A MODERN CLASSIC BY

THE FAIRLIE 55

THE FAIRLIE 55

The Fairlie 55 recaptures the style and emotion of a golden age in yachting.
Decades of unmistakable Fairlie build quality and exquisite finishing are combined
to create a yacht that is undeniably influenced by the works and splendour of
renowned yacht designer, William Fife. The sheer beauty of this yacht will be the
envy of any admiring onlooker.

Designed for both cruising and racing, the magnificent Fairlie 55 has a modern
underwater profile and carbon rig, creating a fast yacht which is as easy to handle
as any on the market today.

SPECIFICATION

L.O.A 16.80 m / 55
Hull length 16.42 m / 53 8
L.W.L 11.64 m / 38 2
Beam 3.50 m / 11 5
Draft (light) 2.60 m / 8 5
Displacement (light) 10,500 kg
Air Draft 20.64 m / 67 7
Fuel capacity 160 litres / 35 gal
Water capacity 300 litres / 66 gal
Engine power Volvo D2-55hp
Drive Volvo Sail Drive
CE Certificate Category A

Architect Paul Spooner CEng. MRINA

Builders Fairlie Yachts, Port Hamble, UK

Antifouled and commissioned in Hamble

STANDARD SAIL LAYOUT & AREA

Mainsail 67.00 m
Genoa (1/0) 53.00 m
I: 16.86 m
J: 4.93 m
P: 17.45 m
E: 6.41 m

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CONSTRUCTION

HULL
The hull is constructed on a mahogany laminated backbone and frame structure.
A layer of Douglas fir strip planking, two layers of mahogany veneers laid at 45
degrees and one layer fore & aft to give complete resistance to torsion, impact &
longitudinal forces.

DECK
10mm Teak swept decks are laid on a layer of marine plywood to create a beautiful
flush deck from stem to stern. Varnished cover boards and traditional timber
bulwarks finish the decks to perfection. The hull is painted white using Internationals
urethane paint system and finished with a traditional inset gold cove line. Gloss
varnish is used on all woodwork

DECKHOUSE
The deck house sides and cockpit coamings are constructed from straight grained
solid utile, which is cut from the same tree as all other varnished woodwork
onboard. This way a perfect colour and grain is matched throughout the yacht.
The toughened glass windows are rebated into the sides to give a clean exterior
finish. The coachroof is made up of traditionally laid planking on laminated
mahogany beams to give a classic look to the underside. The large skylight and
companionway hatch are traditionally hand built from Utile to the highest joinery
standards.

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DECK EQUIPMENT

- A 20 kg delta anchor with 130 m of chain and warp

- Custom stem-head fitting to a Maxwell 12v anchor windlass and drum
- Custom stainless steel fairleads and clyde bar cleats
- Removable stainless steel stanchions with guard wires covered in braid
- Clear flush deck hatch over forecabin giving excellent light
- A pair of manual Andersen 52 primary winches
- A pair of manual Andersen 46 secondary winches
- A pair of Andersen 46 coachroof winches (1 x electric)
- Clutches and organisers aft for main and Jib halyards, mainsail reefing lines &
boom vang control
- Andersen 52 Mainsheet winch (electric) situated behind the helm seat
- Custom built utile wheel connected to Jeffa steering gear with a 2:1 reduction
gearbox
- Lazzarette flush deck hatch
- Self draining cockpit
- Sealed gas locker aft of cockpit
- Chrome mushroom vents on deck providing ventilation for engine compartments
- Solar ventilators on coachhouse to ventilate forward bathroom and cabin

MAST, RIG & SAILS

- Selden carbon mast & boom painted classic cream

- 3 sets of spreaders with discontinuous rod rigging
- 10.5oz Crosscut Dacron mainsail by North Sails
- Furling North Sails Genoa from 8.5oz Crosscut Dacron
- Manual adjustable backstay (winch handle operated)
- Gas Strut vang (manually operated)
- Downlights fitted to lower spreaders
- Mainsail reefing lines & halyards all lead aft to coachroof clutches
- Mainsail lazyjack lines (stored at mast)

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ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation styling is based on the traditional look from the 1930s.
Panelled bulkheads in the saloon and painted tongue and groove bulkheads in the
cabins and bathrooms. All main and cupboard doors are solid timber.

