Farr 44 (1980) Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

44.25' · 13.49 m

Disp.

14,672 lbs · 6,655 kg

First year

1980

The Farr 44, specifically the 1980 iteration known as Design 89, represents a pivotal moment in Bruce Farr’s transition from a dominant force in the IOR racing circuit to a master of the highperformance cruiser. Designed during an era where Farr’s office was revolutionizing hull shapes with wider beams and flatter sterns, the 44 was conceived to offer blistering speed without the extreme distortions often required by contemporary rating rules. According to Farr Yacht Design, the model was intended as a "superb cruiser for local or longdistance sailing" that could comfortably outpace traditional "enthusiast" yachts. This design philosophy eventually paved the way for several related siblings, including the custom 1984 Farr 44 (Design 137) built for author and yachtsman Newbold Smith, and the later highproduction IMS 44 (Design 266) introduced in 1992.