Corsair 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ian Farrier·1986 – 1996·~450 hulls·Corsair Marine
Corsair 27 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Trimaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27' · 8.23 m
Displ.
2,690 lbs · 1,220 kg
First year
1986

The Corsair 27, almost universally recognized by its design designation as the Farrier F27, is widely considered the most influential production multihull in sailing history. Launched in 1985 by Corsair Marine in partnership with designer Ian Farrier, the model effectively bridged the gap between niche experimental multihulls and the mainstream market. Its primary innovation was the patented Farrier Folding System™, which allowed the vessel’s beam to shrink from nearly 20 feet to just 8 feet 5 inches in minutes, enabling it to be trailered behind a standard SUV and stored in a conventional marina slip. This versatility, combined with hightech composite construction, earned the boat an induction into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame, a rare honor for a vessel of its size.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 37,500
Ask, not sold · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+8.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (76.9%) · Netherlands (11.5%) · United Kingdom (7.7%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Corsair 27 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 20 listings (76.9%), followed by Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

26 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 36,00020776.9%
Netherlands$ 43,6313211.5%
United Kingdom$ 47,127217.7%
British Virgin Islands$ 15,000103.8%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 2726.24'$ 103,8563015
Corsair 27You are here$ 37,5002710
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3402510
Corsair Cruze 97031.82'$ 203,6102215
Corsair F-24 Mk II24.17'$ 27,0002110
Corsair 88028.87'$ 199,3572110
Dragonfly 3535.04'$ 294,844197
Corsair 76024.25'$ 89,850146
Corsair 31/F-3130.83'$ 85,000132
Corsair Dash 75024.25'$ 55,900135
Seascape 2726.21'$ 122,000123

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Corsair 27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Corsair 27 over the past 12 months is $37,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Corsair 27 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Corsair 27 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Corsair 27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Corsair 27 has increased by 8.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Corsair 27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Corsair 27 listings over the past 12 months are United States (76.9%), Netherlands (11.5%), United Kingdom (7.7%).
05Do Corsair 27 listings get price reductions?+
About 13% of Corsair 27 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Corsair 27?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 27, Performance 28, Corsair Cruze 970. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.