FORECABIN
An ensuite double cabin with wardrobe space and drawers under the bed. A clear,
flush hatch is mounted in the deck over the bed to give excellent ventilation and
light.

AFT CABIN
Double cabin with wardrobe, drawers and storage space under the bed. A window
in the coachroof side gives light and an opening portlight gives ventilation into the
cockpit.

SALOON
Generous seating with upholstered seat and back cushions, easily removable
to gain access to a double bunk on the port side and to outboard stowage on
starboard side. Seats can be lifted to access more stowage. A saloon table with
folding leaves allows for comfortable dining and relaxing. Daylight and ventilation is
afforded by the traditional skylight and coachroof windows.

GALLEY
A gimballed 3 burner stove, oven and grill. Top loading 12V fridge. Hardwood
worktops with generous fiddles and copious storage surrounding. Twin stainless
steel sinks with Edwardian chromed mixer taps. Waste bin underneath.

NAVIGATION AREA
A forward facing chart table, with a luxury cherry red leather navigation seat, is fitted
just forward of the companionway hatch, starboard side. Here the switching panel,
tank gauges, battery monitor and navigation aids are all easily accessed.

HEADS COMPARTMENTS
Luxuriously appointed bathroom with Edwardian styled nickel plated mixer taps,
sinks and fittings. Pressurised hot and cold shower (fwd cabin only) automatically
draining overboard. Traditional scrubbed teak floor.

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MACHINERY

ENGINE
A Volvo D2-55, giving 41kW (55 hp @3000 revs) fitted to a sail drive unit with
3 bladed folding 18 propeller. A 115amp alternator is fitted to the engine and
provides charge to the domestic and engine start batteries. The fuel tank contains
approx 160ltrs and is vented overboard.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
A custom switch panel with circuit breaker switches and battery monitor panel is
fitted at the chart area.

There is an 85 Ah engine start battery and 3x140 Ah gel batteries for domestic use.
A Mastervolt battery charger supplies charge through a shore power connection
which also supplies 220V sockets and an immersion heater for hot water. There are
deckhead lights in every compartment and reading lights on each berth.

Mastervolt inverter fitted for chart table sockets.

SEA WATER PLUMBING

A manual bilge pump is fitted and operated in the cockpit. 2 x 12v automatic bilge
pumps are located in the deepest parts of the bilge.

DOMESTIC PLUMBING
300 litre fresh water tank is located under forward bunk.

30 litre hot water calorifier.

GAS
Approved installation with a manual stop valve in the galley and gas alarm fitted
near the bilge.

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FIFE EVOLUTION

For 20 years Fairlie Yachts has built, maintained and restored over 20 of the worlds
most exquisite and famous classic yachts. Many are from the drawing board of
acclaimed yacht designer, William Fife, whose designs are considered by many to
be the most beautiful of all time. Indeed the complete Fife design archive is owned
& preserved by Fairlie Restorations.

From legendary racing yachts such as Mariquita, Tuiga and The Lady Anne to
elegant cruising yachts such as Kentra and Altair, Fairlie Restorations has been
responsible for defining the current high standards for classic yachts worldwide.

Based in Hamble, Hampshire (UK) Fairlies staff are the finest skilled craftsmen
and shipwrights of the modern generation. With their craftsmanship, specialist
knowledge and consistent delivery of the highest quality, Fairlies restorations very
often sell for significant premiums. Justifiably, Fairlie Yachts has earned an enviable
reputation for building the very finest wooden yachts for private clients worldwide.

THE MODERN CLASSIC RANGE

To compliment the Fairlie 55 there are three beautiful sisterships in our modern
classic range - Fairlie 66, Fairlie 78 and Fairlie 110.

Each design is heavily inspired by William Fife and takes inspiration, styling and
construction methods from the golden era of yachting.

Brochures for the 66, 78 and Fairlie 110 can be viewed at www.fairlieyachts.com,
alternatively please contact Ancasta Yachts for further details.

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LAYOUT

ACCOMMODATION PLAN

CENTRELINE ELEVATION

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For more information about the Fairlie 110, or any model in the Fairlie Modern
Classic Range, please contact Duncan Walker.
T. + 44 (0)23 8045 6336 / + 44 (0)7703 203726 E. sales@fairlieyachting.com