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FARR IMS 49 PINBALL WIZARD - IRC Updated

1997

Pinball Wizard is a Farr 49, IMS based design built by Boat Speed in 1997.  Unlike most IMS boats of the time, Pinball Wizard is 100% carbon fiber composite.  The long term benefit is a higher quality build that is ultimately more durable and more versatile.  This is apparent in this boats life after IMS, as it has transitioned into PHRF, ORR and now IRC with continued success.

Pinball Wizard has been updated and now incorporates redistributed ballast, having moved the internal ballast to a new keel bulb.  The boat now offers increased stability and performance, especially in the higher wind ranges.  Downwind Pinball Wizard now features masthead spinnakers, greatly improving off-wind speed and angle.

Pinball Wizard is an exceptional value in a Grand-Prix racing yacht, guaranteed to excite any racing team!

 

Previous Name Uarshek - Ragamuffin LOA 15.040m
Year   LWL 12.240m
Model IMS 49 Modified Beam 4.340m
Builder Boat Speed Draft 3.245m
Designer Farr Yacht Design Displ. 7,834 Kg
Design # 419 Ballast  
Hull Material Carbon sandwich composite Bottom Duropox Epoxy
Rig Material Carbon Fiber Type Fractional / Masthead
Yacht Location Chicago, IL L/A Date October 2008
FYS Broker Ian Gordon Listing Price $129,000 USD

Hull Color Navy Blue Deck Color White
Graphics Lt Blue Cove Stripe Engine Yanmar Turbo
HP   Model  
Propeller 2 Blade Folding Fuel  
Water   Holding  
Keel Fin w/ Bulb Steering Large Single Wheel
Hull Identification #  

Hull/Deck Construction Details:

Carbon fiber hull and deck construction were chosen for its lightweight and stiffness, which should prove to be beneficial in windier conditions and choppy seas.  Other components such as the internal framing and rudderstock are also constructed from carbon to gain the maximum strength to performance advantage.


Interior Layout:

The interior is built strictly for racing, to conform with IMS racing requirements.  The owner and crew felt that bare bones accommodations were all that was necessary, wanting to keep the boat light and fast.  Six crew members can sleep comfortably on the weather side during overnight races.  There is a three burner stove and ice box are in the main salon, head and lavatory are forward while the navigation station is highly functional and conveniently located just aft of the companionway.


Electronics/Navigation:
B & G Performance instruments package

5 – 20 / 20 mast displays

2 – Cockpit bulkhead FFD Displays

Garmin GPS Map Weather

1 – FFD Display aft

ICOM IC-M710 Marine SSB Radio

2 – Nav Station FFD Displays

VHF Radio

Stereo / CD Changer

 


Deck Gear:

Harken, Spinlock, and Navtec Grand-Prix deck hardware package

Harken Athwartship genoa leads

Harken fore/aft #3 jib leads

7 Spinlock halyard rope clutches

Mainsail controls pod

Harken traveler track w/car

2 – spinnaker sheet rope clutches

Out-board genao lead track

 


Winch Package:
Lewmar racing winch package
Carbon Fiber Pedestal Grinder for Primary Winches

2 – Primary winches set on ‘Speed-Rings’

2 – Halyard winches – self-tailing

2 – Mainsheet winches – self-tailing

2 – Runner winches – self-tailing


Rig & Rigging:

Carbon Fiber spar and boom, 3 spreader rig with jumper strut and running backstays / checkstays

Rig Dimensions:
I: 18.696m J: 5.560m P: 19.400m E: 7.150m ISP: 21.440m SPL: 6.400m

Carbon fiber spinnaker pole (penalty pole)

Nitronic Rod Rigging

Hall Quick vang (solid vang)

Tull Luff headstay


Sail Inventory:

2007 Doyle Mainsail

2006 North Fractional Symmetrical Spinnaker

2004 Doyle Light Genoa

2008 Doyle A-1 Masthead Asymmetrical Spinnaker

2004 Doyle Medium Genoa

2008 Doyle S-1Masthead Symmetrical Spinnaker

2004 Doyle Heavy Genoa

2006 North Spinnaker Staysail

2006 North 3DL #3 Blade Jib

Many older sails to be included


Spares & Safety Gear:

2006 VC Epoxy bottom

2008 Mast head spin. penalty pole

2006 Lead bulb – internal ballast removed

 


Additional Comments:

Pinball Wizard represents a great opportunity to own a fast and rewarding 50’ Grand-prix racing yacht at a fraction of today’s cost.  Receiving constant updates and care, Pinball Wizard is race ready and ready to win.  The recent conversion to Masthead Spinnaker and increased stability by way of the new keel bulb, combined with the high-tech carbon construction, offers Pinball Wizard a renewed competitive edge in PHRF, ORR and IRC.


Farr Yacht Sales Disclaimer:

Farr Yacht Sales offers the details of the listed vessel in good faith. We are diligent in presenting the above facts and inventories of the listed vessel but we cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The buyer, whether himself or through his agent or his surveyor, should conduct such investigation, independent confirmation and additional due diligence as the buyer deems necessary before purchasing the vessel.  

This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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