Almost immediately, this new design was a huge success. The sailing public loved the versatility of this new trimaran with its patented folding mechanism allowing the Corsair sailboats to be easily folded to a width that enabled it to be trailered behind a family car or fit a regular marina berth. Once extended to its full width for sailing, this sailing trimaran design proved itself as an incredible performance sailboat.

Over the next decade, new designs were added and the company expanded to offer a full range of folding trimarans from 24ft through to 37ft.

The popularity of these amazing designs continued to grow – both in the United States and beyond with dealers appointed worldwide.

In 2006, Corsair Marine relocated its headquarters and production facilities from San Diego, California to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. Chosen for its central location, political stability, booming economy and large pool of talented labor, a number of key staff relocated to Vietnam from California to facilitate the migration of the business and the setting up and running of the factory.

In October 2010, the company was purchased by Seawind Catamarans, Australia’s most prolific and successful designer and builder of performance cruising catamarans. Seawind Catamarans is the world leader in performance cruising sailing catamarans and exports its designs all over the globe. With over 30 years experience manufacturing and designing multihulls, the company has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 1982 when owner and Managing Director, Richard Ward started building ‘off the beach’ catamarans. As an experienced yachtsman and ocean racer, Richard built Seawind Catamarans up from grass roots but always with a philosophy of building safe, strong and great performing sailing boats ideal for bay or serious “blue water” sailing.

When Corsair Marine was acquired in 2010, the new owner commented,  “This is a marriage made in heaven. Both companies have products and manufacturing processes that strongly complement each other; For Corsair Marine and Seawind Catamarans, this signals new growth opportunities in the manufacturing and sales distribution areas and our loyal Seawind Catamarans customers will benefit in technology transfers as well as cost benefits of a larger overall manufacturing base and the integration of some common componentry while our Corsair Marine customers will gain benefits from strong management and greater financial strength. It’s an incredibly good fit for both companies allowing us to expand and remain competitive in a global market. Both brand products benefit from each other’s special expertise with a significant transfer of ideas, systems and personnel.”