1991 Corsair F-27

This particular F-27 has benefitted from 50 years of sailing, rigging and boat building experience of its current owner. His objective was to produce a fast single-handed cruising boat capable of extended periods off grid. A fiberglass/ foam/ epoxy hard top was constructed to provide cockpit shade and support for two 285 watt solar panels. The hard top also provides a way to collect rain water. A single half hour rain storm can provide over 12 gallons. In order to provide standing headroom in the cabin and protection from the elements while in the cockpit, a fiberglass/ foam/ epoxy dodger was built to fit around the companionway. To enable shallow water operation, a dagger-style rudder, rudder cassette and folding tiller by CCI Composites was installed, saving considerable weight and reducing drag. A Ballenger Spars second spreader kit was installed to stiffen the mast and all standing rigging was replaced with 316 SS wire and chrome bronze turnbuckles. The cap shrouds and associated adjustment tackles were replaced with Dynex Dux from Colligo Marine. A Harken Unit 0 furling system was installed on the headstay for headsail furling. A Tides Marine mast track was fitted, greatly easing mainsail raising and lowering. All mast lights and wiring were replaced. The three deck-mounted mast wiring plugs were removed and replaced with a single gland. The mast wires route below deck to a junction box for a protected, dry connection. A slab reefing system for three reef points was installed to the boom, with all reef lines leadingto the cockpit. An 8:1 outhaul system was installed in the boom. An ABYC compliant electrician installed a 12 function electrical panel and supervised all wiring Installation and electrical design. The 300 amp hour lithium battery allows for the continuous operation of an 64 quart 12 volt freezer for four days of minimal sun. Under normal operation, the solar panels charge the batteries in three hours.

Additional Details

Manufacturer Provided Description The F-27 is a unique combination of easily handled family cruiser, exciting performance racer, and take-it-anywhere trailerable trimaran. It’s light enough for easy handling yet large enough for serious offshore cruising. The wide, spacious decks and near level sailing provide safety while the shallow draft means any beach is just an excuse to pull in and play; other important features of this distinctively designed and beautifully engineered boat include comfortable accommodation and an exclusive folding system. Evolved from the original Trailertri 18 - which was designed, built, and launched in Australia in 1974 - the F-27 has been engineered without compromise. Foam sandwich construction is used throughout for its stiffness, excellent impact resistance, insulation, and floatation properties. Interior moldings further reinforce the hull and distribute point loadings in a totally integrated structure. The result is a light, robust craft with outstanding dependability. The single most important safety feature is absolute unsinkability There are 12 watertight compartments and 3600 lbs. of built in foam buoyancy. Other safety features include the ability to outrun unexpected storms. The rig is a well proven, highly efficient fractional rig, strongly stayed, and with all control lines led aft to the cockpit. A roller furling boom, plus jiffy reefing, is standard equipment for super easy and efficient sail handling. A custom maststep pivoting in line with the shrouds allows effortless single-handed raising, and only the best, top quality hardware is chosen. Speed, acceleration, and maneuverability make the F-27 a pleasure to handle. The helm is always light and responsive, while tacking is dinghy-like - it can even be done with the kick-up rudder lifted clear of the water, using sails only. Continuous 360 degree turns are possible, helm hard over, without touching the sails. As well, the deep retractable daggerboard gives excellent windward capability. Actual race results have proven it equal or superior to most 40 foot monohulls. The cabin has been carefully designed with the cruising sailor in mind. All facilities can be used while underway - the stove doesn’t even need gimbals. Quality workmanship and the finest materials provide the luxury and prestige expected of a world class boat. The main cabin features two single settee - berths, one on each side. There are large storage areas under and behind the settees. A foldaway table provides a dinette capable of seating four. There’s plenty of counter space and even a trash can in its own compartment. A pop-top gives standing headroom in the galley area and exceptional ventilation, and an optional cover can enclose and fully weatherproof for overnighting. A fold-down Bimini top (for sun protection) and a full cockpit cabin are also available to enclose and completely weatherproof the central cockpit area. The central cockpit works well in a high stability multihull, as the crew are not required to all sit out on the weather side. A long cockpit is unnecessary and you can then have a surprisingly roomy aft cabin. This has proven to be the most popular berth (big enough for a double) while it also makes a great kids’ cabin with plenty of room for toys and things. Another berth is located in the forward cabin along with a private head area and an optional vanity unit. On deck, the F-27 offers features unobtainable in yachts of similar size, with its space and lack of heel. The skipper will often be left alone, as the crew will soon find many more interesting spots. The bow nets are a favorite for watching the main hull knife through the waves, and the wingnets are ideal for sun-bathing or sleeping under the stars on warm summer nights. There’s even enough room to carry a full size dinghy. The self-draining cockpit has lockers each side - one for storage, the other for the gas tank. Additional jumbo size storage areas are in the floats, these being ideal for those bulky extra sails. With no need for a heavy keel, the F-27 is light and has excellent trailering characteristics. The low towing weight allows the discovery and exploration of many previously out-of-reach cruising grounds, and trailering also offers a significant saving in dock fees and maintenance. Rigging and launching can all be done singlehanded in less than 30 minutes. Everything is designed to get on the water faster. The shallow 14” draft avoids having to completely sink the trailer for launching, and launching is always done folded so no more space is taken at the ramp than with a conventional boat. Once afloat, stability is excellent and the F-27 can be quite safely motored in a folded condition. If desired, the F-27 is easily docked in a marina. Singlehanded folding takes only two or three minutes, and is done by manually moving an inner beam end. Little force is required as the float’s movement is mostly horizontal. The wingnets fold or tension themselves automatically, and there is no need to undo or reface these. Folding can be done in smooth water, rough water, or even while motoring. There are no restrictions of any kind. The most important feature of the Farrier folding system is the absence of hinges of any kind in the beams. The folding system has been engineered to actually strengthen the boat. Each beam is bolted down into the center hull with one bolt, the receiving bolt pad being bolted into a reinforced internal bulkhead. However, these bolts are superfluous, as all sailing strains are actually absorbed by the folding struts. Sailing is thus possible without bolts in the beams at all. The folding struts are precision engineered from solid high strength aluminum with glass reinforced nylon bush inserts insulating them from the stainless steel pivot pins. A built-in outboard well, just aft of the cockpit, puts the outboard in an easily reached position. The prop is well forward, similar to an inboard prop, helping to avoid cavatation, which is often a problem with transom mounted outboards. Once underway, the outboard can be tilted up clear of the water. An 8 hp motor is ample, giving a cruising speed of 6 to 7 knots. The Corsair Marine F-27 is now out of production, with over 450 made between 1986 and 1996.Sails

