Farrier

Ian Farrier has designed several of the world's most popular sport cruising multihulls - a category of craft that he was a major force in developing, starting in the 1970s. At the end of 2003 more than 2000 Farrier-designed trimarans were sailing, of different models and brands. Most of these have been commercially produced in volume by several manufacturers. However, a sizeable proportion have also been constructed by home builders from kits or plans.

Farrier-designed multihulls are renowned for their sparkling performance and versatility as all-round cruisers. They can be raced, cruised, quickly folded up and towed away. They are very sporty yet, depending on size, they have the amenities and sea-kindliness for relaxing trips with friends or family.

The production boats are well proven and respected for their advanced production techniques and quality of materials used. The plans for home-building from Farrier Marine are reputed to be some of the most comprehensive available, and are backed up by active support from the designer. Kits or bare hull versions of some models can be bought as an intermediate way to do a quicker home build.

Full production brands
Full production trimarans designed by Ian Farrier include the Tramp, the earlier Corsair range, the OSTAC F-31, the TPI 31 and the current F-33. - Later production Corsairs are based on Ian Farrier designs, but their designs are not fully controlled by him and do not have an 'F' in the brand name.

Home-built from kits or bare hulls
F-25C; F-33

Home built from plans
Trailertri range, F-25A; F-82; F-9A; F-9AX; F-9R; F-36; F-32

Only the models below are listed on this website under the brand "Farrier." All other Farrier-designed models are listed under other brand names:

• OSTAC
• Haines Hunter
• Tramp
• Trailertri
• Corsair