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Farr 727
Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Alpha Marine (Nz)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Farr 727

Designed by renowned New Zealand naval architect Bruce Farr in 1976, this compact 24-footer represents early work from one of sailing's most influential designers. Built by Alpha Marine in New Zealand with only 40 hulls produced, the Farr 727 has become a sought-after example of Farr's distinctive design philosophy emphasizing performance and seaworthiness. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration deliver responsive handling characteristics typical of Farr's racing-influenced designs. With a displacement of 2,690 pounds and 1,080 pounds of ballast, the 727 strikes a balance between stability and performance that makes it well-suited for coastal sailing and weekend cruising. The relatively high sail area to displacement ratio of 19.49 indicates spirited sailing performance, while the low comfort ratio of 11.84 reflects the boat's performance-oriented nature rather than cruising luxury. The capsize screening formula of 2.4 suggests good stability for coastal waters, though like most boats of this size, it's best kept in protected waters during heavy weather. For sailors seeking a well-engineered small boat with proven Farr DNA, the 727 offers an appealing combination of sailing performance and build quality from a respected designer's early portfolio.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.83 ft / 7.26 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.58 ft / 5.97 m
Beam 8.33 ft / 2.54 m
Max Draft 4.67 ft / 1.42 m
Displacement 2,690.00 lb / 1,220 kg
Ballast 1,080.00 lb / 490 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 235.00 ft² / 21.83 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Alpha Marine (NZ)
First Built 1976
Number Built 40
Associations Quarter Ton Class
Related Sailboats ["Moore 24" · "North Star 727 Farr" · "Wylie Wabbit 24" · "Quickstep 24" · "Mirage 24"]
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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
 201
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
 19.49
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
 40.15
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
 159.98
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
 11.84
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
 2.4
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. 5.93 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
 3.56
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. 582.78 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. 19.51
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.40 ft / 7.44 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.80 ft / 2.38 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.70 ft / 7.83 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.90 ft / 3.32 m
SA Fore 95.16 ft² / 8.84 m²
SA Main 140.07 ft² / 13.01 m²
SA Total (100%) 235.23 ft² / 21.85 m²
Est. Forestay Length 25.62 ft / 7.81 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Farr 727 ★
23.8 ft
North Star 727 Farr
23.8 ft
Quickstep 24
23.9 ft
Wylie Wabbit 24
23.8 ft
LWL
Farr 727 ★
19.6 ft
North Star 727 Farr
19.6 ft
Quickstep 24
19.0 ft
Wylie Wabbit 24
20.0 ft
Beam
Farr 727 ★
8.3 ft
North Star 727 Farr
8.3 ft
Quickstep 24
7.9 ft
Wylie Wabbit 24
5.6 ft
Displacement
Farr 727 ★
2 lbs
North Star 727 Farr
2 lbs
Quickstep 24
4 lbs
Wylie Wabbit 24
875 lbs
Ballast
Farr 727 ★
1 lbs
North Star 727 Farr
900 lbs
Quickstep 24
1 lbs
Wylie Wabbit 24
440 lbs
Sail Area
Farr 727 ★
235 sq ft
North Star 727 Farr
240 sq ft
Quickstep 24
259 sq ft
Wylie Wabbit 24
186 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Farr 727 ★
201 s/nm
North Star 727 Farr
—
Quickstep 24
246 s/nm
Wylie Wabbit 24
147 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Farr 727 ★
19.5
North Star 727 Farr
19.9
Quickstep 24
16.5
Wylie Wabbit 24
32.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Farr 727 ★
40.2 %
North Star 727 Farr
—
Quickstep 24
47.5 %
Wylie Wabbit 24
50.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Farr 727 ★
11.8
North Star 727 Farr
11.9
Quickstep 24
19.2
Wylie Wabbit 24
6.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Farr 727 ★
2.40
North Star 727 Farr
2.40
Quickstep 24
2.00
Wylie Wabbit 24
2.34
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Farr 727 ★
159
North Star 727 Farr
—
Quickstep 24
260
Wylie Wabbit 24
48
Hull Speed
Farr 727 ★
5.9 kts
North Star 727 Farr
5.9 kts
Quickstep 24
5.8 kts
Wylie Wabbit 24
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Farr 727 ★
3.6
North Star 727 Farr
3.6
Quickstep 24
2.0
Wylie Wabbit 24
8.1
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