Corsair F-31 Modified

Corsair F-31 Modified - Cheeky is for sale

Cheeky is a unique, very fast, highly modified Corsair F-31 trimaran (formerly named Cheekee Monkee). Currently for sale by her third very happy owner.

Some background to Cheeky:

Cheeky is the result of an inspired and well-financed project to take a Corsair F-31 trimaran to its extreme. All major modifications were done only after consultation with Ian Farrier.

The first step was to add angled foils to each ama – a la ORMA 60. The speed limit on any tri is reached when the leeward ama gets buried. On Cheeky, the foils keep that from happening, meaning that more power can be used, and higher speeds attained. With this one upgrade, sustained top speeds went from the high teens to the mid-twenties, an improvement of approximately 25%.
To handle the increase in power and the consequent higher loads on the akas (beams), new beams were designed and built in carbon fiber.  The amas (floats) were carbon-reinforced and reconfigured at the same time. The new configuration had the boat planing on the leeward float, meaning that in optimal sailing trim Cheeky would now lift its main hull clear of the water, further reducing drag and increasing speed. A new, deeper custom built carbon fiber rudder replaced the stock rudder to keep plenty of rudder surface in the water. A new, deeper custom daggerboard was built at the same time for the same reason and a sugar scoop extension added to the stern. To reduce heeling moment, a hydraulic mast canting system was installed that can move the mast 6 degrees to weather.  A longer custom carbon (sound familiar yet?) bowsprit was fashioned as well.
The interior was gutted to reduce weight and reinforced with carbon to increase stiffness.  A custom carbon galley, a custom carbon head (!) and carbon “nav station”  was installed along with two lightweight pipe berths.
This boat has been owned by three passionate multihull sailors whose love of speed and thinning wallets has shaped Cheeky into what she is today. Cheeky has won everywhere she has gone...and because she is easily trailered behind a pickup truck, she has gone everywhere. The current owner lives in Michigan and races the boat across the Great Lakes and travels to events up and down on the east coast. Cheeky has won both Mackinac races multiple times, and has wins in the Queen’s Cup, the Mills Race, the Swiftsure and more.
On top of the vast amount of development that has gone into the boat, two things stand out about Cheeky. The first is unsurprising – the incredible speed that Cheeky is capable of achieving with ease. When the wind is blowing and Cheeky has the bit between her teeth,one thing is certain...you will be hooting with joy.
The second thing about Cheeky is that the people who sail her tend to stick around. Buying Cheeky automatically gains you a half-dozen or so experienced former crew/soon-to-be-new-friends who will show up anywhere at any time for another ride on her just to help you learn get the most out of her.
Check out the details of her impressive equipment list, give your slow boat away to the next person you see, and grab Cheeky’s 12-foot-long tiller extension and start planning an assault on your next racing season. Your life will never be the same!

Recently relocated to Charleston, SC to escape the winter snows of Michigan and make it easier for inspection.

One set of racing sails, plus another complete set of practice sails, all in excellent condition

Racing Sails (all by UK Sailmakers)
Mainsail
Jib
Two screachers (two different size)
Two asymmetrical spinnakers

Practice Sails (all by Calvert Sails)
Mainsail
Jib
Screacher
Two asymmetrical spinnakers

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