Farr 395 Buyer's Guide
The Farr 395 on the used market is a one-design class from Carroll Marine and Farr International, a 39-foot performance cruiser-racer with civilizing touches below and a racing pedigree above anchor. Managed as a class by Farr International, she appeals to shoppers who want a boat that can both weeknight race and coastal cruise without a second hull. Because the design ran as a managed one-design, most examples share a coherent spec and rig philosophy even after years of owner use.
Layouts on the Used Market
Below, the simple interior is the draw: a good finish, a head with two entrances so the aft cabin can be used without crossing the forward berth, and a forward vee berth long enough to actually sleep in. Some boats were delivered with the option enclosing the port quarter berth into an aft stateroom, but the open layout was the preference of the original tester and most buyers, so expect to choose between enclosed privacy and open volume when comparing used Farr 395s. The cockpit is comfortable overall, with a helm seat that takes many sitting styles and a removable locker/seat aft that converts to a trimmer's footrest—a feature worth confirming is intact, since it defines the cockpit's flexibility anchor.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Rigging shows racing intent. The one-design rule permits a choice of two masthead asymmetric spinnakers flown from a retractable sprit, so verify the sprit and at least one kite are present. The German Admiral's Cup mainsheet and 12:1 internal outhaul are standard, but some boats still carry the old-style Harken mainsheet blocks the builder used to hold base cost against cheaper rivals anchor; upgrading these is a common owner move. A Volvo Penta diesel of around 39 horsepower moves the 12,250-pound hull, and the 38-gallon fuel and 40-gallon water capacities are modest, so energy and water independence depend on owner-added kit rather than factory tankage.
What to Inspect
Two cockpit details deserve a look. With the backstay cylinder fully extended, a person standing at the wheel must duck under the backstay, so check the cylinder and release function anchor. Testers also noted the cockpit needed a net at the front of the wheel well to keep lines from catching the steering wheel—confirm whether a previous owner fitted one. The high-aspect rudder can stall in a tight turn; this is inherent to the foil, not a defect, but exercise the steering hard over both ways to satisfy yourself the spade rudder and quadrant are sound anchor.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
For a shopper, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Confirm the retractable sprit and asymmetric spinnaker inventory
- Check the removable cockpit seat/footrest conversion is complete
- Verify backstay quick-release and cylinder extension clearance at the wheel
- Look for a wheel-well line guard net, or budget to fit one
- Exercise the rudder through tight turns to assess feel and freedom
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Farr 395. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $99,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $179,000 | +80.8% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $159,900 | -10.7% |
Where they're listed
Farr 395 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $159,900 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 45 (Farr) | 46.59' | $ 190,619 | 14 | 0 |
| Tartan 395 | 39.5' | $ 535,000 | 11 | 3 |
| Baltic 39 | 38.76' | $ 75,938 | 9 | 0 |
| Farr 395You are here | — | $ 159,900 | 4 | 0 |