Max40 hull #175, Raison scow built by JPS Production
Class40 FRA 175 was christened Grand Rhino (owner SAS France Rhino) and raced under the colors of Inter Invest from 2021 to 2023. It is a Max 40 design by David Raison, built by JPS Production in La Trinité-sur-Mer, and launched in 2022.
Architecture and specifications
Scow hull by David Raison: wide and voluminous bow, focus on righting moment and early planning. Twin kick-up rudders. The Max 40 extends in the Class40 the scow lineage opened by Raison in 2011 with the Mini 6.50.
Boat achievements
Under Matthieu Perraut (2021–2023, Inter Invest sponsor):
- 2022: 3rd CIC Normandy Channel Race (with Kevin Bloch); 2nd Class40 World Championship; 8th Drheam Cup; 10th La 40 Malouine Lamotte; DNF Route du Rhum (collision with FONI, diversion to Ponta Delgada — mast loaned to Axel Tréhin to resume the race).
- 2023: 3rd La 40 Malouine Lamotte (with Kevin Bloch); 7th Transat Jacques Vabre (with Kevin Bloch).
Under Aïna Bauza (Cap pour Elles with Engie, 3rd edition, 2025 laureates):
- 2025: 3rd Armen Race Uship; 7th Rolex Fastnet Race; 20th Transat Café L'Or (double-handed with Axelle Pillain, who replaced Caroline Boule in April 2025).
Under Sophie Faguet (2026), the boat is preparing for the 2026 Route du Rhum solo.
