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Farr 33

Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Annapolis Custom Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1984
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About the Farr 33

Designed by the renowned Farr Yacht Design team, this 33-footer represents the studio's characteristic approach to creating fast, seaworthy vessels that blur the lines between racing and cruising performance. Bruce Farr's reputation for producing boats that excel in both competitive sailing and comfortable passage-making shines through in this design. With its moderate displacement and thoughtful proportions, the Farr 33 appeals to sailors seeking a responsive boat capable of spirited sailing in a variety of conditions. The design philosophy emphasizes clean lines and efficient sail-carrying ability, making it well-suited for coastal cruising, club racing, and weekend adventures where performance matters. The boat's construction reflects the quality standards associated with the Farr name, featuring robust engineering that can handle both the stresses of competitive sailing and extended cruising. Its size makes it manageable for small crews while still offering enough interior volume for comfortable overnight trips. Sailors drawn to the Farr 33 typically appreciate boats that reward good seamanship with excellent sailing characteristics. The design strikes a balance that makes it equally at home crossing starting lines or exploring new harbors, embodying the versatility that has made Farr designs popular among discerning sailors worldwide.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.82 ft / 10.31 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.67 ft / 8.13 m
Beam 11.57 ft / 3.53 m
Max Draft 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Displacement 9,239.00 lb / 4,191 kg
Ballast 2,910.00 lb / 1,320 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Annapolis Custom Yachts (USA)
First Built 1984
Related Sailboats Farr 1020 · Schock 34 Gp · Tartan 33 · Peterson 34 · S2 103
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 108
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 31.5
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 217.42
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 6.61 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.56
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.99 ft / 3.96 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 564.00 ft² / 52.40 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 18
How It Compares

vs. Farr 1020, Peterson 34, S2 103, Schock 34 Gp, Tartan 33

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Dimensions
LOA
Farr 33 ★
33.8 ft
Farr 1020
33.9 ft
Peterson 34
33.9 ft
S2 103
33.8 ft
Schock 34 Gp
33.8 ft
Tartan 33
33.7 ft
LWL
Farr 33 ★
26.7 ft
Farr 1020
28.4 ft
Peterson 34
28.3 ft
S2 103
28.0 ft
Schock 34 Gp
28.6 ft
Tartan 33
28.8 ft
Beam
Farr 33 ★
11.6 ft
Farr 1020
10.5 ft
Peterson 34
11.3 ft
S2 103
11.3 ft
Schock 34 Gp
11.6 ft
Tartan 33
11.0 ft
Displacement
Farr 33 ★
9 lbs
Farr 1020
8 lbs
Peterson 34
10 lbs
S2 103
10 lbs
Schock 34 Gp
8 lbs
Tartan 33
10 lbs
Ballast
Farr 33 ★
2 lbs
Farr 1020
3 lbs
Peterson 34
5 lbs
S2 103
4 lbs
Schock 34 Gp
3 lbs
Tartan 33
4 lbs
Sail Area
Farr 33 ★
—
Farr 1020
531 sq ft
Peterson 34
565 sq ft
S2 103
564 sq ft
Schock 34 Gp
545 sq ft
Tartan 33
531 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Farr 33 ★
108 s/nm
Farr 1020
117 s/nm
Peterson 34
120 s/nm
S2 103
—
Schock 34 Gp
90 s/nm
Tartan 33
153 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Farr 33 ★
—
Farr 1020
21.0
Peterson 34
18.6
S2 103
18.9
Schock 34 Gp
21.0
Tartan 33
18.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Farr 33 ★
31.5 %
Farr 1020
37.9 %
Peterson 34
47.2 %
S2 103
—
Schock 34 Gp
37.9 %
Tartan 33
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Farr 33 ★
—
Farr 1020
18.3
Peterson 34
22.2
S2 103
21.5
Schock 34 Gp
16.7
Tartan 33
21.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Farr 33 ★
—
Farr 1020
2.09
Peterson 34
2.04
S2 103
2.07
Schock 34 Gp
2.27
Tartan 33
2.04
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Farr 33 ★
217
Farr 1020
159
Peterson 34
213
S2 103
—
Schock 34 Gp
162
Tartan 33
—
Hull Speed
Farr 33 ★
—
Farr 1020
7.1 kts
Peterson 34
7.1 kts
S2 103
7.1 kts
Schock 34 Gp
7.2 kts
Tartan 33
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Farr 33 ★
—
Farr 1020
3.8
Peterson 34
2.8
S2 103
2.8
Schock 34 Gp
3.8
Tartan 33
3.0
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