FARR 39 C-R
Description
The Farr 39 C-R (Farr design #145, also known as Farr 39 Cruiser-Racer) is a high-performance IOR racer-cruiser sloop designed by Bruce Farr in 1979 and built primarily by Tartan Yachts (USA) and licensed yards like C&C and Dehler (Germany) from 1979 to ~1983. Approximately ~100 units were produced, targeting IOR One Ton Cup and offshore racing (e.g., SORC, Fastnet) while offering light cruising capability. The "C-R" emphasizes its dual-purpose nature: a planning hull for speed and basic accommodations for weekends. With a fractional rig, fin keel, and spade rudder, it was Farr’s breakthrough in lightweight production racing, influencing the Farr 40 and Cookson 50. PHRF ~90–105; known for blistering reaches (12–15+ knots) and seaworthiness in heavy weather.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tartan Marine (USA) |
| Length | 39.000 ft |
| LOA | 29.420 ft |
| LWL | 23.580 ft |
| Beam | 10.700 ft |
| Max Draft | 5.750 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.14 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.60 ft |
| p | 51.91 ft |
| e | 19.03 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.14 ft | 14.60 ft | 51.91 ft | 19.03 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
FARR 39 C-R - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 51.91 ft - (15822 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.03 ft - (5800 mm) |
| Leech | * 54.49 ft - (16609 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 54.66 ft - (16660 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 493.44 ft² |
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FARR 39 C-R - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.55 ft - (12969 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.6 ft - (11460 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.79 ft - (5118 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 357.09 ft² |
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FARR 39 C-R - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.52 ft - (15398 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.3 ft - (7102 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.88 ft - (14594 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.9 ft - (6675 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 553.29 ft² |
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FARR 39 C-R - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.52 ft - (15398 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.28 ft - (8010 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.28 ft - (8010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1128.52 ft² |
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