Annapolis, Maryland (USA) May 2014.
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Farr 280 photo shoot. The Farr 280 One Design is a new production racing sailboat by Farr Yacht Design that will deliver the excitement of grand prix racing to the under-30’ one design arena. As a modern one design, the Farr 280 delivers contemporary grand prix features and style to a more achievable smaller boat package. The boat will have dynamic performance on all points of sail, with a focus on inshore racing for a moderate crew size of five to six people.
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Hull/Deck Construction Details- All major components of the hull, deck, and internal structure are optimized E-glass/epoxy/Corecell M-Foam construction
- Hull, deck and internal structure are fabricated with vacuum infusion technology to ensure high fiber ratio and consistent part weight
- All tooling created by precision CNC milling
- Carbon reinforced moulds for accuracy and longevity
- Laminates and composite structure are designed and built to exceed ISO/CE category A standards
- Gelcoat finish, hull/deck/internal structure
Interior Layout- Two (2) pipe seats with canvas bottoms and Harken block and tackle for adjustment
- One (1) canvas hull storage bags
- Single point lift
Electrical System- Starting battery
- 12 VDC distribution/circuit breaker panel, switches, wiring, terminal, harnesses
- Four (4) DC bilge pumps with through-hull, hoses and wiring
- Approved running/navigation lights
Deck Gear- Centreline, fixed bowsprit in carbon, removable for transport and storage
- Harken racing blocks and cleats
- Spinlock rope clutches (3)
- Harken 35.2PTP primary winches (2)
- Harken 20STP backstay winches (2)
- Four (4) Harken winch handles
- Hiking stanchions and stern rail, GRP with carbon-look finish
- Dyneema hiking lines
- Optional stanchions, bow pulpit and stern rail for double lifelines, to comply with ISO/CE Category B, GRP with carbon-look finish
- Cockpit footrests (2), GRP with carbon-look finish
- Running rigging, grand prix spécification
- Deck Compass
- Manual bilge pump, deck mounted
- Closed cell EVA non-skid in cockpit
Deck systems and purchase:- Spinnaker retrieval system, hardware and line
- Foredeck canvas hatch cover and actuation system
- Foredeck closing hatch/deadlight for offshore sailing and boat storage
- Composite companionway locking hatch
- Canvas hatch cover for companionway
- Mainsheet fine tune, 24:1
- Traveler, 5:1
- Cunningham, 4:1
- Jib clew in/out, 5:1 and up/down, 8:1
- Jib tack, 6:1
- Spinnaker tack line, internal/below deck
- Boomvang, soft, single part above deck with below deck purchase, 16:1
