The folding system on a Corsair trimaran is easy.
With just 4 bolts to remove, it is easily managed by one person and is normally done while afloat. Simply raise (to fold) or press down (to unfold) the inboard end of one cross beam - meaning it can be done from the safety of the cockpit. Only a little force is needed due to the folding system’s carefully balanced geometry and the movement of the float being mostly horizontal.
The solid aluminum folding struts have absolute control over the motion and prevent flexing or racking. A stainless steel bolt on the inboard end of each beam secures the floats for sailing. Crucially, wingnets remain attached during the folding process - their frictionless fixing tension themselves appropriately. Folding can be done even while motoring.
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Folds in minutes, just 4 bolts to remove.
Solid lower struts provide unparallelled safety and stiffness.
Corsair trimaran expert from 180 Marine Richard Allen training in San Francisco Bay
