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Farr 60 Pilot House
Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Bsi Marine Sweden A.b.  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Farr 60 Pilot House

Bruce Farr's reputation for creating fast, seaworthy designs shines through in the Farr 60 Pilot House, a sophisticated bluewater cruiser that emerged in 1995 from Swedish builder BSI Marine. This cutter-rigged vessel represents the evolution of racing yacht design principles applied to serious offshore cruising, offering the protected helm station that gives the model its name. With its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, the boat delivers responsive handling characteristic of Farr's racing heritage while maintaining the stability needed for extended passages. The generous sail area of 1,898 square feet and impressive SA/Displacement ratio of 100.31 ensure spirited performance, while the substantial ballast provides reassuring stability in challenging conditions. The GRP construction and moderate comfort ratio of 3.18 reflect a design philosophy that prioritizes performance without sacrificing habitability. The pilot house configuration offers year-round sailing comfort and excellent visibility, making this an ideal choice for serious cruisers who don't want to compromise on speed. Built during the mid-1990s when yacht design was rapidly advancing, the Farr 60 Pilot House represents a sweet spot between racing efficiency and cruising practicality, appealing to sailors seeking bluewater capability with genuine sailing excitement.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 60.24 ft / 18.36 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 52.49 ft / 16.00 m
Beam 17.98 ft / 5.48 m
Max Draft 9.02 ft / 2.75 m
Displacement 5,291.09 lb / 2,400 kg
Ballast 18,584.97 lb / 8,430 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 1,898.00 ft² / 176.33 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction GRP
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder BSI Marine Sweden A.B.
First Built 1995
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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
 100.31
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
 351.25
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
 16.33
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
 3.18
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
 4.13
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. 9.71 kn
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
 18.18
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. 3,372.19 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 100.28
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 79.56 ft / 24.25 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 24.28 ft / 7.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 70.37 ft / 21.45 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 26.48 ft / 8.07 m
SA Fore 965.86 ft² / 89.73 m²
SA Main 931.70 ft² / 86.56 m²
SA Total (100%) 1,897.56 ft² / 176.29 m²
Est. Forestay Length 83.18 ft / 25.35 m
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