Dan wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with using a trailerable trimaran, like
the Corsair F28, Telstar T2, or the Dragonfly 800 as a coastal cruiser,
or even a bluewater cruiser. If so, what have your experiences been like.


I have some experience with the more common F-27 and F-24.

If you like spartan, as in camping with about the same equipment &
comfort you would have on the trail with everything toted on your back,
only with a solid roof over your head, then yeah they're great. If
you're decadent and want a place to stand up while you put on your
pants, or a supply of cold beverages, then too bad.

As ocean sailers, they're probably a bit more safe than a monohull of
comparable capacity, and much faster. The biggest issue is the skill of
the skipper, and 2nd to that is how well outfitted.

If you're trailering, be prepared to spend a lot longer rigging up than
anybody likes to admit.

Very fun boats, but they have their downsides (unless you're a multihull
fanatic).

Fresh Breezes- Doug King