trimarã
A trimaran is a type of multihull boat consisting of three hulls: a main central hull and two smaller outrigger hulls, known as amas, attached to the main hull by beams called akas. This configuration offers several advantages over monohulls, including increased stability, speed, and deck space. The amas, by extending outwards, provide buoyancy and resist heeling, allowing the boat to carry more sail area and achieve higher speeds.
Historically, the design of trimarans can be traced back to ancient Polynesian outrigger canoes, which used
Trimaran hulls are often narrow and sharp, designed to cut through the water with minimal resistance. The