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Farr 740 Sport

Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Sea Nymph Boats Ltd., Nz/Cbz, It  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Farr 740 Sport

Designed by renowned naval architect Bruce Farr in 1980, this 24-footer represents the New Zealand designer's expertise in creating performance-oriented small boats during his early career. Built by Sea Nymph Boats in New Zealand and later in Italy, the Farr 740 Sport showcases the sleek, modern aesthetic that would become synonymous with the Farr brand. The boat's lifting keel configuration makes it particularly versatile for shallow water exploration and trailer sailing, while still providing excellent sailing performance with its fractional sloop rig. At 3,000 pounds with 827 pounds of ballast, the design strikes a balance between manageable weight for trailering and sufficient stability for spirited sailing. The relatively high sail area to displacement ratio of 19.82 indicates this is a boat built for speed and excitement rather than heavy-weather cruising. With a low comfort ratio of 12.55 and moderate capsize screening value of 2.27, the Farr 740 Sport is ideally suited for day sailing, club racing, and coastal adventures rather than extended cruising. The fiberglass construction ensures durability, while the Farr pedigree guarantees sailing characteristics that prioritize performance and responsiveness. This boat appeals to sailors seeking an engaging, athletic sailing experience in a manageable package.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.28 ft / 7.40 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.75 ft / 6.63 m
Beam 8.17 ft / 2.49 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Min Draft 0.92 ft / 0.28 m
Displacement 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Ballast 827.00 lb / 375 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 257.00 ft² / 23.88 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Sea Nymph Boats Ltd., NZ/CBZ, IT
First Built 1980
Associations Farr Trailer Yachts Owners Assoc.
Related Sailboats Martin 242 · Seidelmann 245 · Ultimate 24 · Yamaha 24 · Dufour 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
 165
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
 19.82
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
 27.57
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
 130.17
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
 12.55
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
 2.27
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. 6.25 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
 4.17
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. 634.93 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. 20.28
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.04 ft / 2.45 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.48 ft / 3.50 m
SA Fore 96.48 ft² / 8.96 m²
SA Main 166.46 ft² / 15.46 m²
SA Total (100%) 262.94 ft² / 24.43 m²
Est. Forestay Length 25.31 ft / 7.71 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Farr 740 Sport ★
24.3 ft
Dufour 24
24.1 ft
Martin 242
24.2 ft
Seidelmann 245
24.2 ft
Ultimate 24
24.4 ft
Yamaha 24
24.3 ft
LWL
Farr 740 Sport ★
21.8 ft
Dufour 24
19.6 ft
Martin 242
19.3 ft
Seidelmann 245
20.5 ft
Ultimate 24
21.2 ft
Yamaha 24
21.3 ft
Beam
Farr 740 Sport ★
8.2 ft
Dufour 24
8.2 ft
Martin 242
8.0 ft
Seidelmann 245
8.0 ft
Ultimate 24
8.5 ft
Yamaha 24
8.5 ft
Displacement
Farr 740 Sport ★
3 lbs
Dufour 24
3 lbs
Martin 242
2 lbs
Seidelmann 245
3 lbs
Ultimate 24
2 lbs
Yamaha 24
3 lbs
Ballast
Farr 740 Sport ★
827 lbs
Dufour 24
1 lbs
Martin 242
930 lbs
Seidelmann 245
1 lbs
Ultimate 24
750 lbs
Yamaha 24
1 lbs
Sail Area
Farr 740 Sport ★
257 sq ft
Dufour 24
215 sq ft
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
267 sq ft
Ultimate 24
—
Yamaha 24
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Farr 740 Sport ★
165 s/nm
Dufour 24
240 s/nm
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
216 s/nm
Ultimate 24
107 s/nm
Yamaha 24
186 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Farr 740 Sport ★
19.8
Dufour 24
16.6
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
20.6
Ultimate 24
—
Yamaha 24
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Farr 740 Sport ★
27.6 %
Dufour 24
39.0 %
Martin 242
37.2 %
Seidelmann 245
—
Ultimate 24
36.8 %
Yamaha 24
39.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Farr 740 Sport ★
12.6
Dufour 24
13.4
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
13.5
Ultimate 24
—
Yamaha 24
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Farr 740 Sport ★
2.27
Dufour 24
2.28
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
2.22
Ultimate 24
—
Yamaha 24
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Farr 740 Sport ★
130
Dufour 24
178
Martin 242
156
Seidelmann 245
—
Ultimate 24
95
Yamaha 24
167
Hull Speed
Farr 740 Sport ★
6.3 kts
Dufour 24
5.9 kts
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
6.1 kts
Ultimate 24
—
Yamaha 24
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Farr 740 Sport ★
4.2
Dufour 24
2.9
Martin 242
—
Seidelmann 245
3.8
Ultimate 24
—
Yamaha 24
—
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