ABOUT MULTIHULLS DIRECT
Multihulls Direct was created out of a relationship between the late Ian Farrier and Michael Mallory to exclusively produce true Farrier designs.
ABOUT MICHAEL MALLORY
Michael Mallory is a builder and multihull enthusiast that initially moved to the Philippines from Hawaii in 2006. He built and launched the first Farrier F-44SC and Farrier F-85SR, soon met with Ian Farrier and starting an operation in Subic Bay, Philippines and Multihulls Direct was born. The Multihulls Direct team have built and delivered more than 50 Farrier designs including the F-22, F-33, F-82, F-32, F-85SR, F44SC and F-45.
Launching exclusive new Farrier F-33 design Hull #1 in Subic Bay, Philippines 2013
Michael Mallory left Ian Farrier right
Michael Mallory left Ian Farrier right
Farrier Marine (NZ) 2012
F-22 molds under construction behind (from left) Phil Fowler, Craig Johnstone, Michael Mallory, Arthur Inns, John McCormack, Alister Wright |
Farrier Marine (NZ) 2015
F-22 now in production (from left) Arthur Inns, Part-timer, Craig Johnstone, John McCormack, Michael Mallory, Ian Farrier, Phil Fowler, Part-timer. |
We worked closely together for more than 5 years introducing the new production F-33 and F-45 as well as the F-22, Ian was a great influence and mentor.
Michael Mallory
Michael Mallory
ABOUT IAN FARRIER
Ian Farrier built his first trimaran in 1969. In 1972, recognizing that trailerable trimarans could be significantly advantageous over trailerable monohulls, he began exploring options for creating one. By 1974 he invented and then patented the The Farrier Folding System™, and the prototype Trailertri 18 was built and launched. It performed in an excellent manner, and thereafter he built 5 additional Trailertris of various sizes, using various configurations. Throughout this period, the foldable, trailerable trimaran began to catch on, establishing itself as a new and exciting vessel. Ultimately, it went on to become one of the fastest growing markets in the sail boat industry.In 1984 Ian moved to Chula Vista, in the San Diego area, and started Corsair Marine. This is where the
F-27 was designed. After building the initial prototype, he developed and created the entire production systems and quality control guidelines for Corsair. Over one hundred boats were produced annually, and the reputation began to grow. After his tremendous success, and with a desire to focus on new designs, he resigned from Corsair to pursue a new line of Farriers. In 1991 he relocated to Bellevue in the Seattle area, maintaining a relationship with Corsair. He subsequently designed the F-24, F-28 and designed the F-24, F-28 and F-31, licensing Corsair to build these new boats. By the end of 2000, Ian had ceased relations with Corsair, and began exclusively focusing on Farrier Marine.