Multiwinds International Elan fs7.7

Description

The Multiwinds International Elan FS7.7 (also known as Elan 7.7 FS, Élan 7.7 FS, or Elan FS7.7 Swing Wing) is a high-performance trailerable trimaran produced by Multi-Winds International (a U.S.-based multihull specialist, often associated with designs for speed and practicality). It was built primarily in the late 1990s to early 2000s (with examples around 2000–2005 documented), featuring a folding amas (swing wing or fixed wing options) for trailering (beam reduces from ~20 ft to ~8 ft) and marina storage. The design emphasizes lightweight composite construction (often vinylester/Kevlar/core laminates for strength and low weight), exceptional stability and speed (flat sailing with planing potential), a spacious cockpit and basic interior (sleeps 2–4 in open layout with berths, minimal galley, and head options), and easy single-handed handling—making it popular among multihull enthusiasts seeking racer-cruiser performance without a large monohull's draft or wetted surface. It was marketed as a fun, fast, trailerable trimaran for coastal/day sailing or short cruises, with some high-performance variants like the RSR (racing) model. This trimaran uses a patented or proprietary mechanism where the amas (side hulls) can swing or fold inward to reduce the beam from about 20 feet (open for sailing) to around 8 feet (closed for trailering and storage). The "FS" specifically denotes the swing-wing / folding variant of the Elan 7.7 design from Multiwinds International.