Fareast 28R
Currency
Length
29' 8" - 9.05m
Vessel Location
RPAYC Newport
Launch Year
2023
Hull Material
Composite Vinylester vacuum infused foam sandwich

Designed by the renowned Dutch Naval Architects Simonis-Voogd, the Fareast 28R is purpose-built for exhilarating sailing with just a crew of four.
Performance & Equipment:
Sparrow is arguably the best-specified 28R in the country, making her a standout in both one-design racing and club competition, where she regularly outperforms larger rivals.
- Evolution sails package, including a brand-new set of working sails
- Raymarine instrument suite for accurate performance tracking
- Extended carbon bowsprit for extra downwind speed
- Brand-new deep carbon rudder (July 2025), delivering exceptional grip and control in fresh conditions
Build Quality:
Constructed by Fareast Yachts - the world's largest ISAF-approved builder of Optimist and 420 dinghies, Sparrow is built to internationally recognised CE standards:
- High-density foam sandwich with vacuum-infused fibreglass skins
- Precision pre-weighed resin application
- Reinforced hull with internal ring frames
- Carbon keel fin and rudder for strength and lightness
Deck & Cockpit:
Her huge cockpit is designed for efficiency and comfort, easily accommodating four to five crew. The helmsman benefits from:
- Neatly arranged rope controls within easy reach
- Adjustable backstay
- Fine-tune mainsheet control
- Traveller for precision sail trim
At a Glance:
- Stylish, modern sports yacht from a world-class yard
- Impressive racing pedigree with premium sail and equipment upgrades
- Spacious cockpit and ergonomic layout for fast, competitive sailing
- Antifouled and berthed at RPAYC - available for inspection today
Contact Michael Coxon on for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Price
AU $115,000
Vessel Name
Sparrow
Boat Reference
Sparrow Schedule 1
Launch Year
2023
Length
29' 8" - 9.05m
Beam
3.72m
Draft
1.717m removable keel for trailering.
Displacement
1325kg
Keel / Ballast
High performance, composite keel fin with 600kg lead torpedo bulb
Vessel Location
Rpayc Newport
Region
New South Wales
Use
Family, Leisure, Racing
Registration
8AVALON
Designer
Simonis Voogd
Builder
Shanghai Fareast Boats Co
Hull Material
Composite Vinylester vacuum infused foam sandwich
Decks Material
Vinylester vacuum infused foam sandwich
Engine
Electric outboard, two batteries and charger.
Engine Make
Mercury
Number Engines
1
Fuel Type
Electric
Covers
- Boom cover
- Complete full boat cover
- Padded life lines
- Complete full boat cover
- Padded life lines
Entertainment
Fusion Apollo RA210 stereo with Fusion classic marine speakers
Safety Gear
Category 7
Bilge Pumps
Manual from cockpit
Flares
5
Electrics
- Isolator switch
- Charging station for shore power and cable.
- 12v battery
- Charging station for shore power and cable.
- 12v battery
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine equipment 12 months old($12,000 package)
- Axiom+ 9' multi function display
- Alpha 9 performance display
- RSW smart wind sensor
- AR200
- Airmar DST 810
- Ray 53 VHF radio
- Axiom+ 9' multi function display
- Alpha 9 performance display
- RSW smart wind sensor
- AR200
- Airmar DST 810
- Ray 53 VHF radio
Sail Inventory
- 1 x Em2 Mainsail (Brand new 2025)
- 1 x Em2 Ap Full Size Jib ( Brand new 2025)
- 1 x Em2 Mainsail
- 1 x Em2 Ap Full size Jib
- 1 x Em2 #3 Jib
- 1 x Evolution A2
- 1 x Evolution A3
- 1 x Em2 Flying Headsail new.
- Delivery full size heavy duty UK mainsail
- Smaller UK heavy duty jib.
- 1 x Em2 Ap Full Size Jib ( Brand new 2025)
- 1 x Em2 Mainsail
- 1 x Em2 Ap Full size Jib
- 1 x Em2 #3 Jib
- 1 x Evolution A2
- 1 x Evolution A3
- 1 x Em2 Flying Headsail new.
- Delivery full size heavy duty UK mainsail
- Smaller UK heavy duty jib.
Mast / Rigging
- Selden double spreader rig with cathedrals to support the masthead kite with additional halyard lock.
- Aluminium rectractable bow sprit.
- Carbon fibre extended bow sprit for club racing
- Aluminium rectractable bow sprit.
- Carbon fibre extended bow sprit for club racing
Deck Gear
Harken and Spinlock
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Mac Marine Group
Telephone
Address
1 Queens Parade
Newport NSW Australia
Newport NSW Australia
Website
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