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Corsair F-24 Boat Test
The corsair f-24 mk i cooks up a budget-friendly taste of fast..
In May 1999 Practical Sailor reviewed the then-new Corsair F-24 Mark II trimaran. Nearly 20 years later, were here to follow up with a focus on the Corsair F-24 Mark I, a boat that can represent a good value today since many newer designs have entered the market.
The late Ian Farrier (1947-2017) designed fast, trailerable trimarans for more than 40 years. A New Zealander, his first production success was the 18-foot Trailertri. His 19-foot Tramp was Boat-of-the-Year in Australia in 1981. In 1983 John Walton (of the Wal Mart family) founded Corsair to build high-performance multihulls, lured Farrier to Chula Vista, California, and the result was the very popular F-27 ( PS September 1990 ). Almost 500 have been sold since it went into production in 1985. It has since been superceded by the F-28.
In 1991, Corsair added the F-24 Sport Cruiser. This abbreviated version of the F-27, with a starting price more than 30 percent lower than the F-27, was designed to be affordable.
While she remained sharp in the performance department, her accommodations were even more spartan. We spoke with Ian Farrier several times about anchoring and cruising; it was pretty clear that his heart was in racing and he even suggested we were probably better in tune with the needs and practicalities of small multi-hull cruising than he was. Still, he designed a cabin that can handily do both, if you can accept the compromises.
The deck layout is similar to the typical 24-foot monohull, except that it is wide-18 feet-with wing trampolines on both sides. In addition to providing stability, this gives lounging space in fair weather and greatly increases safety in rough weather. Though lacking railings and lifelines-other than a pulpit and wrap-around stern rail-its hard to fall off the F-24 if jacklines and tethers are used. A single large Lewmar foredeck hatch provides ample ventilation. The cockpit will easily seat six, but three is more comfortable for vigorous sailing.
The cockpit is equipped with four Lewmar 16 winches (the jib winches are one-speed self-tailers, the reacher winches are standard two-speed), two multi-line jammers, and ten cam cleats. All essential sail controls, including halyards, are accessible from the cockpit, making for easy single-handed sailing.
The mainsail furls by winding around the boom; fast, convenient, and very gentle on the typical Mylar/carbon laminate sails. Reefing requires a quick trip to the mast to crank the boom around and attach the down haul, but that is it. The set up makes a vang impractical but few multihulls use them anyway, preferring to control the boom with the traveler.
The bow anchor locker holds two anchors and two rodes, so long as they are folding designs. Trimarans are best anchored using a bridle; the test boat uses a 20-foot Dyneema bridle that is retracted onto the wing nets when not in use.
The typical 6 horsepower outboard delivers about 5.3 knots at 1/3 throttle and about 6.5 knots wide open. The side mount provides decent performance in chop, pitching less than transom-mounted engines.
The portable fuel tank is protected from the sun and solar heating in an under-seat locker. It is wide is open for venting (but sealed from the cabin) and drains out through the open transom, safe and out of the way.
Since the emphasis was fast cruising and racing, storage and amenities are sparse. In the cabin there is storage behind the seat backs. The large rectangular top-opening lockers in the galley counter and under the seats can be fitted with hanging bags for easier access.
The head compartment has sufficient space for toilet paper and cleaning supplies. There is a large bottomless locker in the cockpit that also provides access to under cockpit areas. Lockers in the amas (outriggers) can hold light, bulky items.
There is sitting head room and ample seating for four on the starboard settee. An Origo alcohol stove and sink with rocker pump provide a minimal galley. A large cooler slides easily under the companionway. The forward V-berth is quite long, though a little pinched at the foot. The settee converts into a twin-sized bed using filler boards that slide neatly into storage slots under the companionway.
A portable head sits in a well behind a curtain, and is typically moved into the cockpit at bedtime for better privacy. Some owners rate the interior as poor, but most call it camping-out comfortable, suitable for an overnight or weekend.
Performance
Everyone wants to know how fast the little trimaran will go. To windward it points as well as most monohulls, thanks to a deep centerboard. Shell tack through less than 90 degrees if you pinch, though it’s faster if you bear off just a little. Keeping up with 40-foot cruisers is easy on any point of the sail, and you quickly chase them down on a reach.
With the wind free, expect to match true wind speed up to about 12 knots, after which you may reef or bleed power, depending on your mood. In lighter winds, pop out the reacher and you’ll get a whole new gear, easily exceeding wind speed.
