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Old 02-04-2010, 12:55   #16
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If you're looking at the Corsair, you should seriously consider the Ian Farrier F36. It is a proper ocean going tri by a leading designer. Farrier's boats are well engineered, strong and sails beautifully.
Because they are designed for amateur (experienced-, in the case of the F36) construction, it means that should anything go wrong, the boat can be repaired almost anywhere in the world by the skipper with Farrier's technical support via e-mail.

The F36 has ample space down below for life onboard while doing long passages.

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Old 03-04-2010, 08:58   #17
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A few questions...

Budget?

When?

I think you like Dragonfly 35 or 1200 very much, but also if the price is one big thing you can get more boat for the money if you dont need a folding one.

And a 1200 is as SailFastTri said, bigger is not harder. In strong winds yes, and little more tricky in the harbours. I sailed a 65f mono this summer, fantastic easy to sail alone or two persons. The only thing is things take times, to tack or change sails. Harbours = nightmare....

If you dont need a folding one, then look at these...

Catamarans

aerofleet 45
outremer 45
edel 33 (sooo fast...) and cheap...

Trimarans

Contour 50 (Same price as a one year old DF35)
Trimax Trimax Trimarans (folding)
Navalforce3 Naval Force 3 - Accueil (folding)
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Old 05-04-2010, 15:22   #18
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Thank you everyone for your replies! This is such a helpful community!
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Old 05-04-2010, 15:25   #19
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My budget for the boat is around 800,000 U.S., but I can go higher.

I want to set sail in a few years. I will be sailing solo.
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the trimax is one of the best solo yacht's
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Old 20-04-2010, 12:06   #21
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the trimax is one of the best solo yacht's
From the web site it looks like version 1.0 hasn't even been finished. Has a Trimax ever floated in water?
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Old 23-04-2010, 12:50   #22
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Freetime,

I have a Countour 50 in my back yard that is for sale. Carbon fiber rig, electric primaries, genset, and all the cruising gear you would need. Boat has seen very little use and would likely be price comparably to the 37's and 35's you are looking at.
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Old 24-04-2010, 04:26   #23
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Because they are designed for amateur (experienced-, in the case of the F36) construction, it means that should anything go wrong, the boat can be repaired almost anywhere in the world by the skipper with Farrier's technical support via e-mail.
Don't get me wrong, I love Farrier's product, they are VERY well designed boats. But, the "experienced" in the statement above should be underlined, bold and capitalized.

Then it follows, that if you're THAT good, you can fix anything, Farrier or not. So, the statement is really suggesting something that is not there.

In addition to being a very well sailing boat, the only benefit of Ian's DIY product is saving money, in exchange for thousands of hours of your time.
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Freetime,

I have a Countour 50 in my back yard that is for sale. Carbon fiber rig, electric primaries, genset, and all the cruising gear you would need. Boat has seen very little use and would likely be price comparably to the 37's and 35's you are looking at.
Thanks, is it any of the one at yachtworld.com? I like the boat my only problem is i donīt have the money Yet. Thanks....
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Old 11-05-2012, 23:13   #25
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Re: Corsair 37 or Dragonfly 35: Which Is Better for Blue Water Passage Making ?

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A few questions...

Budget?

When?

I think you like Dragonfly 35 or 1200 very much, but also if the price is one big thing you can get more boat for the money if you dont need a folding one.

And a 1200 is as SailFastTri said, bigger is not harder. In strong winds yes, and little more tricky in the harbours. I sailed a 65f mono this summer, fantastic easy to sail alone or two persons. The only thing is things take times, to tack or change sails. Harbours = nightmare....

If you dont need a folding one, then look at these...

Catamarans

aerofleet 45
outremer 45
edel 33 (sooo fast...) and cheap...

Trimarans

Contour 50 (Same price as a one year old DF35)
Trimax Trimax Trimarans (folding)
Navalforce3 Naval Force 3 - Accueil (folding)
Is the new folding trimaran TNT 34 which compared to above :
www.tnt34.com
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The Corsair is a faster, lighter boat, but by the time it would get loaded it might not have as big of a performance edge.

I myself would take the Dragonfly 35. How can you not like a tri that you can fit a sea kayak inside of each ama?
I've only one raceresult with both Dragonfly 35 and Corsair 37: 2 Dragonflies and 1 Corsair joined the IMM2011 race in Stockholm. Certainly the Dragonflies were faster: Elapsed times 2:10:40 and 2:14:35, were the Corsair needed 2:22:03. Wind was around 10 knots.

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I've only one raceresult with both Dragonfly 35 and Corsair 37: 2 Dragonflies and 1 Corsair joined the IMM2011 race in Stockholm. Certainly the Dragonflies were faster: Elapsed times 2:10:40 and 2:14:35, were the Corsair needed 2:22:03. Wind was around 10 knots.

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Perhaps one the race but probably due to crew. The Corsair 37 would be a faster boat for sure if you just look at the weight difference. The Dragonfly is a high end luxury tri while the Corsair is a race cruiser. Also the Dragonfly costs a lot more. I think the 1200 was around $600,000! Same as a 46' catamaran new. It is a very nice boat though. Corsair 37' $280,000. Half the price as the 1200.
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Re: Corsair 37 or Dragonfly 35: Which Is Better for Blue Water Passage Making ?

Both Dragonflies were 4480 kg, the Corsair 37: 3900 kg - not much difference. (Dont believe what the yard prints, weigh the boats!)

The 2 Dragonflies had family-cruised from Denmark til Stockholm. The Corsair was sailed by the German dealer, I'm sure he tried his best
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Re: Corsair 37 or Dragonfly 35: Which Is Better for Blue Water Passage Making ?

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Both Dragonflies were 4480 kg, the Corsair 37: 3900 kg - not much difference. (Dont believe what the yard prints, weigh the boats!)

The 2 Dragonflies had family-cruised from Denmark til Stockholm. The Corsair was sailed by the German dealer, I'm sure he tried his best
The results are here: Racing
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Sorry Have to disagree. Just look at the two the Dragonfly has an inboard while the Corsair has an outboard. The Dragonfly is decked out with wood inside while the corsair is just a basic fiber shell. Lightship (even if maker is off) is no where near 3900 kg States 2490kg Corsair Marine Trailerable Trimaran - Yacht Models
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Also comparing a Dragonfly 35' vs a 37' Corsair.

If sailed by the same 2 people I am sure the Corsair would win.

Still the dragonfly is a much nicer boat all round but that is why it costs a lot more.
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Re: Corsair 37 or Dragonfly 35: Which Is faster?

So in the future, we dont have to measure and weigh the boats, and calculate complicated ratings, we can just ask you, which boat is faster?
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