FAREAST 28R - one design racing sailboat - performance and pure pleasure The FAREAST 28R is a modern racing keelboat that synthesizes experience ...
FAREAST 28R - one design racing sailboat - performance and pure pleasure
The FAREAST 28R is a modern racing keelboat that synthesizes the experience and expertise of naval architecture firm Simonis Voogd and Far East Boats.
A monotype racing sailboat, high performance, balanced and accessible, designed to provide maximum sensations without unnecessary complexity.
Despite its compact length, the FAREAST 28R impresses with its performance. Top speeds close to 20 knots are regularly achieved, whether in racing or sporting navigation. Fast, lively, and extremely enjoyable to helm, it has been approved and recommended in France and internationally.
High-end design and racing DNA
The FAREAST 28R adopts the design cues of the best current racing keelboats: reverse bow, sleek lines, wide stern and optimized hull for gliding.
The open and uncluttered cockpit provides generous maneuvering space for the crew, enhancing both racing efficiency and sporty navigation comfort.
Advanced construction techniques
The hull is built using vacuum-infused sandwich with foam core and polyester resin, ensuring an excellent balance of lightness and rigidity.
With a displacement of about 1,200 kg and a retractable T keel (carbon daggerboard and lead bulb), the FAREAST 28R combines stability, performance, and ease of transport and launching.
The boat is perfectly suited for intensive racing programs, while remaining operable by well-organized amateur crews.
Premium fittings and equipment
The FAREAST 28R is equipped with high-end components from renowned brands:
- Selden aluminium rigging (Sweden)
- Harken high-performance deck hardware (USA)
- Polyester laminate sails (North / equivalent depending on configuration)
The entire system guarantees consistent performance, high reliability, and excellent longevity, even under intensive use.
International recognition
The FAREAST 28R has been showcased and praised at numerous international boat shows, including Düsseldorf, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Amsterdam.
It is also involved in international events and enjoys strong recognition among racers and clubs.
Main technical data
- Architect: Simonis Voogd
- Overall length: 9.07 m
- Length on the waterline: 8.55 m
- Beam: 2.75 m
- Draft: 1.75 / 1.40 m (retractable keel)
- Displacement loaded: approx. 1,200 kg
- Sail area close-hauled: 48 m²
- Sail area downwind: 100 m²
- Crew: up to 8 persons
- CE category: C
Ideal for
- monotype racing
- advanced clubs and training centers
- owners seeking a true modern racing keelboat
- national and international sports programs
Indicative price
Starting from €42,950 including VAT, depending on configuration and options.
Contact
Lion Yachting - Port Camargue
06 24 02 61 26