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        Farr® 520 Cruiser Racer

Farr 520

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CONSTRUCTION

Carbon and epoxy composite, post cured

Low density ‘Super light’ balsa in high load areas forward

Corecell foam: Various densities

Epoxy coated and faired SG iron keel fin and lead bulb

Composite structural frame for rig/keel loads

FINISHES

Deck painted with linear polyurethane paint

Deck may be one color or two tone

Topsides painted with linear polyurethane paint to owner’s colour

Double bootstripe is standard (if ordered before molding)

Bottom faired and primed in barrier coat epoxy ready to sand and paint

Foils are epoxy coated

Teak and Holly cabin sole w/ non-skid

Two keel viewing windows in hull

Propeller viewing window in hull

Rudder viewing window in hull

Life raft storage in cockpit floor

MECHANICAL

Diesel engine: Yanmar 4JH3-C3 Turbo Diesel 56 HP

Yanmar saildrive

Dual alternators: 115 AH & 55 AH

Two blade geared folding Briski prop 161/2" dia.

Fuel tank: 60-gallon aluminum

Fuel filter and water separator Racor 500 (or equal)

Morse throttle and clutch control

STEERING

Carbon rudder and stock

Custom carbon fibre radial drive quadrant

Custom rudder bearings upper and lower

Emergency tiller: Aluminum

Custom carbon fiber wheels port and starboard 1120mm dia

Dual steering chain/ vectran

Steering compasses 51/2" dia: Suunto B/F 135, 1- port, 1- stb, with covers

SPARS AND RIGGING

Custom carbon rig: Fractional

2 sets carbon spreaders, swept aft

Custom adjustable mast step

Winch handles: 10" double grip lock in (4)

10’ single grip (2)

Carbon boom

Carbon Bowsprit pole stored in bow channel

Rod rigging Navtec Series 500

Rigging Screws OYS Riggarna type - Forestay Navtec open body

Tuff luff headstay size 3007

Multi-function hydraulic panel w/ 2-speed pump at main trimmer

Vang: Hydraulic cylinder

ELECTRICAL

12-volt DC distribution panel

Battery condition meter

Circuit breakers of appropriate amperage

Ampmeter, Voltmeter

Main battery switch: Battery 1, Battery 2

Engine start switch (1)

Batteries:

– Ship service: 2 (each) X 4D 180-amp hour sealed gel

– Engine start: 1 (each) X M27MF 90 amp hour

– Emergency crossover switch house batteries to engine start

Alternators:

– 55 amps for engine battery

– 115 amps for ship service battery

ORC approved running lights

Red and white dome lights for General illumination

Dome lights and spot lights throughout

12-volt DC outlets throughout

DECK HARDWARE

Primary winches: 2 X Harken 3 speed B64-STA

Mainsheet winches: 2 X Harken 2 speed self-tailing B56-STA

Halyard winches: 2 X Harken 2 speed self-tailing B53.2STA

Lifelines: Upper and lower 1 X 19 S/S wire

Stainless steel bow stern rail and stanchions

Spinlock clutch XX0812 for center, main, and wing halyards

Spinlock rope clutches for control

Hydraulic outhaul and vang

Mainsheet traveler 8:1 led under deck to trimmer

Jib inhaul: Multi part lead to cabin winch

Hatches and ventilation:

– Foredeck hatch (1) Low profile

– Opening ports (6) Low profile

Outhaul: Hydraulic cylinder (in boom)

Harken Black Magic blocks used on hi-load systems

Harken small boat blocks used for control lines

Harken CRX track used on jib and traveler tracks

All appropriate blocks and hardware for above

RUNNING RIGGING

Main halyard (1) 2:1 Double Vectrus or equivalent

Center halyard (1) Double Vectrus or equivalent

Spinn halyard (2) Double Vectrus or equivalent

Mainsheet (1) 2:1 Spect-set or equivalent

Jib sheet (2) Spect-set II w/press lock or equivalent

Spinn sheet (2) Spect-set II w/SS shackle or equivalent

Trav. control (1) Dacron or equivalent

Cunningham (1) STA-set X LITE or equivalent

Jib car tackle (2) Aramid or equivalent

Jib inhaul (2) Spectron or equivalent

OPTIONS

Anchor roller

Midship cleats

Swim ladder

Cockpit cushions

Electric winches:

– Primaries

– Mainsheet

– Halyards

220-volt Genset 4KW

220-volt shore supply system

Battery charger

Push-button vang release at steering station

Harken furling gear

Pedestal drive for primary winches

Carbon spinnaker pole including topping lift and guys

Spinnaker pole track with 3:1 lift

Lockers aft on cockpit floor

Choice of interior trim

PLUMBING, STOVE & REFRIGERATION

Water tanks: 2 bladders - 40 gallons each

Hot/Cold pressure water system

6-gallon water heater

Double galley sink

Vanity sink in head (1)

Shower in head and on stern

Manual bilge pumps:

– Diaphragm below deck – Whale gusher 10 GPM

– Diaphragm pump in cockpit - Whale gusher 10 GPM

Electric 12-volt DC bilge pump below deck

Marine head Raritan Crown Head II Electric with Lectra/San

Treatment system

Flush seacocks on all openings below DWL

Stove: Broadwater Cutter 2 Burners, oven and infra-red grill

12-volt fridge with pump out

ACCOMMODATION

Choice of interior style from 3 colour ranges

Lacquered units with accent trim throughout

Central saloon with large settee to port with removable headlining panels

Galley amidships with cold box and choice of cooking options

Navigation table to port

2 double berths aft with pipecot option

Double stateroom forward with dressing table, sofa and ensuite with separate shower.

Day head aft

Halogen lighting throughout

         

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