CORSAIR 27
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27 ft |
| LWL | 26.25 ft |
| Beam | 19.08 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft/ 1.17 ft min |
| Displacement | 2,690 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 33.33 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 380.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 149.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 254.1 sq ft |
About the CORSAIR 27
Spin. area: 775 sq. ft.
Designed by Ian Farrier and built by Corsair Marine (USA) from 1986–1996, the Corsair 27 is a lightweight, performance-oriented cruiser with 450 hulls produced. Its fractional sloop rig with a rotating spar and low displacement of 2690.0 lb prioritize speed and ease of handling over heavy offshore comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who value high performance and easy single-handed sailing, as evidenced by the high prevalence of solar panel and bow thruster upgrades for self-sufficiency.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 3.1 and a capsize ratio of 5.49, the Corsair 27 is primarily a coastal boat; its light displacement and narrow beam make it less suitable for heavy offshore passages compared to heavier displacement designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1980s-90s performance cruisers like the O'Day 27 or Catalina 27, but distinguished by its lighter displacement and Farrier's racing pedigree, making it more akin to a trailerable racer-cruiser hybrid.
Direct variant of the CORSAIR 27
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
22 listings · boat years 1987–1995 · median $37,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
19 reported issues across 8 systems for the CORSAIR 27, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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