Corsair Marine International

What Corsair Marine International does

Corsair Marine International manufactures trailerable folding trimarans ranging from the 20ft Pulse 600 day sports boat to the 37ft C37 offshore racer-cruiser, with the full line including the 760/760R/760 Sport, 880/880 Sport, and Cruze 970/970 Sport. The company's core technology is a proprietary folding architecture — solid aluminium folding struts with high-tensile pins and composite bearings, foam-cored positive-buoyancy hull construction, composite socket beam attachments, and 3D-scanned quality control — that allows a single operator to fold or unfold the amas (floats) in roughly one to two minutes and trail a 6.8m-beam boat in a 2.5m berth by standard vehicle, eliminating the storage and marina fees of a comparable fixed-beam multihull. Production takes place at the company's manufacturing headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where it operates under the Seawind Group and shares tooling, composites expertise, and interior timber finishes with Seawind Catamarans. Corsair generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of new trimarans (5-6 month lead time, prices undisclosed publicly) plus aftermarket parts and accessories, distributed via a long-tenured worldwide dealer network (Multihull Central in Australia, Wright Yacht Sales in the USA, Werner Stolz and Christoph Wentland in Germany, Windcraft Multihulls in the USA) supplemented by direct factory enquiries and major boat show presence (Sydney International Boat Show, Sanctuary Cove). Customer segments are diversified across young families, racing sailors, weekend cruisers, and offshore cruisers, with over 3,000 boats now in service globally and awards including Multihull of the Year 2018, Cruising World Boat of the Year 2021, and Vietnam Top Brand Awards 2026.

Name

Corsair Marine International

Legal name

Corsair Marine International

Website

https://corsairmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Corsair Marine International, a Vietnam-based subsidiary of the Seawind Group, designs and manufactures trailerable folding trimarans from 20ft to 37ft (Pulse 600 through C37), selling globally through a long-tenured dealer network to sailing families, racers, and weekend cruisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailboat Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Trailerable trimarans
• Folding sailboats
• Multihull manufacturing
• Recreational sailboats
• Marine vessel production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trimaran Sailboat Sales: One-time purchase of folding trimaran sailboats ranging from 20ft Pulse 600 to 37ft C37. Customers purchase directly through dealer network or factory. Lead time typically 5-6 months for custom orders.
2. Parts and Accessories: Aftermarket parts, sails, trailers, and accessories available through dealers. Provides ongoing revenue from existing customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Corsair Marine International designs and manufactures folding trailerable trimarans ranging from 20ft to 37ft, including the Pulse 600, 760, 880, 970, and C37 models. The company sells finished sailboats directly through a global dealer network and offers custom builds with 5-6 month lead times, alongside aftermarket parts and accessories.

