FARR 400 CONSTRUCTION

The FARR 400 is entirely built in carbon fibre/epoxy sandwich construction, making it one of the first carbon production sailboats in the world, along with the RC44.
All major geometry is created by precision 5 axis milling which is usually only available for Grand Prix and America’s Cup projects. This ensures that the highly optimized geometry of the hull, keel and rudder are carried through the production process and into the final design with consistently accurate tooling.
Hull, deck, and interior structure are fabricated with vacuum infusion technology to ensure high fiber volume ratios and reduce weight variation.
Weight is strictly controlled using a High Modulus Smartpac design. The Smartpac is a three dimensional designed fiber and core package that is tailor made for the FARR 400. This design ensures that every boat has exactly the same amount of materials to guarantee optimized construction and one-design uniformity.
Composite stanchions, pushpit, and pulpit minimize weight. An aerofoil section pushpit reduces windage and creates improved aesthetics.

FARR 400 HULL

The lines of the FARR 400 have been styled for high performance and to project a dynamic and modern image.
The full stem and powerful forebody provide dynamic lift when sailing at high speed reflecting the latest in design supported by CFD research.
Moderate topside flare is limited to max beam for transportation considerations.
Powerful stern sections incorporate a partial chine for improved high speed handling and reduced drag.
Refined low drag hull form designed to operate comfortably at higher heel angles to maximize efficiency of the deep keel whilst still achieving high performance downwind.

Aggressively designed deck for function and aesthetics.
Asymmetric starboard cabin side to allow direct line pit functions minimizing line friction.
Aerodynamic and comfortable sheer radius detail
Generous oversized cockpit
Proven winch spacing and general layout based on GP42
Pedestal driven primary winches allows for:

- Superior winch speed on asymmetric spinnaker gybes
- Winch driven spinnaker hoists
- Spinnaker takedown line drive system
- Primary winch based keel lifting system with minimal purchase.

Keel-stepped carbon mast and boom. Double spreaders in carbon with a 22 degree sweep.
Powerful modern square head mainsail
Spinnaker inventory flown from retractable centerline sprit
Twin topmast backstays allow for control of mast and forestay tension in a broad range of sailing conditions
Split mast construction to permit transport within 40-foot container footprint
Carbon fibre standing rigging for weight savings and simpler storage for shipping and transport

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