Corsair 970

The Corsair 970 is a trimaran by Corsair, built since 2010.

Key figures: length overall 9.7 m, beam 6.9 m, draft 0.5 m, light displacement about 2.2 t, upwind sail area about 65 m², 1 × 20 HP, 1–2 cabins.

About the Corsair 970

At 9.7 m the Corsair 970 is a small, fast trimaran for day sailing, racing and weekend cruising. A draft of only 0.5 m lets her reach shallow anchorages that keelboats cannot use.

Corsair trimarans go back to the folding-float designs of Ian Farrier. The floats fold in for trailering and marina berths, which makes these boats unusually versatile.

Buying a used Corsair 970

• Standing rigging older than about ten years is often questioned by insurers – check its age.
• Ask when the saildrive seals were last replaced and check the engines’ service history.
• Operate the float-folding system and check its hinges and fittings.
• Always commission an independent survey with a haul-out – see our buying checklist.

Similar trimarans

• Dragonfly 28 – 8.75 m
• Dragonfly 33 – 10.68 m
• Dragonfly 36 – 11.55 m
• Corsair F-31 – 9.32 m, beam 6.81 m

Compare all models in our catamaran specs database A–Z.

Corsair 970 for sale

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FAQ

Approximate values compiled by catamarket from published data. Figures vary by year, version and options – please check them against the builder’s documents or a survey. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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