(All new, except spinnaker) North 3Di NorDac Large roach Mainsail with three reefs North 3DI NorDac Furling Working Jib w/ UV cover North Gennaker with Harken Furler Ulmer Kolius Asymmetrical Spinnaker (very good condition) with ATN Snuffer Mack Sails Mack Pack Mainsail Cover with spectra lazy jacks (new)

Rigging and Sailing gear

Aluminum non-rotating mast, with additional spreader kit installed Aluminum boom Lifting aluminum bowsprit with dyneema stays (for Gennaker and Spinnaker) Dagger rudder system All running rigging has been replaced with smaller diameter, low stretch high tech cordage, professionally spliced and finished4 Lewmar #30 Self-tailing winches3 Lewmar #30 Sheet Winches (All winches recently serviced with new pawls and bearings) All Harken cam cleats have been serviced with new ball bearings and springs. Spectra flag halyard added to starboard spreader

Interior

Aft cabin with mattress Two settees in main cabin Small V berth in forepeak All interior cushions have new orthopedic foam inserts. Cushions were not used until 2013. Airhead Composting Head, not installed yet 5 Hella Fans (1 in forepeak, 2 in main cabin, 2 in aft cabin)

The aft cabin hatch was reconfigured with new plexiglass and Star Board to allow for easier operation, greater air circulation and security, in addition to mainsheet storage.

A shelf was added to the aft cabin to permit more organized storage of personal gear

Electrical and Electronics

12V electrical system with circuit breaker panel and battery switch two batteries: Group 24 engine start battery, plus 300AH lithium house battery 2 x 285 watt solar panels; can charge either battery Courtesy lights in all cabins and cockpit LED lights in all cabins USB Charging Hub 2000 watt Inverter Bitstorm WiFi Booster w/ masthead antennaGarmin GPSMap 1242xsv 12” multi function display TH Intelliducer (for depth) Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF radio with AIS The GPS and VHF are mounted on a swiveling bracket that allows viewing from the cockpit or cabin. Autopilot, Raymarine ST 4000

Anchoring and safety equipment

Rocna 20lb Vulcan anchor with 25 feet 5/16” chain and 200 feet 1⁄2” 8 plait line (stored in anchor locker) 12lb Fortress-style anchor with 20 feet 1⁄4” chain, 150 feet 1⁄2” nylon rode stored in nylon bag Custom anchor bridle system with Harken fairlead Swiveling padeye added to forward cockpit face for safety harness attachment Spectra jackline system running from cockpit to bow

Miscellaneous

USCG Flare Kit Courtesy flag storage system Signal Mirror Parafoil Signaling Kite ATN Hatch Dorade for forward hatch Aluminum Boarding Ladder Rupp Marine support strut for aft mast support Seadek EPA foam covering to cockpit (grey teak pattern) JetBoil two burner propane stove Magma propane BBQ Grill Many custom fixtures in galley to store pots, pans, plates, spices and utensils Racor water separating filter added to outboard fuel system

Motor

2015 Yamaha 9.9 hp Outboard with power tilt and remote controls in cockpit Racor water separating filter added to outboard fuel system carburetor cleaned 2020 new voltage regulator

Trailer

Pacific double axle trailer strictly fresh water use prior to 2017 new tires in 2014