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Farr 40 One Design
Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Carroll Marine & Others By License  ·  First built: 1997
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About the Farr 40 One Design

Racing sailors seeking a competitive edge have long gravitated toward this sophisticated 40-footer from the renowned Farr Yacht Design studio. Bruce Farr's expertise in creating fast, seaworthy designs shines through in this one-design racer, which has established itself as a formidable force in grand prix racing circuits worldwide. Built for serious racing competition, this yacht excels in both coastal and offshore events where tactical sailing and crew work determine winners. The design emphasizes performance over comfort, featuring a sleek hull form optimized for speed and windward ability. Her moderate displacement and well-balanced sail plan create an exceptionally responsive boat that rewards skilled helmsmanship. The one-design aspect ensures close, competitive racing where crew skill trumps equipment advantages. This has made the class popular among yacht clubs and racing organizations seeking exciting, fair competition. The boat's reputation for durability and consistent performance has attracted professional racing teams and serious amateur competitors alike. While primarily designed for racing, the Farr 40's seaworthiness makes it capable of extended offshore passages. However, accommodations remain spartan, clearly prioritizing performance over cruising amenities. This purposeful design philosophy has cemented its status among dedicated racing enthusiasts.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.72 ft / 12.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.27 ft / 10.75 m
Beam 13.22 ft / 4.03 m
Max Draft 8.53 ft / 2.60 m
Displacement 10,902.00 lb / 4,945 kg
Ballast 4,960.00 lb / 2,250 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,107.00 ft² / 102.84 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Composite
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Carroll Marine & others by license
First Built 1997
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
36.15
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
14.66
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.39
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.96
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
5.98
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 53.15
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.44
P (Mainsail Luff) 54.78
E (Mainsail Foot) 19.35
ISP (Spinnaker Luff) 60.7
SPL/TPS 17.06
SA Fore 410.32
SA Main 530.0
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Farr 40 One Design ★
40.7 ft
Dehler 41 Ds
40.9 ft
Schock 41
40.8 ft
Solaris 42
40.6 ft
LWL
Farr 40 One Design ★
35.3 ft
Dehler 41 Ds
36.3 ft
Schock 41
32.2 ft
Solaris 42
37.6 ft
Beam
Farr 40 One Design ★
13.2 ft
Dehler 41 Ds
12.8 ft
Schock 41
12.9 ft
Solaris 42
13.1 ft
Displacement
Farr 40 One Design ★
10 lbs
Dehler 41 Ds
19 lbs
Schock 41
15 lbs
Solaris 42
19 lbs
Ballast
Farr 40 One Design ★
4 lbs
Dehler 41 Ds
7 lbs
Schock 41
7 lbs
Solaris 42
6 lbs
Sail Area
Farr 40 One Design ★
1 sq ft
Dehler 41 Ds
Schock 41
802 sq ft
Solaris 42
1 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Farr 40 One Design ★
Dehler 41 Ds
84 s/nm
Schock 41
65 s/nm
Solaris 42
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Farr 40 One Design ★
36.2
Dehler 41 Ds
Schock 41
20.5
Solaris 42
22.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Farr 40 One Design ★
Dehler 41 Ds
37.1 %
Schock 41
47.5 %
Solaris 42
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Farr 40 One Design ★
14.7
Dehler 41 Ds
Schock 41
23.3
Solaris 42
25.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Farr 40 One Design ★
2.39
Dehler 41 Ds
Schock 41
2.06
Solaris 42
1.95
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Farr 40 One Design ★
Dehler 41 Ds
183
Schock 41
211
Solaris 42
Hull Speed
Farr 40 One Design ★
8.0 kts
Dehler 41 Ds
Schock 41
7.6 kts
Solaris 42
8.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Farr 40 One Design ★
6.0
Dehler 41 Ds
Schock 41
2.9
Solaris 42
3.6
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