Farr 40
Description
The Farr 40 is a high-performance, 40-foot one-design keelboat designed by Farr Yacht Design (led by Bruce Farr) and first launched in 1996. It was created as a successor to the popular Mumm 30, filling the gap between smaller one-design racers and larger boats like the Corel 45. Built primarily by Carroll Marine in Newport, Rhode Island (with later builds by DK Yachts and US Watercraft), the Farr 40 emphasizes strict one-design rules to ensure fair, cost-controlled racing. It's known for its exhilarating speed, stability, and accessibility—demanding yet manageable for owner-drivers and semi-professional crews. The class has produced over 400 boats worldwide and remains active in international circuits, with a focus on short-course racing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design Ltd |
|---|---|
| Builder | Carroll Marine |
| Length | 40.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.610 ft |
| LWL | 26.310 ft |
| Beam | 9.420 ft |
| Displacement | 3582 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.890 ft |
| Min Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.16 ft |
| p | 42.58 ft |
| e | 17.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.75 ft | 14.16 ft | 42.58 ft | 17.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.58 ft - (12978 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.08 ft - (5206 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.04 ft - (13728 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.32 ft - (13814 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 372.77 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.61 ft - (12378 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.48 ft - (5633 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.8 ft - (10912 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.29 ft - (4965 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 330.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 81.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.53 ft - (3514 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.36 ° |
| Area | * 218.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.23 ft - (14701 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.63 ft - (6898 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.66 ft - (13917 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.24 ft - (6474 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 512.19 ft² |
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