Corsair F-24 Mk II Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Corsair F-24 Mk II means weighing a 24-foot folding trimaran that trades cabin comfort for trailered performance and a lively rig. Drawn by Ian Farrier and built by Corsair Marine from 1994, the Mk II kept the earlier hulls and crossbeams but brought a rotating mast, daggerboard, and transom-hung rudder. On the brokerage market it attracts sailors who want a light, plane-friendly multihull they can tow home.
Layouts on the Used Market
The F-24 Mk II is a trailerable trimaran with a narrow, fine-forward main hull and a U-shaped midsection, folding akas that cut beam from nearly 18 feet to just over 8 feet, and buoyant amas for lift and reserve stability. Below, the boat is essentially a camping platform: sitting headroom on knee-to-knee benches, adult-length quarter berths, a forward double berth for small children, and no enclosed head—a porta-potti is the norm. A working pop-top helps, and the fabric inner liner uses Velcro for cushions and panels.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the used market carry a spinnaker, autopilot, and chartplotter as commonly fitted gear, while an asymmetric spinner and trampoline are often seen and a code zero appears as an occasional owner upgrade. For a buyer, the consequential clusters are sail and steering control—spinnaker or asymmetric with a bowsprit screacher setup—and navigation, where a chartplotter and autopilot reduce short-handed load. A trampoline between the amas is more than cosmetic; it defines usable deck space and should be inspected for UV wear.
What to Inspect
The structural point to verify is the beam: a small batch of boats showed oil-canning from improperly catalyzed PVC foam, a fault that was recalled and retrofitted anchor. Owners have also noted a readily scuffed outer laminate, play in the rudder pintle, and a rudder that cavitates at speed; Farrier’s optional rudder fence is worth noting if fitted anchor. The daggerboard and rotating mast are known to work well and simply, so focus inspection on folding hardware, rudder bearings, and gelcoat condition rather than the rig concept.
Availability and Buyer’s Takeaway
Typical markets for the F-24 Mk II are the United States and Germany. For the buyer, the checklist is short: confirm the beam retrofit status, check rudder pintle and skin for wear, verify the folding system’s pivot bolts and sockets, and assess trampoline and sail-control upgrades for condition. It is a light, folding, plane-capable trimaran best suited to a sailor who values speed and trailerability over interior room.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Corsair F-24 Mk II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 12 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $29,900 | — |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $34,900 | +16.7% |
| Sep 25 | 5 | $24,900 | -28.7% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $24,500 | -1.6% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $25,500 | +4.1% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $26,000 | +2.0% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $29,134 | +12.1% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $24,900 | -14.5% |
| May 26 | 6 | $31,950 | +28.3% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $2,900,024 | +8976.8% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $30,842 | -98.9% |
| Sep 26 | 2 | $23,500 | -23.8% |
Where they're listed
Corsair F-24 Mk II listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 15 (88.2%), followed by Germany and Sweden.
Country view
17 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $26,750 | 15 | 3 | 88.2% |
| Germany | $29,134 | 1 | 0 | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $35,184 | 1 | 1 | 5.9% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 24 | 24.61' | $ 8,625 | 23 | 8 |
| Corsair F-24 Mk IIYou are here | — | $ 26,875 | 18 | 4 |