MUMM 30 (FARR 30)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.9 ft |
| LWL | 27.6 ft |
| Beam | 10.1 ft |
| Draft | 6.9 ft |
| Displacement | 4,561 lb |
| Ballast | 2,094.4 lb |
| Material | 30’ 11”9.43 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 38.29 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.89 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 40.55 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.57 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 527.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 208.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 521.5 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Berths | 2 |
| Heads | 3 |
| Water | 14.5 L |
| Fuel | 9.2 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the MUMM 30 (FARR 30)
Renamed FARR 30. See FARR 30.
Designed by Bruce Farr and built starting in 1995, the Mumm 30 (Farr 30) is a high-performance fractional sloop with a displacement of 4561.0 lb and a LOA of 30.9 ft. While specific build counts are not definitively recorded in the source data, the vessel was constructed by Carrol Marine (USA), McDell Marine (Asia/Pacific), and Ovington Boats (Europe), resulting in a diverse fleet with varying build quality.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for performance-oriented coastal cruisers and club racers who prioritize speed and handling over heavy offshore comfort, given its low D/L ratio of 96.85 and high SA/D ratio of 29.4.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.44 and a comfort ratio of 11.33, the Mumm 30 is generally considered a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker, though its fin keel and fractional rig offer good upwind performance for shorter offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the J/30 and Beneteau First 30.5, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, lightweight displacement characteristics, and a focus on racing performance within the 30-foot monohull category.
Direct variant of the MUMM 30 (FARR 30)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(23 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° | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 60° | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| 75° | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 90° | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 110° | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.9 |
| 120° | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| 135° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 9.9 | 12.3 |
| 150° | 4.7 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 10.9 |
| Beat VMG | 3.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 9.4 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.9ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
28 reported issues across 9 systems for the MUMM 30 (FARR 30), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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