The seaplane-convertible trimaran is now a reality

Ever imagined a yacht could fly? French cabin designer Yelken Octuri has made this possible and Masqat Airways is its first patron. The model was manufactured at the Aerocoché plant in the water sports facilities of Salles sur Cérou, in the Tarn french departement.

The sailing aircraft has been designed for the corporate executives of the Masqat Airways’ air transport company and allows them to enjoy sailing along the Omani coastline with its 600-km range in the plane version.

The sailing yacht can transform into a plane with its four mobile masts. The sails are retracted and the four masts are lowered to become wings.

The propulsion is provided by the sails of the four masts in boat mode. The surface of the sails is 1,302 sq m. Each mast can be individually oriented through a double-jack system that ensures an optimal positioning regardless of the wind direction.

In order to transform into wings, the masts must be lowered in horizontal position. The sails will then go to storage compartments located inside each mast. The four masts are lifted and lowered by a set of four shrouds set up on two central masts.