April 2002 Corsair 24 #357 (CF0011PS)

Origami has always been stored mast-up on its trailer with a dehumidifier in the cabin. Clean hull, immaculately maintained, no bottom paint.

Origami has been featured in numerous Latitude 38 articles, in the Feb 2013 issue of Sailing World for its 2012 NOOD regatta victory, and the Jul/Aug 2004 issue of Small Craft Advisory.

    •    2009 North 3DL main ($3685), in good condition
    •    2011 North 3DL jib ($2315) in excellent condition, with Tafetta laminate on one side,
          and window
    •    2013 North 3DL screecher ($3010) in excellent condition, with Tafetta laminate on
         both sides, and window
    •    2002 Calvert Airex spinnaker in good condition (not used from 2005 to 2015)
    •    All Spectra and Dyneema halyards; Spectra main, jib, screach, and spin sheets
    •    2013 Synthetic Collego class-legal composite shrouds and forestay (22 lb weight reduction)
    •    2010 Schaefer class-legal Tuff-Luff for jib, with system to bungy jib to the deck
    •    2014 trampolines from Sunrise Nets
    •    2010 Farrier class-legal F-22 dagger rudder ($2221) with padded Hobie storage sleeve
    •    2007 Tohatsu 6 hp long-shaft outboard ($1300). Weighs the same as 5 hp but more power.
    •    2002 Pacific trailer, completely serviced and with new tires in 2013.
    •    Hoisting bridle professionally built by Argo Yacht Rigging
    •    Carbon 10’ tiller extension, with custom clip system to tiller
    •    2:1 Dyneema mainsail halyard
    •    8:1 mainsail downhaul adjustable from either tramp
    •    5:1 jib downhaul adjustable from cockpit
    •    jib barber-haulers with mini snatch-blocks, adjustable from cockpit
    •    Harken auto ratchets for spin (2 blocks each) and screach
    •    Replaced standard 12°-swept tubular spreaders with class-legal 20°-swept bar Ballenger spreaders
    •    Harken 8:1 mainsheet cam (standard is 5:1)
    •    Harken 4:1 traveler system, adjustable from the amas (standard is 3:1)
    •    All cushions in excellent condition, stored off the boat

   Origami’s Upgrades, Stem to Stern / Aprox Cost

    •    $30      Tethered quick release pin on bobstay bow eye attachment; wired ama shackles
    •    500      Tuff-luff for jib; spectra jib tack bridle
    •    50        Jib bungee tie-down and cockpit release mechanism
    •    500      Faired daggerboard and added blisters on head to make fit more snug
    •    35         Downsized main halyard spinlock teeth (and others?) to 5/16”
    •    50         Installed downhaul double swivel cam system for adjustment from the ama
    •    5           Put stand-up springs on mast-base turning blocks
    •    30         Re-mounted wind vane on masthead; removed masthead flange
    •    5           Removed upper reefing line (left a messenger)
    •    25         Maxed diamond tension with Loos gage (1200 lbs)
    •    1000     Replaced 12°tubular spreaders with 20°bar spreaders designed by Ballenger
    •    200      Installed 2:1 main halyard system with captive shackle
    •    500      Faired daggerboard shaft at hull
    •    280      Built water-tight spin bag
    •    120       Tapered spectra spinsheets joined to clew bridle
    •    2000    North spin (kept re-cut Calvert jib for practice)
    •    300      Made lifting sling system for hoisting
    •    300      Replaced all halyards with tapered spectra
    •    50        Replaced daggerboard control lines with ¼”spectra, and clams with horn cleats
    •    15         Modified cabin hatch to slide forward rather than lift, with interior latches
    •    100      Mounted Ronstan starting timer on aft cabin hatch
    •    200     Added ama and rear aka hiking straps to wingnets; laced with 1/8”spectra
    •    400     Put Origami logo and name on amas and transom
    •    5          Added captive gate to screech furler cam
    •    10        Added velcro mounts for GPS on cabin sides and reach bulkhead
    •    200     Put first aid kit, flares, martine whistle, and VHF in emergency
    •    100      Replaced spin and screech blocks with ratchomatics
    •    25        Added pockets for tethered VHF and sunglasses
    •    80        Added ratchet turning blocks for spin on cockpit coming behind traveler
    •    150       Ordered 8:1 mainsheet; added stand-up toggle and Yale Conception 5/16”sheet
    •    30        Added blocks for 4:1 traveler, with 3/8”spectra lines dead-ended to wingnets
    •    30        Replaced topping lift with 1/8”spectra
    •    20        Added cockpit Euro jam cleats for spin/screech sheets when beating
    •    25        Added tethered swim step, and bungied Lifeguard2 to transom
    •    200      Faired rudder and a dded rudder fence to counter ventilation
    •    0          Redrilled rudder pivot point, canting rudder slightly forward
    •    20        Added nylon bushings to rudder gudgeons; added pin to keep rudder down
    •    5          Added clip for tiller extension
    •    20        Installed flushing valve system on outboard
    •    180      Serviced outboard (10/03, 2/05)
    •    30        Put labels on all cams, controls, cleats, and clutches
    •    10         Added bungy to hold tiller in place
    •    300      Bought and modified portable jack system to lift boat off trailer for waxing
    •    60        Bought two electric buffers for hull waxing
    •    100      Added barber-haulers for jib when running
    •    1500    Replaced rudder with Farrier F-22 rudder with Hobie cover for blade
    •    150      Added 5:1 jib downhaul controlled from cockpit cam
    •    250      Added tiller clutch and modified tiller sleeve; removed tiller bungy
    •    600      Added two Velocitek Speedpucks mounted on akas.
    •    400      Replaced nav lights with sealed LED unit with custom pulpit mount
    •    300      Replaced mast light cabling in mast, and replaced deck mount unit
    •    150      Replaced battery with smaller, lighter unit
    •    300      Replaced hoist sling with oversized covered stainless with spring-loaded hooks

Origami Race Victories
    •    2006 Three-Bridge Fiasco, First overall among 250 entries
    •    2005 Corsair 24 Summer Solstice
    •    2004 Corsair 24 West Coast Cup
    •    2004 Trans-Tahoe, multihull class
    •    2005 Trans-Tahoe, Corsair class
    •    2008 Trans-Tahoe, Corsair class
    •    2010 Trans-Tahoe, Corsair class
    •    (missing other Trans-Tahoe’s)
    •    2008 SSS Corinthian Race, Doublehanded overall
    •    2010 SSS Corinthian Race, Doublehanded overall
    •    2011 SSS Corinthian Race, Doublehanded multihull
    •    2007 Jazz Cup, multihull class
    •    2010 NOOD Regatta and Corsair 24 West coast championship
    •    2011 NOOD Regatta and Corsair 24 West coast championship
    •    2012 NOOD Regatta and Corsair 24 West coast championship
    •    2007 YRA Party Circuit Multihull class
    •    2007 YRA Summer Solstice Regatta
    •    2008 YRA Second Half Opener
    •    2008 YRA Season Closer
    •    (Missing Indian Summer Splash overall)