FAURBY 396
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.3 ft |
| LWL | 35.99 ft |
| Beam | 11.06 ft |
| Draft | 6.3 ft |
| Displacement | 15,102 lb |
| Ballast | 5,622.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the FAURBY 396
The Faurby 396 is a Danish-built cruising yacht designed by Niels Peter Faurby and constructed by Faurby Yachts (DEN) in 1998. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific era of Scandinavian yacht design focused on robust construction and comfortable offshore performance.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a comfortable motion and solid build quality, as evidenced by the high comfort ratio of 25.7 and displacement of 15102.0 lb.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 15102.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.79, and a fin keel with a max draft of 6.3 ft, the Faurby 396 is designed for safe and stable offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from the late 1990s include the Hallberg-Rassy 382 and the Nauticat 383, which share similar fractional sloop rigs, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on bluewater cruising capabilities.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.0 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| 60° | 4.3 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 75° | 4.5 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 110° | 4.1 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| 120° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| 135° | 3.5 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 10.2 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.7 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
9 listings · boat years 1987–2019 · median $58,860
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.3ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FAURBY 396yet 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.
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