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 0406 653 300 for further information or to arrange a viewing.
General
- Boat Brand Fareast
- Model 28R
- Build year 2023
- Builder Shanghai Fareast Boats Co
- Designer Simonis Voogd
- Length LOA 9.05m
- Length hull overall 8.520m
- Draft 1.717m
- Beam 3.72m
- Displacement 1325 kg
- HIN
- Last Antifouled
- Hull Material Composite - vinylester vacuum infused foam sandwich
- Deck Material Vinylester vacuum infused foam sandwich
- Steering System Tiller
- Keel Material High performance, composite keel fin with 600kg lead torpedo bulb
Engine Details
- Brand Mercury
- Model Electric outboard , two batteries (one spare) and charger.
- Drive Type Electric outboard
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
Sails
Evolution sail package
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.
Electrical
- Isolator switch
- Charging station for shorepower and cable.
- 12v battery
Electronics & Instrumentation
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
Entertainment
Fusion Apollo RA210 stereo with Fusion classic marine speakers
Safety Equipment
- Category 7
- Bilge pumps - 1 x manual from cockpit
- 5 x life jackets
Deck Gear
Harken and spinlock
Covers
- Boom cover
- Complete full boat cover
- Padded life lines