Fairlie 77

A single 150 hp Volvo diesel is modest power for a 79-foot yacht, and it suits a displacement hull rather than one built for speed. D.W. Yachting completed Fairlie 77 in 2025, drawing her lines from the work of William Fife, and she carries that heritage styling into a new build.

Build and provenance

Fairlie 77 is a monohull, 24 metres over a beam of five and a draught of three, built by D.W. Yachting in the United Kingdom. Her styling and use of materials are described as of a high standard, a finish the builder is known for, and timber features through her build as a material chosen for how it suits life on the water.

Layout and accommodation

Six guests sleep across three cabins, a modest count that keeps her closer to a private, owner-run yacht than to a large-crewed one. That scale suits a couple or a small family cruising together rather than a full party of guests.

Performance and engineering

Her single Volvo D3-150 engine, at 150 hp, gives a cruising speed of eight knots and a top speed of ten, figures suited to a displacement hull built for steady running rather than pace. One engine rather than a pair keeps her mechanically simple for an owner to run.

Where she lies and how to see her

A buyer interested in Fairlie 77 arranges a viewing through Boatcrowd, who set it up and attend in person as the single point of contact throughout. Once an offer is accepted, a survey and a sea trial follow before she changes hands.