Farr 44 Information, Review, Specs

Farr 44 Drawing
Make
Farr
Model
44
Builder
Designer
Bruce Farr
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1984 - ??

thought I will research the Farr 44, focusing on its design history, sailing performance, interior configurations, known issues, and sibling models. Then, I will look for manufacturer brochures, editorial reviews from sources like Sail Magazine or Yachting Monthly, and technical owner association pages for the Farr 44 to identify high-authority sources and verify specifications. I will also investigate the sibling models (e.g., variations in cabin layouts or hull derivatives) and cultural footprint (books, famous owners, or specific voyages). Finally, I will write the comprehensive, objective guide for the Farr 44, following the required sections and citation protocol, and omitting the "Interior Comfort & Variations" section if it's an open boat (which the Farr 44 is likely not).

Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass
Hull Type
Monohull Sailboat
Keel Type
Centerboard
Rudder
1x —
Ballast
8075 lbs
Displacement
17085 lbs
Water Capacity
-
Fuel Capacity
-

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA)
44.08 ft
Waterline Length (LWL)
36.25 ft
Beam
13.08 ft
Draft
8.25 ft
Max Headroom
-
Air Draft
-
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
P (Main Luff)
49.7 ft
E (Main Foot)
17.09 ft
I (Foretriangle Height)
56.04 ft
J (Foretriangle Base)
16.14 ft
Forestay Length (est)
58.32 ft
Sail Area
877 sqft

Calculations

Sail Area / Displacement (SA/D) Ratio
21.15
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
47.26
Displacement / Length Ratio (D/L) Ratio
160.12
Comfort Ratio
22.29
Capsize Screening Formula
2.03
Hull Speed
8.07 kn