The farr 40 has changed the taken off as the leading onedesign ownerdriver big boat class around the world. The partnerships farr 40 class has been a resounding success. The beneteau 40 built in the usa and supplied with neil pryde sails is equipped with a 140% headsail that is 408sf 37. Comments on sail trim, and tips on boat handling are written as if your north sails. Sailing world named the farr 40 overall 1998 boat of the year judge betsy alison said the boat is awesome. In medium air consistently fast trim is a challenge. The lightly raked stem and limited aft overhang give the.
The simple rig and efficient interior also make the boat competitive under the popular chs rule. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Includes the complete text of the racing rules of sailing and us sailing prescriptions. The farr 40 inventory was created with several factors in mind, including speed and durability. Generous sail area enables the cm 60 to be very fast relative to its size. Anything from the rig trim to the sail trim or even the bowpit action cheers. The farr 40 one design was conceived as a high performance 40 footer that would gather the benefits of modern materials into an economic platform for short course racing that was demanding, exciting and not beyond the capabilities of relatively inexperienced and mature crew members. Farr 40 quick tuning guide quantum sails custom sail. Farr 40 onedesign for maximum performance, with photos of sails taken from the trimmers view to help you replicate fast settings. It is easy to sail, comfortable, in excellent condition, with many upgrades by the second owner, the yacht was built in cape town in 1995, to withstand the rough. Basic sail and inshore safety inventory, furler, engine running well and fuel tank recently cleaned. Farr 40 class association po box 60416, san diego, ca 92166 usa tel.
The farr 40 is a 40foot onedesign sailboat designed by farr yacht design in 1996 following after the mumm 30. Comments on sail trim, and tips on boat handling are written as if your north sails representative were sailing with yo u. Having won the worlds and many other high profile class events. Farr 40 quantum sails custom sail design and yacht sails.
Farr 40 social regatta sept mhyc one design trophy oct ncyc one design trophy nov rpayc one design trophy dec mhyc one. Farr yacht design and carroll marine engineer a fast, easy to sail onedesign that appeals to a variety of sailors. Demourkas and his team worked with north sails as one of the testing programs for the 3di raw development through the 2015 season. In contrast, the farr 280, with its lower freeboard and partial lifelines, feels small. Well looking forward to hear how to make the bitch go faster. Creating a success carroll marine is responsible for the. Now the market wants a bigger offshore onedesign boat built to the same philosophy as the 40. As the farr 40 class moves from fractional to masthead spinnakers and aramid to carbon rigging,we continue to be a sail development leader. The farr 40 probably has a vcg about 12 inches below the dwl. Email seller email seller call seller call seller 0407. The north u trim seminarondisc puts performance in motion. The farr 40 is a 40 foot onedesign sailboat designed by farr yacht design in 1996 following after the mumm 30. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Farr 40 sails mainsails, jibs, and spinnakers north sails.
Designed in 1978, the yacht was inspired by a trend away. Their well thought out concepts in cruising designs satisfy owners with practical interior. Tour the 2011 farr 400 one design with the sailing anarchy boat tour duration. The decision to introduce 3di raw sails into the farr. As the farr 40 class moves from fractional to masthead spinnakers and aramid to carbon rigging,we continue to.
Why are these cheap the economy, sail inventory, masthead upgrade. In some ways, the farr 40, with its wide, flat deck and highstability deep keel, is an easier boat to sail than a typical phrf racercruiser. Fractional spinnakers are standard, with the option for masthead spinnakers for scintillating offwind speed. D2s rt10 uppers, d1 and d2 are turns and loos gauge in parenthesis. Farr 40 sails one design sails and accessories quantum sails. Technical data sheet of the secondhand sailing cruisers for sale. A faster farr 40 sailing anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Covers sail trim and boat handling upwind and downwind a complete. Vince brun and drew freides win 2019 farr 40 worlds while some may claim beginners luck, the first place team, far niente, of the 2019 farr 40 world championship earned their win with an. Its our goal to produce the fastest sails that maintain their shapes.
The farr 40 is searching for power in 8 kts tws, and has everyone hiking in 9 kts tws. Farr designers are also leaders in developing fast, comfortable custom and production cruising yachts. Constructed using superlite 50, this sail is extremely versatile, especially at the top end of its range. Bruce farr intended here to create an pittwater, nsw. North sails has been dedicated to the farr 40 class since its creation over fifteen years ago. Later we will offer you some additional suggestions to help you optimize your. The farr 40 one design has similar beam and displacement for its length compared to design 336, but has higher stability and sail carrying ability.
The workhorse of most farr 40 programs, this sail can take the abuse. The farr 50 offers a light, but not extreme, hull, which can carry the stores, fuel and water needed for distance sailing. After the farr 40 class organized in 2014 a fiveevent circuit in california that. Trim book, trim usb, tactics book, tactics usb, cruising workbook, cruising disc, weather book, match racing playbook, welcome to match racing dvd, understanding the racing rules book by dave perry. Our full collection of racing materials, including the racing tactics book and disc, racing trim book and disc, match racing playbook, welcome to match. Secondhand farr 60 pilothouse with yanmar engine, 18. Farr 30 class association farr 30 class association. It handles the range with a sweet spot at 1017 knots.
All of the equipment on the 45 is the next size up and subsequently next price bracket up from the cost needs the 40. Lets discuss any tricks, small details that make a farr 40 od sail more efficiently. Yacht scoring is a web based regatta management, regatta administration and regatta scoring system that simplifies the task of competitor registration, event management, competitor and media. Advanced helm assistance or if you prefer advanced trim. It was originally designed as a one design class but had some compromises in design to. Generally, sail trim is a bit of science, a bit of feel and a bit common sense. Price low to high price high to low length low to high length high to low. A have the d2 just soft on the leeward side when sailing upwind. At present there are 85 boats sailing in 8 countries. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and handling of both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. Sena said she chose the farr 40 class as it was the most competitive, powerful and prestigious and fit her personality. The farr 40 class association ensures that the class is run according to the consensus of the owners wishes that there is a cost effective, fun racing circuit.