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).
Farr 44 Information, Review, Specs

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