Farrier F32A - looking for Plans

[i_mac]

Hello, I had two Farrier´s, an F22R with which I did some amazing trips, but it was too small for my wife and me (..no toilet..). After that I had an F32R, my absolute dream boat, it was incredible fast but unfortunately poorly built. Now I found a shipyard that would build me a F32A-R, so I'm looking for plans..

It is true that such a large boat cannot be trailered all the time. But it allows for a change of territory, winter storage in a dry marina, finding a place in a busy marina during vacations and ultimately the resale value is higher.

When it comes to boats, there are three ideals of which you can have a maximum of two: speed, comfort and a low price - I think Ian Farrier has found a very good compromise there!
So, I am still loking for Plans! Only the F32A (2,5mt wide)

Good luck with it Michael I hope your project is moving ahead.

Not sure who is saying nobody trailers these boats - here is group of us in transit from Adelaide to Geelong - about 750km - for the Aus multi nationals a few years back. We regularly do the East Coast of Oz from Adelaide - a couple of thousand k's each way to Brisbane and a few guys come to us from Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane area. <2.5m wide means no oversize restrictions here which makes life easier.

You can fold an F9 or an F32 in less than a minute - loosen 4 beam bolts, undo a few tramp clips and lift. We used to do this every time we sailed my F9 when it lived in a tight marina spot. It is slightly easier with a fixed rig than a rotating rig as the lower shrouds on the main hull support the fixed mast more securely when you fold.

cheers

 

[Quadcat]

Hello,
I have new, unused plans for the F-32...32AX in 2.5m and 2.8m versions, with two daggerboard options (elevator and rotary).
For personal reasons, I'm considering selling them.
Of course, I have full documentation, including a license number for a single copy from Ian Farrier in 2009, for the buyer.
I am the second owner of the plans.

 

[haydent]

The scarab 32 is too wide to trailer in Queensland and I think much of Australia. Some claim you can get a wide load permit but I asked the authority here and was told straight up you can only pull a wide load with a heavy vehicle. Oversize in Qld is 2.9m.

There is however 1 tremendous advantage to it's folding beams. It will fit a single berth in a marina. This isn't just a lot cheaper but you have a better chance of finding a spot when cruising.

It also have a decent payload, a problem with a lot of tris.

The Avalon 9 folds to 8' and you could stretch it to 9.9 if you really wanted to...

Yep a lot of folding trimarans end up on hardstands but different people have different needs.

Im trying to work this out too, and it seems in NSW there is exception for towing sailing boats, and you can go to 3.5m beam with no permit, just signs/lights etc
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sy...nd-indivisible-item-exemption-notice-2024.pdf

though the scarab 32 is just over this at 3.77

Im looking for options to build something like the farrier given i dont think ill get plans or parts. I bought the study guide for scarab avalon and 32