Fairlie are currently seeking a client for whom to develop and build the first Sundowner daysailer (see below).
This is an opportunity to work in conjunction with our designers and craftsmen in the final design and development stages of the yacht, and tailor every aspect of it to your own personal requirements.
Decisions made on this project will help shape the future of the class ..
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'Fin & Bulb' Fife.
Designed in 1895 by William Fife to race as a 1 Rater, Fairlie Design has re-engineered the hull for modern timber construction. Using a wood/epoxy laminated hull the boat will be considerably stronger than the original requiring far less day to day maintenance.
LOD 8.4m, 28'
Lwl 5.78m, 19'
Bmax 1.58m, 5'
Draft 1.44m, 4'9"
Sail Area 350 sq ft
Displacement 0.9t
The 'Sundowner' Daysailer -----TEST MODEL NOW IN BUILD! SEE NEW IMAGES-----
A modern performance daysailer, designed for relaxed, easy sailing in memorable, eye-catching style. Now being offered by Fairlie as a semi-production yacht.
Displacement 3730kg
Lwl 8.77m
Bmax 2.494m
Draft min 1.15m
Draft max 1.95m
Ballast ratio 47%
Sail Area 49 sq m
28m Cruising Yacht
A family cruising yacht, designed for deep water, long distance cruising in maximum style and comfort.
The first yacht designed at Fairlie, 'Niebla' was launched in 2005. She is a fusion of traditional ideas and modern technology, with a long keeled wooden hull and high-tech carbon rig.
LOA - 18.0m (59')
Lwl - 12.8m (42')
Bmax - 3.8m (12'6")
Draft - 2.5m (8' 2')
Displacement - 24t
Sail Area - 150 sq m (1518 sq ft)