CRUZE 970 (CORSAIR)

About the CRUZE 970 (CORSAIR)

Beam Folded: 8.33’/2.55m Sail Area: • Mainsail: 417.64 sq.ft./38.8m2 • Jib: 217sq.ft./20.2m2 • Screecher: 448sq.f.t/41.6m2 • Spinnaker: 992.43sq.ft./92.2m2 Recommended auxiliary: 9.9Hp Yamaha 4 stroke high thrust extra long shaft Holding tank capacity: 13 USGal./49 litres In 2000, all rights for the Farrier designed F-31 were sold to Corsair Marine. Corsair Marine made some design changes and renamed it the C-31. The Cruze 970 (later called the Corsair 970) is a development of the C-31.

The Cruze 970 (Corsair) is a lightweight, high-performance fractional sloop designed by Ian Farrier and the Corsair Design Team, built by Corsair Marine starting in 2012. With a displacement of 4808.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 3.75, this vessel prioritizes speed and agility over heavy cruising comfort, reflecting its racing pedigree.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for performance-oriented coastal cruisers and racers who value high sail area-to-displacement ratios (31.95) and are comfortable with a light, responsive helm.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 5.35 and a variable keel system, the Cruze 970 is designed for coastal and nearshore racing rather than heavy offshore bluewater cruising, given its light displacement and narrow beam relative to its length.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include other Farrier-designed catamarans like the Corsair 31 or similar lightweight 30-foot performance catamarans from the early 2010s, as they share the emphasis on low displacement and high sail area.