1991 Corsair F-27

Step aboard and you’ll notice how open and uncluttered the F-27 feels for a trimaran of this vintage. The folding amas tuck in neatly, so you can slip into tighter slips or haul on the trailer without drama. Inside, the layout is simple but smart, with enough room to stretch out on longer weekends and plenty of dry stowage for cruising gear or race sails. The helm has that “plugged in” feeling trimaran sailors love—responsive, light, and lively in a puff—yet it never feels skittish. Owners appreciate how easily one person can handle sail changes and docking, making this a very manageable step into performance multihulls.

In this region’s mix of shoal passages, open bays, and occasionally choppy afternoon conditions, the F-27 really earns its keep. Its shallow draft and ability to sail flat let you slip over bars and explore tucked-away anchorages that deeper monohulls can’t reach. When the breeze comes on, the light displacement and efficient rig turn those afternoon thermals into quick, grin-inducing passages between harbors. On lighter days, the trimaran hull form still keeps you moving while heavier boats wallow. And because it folds for trailering, you’re not locked into a single marina—you can reposition easily for regattas, cruising grounds, or seasonal storage inland.