Designed by renowned naval architect Bruce Farr in 1982, this 34-footer represents the New Zealand designer's talent for creating fast, seaworthy vessels that balance performance with practicality. Built by Mcdell Marine and Sea Nymph Boats in New Zealand, 150 examples of the Farr 1020 found their way to sailors seeking a responsive, well-mannered yacht. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder configuration delivers the crisp handling characteristics typical of Farr designs. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 21 and modest displacement of 8,176 pounds, the 1020 offers spirited performance without being overly demanding to handle. The generous beam of 10.5 feet provides good stability and interior volume for a boat of this size. The Farr 1020 excels as a coastal cruiser and club racer, capable of weekend adventures and spirited competition. Its low comfort ratio of 18.34 indicates a more performance-oriented design rather than a heavy cruising boat, while the capsize screening value of 2.09 suggests reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. The fiberglass construction ensures durability, and the design's reputation for balanced sailing characteristics makes it an appealing choice for sailors wanting Farr performance in a manageable package.
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What is the Farr 1020's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Farr 1020 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 21. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Farr 1020's comfort ratio?
The Farr 1020 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 18.34. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Farr 1020 safe for offshore sailing?
The Farr 1020 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.09. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Farr 1020?
The theoretical hull speed of the Farr 1020 is 7.14 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Farr 1020 weigh?
The Farr 1020 has a displacement of 8,176.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 33.92 ft.
Who designed the Farr 1020?
The Farr 1020 was designed by Bruce Farr, first built in 1982.