Farrier 720


Price
AU $45,000 Ono
Finance
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Currency
Length
24' 7" - 7.50m
Vessel Location
Oxenford QLD
Launch Year
1990 approximate
Hull Material
Ply/Ply-Glass Modifications include use of Duflex panels; carbon fibre and West System epoxy

A beautiful Farrier720 TT that has subtle modifications on an Australian built Oceanic tandem trailer. After owning this beautiful boat for nearly 28 years, sadly due to me being 80 years old next birthday and ready for knee replacements it is time for me to say good bye to Tri Arda (try harder).
I understand that she was professionally built in Victoria around 1990 and had a successful racing history. I purchased her in 1996 and have spent in excess of $100,000 keeping the boat immaculate including an extensive restoration in 2014/16 using West System epoxy for modifications and any repairs. She is still currently insured for $80,000.00 which includes the trailer. A marine surveyor conducted a survey inspection earlier this year.
Tri Arda has just completed a $15,000 refurb, which included new full Ferrari tramps all around, revarnish and flow coat inside, new galley, new ropes/halyards, 3 new flexible solar panels, all new inspection ports; etc etc. All work carried out by a registered shipwright on the Gold Coast.
In consultation with a marine architect, I had a well know Gold Coast ship wright fully dissemble the boat for restoration purposes and also make some subtle modifications which included putting a sugar scoop on the rear; lengthening the armas ( FOAM/carbon fibre); New cabin roof ( foam panel) with gas struts( marine grade stainless). The cabin can be fully enclosed with the roof lid open and this provides protection from insects/ rain but can also allow air flow.
I changed the wooden tiller and rudder box to marine grade stainless steel frame and put on a stainless steel Bimini. The Bimini has side shades to keep the sun off. The stainless tiller can be folded up out of the way.... And can be fitted with an outside drop in table. The original ice box was also enlarged.

I am a cruiser not a racer ( too old)..... But the beautiful laminated sails will certainly get Tri Arda moving. It has tramps on the front /rear that can be taken off or made smaller. I have them for safety due to my age. I am tall and had the shipwright made a drop in demountable east west (Duflex foam composite) removable double bed.
Engine.
It originally had a 7.5 hp 2 stroke motor which was hopeless in some places that had strong currents. I then tried a 9.9 Honda 4 stroke, but still found that going against strong currents off shore it was not up to the job. It now had a 20 hp Honda electric start/tilt which is fantastic. The motor has only done 17 hours and fitted with a Honda engine meter. Of course it is a heavier motor than most, but for an old boy like me the benefits are worth it and the extra buoyancy of the lengthened armas lets the boat sit beautifully in the water.


Price
AU $45,000 Ono   
Vessel Name
Tri Arda
Launch Year
1990 approximate
Length
24' 7" - 7.50m
Beam
4.57m approx.
Draft
300mm approx-centre board raised.
Vessel Location
Oxenford Qld
Region
Queensland
Use
Cruising
Registration
JN109Q
Rego Expiry
21/11/2024
Designer
Ian Farrier
Builder
Not known but refurbishments and modifications by Gold Coast Shipwright.
Hull Material
Ply/Ply-Glass Modifications include use of Duflex panels; carbon fibre and West System epoxy
Decks Material
Glass over ply plus Duflex foam panels -some carbon fibre
Engine
One owner and very little use. Electric tilt and trim. Any mechanical inspection welcome
Engine Make
Honda
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine Hours
17
Fuel Consumption
1-2 Litres per hour approx
Fuel
10 litres plus 10 litres spare
Water
50 L
Dinghy
No
Covers
Engine cover/bbq cover/ engine remote control cover/ sail bag/boom tent/sun shades/
Accommodation
See photographs
Cabins
1
Berths
2 adults-2 children
Shower
External hand held shower head with shower tent
Toilet
Brand new porta potty
Entertainment
GME Cd/usb/radio player
TV
Galley
New stainless steel sink with electric water pump
Refrigeration
Engel 40 L combined freezer
Freezer
Engel 40 L combined fridge freezer. Built in external ice box
Stove
Single burner
Water-Maker
No
Hot Water
No
Ground Tackle
2 anchors-chain and rode; swing bridle
Safety Gear
1 x lifebuoy; V sheet; air horn; mirror; marine first aid kit unopened; GME VHF GX600A; Icom hand held VHF; Marine grade stainless steel emergency tiller for outboard engine.
Bilge Pumps
1 Rule automatic with 2 bilge alarms
Epirb
Yes current to August 2025
Life Jackets
4 inflatable jackets never used.
Flares
Coastal flare kit current to August 2025
Fire Protection
1 x in pressure
Electrics
12 volt start battery; 12 volt resetable fuse panel; 120 amp deep cycle Century marine battery; 3 new flexible Renogy solar panels ( 250 Watts); 3 solar MPS;Honda motor also chargers batteries; 12 volt sockets; usb sockets ; Vitron battery monitor; dimable led cabin lights; cockpit spot light.
Raymarine auto tiller pilot.
Electronics / Navigation
Dragonfly GPS/fishfinder/compass/anchor and depth alarms. Hand held wind speed and direction.
Sail Inventory
Main and Genoa are laminated and in excellent condition. Boom bag; all new lazy jacks; all new
When the boat was purchased it came with a radical head spinnaker..... I have never used it ( just like to plug along).... It looks ok but a few of the eyelets need to be replaced.
Mast / Rigging
7/8 rig demountable. Diamond rigged spreaders. All new halyards
Deck Gear
2 winches---Schaefer furler.
Trailer
Australia built hot dipped galvanized custom tandem trailer with roller rocker suspension; over ride brakes; spare wheel; park brake; jocket wheel.
The trailer cost over $7000.00.
Trailer Make/Model
Oceanic Custom
Trailer VIN
6HRBTGCTSL-001099
Trailer Registration
839 QYG
Trailer Rego Expiry
06/04/2025
Remarks
A beautiful Farrier 720 tri which has been my pride and joy. Spotlessly clean. A very sturdy trailer will let you tow it to your favourite sailing grounds. Mine was the Whitsundays. I mayb be able to deliver the boat on the trailer subject to the sale price.

CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Maurice
Telephone
Oxenford QLD
Australia


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