In stronger winds, bear off until the true wind is on the quarter, and you’ll see 14 knots or more, although handling requires sharp attention if you haven’t reefed.
Compared to the Stiletto 27 (see PS July 2016), it is more weatherly, tacks faster, can safely handle more wind, but is slightly slower off the wind (though not as scary).
Upwind reefing begins at about 15 knots true for those who like fast sailing, but there is no reason not to reef a little earlier and enjoy more relaxed, but still spirited sailing. Maximum angle of heel is about 15 degrees.
With two reefs and the jib rolled up a little, shell take quite a lot of wind, perhaps 30 knots, without much excitement. Upwind in 20 knots is fun with the right reefs in, and that’s pretty good for a 24-foot boat. Farrier designed these conservatively, with windy conditions in mind. They are quite popular on San Francisco Bay, an area known for strong breezes.
The Mark II was touted as the new and improved version of the Mark I. By replacing the centerboard with a daggerboard, weight was reduced, and a rotating mast increased power, making the Mark II noticeably faster. The Mark I has more usable cabin space, since the centerboard case is hidden inside the settee, and the Mark I cockpit is also several feet longer, a boon to fun daysailing.
The centerboard is also a blessing in shoal water, automatically pivoting up if it smells the bottom, instead of breaking things when you find a sandbar at 15 knots. The Mark I has a kick-up rudder fitted into a cassette, keeping it under the boat, while the Mark II has a transom hung rudder. The Mark I works as a day sailor and weekender, while racers prefer the Mark II.
As with any multihull, there is always the capsize canard. Sailed poorly, any sailboat can capsize, says Farrier. My designs are not immune to this. With over 1,000 Farriers now sailing, even a low 1 percent capsize ratio would mean 10 capsizes a year. However, the capsize rate actually appears to be averaging .03 percent.
Large ocean-going monohull yachts are foundering annually, sometimes with loss of life. The basic safety difference is that the monohulls ultimate stability is resting on the bottom, while the multihulls is floating on top.
Reef appropriately and the risk is truly small. F-27s have completed successful transpacific and transatlantic crossings, and even the first circumnavigation of the North Pole under sail. Finally, the F-24 can’t sink. Built-in foam flotation, light construction, and multiple crash tanks in the amas and foam-filled akas (cross beams) make this impossible.
The F-24s main hull is fine, with a V-entry forward, U-sections mid-ships, and a relatively flat transom to damp pitching and provide lift for planing. Going to weather, most of the weight is on the amas, with fine V-sections that cut nicely through waves. Powering through short chop is not a strong suit among multihulls, but she has demonstrated considerable ability in choppy waters such as San Francisco Bay and the Chesapeake.
The heart of Farriers designs is the patented Farrier Folding System. Refined over the years, the mechanism allows the akas to fold-up, which reduces the F-24s beam from 17 feet 11 inches to 8 feet 2 inches.
We kept our F-24 in a small boat marina for a time, folding after every sail; we did this while motoring in the channel, requiring only a few minutes of light effort by one person.
While the claim of trailering to sailing in 20 minutes may be true for seasoned crews that race every weekend, allow two hours for the transition if you do this only occasionally.
Although no single step is physically difficult for a single person, there are many steps and a second pair of hands makes for safer work. The engineering has proved very reliable, and now that the patents have expired, copies abound.
Construction
Performance multihulls built to their designed displacements are hardly ever built on production lines. Corsair has been the exception to that rule. Light weight is an essential if you want a cat or trimaran to sail up to its speed potential, but you’re not likely to achieve it with normal materials and common construction techniques.
Turning out an F-24 that weighs 1,800 pounds (1,650 pounds for the Mark II) is no simple matter. It involves almost 50 separate molded parts, considerably more than same-length monohulls.
Carbon fiber and Kevlar reinforcement, vacuum-bagging, double-biased fabrics, acrylic-modified epoxy resin, and NPG gelcoat are all elements you’d expect to see in a custom shop. They all go into the F-24.
Glass/resin control, published laminate schedules, a computer-generated production protocol, universally bonded top hat joints between hull and deck, barrier coats of vinyl ester resin, isopthalic resin throughout the rest of the laminate, and bulkheads tabbed in seven places to the hull makes for a light but sturdy boat.
