FARR 940
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.87 ft |
| LWL | 26.8 ft |
| Beam | 9.38 ft |
| Draft | 6.3 ft/ 1.71 ft min |
| Displacement | 4,125 lb |
| Ballast | 1,294 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 430.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 157.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 267.8 sq ft |
About the FARR 940
The same as the NOELEX 30. For a short period post around 1987 it was marketed as a FARR 940.
The Farr 940 is a high-performance 30.87 ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built by Sea Nymph Boats/McDell Marine Ltd. in New Zealand. With a production run limited to 1987 and an unknown total hull count, this vessel represents a specialized entry in the late-80s performance cruiser market.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal racers and performance-oriented day sailors who prioritize speed and handling over heavy offshore comfort. Its light displacement and high sail area-to-displacement ratio appeal to those seeking a responsive, planing-capable package.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 4125.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 11.53, the Farr 940 is not ideally suited for heavy offshore bluewater cruising, as its light weight and narrow beam may result in a motion that is less comfortable in heavy seas compared to heavier displacement cruisers.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1980s New Zealand-built performance cruisers such as the J/30 or early O'Day 30s, though the Farr 940 distinguishes itself with a significantly lighter displacement and more radical hull form. It shares DNA with other Bruce Farr designs of the era that emphasized fractional rigs and narrow waterlines for speed.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FARR 940 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.87ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FARR 940yet 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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