
Canoe body draught (at DWL): 0.37m
Minimum draught (at LC): 0.37m
Maximum draught (at LDC): 0.97m
Engines
No. of Engines: 2
Recommended power: 2 x 110HP
Actual performance
Maiden voyage, Vietnam to Singapore, April 2025:
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600nm
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2 x 80HP inboard engines
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49 hours
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Total fuel consumption for 2 engines: 18 litres per hour
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Total rate of fuel consumption for 2 engines: 1.5 litres per nm
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Average speed: 12.2 knots
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Crew: 3
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Total fuel bill: USD648 (900 litres at 72c in Vietnam)
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(Cheaper than flying! And you move your house for free.)
Depth
Maximum depth: 2.84m
Midship depth: 2.23m
Height
Air draught (excl. antenna): 3.38m
Performance
Recommended:
Cruising speed: 10-12kts
Top speed: 15kts
Tankage
Fuel: 2 x 700L
Water: 200L
Waste: 2 x 50L
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General Information
Drawing from Rapido’s rich history of building lightweight, high-performance trimarans, the Rapido 500 ECO Power Cat is engineered with the same precision. Its lightweight construction, combined with a low draft, gives you unparalleled access to shallow waters and beaches that most boats can’t reach.
Introducing the latest innovation from Rapido Trimarans – the Rapido 500 ECO Power Cat. It's a powercat that redefines performance on the water.
This power cat’s design also means incredible fuel efficiency, helping you go further for less.
Looking to maximize your savings? Try the optional parachute sail for an even more efficient and unique cruising experience.
Maiden Voyage Data: Vietnam to Singapore, 7-9 April 2025 (49 hours)
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Light displacement: 6.2T
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Distance: 600nm
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2 x 80HP inboard engines
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Total fuel consumption for 2 engines: 18 litres per hour
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Total rate of fuel consumption for 2 engines: 1.5 litres per nm
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Average speed: 12.2 knots
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Crew: 3
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Total fuel bill: USD648 (900 litres at 72c in Vietnam)
That's cheaper than buying air tickets for your crew. And, as a bonus, you also get to move your house for free!
The Rapido 500 ECO Power Cat – where performance meets innovation.
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