Question 1

What are the specs of the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) has the following specifications: 23.83ft LOA, 8.33ft beam, 4.67ft draft, 2,700lb displacement, 899.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by North Star Yachts Ltd. (CAN), designed by Bruce Farr, first built in 1976.

Question 3

Is the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 11.88, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.4, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) has a sail area to displacement ratio of 19.85, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 160.57, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) is estimated at $900 – $2.4K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) (23.83ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $900 – $2.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 23.83ft boat: Florida: $4,300-$11,400/year. California: $4,000-$10,000/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,300/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,400/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $19K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) (23.83ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,300-$11,400/year. California: $4,000-$10,000/year. Massachusetts: $3,000-$6,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,000-$8,300/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,100/year. Texas: $1,700-$5,100/year. Washington: $3,400-$7,400/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,700/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,600-$5,100/year. South Carolina: $3,700-$7,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, keel, hull, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR).

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

When buying a NORTH STAR 727 (FARR), SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, keel, hull. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR)?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) has the following rig dimensions: I=24.4ft (foretriangle height), J=7.8ft (foretriangle base), P=25.7ft (mainsail luff), E=10.9ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 246.4 sq ft. Jib area: 95.2 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The NORTH STAR 727 (FARR) is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 23.83ft LOA, comfort ratio 11.88, capsize ratio 2.4, SA/disp 19.85. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	23.83 ft
LWL	19.58 ft
Beam	8.33 ft
Draft	4.67 ft
Displacement	2,700 lb
Ballast	899.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	24.4 ft
Jforetriangle base	7.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	25.7 ft
Emainsail foot	10.9 ft
FLforestay	7.8 ft
Mainsail	246.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	95.2 sq ft
Spinnaker	161.8 sq ft

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