Folding Trimaran
Multihull speed that still fits on a trailer
Three-hulled boats whose outer floats fold in for trailering. They sail fast and fairly flat, and the shallow draft opens up beaches and creeks. Interiors are snug because the main hull is narrow.
Length 6–10 m (20–33 ft)
Typical price €25k–150k used
Strengths
- Very fast for the size
- Sails flat with little heel
- Trailerable and beachable
Weaknesses
- Small interior
- Expensive for the length
- Folding systems need care
Ratings
6
5
3
9
8
4
7
6
4
9
4
Typical hull materials
Example models (7)
| Model | Length | Built | Hull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrier F-27The boat that popularised the folding trimaran | 27 ft · 8.2 m | 1985–1997 | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Corsair F-31Folding cruiser-racer with a usable cabin | 31 ft · 9.4 m | 1990s–2000s | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Corsair 760Light, fast, floats fold inward | 25 ft · 7.6 m | 2010s– | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Telstar 28Tony Smith folding tri with a roomier interior | 28 ft · 8.5 m | 2000s | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Dragonfly 25Danish build quality with the swing-wing folding system | 25 ft · 7.6 m | 2010s– | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Dragonfly 28More cabin for cruising couples; floats swing back | 28 ft · 8.5 m | 2000s– | Fibreglass (GRP) |
| Astus 26.5Sliding floats with no hinges; simple and good value | 27 ft · 8.1 m | 2020s– | Fibreglass (GRP) |