Farr 33 (Farr 34)
Description
The Farr 33 (also listed as the Farr 34 in databases due to metric rounding) is a classic masthead sloop racer-cruiser designed by Bruce Farr in the early-to-mid 1980s. It's a scaled-down evolution of Farr's successful larger IOR designs (like the Farr 37/40 series), built for club racing, offshore events, and coastal cruising with good speed, responsiveness, and seaworthiness. While not as prolific as some Farr models (limited production, mostly in the US/Australia), it gained acclaim for dominating regattas in areas like Chesapeake Bay, Long Island Sound, and SORC-style events in the 1980s. exact hull count isn't documented in major databases (SailboatData lists no specific number), It's a low-production custom/race boat from 1984 onward. Estimates from Farr archives and owner discussions suggest fewer than 20–30 hulls total (possibly around 10–15 built, as it's rarely seen on the used market The design features a fin keel with spade rudder, moderate displacement for its era, and a powerful sail plan—fast and forgiving, with excellent upwind performance and reaching/running ability. It's more cruiser-oriented than pure racers like the Farr 727 or 1104, with a comfortable interior (V-berth forward, settees, galley, head; sleeps 4–6 modestly) and practical layout for weekends or short passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Annapolis Custom Yachts (Annapolis, Maryland, USA) |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.820 ft |
| LWL | 26.670 ft |
| Beam | 11.570 ft |
| Displacement | 12000 lb |
| Ballast | 5900 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.28 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.99 ft |
| p | 39.34 ft |
| e | 13.68 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.28 ft | 12.99 ft | 39.34 ft | 13.68 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Farr 33 (Farr 34) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.3 ft - (11979 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.94 ft - (12479 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.1 ft - (12527 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 264.97 ft² |
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Farr 33 (Farr 34) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 45.51 ft - (13871 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.38 ft - (4993 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.31 ft - (12591 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.84 ft - (4523 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 337.47 ft² |
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Farr 33 (Farr 34) - GENOA
| Luff | * 54.04 ft - (16471 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.83 ft - (15798 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.35 ft - (5898 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 522.93 ft² |
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Farr 33 (Farr 34) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 54.04 ft - (16471 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.22 ft - (7077 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1066.59 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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