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F 24 Sport Cruiser
Designer: Ian Farrier  ·  Builder: Corsair Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1991
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About the F 24 Sport Cruiser

Designed by renowned multihull architect Ian Farrier, this compact trimaran represents an excellent entry point into high-performance multihull sailing. Built by Corsair Marine from 1991 to 1994, the F 24 Sport Cruiser showcases Farrier's signature approach to accessible yet thrilling sailing designs. The boat's trimaran configuration with folding outer hulls provides impressive stability and speed potential while maintaining trailerable convenience. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 43.46, this craft delivers exhilarating performance that easily outpaces comparable monohulls. The fractional sloop rig features a rotating mast, optimizing sail shape and efficiency across varying wind conditions. Construction combines fiberglass with foam core for an optimal strength-to-weight ratio at just 1,800 pounds displacement. The moderate draft of 4.67 feet opens up shallow cruising grounds while the wide 17.92-foot beam provides excellent stability and spacious accommodations for weekend adventures. This design excels at coastal cruising, day sailing, and club racing where its speed advantage shines. The folding outer hulls make launch ramp access and storage straightforward, perfect for sailors seeking multihull performance without marina slip limitations. While not intended for extended offshore passages, the F 24 offers thrilling sailing in protected waters with surprising comfort for its size.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.17 ft / 7.37 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.58 ft / 7.19 m
Beam 17.92 ft / 5.46 m
Max Draft 4.67 ft / 1.42 m
Min Draft 1.00 ft / 0.30 m
Displacement 1,800.00 lb / 816 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 401.00 ft² / 37.25 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Dbrd.
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction FG /Fm. core
Designer Ian Farrier
Builder Corsair Marine (USA)
First Built 1991
Last Built 1994
Associations F-24 MK II Owners Group
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
2.49
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
5.9
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.51 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 9.05 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make OB
KSP 1.15
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