Description

"Gweilo" is a top-level Farr 280 and a serious turn-key race boat package. Originally launched as a One Design performance boat, she has been further developed and optimised for IRC and HP30-style racing. The Farr 280 is a fast, exciting and highly capable 28-foot race boat, offering big-boat performance in a compact, trailerable package.

This example has raced on the UK circuit and benefits from significant upgrades a She is a proven performer, having won the overall HP30 Championships in 2020 and 2021.

Specifications

Accommodation

Trailer, Engine and Extras
• DeGraaf twin axle road trailer.
• Custom splash guards.
• Two custom sail storage boxes.
• Full over-boat cover.
• Companionway deck cover.
• Tohatsu 4hp two-stroke outboard.
• Custom engine bracket for quick mounting and removal.

Construction

The Farr 280 was designed as a lightweight, high-performance race boat and built using modern composite construction techniques. Hull, deck and internal structure are E-glass / epoxy / Corecell foam construction, produced using vacuum infusion to ensure strength, consistency and controlled weight.
All tooling was created by precision CNC milling, with carbon-reinforced moulds used for accuracy and longevity. The laminates and composite structure were designed and built to exceed ISO / CE Category A standards.

Equipment

Electronics and Navigation
• Raymarine wireless vertical wind transducer.
• Hull-mounted GPS antenna.
• Cormar NMEA WiFi link.
• Raymarine wireless interface.
• Raymarine Maxi Dual Displays x 2, solar powered.
• Mast bracket remote control.
• Hull speed transducer and transmitter installed and calibrated.
• Lithium house battery added July 2022.

Deck Gear and Systems
• Carbon centreline fixed bowsprit, removable for transport and storage.
• Harken racing blocks and cleats.
• Spinlock rope clutches.
• Harken 35.2PTP primary winches x 2.
• Harken 20STP backstay winches x 2.
• Grey Seadek non-skid fitted July 2022.
• Dyneema top guard wires with stainless lower wires.
• GRP cockpit footrests with carbon-look finish and additional strengthening.
• Grand prix specification running rigging.
• Manual deck-mounted bilge pump.
• Closed cell EVA cockpit foam deck.
• Solid foredeck hatch.
• Heavy-air solid companionway hatch and light-air canvas companionway hatch.
• Mainsheet fine tune, traveller, Cunningham and vang systems.
• Jib clew in/out and up/down control plus jib tack Cunningham.
• Below-deck spinnaker retrieval system with aft exit.

Sails & Spars

Spars, Rigging and Hydraulics
• 2020 Heol Composite carbon mast with twin spreader configuration and integrated track.
• Two masthead spinnaker halyard sheaves.
• Jib halyard sheave with lock and main halyard lock.
• Dyneema forestay strop and Dyform standing rigging.
• Custom carbon IRC boom finished in clear coat with integrated outhaul track.
• Original aluminium One Design boom also included.
• Custom Harken hydraulic system.
• Internal mast jack cylinder and forestay cylinder.
• Custom carbon hydraulic panel / pump in cockpit with fluid reservoir.
• Full race running rigging package and various spares.
Sail Inventory
North Sails / IRC Optimised
• North IRC Optimised Mainsail 3Di RAW360 - 2020.
• North IRC Optimised Light / Medium Jib 3Di RAW360 - 2019.
• North IRC Optimised Medium / Heavy Jib 3Di RAW360 - 2019.
• North IRC Optimised A1 / A4 Asymmetric SuperLite DK75 - 2019.
• North IRC Optimised A2 Asymmetric SuperLite DK75 - 2019.
• North VMG A2 - 2025, very little use.
• North IRC Optimised Mainsail 3Di RAW780 - 2018.
• North IRC Code Zero.

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