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.
FARR 400 DECK
- 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.
FARR 400 RIG AND SAIL PLAN
- 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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APPENDAGES
- Deep sailing draft of 9.51ft lifting to 6.50ft.
- Modern, CFD refined bulb with high L/D and squish ratios.
- Fabricated iron fin with composite fairing.
- Deep keel lifting by primary winches and pedestal.
- Single rudder complements beam of boat and simplifies layout.





