FARR 6000
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20 ft |
| LWL | 18.33 ft |
| Beam | 8.17 ft |
| Draft | 5.08 ft/ 1.33 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,950 lb |
| Ballast | 535.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
About the FARR 6000
Commissioned by Sea Nymph Boats (NZ) Farr Design #57.
The Farr 6000 is a lightweight, high-performance fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built by Sea Nymph Boats in New Zealand. With a production run starting in 1977 and an unknown total build count, this 20.0 ft LOA vessel is characterized by its low displacement of 1950.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 141.35.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced single-handers or couples seeking a fast, trailerable day sailor or coastal cruiser that prioritizes acceleration and upwind performance over heavy-weather comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 9.75 and a capsize ratio of 2.62, the Farr 6000 is not recommended for extended bluewater cruising due to its light displacement and narrow beam.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s New Zealand-built performance daysailers such as the Contender 23 or early Farr designs like the 3600, sharing similar fractional rigs and light displacement characteristics.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FARR 6000yet 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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