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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 It has since been superceded by the F-28.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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F-24 MKII is a 24 ′ 2 ″ / 7.4 m trimaran sailboat designed by Ian Farrier and built by Corsair Marine starting in 1994.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Sprit lengthened in 1998. Opt. raised spin halyard. Mainsail area: 22.5m2/243 sq.ft. Blade jib: 11.3m2/122 sq.ft. Assym: 53m2/570 sq.ft.

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I sailed on a Corsair 28 earlier this summer. Definitely a screamer. I think there's a video of it in the BFS thread. However, multis are not for me. I like a challenge. You ought to look at a Weta too. Small boat - but crazy fast.  

Brak, What is the budget? Or, in other words, what are these boats generally going for nowadays? If the only issue is the amas getting fouled when the akas are folded, would you consider mooring the tri instead? We once "stood by" while waiting for the Coast Guard to arrive at a flipped Corsair 24. That was in the middle of the night during the Governor's Cup race on Ches Bay, down in the vicinity of the LNG facility.. It was a screamer that night and they ended up pitch-poling.  

JohnRPollard said: Brak, What is the budget? Or, in other words, what are these boats generally going for nowadays? Click to expand...

We once "stood by" while waiting for the Coast Guard to arrive at a flipped Corsair 24. That was in the middle of the night during the Governor's Cup race on Ches Bay, down in the vicinity of the LNG facility.. It was a screamer that night and they ended up pitch-poling. Click to expand...

sailingdog said: Brak- While you might be able to reach back and steer the outboard on a Corsair, it isn't generally recommended and difficult to do in heavy weather. Click to expand...

Have you looked at the Compac series of sailboats. Click to expand...

Used to own a Corsair 28R and really loved it. Handling the outboard was a little tricky at first, but simple once I got the hang of it. The ability to beach the boat was a huge plus. The boats are pretty athletic though, and wet at hull speeds above 10 kts with some chop, and as our crew (family) dynamics changed, bride, kids, and I decided something more sedate was needed until the younger kids were capable of handling another Corsair. The speeds are great, and it has been a challenge to get used to single digit speeds ALL the time now with our mono. And sailing at an angle of heel ALL the time has also been something to get used to. But the interior comforts off-set it - and as you know, every boat is a compromise. If you are in the mood for a multi, then I say DO IT. You will never, ever regret it, but once you do, you'll spend the rest of your life wondering why the rest of the world hasn't got it figured out yet.....  

Just got from someone a picture of F-27 that is being stored in the water folded with float sides painted - actually kinda looks good, they painted a pattern to match waterline that looks like a nice design. So, SD if you care - it looks like this isn't really an issue other than having to use more bottom paint in unusual places.  

I currently own a Corsair Sprint 750. It's basically a F-24 with a little bigger mast. There is a F-24 on my dock also that I go sailing with the owner some. F boats can be sailed conservatively. You notice the one metioned flipping was racing. Racers of these boats push it to the limit. Nice to have a boat that cannot sink. An earlier post said these boats are wet if above 10 knots. I think the key here is that they were doing more than 10 knots. If sailed under 10 knots Corsairs are very dry boats. It is easy to reef the main and keep the speed down. We go sailing a lot of days with the wind blowing 25. I reef the main and keep the speed down to 8 knots. The boat is dry with just a slight (10 degrees) of heel. It can be sailed relaxing in high winds if you reef. If you want to take it easy, you can sail her slow. If you want to go fast, you can push her to higher speeds. Instead of bottom paint that is expensive and has to be repainted every couple of years. I have a lift in my slip. It has a ballast tank that pumps water in to submerge and out to raise. Lifts the boat out of the water. ON top are bunk boards just like the trailer to hold your boat. No bottom paint required then. We spend the weekend on the boat frequently. I think of it as camping on the boat. Bring a coleman stove and cook on the cockpit. My boat has 12' of cockpit on a 24' boat. So the cabin has a V-berth and storage room. We sleep in the V-berth if cold, and on the nets under the stars if warm. We sailed 35 nautical miles yesterday in 4 hours. This included stopping three times to swim and eat lunch. Our high speed was 13 knots. We sailed above 10 knots for over half the day. It was a blast. One of the best the best features of F-boats is the ease of folding the amas. You unscrew 1 bolt per crossbeam (4 bolts whole boat) and pull up on the rear crossbeam. It just folds up easy. My wife folds it by herself. The mast raising system is great. If you follow directions it's easy. Corsairs raise and lower the mast a lot more than most other boats because it is so easy to fold them and put them on the trailer. A lot of owners trailer them to the water, raise mast , go sailing for the day, put back on trailer, lower mast and take boat home. They do this every weekend. I prefer a marina slip. Gregg Corsair Sprint 750 Owner  

hobieman21sc said: ... I reef the main and keep the speed down to 8 knots.... Click to expand...

Oh, I think I am falling in love with a concept - not good, it interferes with my critical thinking. I do enjoy a fast sail (on a nice day anyway).  

