FARR TP52 FRAM XVI
2006
FRAM XVI a fourth generation Farr® Transpac 52, built by Cookson Boats of New Zealand, was developed to compete in both the European and US Transpac 52 competitions. Design #590 was developed to meet the demands of a specific selection of Mediterranean venues. This design is the direct result of first hand experience gained while sailing and competing in Transpac 52 class for the 3 years and based on previous FYD designs #585 (Bribon, Caxia Galicia and Rush) & 586 (Pegasus & Atalanti).
Research for this program focused on the following areas:
- Beam optimization studies for the proposed venues/conditions
- Hull shape refinement
- Transom immersion and effective length studies
- Appendage sizing studies
- Foil and bulb shape optimization
- Review of existing boats performance and observations
- Deck layout refinements
- Construction refinements
| Previous Name | LOA | 15.85m | |
| Year | 2006 | LWL | 14.76m |
| Model | TP52 | Beam | 4.42m |
| Builder | Cookson Boats NZL | Draft | 3.20m |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Displ. | 7,485 Kg |
| Design # | 590 | Ballast | 4,270 Kg |
| Hull Material | Carbon Fiber Composite | Bottom | Epoxy Barrier |
| Rig Material | CARBON | Type | Hall Spars |
| Yacht Location | Puerto Calero, Canary Islands | L/A Date | Nov. 1, 2007 |
| FYS Broker | Bill O'Malley | Listing Price | €500,000 EUR |