The akas appear to be held in place by the anchor bolts inserted when unfolding, but the sailing forces are actually carried by strong pivot arms connecting the akas to anchor points near the waterline, anchored deep within the hull, and by compression blocks where the arms meet the hull at deck level.
After 20 years we’ve had a few minor issues related to failed bedding and damage to the balsa core, but nothing affecting the main structural elements.
Conclusions
Whether you’re downsizing from a cruising cat, or upsizing from the family Hobie, the F-24 offers the sports car of youthful dreams, on a budget.
Is it worth paying three times as much as you would for a 24-foot mono-hull with more room? Not if you’re looking for cabin space and need an enclosed head. On the other hand, if fun sailing is the goal, the dollar-to-grin ratio is very high. Market demand is dependable and you will get your money back. It’s not the best beginners boat.
You can’t just sheet-and-forget, and getting the best from her requires experience and attention. But if you have a beach cat or fast dinghy background, it’s a great way to gain weekender capability without losing any of the fun. If you need a little more comfort or more speed, look at the Corsair F-27. And if money is no object there’s a world of Farrier designs to choose from.
Cruising in an F-24 is a tiny step above camping, but for the bare-bones cruiser who wants to cover some ground quickly, it fits the bill quite handily.
1. An alcohol stove and a small sink serve the micro-galley. 2. The V-berth is tight, but the convertible settee in the main cabin makes a twin-sized bed. 3. The porta-potty sits under the V-berth. It is often moved to the cockpit at night while sleeping. 4. A folding table seats one for dining.
- Fast, weatherly, and quick to tack.
- Stable. Only 15 degrees heel.
- Reefing starts at about 18 knots apparent.
- Easy to fold from 18-foot beam to
- 8-foot in about two minutes.
- Roomy cockpit. Tramps are fun in the summer.
- Eighteen-foot beam makes it hard to fall off.
- Well-built with stout rigging.
- Cramped cabin. No standing headroom and few amenities.
- Limited storage space.
- Portable head and no head compartment.
- Quick motion.
- Slow under power.
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Folding and unfolding a Corsair trimaran takes only a minute. With just 4 bolts to remove, it is easily managed by one person, and is normally done while afloat. Simply raise (to fold) or press down (to unfold) the inboard end of one cross beam. It can be done from the safety of the cockpit and only a little force is needed due to the folding system’s carefully balanced geometry, and the movement of the floats being mostly horizontal.
The solid aluminium folding struts have absolute control over the folding motion and prevent flexing or racking. A stainless steel bolt on the inboard end of each beam secures the floats for sailing. Crucially, wingnets remain attached during the folding process – their frictionless fixing allows them to tension themselves appropriately through the folding process. The system is so simple and balanced that Corsair trimarans can even be folded while motoring.
TRAILERING ACROSS CONTINENTS
Corsair Marine trimarans are especially weight-conscious, and sit low on their trailers meaning they have excellent trailering characteristics. They are equally easy to launch, giving you more time on the water, and the ability to expore many more remote cruising grounds or participate in regattas far from home. Some Corsair trimaran models go from trailer to water in 25 minutes, and with practice even the largest boat models can be done in 40 minutes.
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Corsair F24 MkI
The Corsair F24 MkI is the second trimaran offered by Corsair Marine after the Corsair F27 . She is a small versatile sailboat capable of excellent performance while accommodate up to 4 people in the cabin. Like the Corsair F27 she is foldable to be trailerable. The reduction in size and weight greatly facilitates the towing.
Her shallow draft and high average speed made her a very good boat for coastal cruises and the accommodations are perfect for a weekend, a bit tight for longer navigations.
She evolves in 1994 to become the Corsair F24 MkII .
