FAURBY 424
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.4 ft |
| LWL | 36.74 ft |
| Beam | 11.15 ft |
| Draft | 6.56 ft |
| Displacement | 15,212 lb |
| Ballast | 6,063.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
About the FAURBY 424
The Faurby 424 is a Danish-built cruising yacht designed by Niels Peter Faurby and constructed by Faurby Yachts (DEN), with production records indicating a build year of 2000. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in available data, this model represents a distinct era of Scandinavian yacht design characterized by robust construction and fractional sloop rigging.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for extended offshore passages, given its high comfort ratio of 24.83 and substantial displacement of 15212.0 lb.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.8 and a displacement-to-length ratio of 136.94, the Faurby 424 demonstrates strong inherent stability and seaworthiness, making it well-regarded for offshore cruising despite its single-year production window.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1990s to early-2000s European cruising yachts such as the Hallberg-Rassy 42 or Nauticat 42, which share similar fractional sloop rigs, heavy displacement characteristics, and a focus on bluewater capability over pure racing performance.
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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| 60° | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 75° | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 90° | 6.0 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| 110° | 5.9 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| 120° | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 135° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| 150° | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Beat VMG | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Run VMG | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.3 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41.4ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
11 reported issues across 8 systems for the FAURBY 424, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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