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Farr 38 116
Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Spindrift Yacht Inc. (Can) Marina Bracuhy (Br)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Farr 38 116

Designed by the renowned Farr Yacht Design firm, this 38-foot sailboat represents the company's commitment to performance-oriented sailing. Bruce Farr's design philosophy has consistently emphasized speed and efficiency, and this model likely carries forward those hallmark characteristics that have made Farr boats highly sought after by serious sailors. Given Farr's reputation for creating boats that excel in both racing and performance cruising applications, the Farr 38 116 would be well-suited for coastal sailing and potentially offshore passages. The design team's extensive experience in creating successful racing yachts suggests this boat incorporates features like a modern underbody, efficient sail plan, and thoughtful weight distribution to maximize sailing performance. Farr designs are known for their responsiveness and ability to perform well in a variety of wind conditions, making them appealing to sailors who prioritize boat handling and speed. The construction quality typically associated with Farr boats, combined with their proven track record in competitive sailing environments, suggests this model would attract sailors looking for a blend of performance and reliability. While detailed specifications may be limited, the Farr pedigree indicates a boat designed with serious sailing in mind.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.25 ft / 11.66 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.17 ft / 9.50 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 6.33 ft / 1.93 m
Displacement 10,600.00 lb / 4,808 kg
Ballast 4,100.00 lb / 1,860 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood/FG
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Spindrift Yacht Inc. (CAN) Marina Bracuhy (BR)
First Built 1978
Number Built 85
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Performance Ratios
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
38.68
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
156.26
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. 8.02 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 22.79
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 685.00 ft² / 63.64 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Pathfinder
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 20 gals / 76 L
Water Capacity 105 gals / 397 L
How It Compares

vs. Baltic 38 Dp, Soverel 39, Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton, Wylie 38, Yankee 38

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Dimensions
LOA
Farr 38 116 ★
38.3 ft
Baltic 38 Dp
38.1 ft
Soverel 39
38.4 ft
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
38.3 ft
Wylie 38
38.3 ft
Yankee 38
38.2 ft
LWL
Farr 38 116 ★
31.2 ft
Baltic 38 Dp
31.5 ft
Soverel 39
34.8 ft
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
28.7 ft
Wylie 38
31.7 ft
Yankee 38
28.8 ft
Beam
Farr 38 116 ★
12.0 ft
Baltic 38 Dp
12.3 ft
Soverel 39
12.5 ft
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
11.6 ft
Wylie 38
11.4 ft
Yankee 38
11.8 ft
Displacement
Farr 38 116 ★
10 lbs
Baltic 38 Dp
14 lbs
Soverel 39
11 lbs
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
18 lbs
Wylie 38
9 lbs
Yankee 38
16 lbs
Ballast
Farr 38 116 ★
4 lbs
Baltic 38 Dp
6 lbs
Soverel 39
6 lbs
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
7 lbs
Wylie 38
5 lbs
Yankee 38
7 lbs
Sail Area
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
731 sq ft
Soverel 39
760 sq ft
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
667 sq ft
Yankee 38
638 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
96 s/nm
Soverel 39
72 s/nm
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
69 s/nm
Yankee 38
120 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
19.9
Soverel 39
23.6
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
23.9
Yankee 38
16.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Farr 38 116 ★
38.7 %
Baltic 38 Dp
45.4 %
Soverel 39
55.2 %
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
38.8 %
Wylie 38
53.7 %
Yankee 38
45.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
23.3
Soverel 39
17.6
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
17.0
Yankee 38
29.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
2.03
Soverel 39
2.20
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
2.16
Yankee 38
1.87
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Farr 38 116 ★
156
Baltic 38 Dp
204
Soverel 39
125
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
345
Wylie 38
133
Yankee 38
300
Hull Speed
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
7.5 kts
Soverel 39
7.9 kts
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
7.5 kts
Yankee 38
7.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Farr 38 116 ★
Baltic 38 Dp
3.0
Soverel 39
4.7
Swan 38 Ss 1 Ton
Wylie 38
4.6
Yankee 38
1.7
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