Main Features:
Shipyard: Corsair Marine International
Model: Corsair F24 MkI
Sailboat type: Cruising- racing multihull - Trailerable trimaran
Designer: Ian Farrier
Building years: (first/last) 1991 / 1994
Successor: Corsair F24 MkII
CE regulation: C- 6
Construction: Sandwich foam/fiberglass/polyester
Unsinkable: Yes
Trailerable: Yes
Appendage type: Daggerboard (main hull)
Rudder blade: Single transom hung rudder
Rudder: Single tiller
Main dimensions
Hull length: 24.2 ft
Waterline length: 23.6 ft
Beam over all: 17.9 ft
Draft (max./Min.): 1.0 / 4.6 ft
Light displacement: 1803 lbs
French customs tonnage: 3.63 Tx
Rig and sails
Rig type: Fractional Sloop
Mast: Deck stepped mast
Rig material: Mast and boom in Aluminum
Standing rigging: 1x19 strand st. st. wire
rows of spreader: 1
Spreader angle: Pushing
Spinnaker type: Assymmetrical spinnaker on bowsprit
Upwind sailarea: 398 ft²
Downwind sailarea: 779 ft²
Mainsail area: 247 ft²
Jib area: 151 ft²
Spinnaker area: 532 ft²
P: 29.0 ft
E: 10.0 ft
Performance
Upwind sailarea / displacement: 486.3 ft²/Ton
Downwind sailarea / displacement: 952.2 ft²/Ton
Auxiliary engine
Engine power: 1 x 5 hp
Fuel type: Gas
Transmission type: Outboard
Propeller type: Two- blade propeller
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Vela raises $43 million to build its first gigantic sailing cargo trimaran.
NEW YORK, September 24, 2024 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- VELA , a pioneering French company innovating in 100% wind-powered maritime transport, is proud to announce a significant funding round of €40 million ($43 million USD)—a round led by Crédit Mutuel Impact , 11th Hour Racing & BPI - French Public Investment Bank .
"This major fundraising marks a key step in VELA's development. We are proud to have brought together such a high-quality panel of Franco-American partners who share our ambition to make transport more sustainable, underlining the importance of our transatlantic vision," said Michael Fernandez-Ferri, Managing Director and Chairman of VELA. "Together, we are entering a new era where capital serves the green revolution. This sailing cargo trimaran symbolizes our vision of a world combining innovation, sustainability, and humanity. We warmly thank our financial partners for their trust and support."
This strategic financing will allow VELA to take a significant new step in its development by officially launching the building of its first vessel with the Australian shipyard, Austal , and strengthening its sales and operations teams in France and the United States.
AN AMBITIOUS VISION ADDRESSING CLIMATE AND SOCIAL URGENCY
Since its launch in November 2022, VELA has been working to address the climate emergency by providing an innovative, sustainable, and socially responsible maritime transportation solution. VELA's commitment goes beyond reducing CO2 emissions. With a desire to have a positive social impact, the company places seafarers at the heart of its project. With ships flying the French flag, VELA sailors will benefit from French social protection. VELA also stands out in the market with its comprehensive offer, providing shippers with a fast, reliable, and high-quality service.
A UNIQUE TRIMARAN FOR A FAST TRANSPORTATION OFFERING
With the launch of the building of the world's largest sailing cargo trimaran, VELA is making a grand entrance into the world of maritime transport. Drawing inspiration from air freight, this unique vessel, nicknamed the "L’avion des Mers" - The Sea Plane - will offer unprecedented fast transit times. Benefiting from technology transfers from offshore racing, it will allow transatlantic crossings of less than 15 days (loading - crossing - unloading) 100% under sail while guaranteeing exceptional reliability of deadlines and high standards for transport quality. This is a unique alternative to transport valuable products such as industrial parts, healthcare equipment, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals so they can avoid having inventory on the water for so long.
The trimaran's holds will be maintained at a controlled temperature to meet the needs and constraints of the most demanding clients in fields such as pharmaceuticals, thus ensuring the safety and integrity of high-value-added transported goods.
Sabine Schimel, Managing Director at Crédit Mutuel Impact
"The financing of the blue economy, and more specifically of the decarbonization of the maritime sector, is a major priority of the Environmental and Solidarity Revolution Fund. We are very proud to back the cofounders of VELA in building this first sailing cargo trimaran and contributing to the emergence of such a French technology field of excellence."
Jeremy Pochman, CEO and Co-Founder of 11th Hour Racing
"At 11th Hour Racing, we are deeply committed to advancing sustainable solutions that transform industries and protect our ocean. This investment in VELA as an innovative, sail-based shipping technology perfectly aligns with our mission of reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiency in global supply chains. We are proud to be joining forces with a solid founding team led by world-class sailor François Gabart. We believe that our collaboration and innovation can pave the way together for a more sustainable future for both the maritime sector and our planet."
Jean-Marie Fougeray, Investment Director at Bpifrance
"With the shipbuilding of the largest sailing cargo trimaran in the world, VELA addresses the major challenge of decarbonizing the maritime sector while offering an innovative, sustainable, and high-quality transportation solution. We are very happy to hold VELA as our first investment for the maritime sector decarbonization fund. This project perfectly aligns with the ambitions of the Climate Plan of Bpifrance and with the thesis of this new fund: foster the decarbonization of maritime freight with complementary partners."
VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS
Length: 220 feet
Height: 200 feet
Width: 82 feet
Hull material: Aluminum
Mast Material: Carbon
UMS: >1500
Renewable energies: Over 3,230 sq ft of photovoltaic panels and two hydro-generators
Sailing Propulsion Design: MerConcept
Naval Architect: VPLP
A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED SHIPYARD
After an international tender in which more than thirty shipyards participated, VELA, assisted by BRS Shipbrokers, selected the Australian shipyard, Austal, known worldwide for its expertise in multihull and aluminum builds. The first VELA Trimaran will thus benefit from the most advanced skills and unparalleled experience in the field. Austal will also benefit from the expertise of the offshore racing team MerConcept in sailing systems. The vessel will be constructed by Austal Philippines in Balamban, Cebu, and is scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2026. VELA is committed to ensuring ethical and fair labor practices throughout the construction process. To this end, a dedicated VELA representative will be on-site to monitor working conditions, supplementing the certifications already obtained by the shipyard Austal. In addition, the French companies will carry out 30% of the construction, including rigging, sails, and hydro-generators, thus fully supporting the excellence and know-how of the national sailing industry.
"Austal is excited to partner with VELA on this groundbreaking project. Our expertise in multihull design and aluminum shipbuilding, combined with VELA's innovative vision, will create a revolutionary sailing cargo trimaran," said Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg . "This vessel will set new speed, reliability, and sustainability standards for transatlantic shipping. We're proud to contribute to decarbonizing the maritime industry and look forward to transforming international cargo transportation for a greener future."
THE FIRST EXPRESS MARITIME LINE BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES
VELA is positioning itself on the first maritime line between France's Atlantic coast and the East Coast of the United States. The line will begin operations in the second half of 2026 and offer a fast, reliable, secure, and decarbonized connection for high-value-added goods. Its clients come from various sectors, including fashion, wines and spirits, custom and artisanal products, food, medical supplies, and high technology.
With a growing demand for sustainable transport solutions, VELA also anticipates development towards more consumer products. Normandy and New Aquitaine, strategic territories for VELA, play a key role in this development, with departure ports in these regions reinforcing VELA's commitment to offering decarbonized solutions closest to its customers.
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This is the legitimate heir to the trimaran revolution started by the hall-of-fame f-27 way back in 1986. the pinnacle of trimaran design, this all-new built from the ground up corsair has full boat systems, an aft cabin to sleep 5 in total, enclosed heads and standing headroom., effortless performance sailing, through detailed design.
The 880 is much more than a feature packed Corsair. Careful attention has been paid to the fine detail. Hugely significant is the aft cabin area which gives the boat the ability to sleep 5. The manual or dry-bowl electric toilet is housed in an enclosed heads with overhead hatch ventilation – no smells in this new generation 28-footer. The galley area, like the main saloon has full standing headroom, making cooking and moving about while underway a breeze.
WITH VERSATILITY AND QUALITY
A design from The Yacht Design Collective, this revolutionary 29 foot trimaran offers all the possibilities of much larger boats in an easy to trailer lightweight package. Serious attention to detail was paid to the deck and spars, where you will find carbon fibre spars as standard – making these powerful rigs light and easier to handle in the marina. The combination of performance, comfort and trailerability on the new Corsair 880 provides unlimited options for cruisers and racers alike.
WHILE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE
The Corsair 880 is designed to be completely safe and comfortable, for people of all skill levels. It features creature comforts such as air conditioning, heating, refrigerators and more. In true Corsair fashion, the generator and air conditioner are removable to reduce excess weight when racing, or reduce trailer weight when on the road. And this is where the 880 trimaran is the revolutionary boat it promises – all of that comes in a folding, trailerable package well below the trailering weight limit of most passenger cars.
A real racing boat, a real cruising boat, yet trailerable across continents
A boat for all skill levels, venerable folding system, beachability and versatility.
Marvelous sailing experience
A real racing boat, a real cruising boat, yet trailerable across continents The Corsair 880 sleeps up to 5 people, offers a galley and enclosed head with shower, a saloon with full standing headroom. It's everything you need and nothing you don't.
A boat for all skill levels The mission of the Corsair 880 is simple: To provide sailors of all skill levels the opportunity to trailer a boat across continents, be comfortable, and sail at effortlessly fast speeds.
