Specifications

ManualsBrandsCorsair Marine ManualsBoatF-31

To fold, disconnect the shrouds from the float chainplates

(not required with F-24). The shrouds are then retained to

the float by the Link Plates with rotating masts, which give

just enough slack to fold, while preventing the mast from

falling should the mast raising wires be forgotten.

The F-31 fixed mast version will require that the shrouds

be completely disconnected from the float, and they can then

be secured to the mast with velcro straps. This stops them

from flopping around. An alternative is to attach them to the

float deck just behind the forward beams. This keeps them

from moving, yet allows the float to fold up.

Before folding, first check to see no one is on the side

being folded, and then undo the beam bolts. The beams on

the side first released may spring about 12" into the air as the

last bolt is undone. Hold the top of the beam and lift upward

to fold, TAKING CARE NOT TO LET THE FLOAT SWING

IN TOO FAST AGAINST THE CENTER HULL which could

damage the stops. You will have to slow it slightly. Insert the

beam locking pin. If the float does not fold in fully, the usual

cause is the wingnet catching on the aft corner of the cabin

side rail. To correct, just push the wingnet down under the

cabin side rail.

WARNING

Take great care while folded in winds of 25 knots

more.

A combination of a high cross wind and a fast,

tight turn,

may be sufficient to overcome the folded

stability of bigger designs,

resulting in a roll over.

Now fold the second side. You may find this initially more

difficult, as the boat is heeled this way, due to the first float

folded lifting that side. Crew weight on the already folded side

will help by levelling the boat out more. Lift, and once again

don’t let the float come in too fast once it starts moving. Insert

the beam locking pin.

If anything seems hard or difficult when folding, STOP

and see if anything is misaligned, or snagged. A common

error is to try and fold without disconnecting the shrouds. The

beam won't budge, so remember to check this.

Raise the daggerboard and rudder, and cleat both in the

up position. You are now ready for the trailer.

If there is a cross wind at the ramp, then a Side

Guide Rail should be fitted to the leeward side of the

trailer. This will prevent the boat swinging sideways

and off the trailer.

Back the trailer down into the water until the water

reaches the forward inward bend of the trailer side

members and the float supports are just visible above

water level. Don’t submerge the trailer any further than

this. Gently guide the boat into the center and pull up as

far as it will go. Take care here, that it comes on straight,

and avoid pulling it over the center hull side supports,

as this can damage the Log paddlewheel sender unit

on the bottom of the hull (gets expensive to replace).

A side line from the windward aft cleat may also be

helpful in cross winds to prevent the stern swinging too

far sideways.

If motoring onto the trailer, leave the daggerboard

down until the last minute - otherwise any crosswind

makes it very difficult to keep on center. Once fully on,

connect the trailer winch hook, and winch on the

remaining few feet.

The boat can now be pulled from the water, and

when on level ground remember to check that it is fully

winched on. Once out of the water there always tends

to be some slack in the winch wire. Tie an extra safety

line from the bow eye down to the winch post, ready for

de-rigging.

DE-RIGGING

Remove the bow line, separate the two lines, and

use as the side tie-downs. Fit the aft mast support and

the trailer lights.

Remove the jib and fold. The jib sheets can be

stowed in the anchor well ready for instant use next

time. If possible, the jib can be stowed inside one of the

F-28 Shroud disconnected, and being restrained by link to give just

enough slack for folding. Mast raising wires must be fitted prior to

disconnecting shroud (can be seen in background).