Latest Update - June 20, 2002,
Progress with the F-22 has been very slow, due to other work in progress,
but the good news is that I'm almost finally ready to make a serious start.
The past six months have been incredibly busy, not only with the F-39, but
also with a new F-33, which was an unannounced design being developed in
parallel with the F-39. This has now actually taken preference over the F-39
with a much greater potential becoming apparent, and details plus photos
have only just been released at:
http://www.f-boat.com/f-33.htmlThe F-33 incorporates the same new technology as the F-39, much of which
will also be used in the F-22. Designing both the 39 and 33 has taken a lot
of time, seven days a week now being usual. But the new systems are already
implemented in the F-33 and have worked out very well, which means much of
the hard work has already been completed for the F-22.
The software required for the new computer cut panels for the F-22 was
acquired some time ago, and the manufacturing setup for the panels is ready
to go the moment I can supply the data required. My eventual intention is to
have a complete kit available, from trailer to sails, in various countries,
but this will take some time to fully source and setup. So, initially, to
get things going, the kit may consist only of the hull panels, beams, and
folding system, with the builder finding other items locally as required,
these all being readily available.
In the meantime, the F-22 lines have been roughed out, allowing the
provisional interior layout to be established, and this has just been added
to the F-22 web site at:
http://www.f-boat.com/pages/trimarans/F-22.htmlStill no promises on availability, other than before the end of 2002, and it
will depend on how the remaining F-33 and F-39 work goes, the first F-33
probably being completed in August. So if you want something for immediate,
sailing/building, you may want to consider other avenues, but be assured I
am working as hard as I can, and am very keen to get to the F-22. Combined
with the F-33 and F-39, this will then complete a significant overall
upgrade of my available design range.
In summary, my targets for the F-22 remain at less than 500 hours building
time, a US cost of $15,000 for a kit (a sail away boat that you assemble)
and less than $30,000 for a ready made (no assembly required) sail away
boat. Prices in other countries will vary depending on exchange rate, with
panels being made in Australia to take advantage of the lower Australian
dollar. Again, no guarantees in regards to hours and prices, or
availability, but the above is what I am aiming for.
With Regards,
Ian Farrier
http://www.f-boat.com 
