Corsair Marine

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Overview

Corsair Marine International builds lightweight composite trailerable trimarans, specializing in folding designs from 24 to 37 feet for performance sailing, racing, and cruising. Acquired by Seawind Catamarans in 2010, it has sold over 2,500 trimarans since 1984 and maintains dealers in the US and internationally. Production occurs in Vietnam, with a focus on high-performance, trailerable multihulls designed initially by Ian Farrier.

History

Corsair Marine was founded in 1984 in Chula Vista, California, by John Walton (son of Walmart founder Sam Walton) and Ian Farrier to produce the F-27 trimaran. The company expanded its range of folding trimarans up to 37 feet over the following decades. In 2006, it relocated production to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and was acquired by Seawind Catamarans in 2010.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Corsair 24 (compact folding trimaran)	entry-level performance trailerable trimaran	$150,000 - $250,000
Corsair 28 (versatile folding trimaran)	family cruising and racing trimaran	$250,000 - $400,000
Corsair 31 (mid-size performance trimaran)	high-speed folding trimaran for regattas	$400,000 - $600,000
Corsair 37 (largest folding trimaran)	luxury performance cruising trimaran	$600,000 - $900,000

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured at the headquarters facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, since 2006. Corsair Marine is the manufacturing division of Seawind Catamarans, with in-house production of lightweight composite trimarans. The shared facility employs over 220 staff.

Notable Products

Corsair F-27 - First trailerable trimaran model produced, designed by Ian Farrier.
Corsair 24 - Smallest folding trimaran for day sailing and racing.
Corsair 37 - Largest model offering extended cruising capabilities.
Corsair 31 - Performance-oriented trimaran for competitive sailing.

Reputation

Corsair Marine is regarded by sailors for producing fast, trailerable trimarans with innovative folding systems that enable easy road transport. Enthusiasts praise the lightweight composite construction and handling in regattas. Some note the shift to Vietnam production and end of Farrier design partnership in 2000 as points of discussion among long-time owners.

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