FARR 5000
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.67 ft |
| LWL | 15.16 ft |
| Beam | 7.35 ft |
| Draft | 4.07 ft/ 0.98 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,065 lb |
| Ballast | 375 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.2 kn |
About the FARR 5000
The Farr 5000 is a compact, high-performance fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built by Sea Nymph Boats/McDell Marine in 1977. With a displacement of 1065.0 lb and a LOA of 16.67 ft, this vessel represents a specialized niche of lightweight, racing-oriented small craft rather than a mass-produced cruising model.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced single-handers or couples seeking a lightweight, responsive day-sailer or coastal racer with a fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1065.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.88, the Farr 5000 is not recommended for offshore bluewater cruising due to its light weight and limited ballast.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s lightweight fractional sloops such as the O'Day 23 or early Contender models, sharing similar displacement ranges and performance-focused hull forms.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 16.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FARR 5000yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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