Bristol Sailstar Corsair 24
Description
The Sailstar 24 (also known as the Sailstar Corsair 24 or simply Corsair 24) is a classic American fiberglass trailerable pocket cruiser designed by Paul Coble and first built in 1964 by the Sailstar Boat Company in West Warwick, Rhode Island. It's renowned for its sturdy, seaworthy construction and spacious interior relative to its size, making it a popular choice for coastal cruising, family weekends, or even light offshore passages. When Sailstar faced financial troubles in 1971, production was acquired by Bristol Yachts (founded by Clint Pearson), who renamed it the Bristol 24 or Bristol Corsair 24 and continued building it until 1983, with over 750 total units produced across both brands. The Sailstar version is distinguished by its use of concrete-encased iron ballast (heavier but more prone to corrosion issues), while Bristol models switched to lead ballast for better performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul Coble |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sailstar Boat Co. |
| Length | 24.580 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.25 ft |
| p | 26.33 ft |
| e | 11.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.25 ft | 9.25 ft | 26.33 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.33 ft - (8025 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.12 ft - (8571 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.27 ft - (8617 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 152.879 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.3 ft - (7711 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.16 ft - (3706 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.14 ft - (6748 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.64 ft - (3243 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 134.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.05 ft - (9159 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.86 ft - (4529 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.37 ft - (8647 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.88 ft - (4231 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 208.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 30.05 ft - (9159 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 16.65 ft - (5075 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.65 ft - (5075 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 425 ft² |
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