TrIPCONY FAST WEEKENDER
bill wright design
28' TIMBER CABIN CRUISER
28 KNOTS
shallow draft
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Expert Timber Boat Building
Discover the craftsmanship behind our traditional timber boat building. Our expert team blends history with skill, ensuring each vessel reflects quality and artistry in every detail.![]()
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Designed for comfortable performance
The Fastweekender 28' is designed to get you there and back quickly, maximising every moment away. With generous entertaining space, a practical galley, fully equipped shower and toilet, and an expansive sleeping berth, it delivers stylish, comfortable and independent weekends on Moreton Bay and inner-coastal waters.
Our approach
Experienced Timber Boat Builders
Design: Bill Wright
Bill Wright began working with his father Ron in 1972 as an apprentice boat builder for Norman R. Wright & Sons. He has been working in the industry for more than forty-five years and has continually been involved with designing and building the boats.
Builder: Simon & Co.
Yard: Tripcony Slipway & Marina
Paroz & Co. is a family-owned team of specialist boatbuilders and cabinetmakers, established in 2008. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern construction methods, the team undertakes new timber boat builds, restorations, modifications, maintenance and repairs from its Breakfast Creek workshop.
Tripcony Slipway & Marina has operated on Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek since 1926. With a proud heritage of building and supporting classic timber boats, the historic working slipway continues that tradition today through specialist marine facilities, traditional cradle slips and skilled local craftsmanship.
About Fast Weekender 28'
Base Package
Custom options available
The Fast Weekender is a commercially engineered motor yacht designed for Moreton Bay and sheltered inner-coastal cruising. The specification covers the complete vessel package, including hull and deck construction, lightweight joinery, Yanmar propulsion, electrical and plumbing systems, safety equipment, finishes, commissioning, sea trials and launch. Extensive list of options and customization available on request.