I can't offer too much help in picking a tri, but I have sailed a F-27 w/ the center cockpit. I would not recommend it unless you were double handing it. Not a lot of room to move around and the cabin is a joke. However, if you want to go stupid fast, like 9 knots close hauled, and low teens on a beam reach (hit 23.5 downwind before we broke it) then this is the boat for you. Downwind in a blow, it's all apparent wind sailing. It's also ridiculously wet. Like standing infront of a fire hose wet. When the breeze is up, it's offshore boots, bibs, gloves, high collar jacket w/ sea hood, and goggles aren't a bad idea either. You don't seem to mind b/c you're going so fast, but something to consider. If you're looking for relaxing flat sailing, this ain't the boat for you.  

If you want more detailed information about F-24's you should check out the Yahoo Group called F-Boats. Lots of information including discussed the 2 versions of F-24, the Mark 1 with a fixed mast , and the Mark II with rotating wing mast. I cannot understand why others are shocked that sailing at mid-teen to 23 knots is wet. Of course high speed is wet. My point is that you can sail them slower and they are dry if sailed at 8 knots. You have the choice to sail faster if you want and you have the wind. If you want lots of interior space, this is not the boat for you. If you enjoy experiencing the beauty of outdoors and prefer to spend more time outside viewing the water while enjoying the sail - then this is a great boat. The tiller is balanced and can be held with almost no pressure even at higher speeds. It will point upwind as high as any boat. It will sail well upwind with the main only. It will tack with main only. It will sail upwind and tack with jib only - although it's not the most comfortable ride with jib only upwind. I admit, you will probably find the speed can be addictive. I enjoy taking friends for high speed sails when I can. But if the crew is uncomfortable it's easy to take her off warp speed and do relaxed sailing even with strong winds (under 25 knots). At my marina I'm normally the only boat going out if the wind is blowing over 20 knots. I'm also normally the only one sailing if the wind is under 5 knots. It's great to be able to go out most of the time. Gregg Corsair Sprint 750 Owner  

Of the 2 versions of F-24, the older F-24 Mark 1 with the fixed mast has a slightly larger cockpit - maybe 6" longer - than the newer Mark II with the rotating mast. You'll also find the older Mark 1 to be priced less. Good luck on your search. If you find one you want to see and need a checklist of things to look for to judge how good of a condition the boat is in , you can go to the designer Ian Farrier's webpage at Trimaran and Catamaran Designs By Farrier Marine, Inc. he has a detailed list of what to look for to see if the boat has possible issues or damage. water is life, Gregg Corsair Sprint 750 owner  

Sweet! Congrats brak! I can attest that those boats do actually go fast. We did 17 knots in a Corsair at the beginning of the summer.  

Picture no workie.  

I can't attach a picture here. I think photo hosting site is being flaky - but it should work eventually.  

Congratulations. Apparently you weathered Earl without too many problems.  

Brak, Looks nice, congrats! Is it a 24?  

Yes, it is an F-24 mk1. It's a slightly older one (1993 built) - but I like it all the same. Getting myself morally ready to sail real fast.  

Congrats Brak.  

Right on  

A friend bought one and loved it. Sailed it on the Columbia river. F-24 MkII I believe. He was also a glider pilot. Sweet boat, nothing else really like it. Almost as fast as a big beach cat, but able to be taken further from shore. But you'll want a wet suit to sail it.  

Congratulations on your purchase. They are really incredible boats and once you gain some confidence with it, tons of fun. I didn't read the entire thread but expect that by now you have figured out or experienced the key features of the boat. Try the Corsair 242 forum where there is lots of owner expertise. I have a 2005 MkII, which although somewhat different in many respects, is largely the same sailing experience. Let me know if you have any questions about sailing or maintaining your boat. Happy to try to answer them. I will make a significant life transition to retirement in the next six months and plan to move from he Caribbean back to NA where my sailing will be focused on living aboard my CS30 part time. My Corsair 242 is now for sale. Doug  

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SPECIFICATIONS

Draft: 1.4m

Name: Cully

Lying: Plymouth

Design:  Farrier F24mk 1

Designer/Builder: Corsair Marine

Built/Launched: 1995

Hull and Deck:

GRP construction from female moulds with Gelcoat finish

Dry Weight (Builders advertised):

Rig & Sails

Ullman Sails, Race Laminate Black Jib 12m2

Ullman Sails,  Race Laminate Black screecher 41m2

Laminate Main 25m2

Wing mast 11m, alloy, with Dynema shrouds new 2021 and wire forestay.

Harken AA fully ball bearing mainsail track and Batten  Cars, new 2021

Karver furler for screecher, new 2021

Trampolines

Main sheet & Traveller

Rudder & Tiller

Centre board

4HP Mariner outboard

Accommodation:

Four berth with bunk cushions and galley area.

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These details are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed and do not constitute any form of contract.   All statements made therein are made without responsibility and the intending purchaser must satisfy himself as to their correctness.   Survey by a qualified marine surveyor is also strongly recommended.

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Folding System

Legendary ability, unbeatable reliability.

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.

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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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