Venerable folding system After decades of refinement, this is the newest version. It delivers incredible stiffness and performance, in a trailerable package well below the trailering weight limit of most passenger cars.
Beachability and versatility Sail or motor up to the beach, step off and drop anchor on land, where you can see if it is properly set! When it's time to go, the 880 is light enough to push off the beach.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall length, 28' 8" ft / 8.8 m, 22' 3" / 6.8 m, beam folded, 8' 2" / 2.5 m, upwind sail area sq.m, 554.3 sq ft / 51.5 m2, draft d/b up, 1' 5" / 0.45 m, draft d/b down, 5' 3" / 1.6 m, mast length, 39' 4" / 12 m, unladen weight, 3,659 lbs / 1,660 kg, upwind sail area, 677 sq ft / 62.9 m2, 13.8m carbon, sailing the 880 trimaran with tula's endless summer.
The Corsair 880 is on-tour with the amazing couple, Billy and Sierra, of the sailing channel Tulas Endless Summer, who are into everything water and anything to do with the ocean – including surfing, paddling, swimming, kiting, spearfishing and especially SAILING! Needless to say that the versatile Corsair 880 is the perfect fit for them. In November 2020, the Corsair 880 started her journey along the US Coast from New England to Florida.
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C880-OPT041
Yamaha outboard control.
This option provides pre installed wiring and cables for your outboard throttle control and engine start system – suit Yamaha 9.9 – 15hp (does not include engine, fuel tank or fuel hose)
C880-OPT038
Advanced navigation package.
The advanced navigation kit for your Corsair provides all of the sailing and navigation essentials including 7” plotter, 4.5” multifunction display, wind, speed and depth transducers.
C880-OPT001
Bowsprit & downwind hardware package.
If you are planning to install a screecher, Code-0 headsail or assymetric spinnaker you will first need to have a bowsprit and assosciated deck hardware installed. Many people are opting for bowsprits as the ease and light air performance offered by a furling headsail is extremly attractive for both cruising and performance boats.
C880-OPT006
The asymmetric spinnaker is a specialty sail used on racing boats, bridging the performance gap between a genoa, which develops maximum driving force when the apparent wind angle is between 35 and 60 degrees, and a spinnaker, which has maximum power when the apparent wind is between 100 and 140 degrees. Due to its geometry, the sail is less prone to collapsing than a spinnaker and flies from a bowsprit rather than a spinnaker pole.
C880-OPT042
Dual axle aluminium trailer.
Purpose-built, lightweight aluminium trailer with dual axle, hydraulic brakes, lights and spare wheel. Built by Spitfire trailers and incorporating lightweight composite components by Corsair this trailer is the lightest option for the Corsair 880.
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Corsair 24 Mark I. The Corsair 24 is a recreational trimaran, built predominantly of fiberglass with a fractional sloop rig and folding bowsprit.The hull and the folding outriggers have nearly-plumb stems and reverse transoms.The main hull mounts a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller with an extension. It has foam flotation to make it unsinkable.
In May 1999 Practical Sailor reviewed the then-new Corsair F-24 Mark II trimaran. Nearly 20 years later, were here to follow up with a focus on the Corsair F-24 Mark I, a boat that can represent a good value today since many newer designs have entered the market. The late Ian Farrier (1947-2017) designed fast, trailerable trimarans for more ...
LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).
Find Corsair Trimaran boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Corsair boats to choose from. ... 1996 Corsair F-24 Mk-II #74. US$27,000. ↓ Price Drop. The Multihull Source | Wareham, Massachusetts. Request Info; New Arrival; 2008 Corsair Sprint 750. US$36,500. US $323/mo. Windcraft ...
The F-24 Mk.II is a compact, easily trailerable, folding trimaran that is ideal for cruising and level racing. With its roomy cabin and optional cruising amenities, the F-24 also becomes a highly mobile pocket cruiser. But it's the amazing performance - with 20-knots plus speed capability - that sets the F-24 apart.
1996 Corsair F-24 Mk-II #74. US$27,000. ↓ Price Drop. The Multihull Source | Wareham, Massachusetts. Request Info; Price Drop; 2016 Corsair Cruze 970 #431. US$219,000. ↓ Price Drop. US $1,664/mo. ... Renowned for their Multi-Hull, Trimaran, Catamaran and Racer, Corsair boats, in general, exhibit favorable attributes such as a deeper draft ...
