Corsair F-24

[brak]

Originally Posted by JohnRPollard

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.

[sailingdog]

Congrats Brak.

[Boatsmith]

Right on

[Nacra52]

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.

[dmurray]

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

[Yorksailor]

Now Brak if she doesn't have a spinnaker get one...My F31 used to almost literally fly when we popped the 1000 sq ft spinnaker.

When I quit cruising, about age 80, the first thing I am going to do is buy another Corsair, but it will not be a heavy rotating aluminum mast on a F31... raising and lowering that was far more frightening than the 1000 sq ft spinnaker in 15-20 knots of wind.

Enjoy Phil