Farr 34 (Farr 33)
Description
The Farr 33 (often referred to as the Farr 34 in some European contexts due to rounding its IOR rating to 34 feet) is a classic IOR-rated offshore racing sloop designed by Bruce Farr in 1979 (Farr design #145). Built primarily by Tartan Yachts (USA) and other licensed yards like C&C Yachts and Dehler (Germany), approximately ~100 units were produced through the early 1980s. It was Farr's breakthrough in keelboat design, blending lightweight planning hulls with IOR rule optimization for grand prix racing. Known for its speed, responsiveness, and seaworthiness, the Farr 33 dominated regattas like the Fastnet Race and Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC), influencing modern racers with its wide beam and low wetted surface. Today, it's raced in vintage fleets and valued for coastal cruising conversions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tartan Marine (USA) |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.830 ft |
| LWL | 30.000 ft |
| Beam | 22.420 ft |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.58 ft |
| p | 39.75 ft |
| e | 15.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.75 ft | 11.58 ft | 39.75 ft | 15.66 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Farr 34 (Farr 33) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.66 ft - (4773 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.03 ft - (12811 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.21 ft - (12866 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 310.9 ft² |
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Farr 34 (Farr 33) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.59 ft - (9629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.23 ft - (4642 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.62 ft - (8419 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.32 ft - (4060 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 210.32 ft² |
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Farr 34 (Farr 33) - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.51 ft - (11433 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.61 ft - (5672 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.38 ft - (10784 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.37 ft - (5294 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 325.73 ft² |
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Farr 34 (Farr 33) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.51 ft - (11433 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.84 ft - (6352 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.84 ft - (6352 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 664.45 ft² |
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