Find Corsair Trimaran F 24 Mkii Petrol boats for sale in North America. Offering the best selection of Corsair boats to choose from.
The Corsair F-24 Used Boat Review. Posted March 28, 2017. ... this month I am going to take a look at Corsair Marine's F-24 trimaran. Corsair Marine was started in Chula Vista, CA, in 1986, to build and market the 27--a trimaran design of New Zealand native Ian Farrier. Farrier, who had previously established a reputation for successful multi ...
Some Corsair trimaran models go from trailer to water in 25 minutes, and with practice even the largest boat models can be done in 40 minutes. Corsair 880 Trimaran | 2022 Boat Review by Multihulls World. Read Article. Corsair 880 - Drive Out, Fold Out, Thrill Out, Chill Out.
Year: 1994. Current Price: US$ 27,500. Located in Navarre, FL. Hull Material: Composite. Engine/Fuel Type: Gas. This 1994 Corsair F-24 Mk I is a particularly clean and well-kept example of the cruiser friendly Corsair F-24 Mk I. One of the last Mk I's built. This one has seen mostly fresh water use and is in exceptionally good condition for ...
Corsair F-24 mk I imperial specifications. Corsair F24 MkI. The Corsair F24 MkI is the second trimaran offered by Corsair Marine after the Corsair F27.She is a small versatile sailboat capable of excellent performance while accommodate up to 4 people in the cabin. Like the Corsair F27 she is foldable to be trailerable. The reduction in size and weight greatly facilitates the towing.
Fax: +84 8 3873 3621. Email: [email protected]. Tel +84 28 3873 3630. Sales Enquiry: [email protected]. Customer Service Enquiry: [email protected]. Corsair Marine International is a lightweight composite sailboat builder that specializes in building trailerable trimarans. Originally located in San Diego, California ...
A successful evolution of the Corsair 24, the new Corsair Sprint 750 Mark II is a fast, versatile, trailerable trimaran built for a perfect day of sailing. The Sprint shares the same hull design as its cousin, the Dash 750, with the same large buoyant floats, beams, and folding system. But where the Dash has more of a cruising interior, the ...
CORSAIR F24 MKII FAST CRUISING TRIMARAN The Corsair F24 MKII for sale, built in 1999, is a versatile and well-maintained sailing vessel, offering excellent performance and comfort. The boat's sail inventory includes a relatively new mainsail, only four years old, paired with a protective mainsail cover. It features an original jib equipped with a Furler KARVER KFX 1.5 installed in 2022 and a ...
Osoyoos BC 6 miles north of Oroville WA, Outside United States. Asking: $68,000. Sailboat Added 03-Jul-2019 More Details. Corsair F 31. Length: 31' Beam: 22' 6' Draft: 16"'. Year: 1998.
The Farrier F-24, also called the Corsair F-24, is an American trailerable trimaran that was designed by Ian Farrier as a racer-cruiser and first built in 1991. The Farrier F-24 design was developed into the Corsair 24 Mark II, also called the F-24 Mark II, in 1994, and the F-24 Sport Cruiser in 1994.
CORSAIR TRIMARAN preowned sailboats for sale by owner. CORSAIR TRIMARAN used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... 24' Clark Boat Company San Juan 24 Bellingham, Washington Asking $5,000. 42' Westsail 42 St Marys, Georgia Asking $80,000. 14' Crawford Melonseed Annapolis, Maryland Asking ...
2002 Corsair F-24 MKII - SOLD. $32,500.00 $35,500.00. sold out. 2016 Pulse 600 #16 / Gray - SOLD. $0.00. sold out. At 180 Marine, we know how to find the right fit for your needs,
Trimaran For Sale By Owner - 2006 Corsair Sprint 750. Location: yankton, sd price: $34,900. Contact Owner's Representative [email protected] 2006 Corsair Sprint 750. Model yea
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Find Corsair Trimaran boats for sale in United States. Offering the best selection of Corsair boats to choose from. ... 1996 Corsair F-24 Mk-II #74. US$27,000. ↓ Price Drop. The Multihull Source | Wareham, Massachusetts. Request Info < 1; 2 > * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group ...
BROKERAGE LISTINGS; Loyalty around the globe—and for good reason. Corsair trimarans are famously dependable, fast, and responsive—with a folding system that makes transport a