In
recent years there has been a wide choice of Wayfarer models
that incorporated wooden floorboards and side benches within a
specialised interior. The design of the tanking being varied to
certain end uses such as racing (no storage required), true
cruising (as much dry storage as possible) and day sailing (a
combination of some dry storage). The following models have been
recently removed from the build schedules for new Wayfarers .
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Wooden boats. |
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\\\\\\wooden Wayfarer dinghies (not the Wayfarer World) for those
who prefer the more traditional look.
For further details please
contact us. We also provide a composite dinghy, which
have both a wood deck and GRP hull!
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The Mark 1a. |
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Originally designed as the
specialist cruising option, and still remains a favourite
thanks to the full height forward bulkhead offering two
hatches providing sealable stowage space. (see picture). |
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The Mark 2. |
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At one time the "industry
standard Wayfarer", in terms of numbers sold, the most
popular version. An ideal boat for training, day sailing,
cruising or racing and well proven over the years. The Mark 2
features a half height forward buoyancy tank with a storage
shelf on top. |
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The Plus S.
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Originally intended as the racers
choice, the Plus S has also recently found favour with a
number of cruising sailors. The Plus S is produced in PVC
foam sandwich for extra stiffness enabling the boat to
withstand the considerable rig loads imposed by the racing
sailor. The Plus S is the only GRP wayfarer to of won World
and National championships in recent years.
The Plus S has a full height forward
bulkhead which is normally accessed by a 6" inspection hatch,
for the cruising sailor this can be replaced with a larger,
more accessible opening. |
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The
Wayfarer is currently available in two design types neither
of which have any wood present within the design and so low
maintenance and clean glossy appearance are the common
features.
Both are self draining featuring transom drains (scuppers)
with plastic self bailers mounted in the middle of the boat
to facilitate the final elements to keep the cockpit dry.
The
available types include the well established Wayfarer World
and the brand new Mark 4 Wayfarer.
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The Wayfarer World.
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The Wayfarer World is the
latest incarnation of Ian Proctors famous design, penned in
collaboration with Ian's son, Keith Proctor, the world was
born in 1997. Following a detailed consultation period with
Wayfarer users, the latest design has a number of new and
exiting features including a removable aft storage tank, a
self draining cockpit, a spinnaker chute and the removal of
all woodwork which has greatly reduced the maintenance burden
of the boat. The World has a much more modern look and
generally cleaner lines. The Wayfarer World has become the
choice of the majority thanks to an excellent race pedigree,
(area championship winner) and demonstrated cruising and
daysailing ability. (North sea crossing 1998) |
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The brand NEW Mark 4 Wayfarer.
 This version of Wayfarer was designed to improve the
competitive edge of the GRP boat, as well as addressing the
character of the capsized craft and finally giving the class
a very modern feel and appearance that is to-days benchmark.
The
design work was completed by Phil Morrison whom has a World
wide reputation as being one of the foremost dinghy
designers to-day. He has been responsible for designing and
subsequently having had built thousands of modern boats.
With the aid of computer lead technology he firstly spent
many hours studying the rules and the allowable variation
that had been established within the Wayfarer class and the
subsequent results of numerous boats. With the data
collected he drew up the lines of the new Mark 4 boat to
ensure that it would be as competitive as any out there now.
The all out race boat has vacuum foam technology built into
it to ensure low water absorption, stiff panel construction
matched with hard polyester resin and gel systems. The race
boat will be built from the same tooling as the Training and
Cruising boat and so will appear identical in this respect.
Race boats come with an array of adjustable control systems
to allow accurate calibration of rig and sail settings.
Family sailing and cruising boats come with a similar glass
fibre make up as the well foundered Mark 2 ensuring
longevity, strength and durability that is the hall mark of
all Wayfarers. The specification list comprises of extras
that add to security and safety as well as assisting in sail
reduction.
The
training Mark 4 is built with the emphasis being on rugged
and strong both in regard to the GRP as well as the choice
of fittings and equipment.
Wayfarers are custom built to the first owners own
requirements in colour, specification, fit out detail and
package. This is the feature that separates the boat out
from manufacturers one designs. A simple boat can be added
to in the future as your own sailing develops or should the
boat be sold on to a new owner. This supports high residue
values and the reputation of this design.
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Asymmetric Spinnaker. |
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The Wayfarer World is the
only version of the Wayfarer available with an Asymmetric
Spinnaker, originally intended for sailing schools the
asymmetric is now available for all, providing a new
dimension to this classic class. (not suitable for class
racing, but can be used for handicap racing).
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