Product overview

Corsair Marine International is a manufacturer of folding trimarans, offering a complete portfolio of trailerable sailing trimarans ranging from 20ft to 37ft. The product line includes the Pulse 600 (entry-level day sports boat), 760/760R/760 Sport (24ft family cruiser/racer), 880/880 Sport (28ft flagship weekender), 970/970 Sport (31ft racer-cruiser), and C37 (37ft offshore racer-cruiser). All models feature Corsair's proprietary folding system technology enabling trailering across continents, with typical setup times ranging from 20 minutes (Pulse 600) to 60 minutes (880). The company operates under the Seawind Group and is headquartered in Vietnam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corsair Pulse 600 A small, fast, fun, and sporty-looking trailerable trimaran under 20ft with high buoyancy to weight ratio. Features 20-minute trailer-to-water setup time and is virtually unsinkable. Targeted at entry-level sailors and families seeking a day-sports boat.
• Corsair 760 A 24ft trailerable trimaran with cabin, porta-potty, small galley, and shelter. Won Multihull of the Year 2018. Designed by Francois Perus with remarkable speeds, versatility, and 40-minute unfold/setup time.
• Corsair 760R Racing version of the 760 trimaran optimized for fleet racing with a family or crew. Features legendary speeds while maintaining virtually unsinkable safety characteristics.
• Corsair 760 Sport Sport version of the 760 trimaran offering enhanced performance characteristics for racing-oriented sailors.
• Corsair 880 A 28'8 folding trimaran and the first big Corsair trimaran, designed for up to a week aboard with separate cabins, private heads, proper saloon and galley, and standing headroom. Won Cruising World's Boat of the Year 2021 in Sport Category. Fully trailerable with approximately 60-minute setup time.
• Corsair 880 Sport Sport version of the flagship Corsair 880 trimaran with carbon fiber mast and enhanced performance features.
• Corsair 970 (Cruze 970) A 31ft trimaran combining performance from Corsair C31 with comfort of Corsair 37. Features raised deck creating approximately 15% additional interior space, full standing headroom, larger floats with additional buoyancy, retractable daggerboard and rudder for beaching capability.
• Corsair 970 Sport Sport version of the 970 trimaran with raised helm options for better visibility and comfort, more durable interior appropriate for racing, available in Full Carbon construction.
• Corsair C37 The biggest Corsair trimaran at 37 feet (11.27 meters) L.O.A. Combines Corsair trimaran design with Seawind Catamarans interior featuring timber styling, functional galley, ample storage, curved settee seating for six, enclosed head with shower, v-berth forward, and aft cabin.
• Parts and Accessories Aftermarket parts, sails, trailers, and accessories available through dealers for existing Corsair customers, providing ongoing revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time: Pulse 600 can go from trailer to water in 20 minutes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Highfield RIBsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Corsair Marine International announced as official importer of Highfield Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) in Vietnam in 2018. Complements trimaran offerings with tender/diving boat options.
• Seawind GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorsair Marine International operates under the Seawind Group umbrella. The companies share manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, design expertise, and interior technologies. Corsair trimarans incorporate timber styling and interior design elements from Seawind Catamarans. Both brands are manufactured at the same production facility in Vietnam.
• Werner Stolz (Germany)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing Corsair dealer based in Germany since 1999. Operates a successful trimaran sail training school offering elite training. Also a Harbeck Trailer dealer. Estimated over 50,000km of trimaran trailering experience.
• Christoph Wentland (Germany)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing Corsair Trimarans dealer with vast experience across all models. Provides expert advice on docking, sailing, and model selection.
• Multihull Central (Australia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian dealer for Corsair trimarans. Organizes and participates in Australian regattas including Geelong Race Week. Hosts Australian boat show displays.
• Wright Yacht Sales (USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS dealer for Corsair trimarans. Handled first Corsair 880 delivery in the USA (Seattle/Wareham, Massachusetts).
• Sarasota Sailing Squadron (USA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Corsair Nationals and Sarasota Bay Multihull Regatta. Works with Corsair to organize annual racing events for the Corsair community.
• Windcraft Multihulls (USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsors annual trimaran sailing clinic at Fort Walton Yacht Club in Florida. Provides sailing training for Corsair owners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gunboat: Builder of high-end performance cruising catamarans/trimarans (Gunboat 68, G4). Comparable in targeting premium, performance-oriented multihull sailors with racing DNA, though at the ultra-luxury end.
• NEEL Trimarans: French builder of cruising trimarans (NEEL 43, 47, 52) emphasizing volume, speed, and family comfort. Competes with Corsair's larger models (C37, 970) in the performance-cruising trimaran segment.
• HH Catamarans: Builder of carbon-fiber performance catamarans (HH44, HH50, HH55) with racing pedigree. Comparable in targeting performance-oriented multihull buyers willing to pay for speed and lightweight construction.
• Catana Group: French owner of Catana (performance cruising catamarans) and Bali (production catamarans with novel layouts). Comparable in targeting performance-oriented multihull sailors with premium pricing, though not folding.
• Outremer Catamarans: French builder of high-performance cruising catamarans (45, 51, 52, 55). Comparable in premium positioning, performance focus, and bluewater cruising credentials, though catamarans rather than trimarans.
• Dragonfly Trimarans: Danish builder of folding/trailerable trimarans (e.g., Dragonfly 25, 28, 32) using a swing-wing folding system. Directly comparable product category and trailerable-multihull positioning, competing head-to-head for the same buyer.
• Seawind Catamarans: Sibling brand under the same Seawind Group parent, building cruising catamarans out of the same Vietnam facility. Shares interior design language, dealer networks, and manufacturing capacity with Corsair, making it the closest operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans: Major French production catamaran builder offering a broad range from 40-80 ft sailing and power catamarans. Comparable in targeting the recreational multihull buyer, but with a broader, non-folding product portfolio.
• Lagoon Catamarans: World's largest production catamaran builder (part of Groupe Beneteau), offering 40-78 ft models. Comparable as a multihull manufacturer serving recreational sailors, but positioned as a volume incumbent rather than a folding-trimaran specialist.

Regional players

• Windcraft Multihulls: Australian multihull dealer and importer (Lagoon, NEEL, Corsair) that also runs sailing clinics. Comparable as a regional Corsair channel partner and community-builder, primarily serving the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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