Farr 230 | Racing & Daysailing Sailboat | New with Trailer & Sails

Description

The Farr 230 is a trailerable, one design sportboat designed by Farr Yacht Design. This ready-to-sail package includes a fully commissioned, assembled boat, a Triad trailer, and Hyde cruising main and jib.

The Farr 230 is easy to launch and rig, has simple controls, an asymmetrical spinnaker and lifting keel. It has a competitive 126 rating in PHRF.

Hull/Deck Construction Details

The hull shape clearly shows the influence and direct descent of the Farr 400 and VolvoOpen 70 in its full bow shape, broad and powerful stern sections, and chined aft topsides. Thesefeatures combine to provide exceptional speed, optimal balance, and solid, dependable handlingin all conditions. The maximum beam limit for trailering (2.5m) is seamlessly integrated into thehull and deck detailing to conceal fittings, provide a smooth, rounded deck edge, and maximizecrew weight stability.

Inspired by the sleek look of larger, modern high-performance one designs such as the Farr 400,the deck is flush with only a slightly raised cabin top to create the necessary headroom downbelow and contain the required sailing functions on deck. The cockpit is wide and openproviding plenty of room for crew maneuvers during racing or seating for friends and family ona weekend harbor cruise. Sail handling is performed without winches or excessive hardware, but while still providing all the necessary sail controls demanded by advanced one-design sailors,including adjustable jib tracks and a powerful boomvang. The large, round foredeck hatchprovides ample light and ventilation to the interior, and serves as the opening for launching andretrieving the spinnaker via a string takedown system. The waterproof companionway coverhinges completely forward providing a large opening to the interior. The cover can also bepartially opened to cover the horizontal surface of the companionway while stillproviding ventilation to the interior via the open vertical surface.

The hull shell is hand laminated using E-glass chopped strand mat and multi-axial fabrics overCoremat with additional uni-directional reinforcements used in high stress areas. The deck shell also is hand laminated using E-glass chopped strand mat and multi-axial fabrics over a PVC foamcore with additional uni-directional and multi-axial reinforcements used in high stress areas. Thehull shell support is provided by a simple one-piece structural liner composed of transversefloors and a centerline longitudinal. The keel trunk is integrated into the structural liner allowingfor easy movement through the interior.

Spars & Standing Rigging

The single spreader, tapered aluminum rig has swept spreaders and does not require a backstay.Calibrated shroud turnbuckles allow for easy and quick tuning changes. The mast is deckstepped for quick and easy rigging. Mast bend is controlled with a powerful 16:1 boomvang.The jib is set on a furler for ease of handling. The square-headed mainsail features a generousroach profile for maximum sailplan efficiency. The bowsprit retracts into an external recess inthe foredeck, thereby eliminating the possibility of water ingress into the boat which commonly occurs onother boats of this size.

Additional Comments

The keel/bulb arrangement on the Farr 230 is a T-keel style configuration, as featured on most oftoday’s high tech racing yachts. The keel’s down draft is 1.65m (5.41ft) and may be raised to an up draft of only 0.4m (1.31ft)fordocking, anchoring, or trailering. In its raised position thekeel passes through a separate opening in the deck, forward of the main companionway, makingit possible to completely lock the companionway cover closed, thereby securing the boat with thekeel raised. The retractable rudder is supported inside a transom mounted cassette and may beraised for docking or anchoring in shallow waters.