Farr 37 (Dickerson 37 / #128)
Description
The Farr 37 (also known as the Farr 37 (#128) or Dickerson 37 (Farr)) is a high-performance masthead sloop racer-cruiser designed by Bruce Farr (design #128) in the early 1980s. It relaunched Farr Yacht Design's presence in IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing after a brief hiatus, blending speed, seaworthiness, and a usable interior for club racing, offshore events, or coastal cruising. Built primarily by Dickerson Boatbuilders (Trappe, Maryland, USA) starting around 1983, it's a semi-custom/limited-production model with solid fiberglass construction, a fin keel, and spade rudder for responsive handling. This Farr 37 was optimized for competitive racing (e.g., top-end Class B IOR ratings around 28.4) while offering a civilized layout—better accommodations than pure racers like the Farr 1104 or 1020 (roomier saloon, aft cabin, galley, head; sleeps 4–6 modestly).
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dickerson Boatbuilders |
| Length | 37.500 ft |
| LOA | 37.500 ft |
| LWL | 29.080 ft |
| Beam | 12.900 ft |
| Displacement | 12225 lb |
| Ballast | 6000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.20 ft |
| p | 43.70 ft |
| e | 14.60 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 14.20 ft | 43.70 ft | 14.60 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Farr 37 (Dickerson 37 / #128) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 43.7 ft - (13320 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.6 ft - (4450 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.43 ft - (13847 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.59 ft - (13896 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 318.67 ft² |
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Farr 37 (Dickerson 37 / #128) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.58 ft - (12674 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.47 ft - (5630 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.77 ft - (11207 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 339.45 ft² |
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Farr 37 (Dickerson 37 / #128) - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.38 ft - (15051 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.65 ft - (6904 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.81 ft - (14268 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.3 ft - (6492 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 525.94 ft² |
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Farr 37 (Dickerson 37 / #128) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 49.38 ft - (15051 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.56 ft - (7791 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.56 ft - (7791 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1072.83 ft² |
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