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  • FARR 40 SAILS

    New Farr 40 rules relative to sails starting in 2008 are:
    » Three MH spinnakers allowed: 2 @ 30g + 1 @ 40g
    » Nine new sails allowed for 2008
    » Storm Trysail is not needed for class racing

    P = 16.7m
    E = 5.9 m
    J = 4.705 m
    LP = 1.05%
    ISP = 16.2 m
    SPL = 5.2 m

    MAINSAILS

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    All Farr 40 Mainsails are equipped with the following:

    FEATURES:
    » Integral 3DL Shelf Foot
    » Class Insignia
    » Sail Numbers
    » Carbon Battens + 3 top heavy air battens
    » Cunningham
    » High Modulus Leech Line
    » Foot line
    » Trim Stripes
    » Roll Bag
    » Vision Window
    » Cuben Patching
    » Measurement
    » Telltales

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    » 1 Full Length Top Batten 
    » 6 Leech Battens

    BUTTONS:
    Mainsail Buttons can be purchased through your local Farr office or send an email to: Stagg Yachts.

    Choice of:

    NW-08     3DL Carbon/Aramid 860
    16800 DPI

    The NW basic design has been used to win every Worlds, since the 2nd Farr 40 world championship held in Newport, Rhode Island. This incredibly successful sail has worked when we've used Aramid, PBO and now Carbon/Aramid blend. For 2007 we modified this design slightly to smooth out the overall shape of the sail.

    NWC-08     3DL Carbon 800
    16800 DPI

    Using the North priority design software we started with the NW-07 mainsail and worked on duplicating an all carbon version of the sail. With v3 of the design we are ready to offer this sail for 2008. The sail will have more control of headstay sag as the mainsheet load is transferred directly to the boat through the 100% carbon yarns.

    Storm Trysail ST-08     (Not Required for Class Racing)
    Custom Farr 40 Dacron ORC Legal 

    There are presently 3 mast manufacturers for the Farr 40 and all 3 have different mainsail tack shackle offsets. As a result the order needs to note which mast the boat has.

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    HEADSAILS

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    All North Farr 40 headsails are equipped with the following:

    FEATURES:
    » High Modulus Leech Line 
    » Foot line 
    » Trim Stripes
    » Sausage Bag
    » Cuben Patching
    » 1 Full Length Top Batten 
    » 3 Leech Battens 
    » Telltales
    » Measurement

    BUTTONS:
    Headsail Buttons can be purchased through your local Farr office or send an email to: Stagg Yachts. 
     
    Light Jibs - Choice of:

    LA-08 3DL Carbon/Aramid 860
    14700 DPI
    Thin Film
    The LA-08 is the current standard light air jib in the class.

    LC-08     3DL Carbon 800L - recommended
    12600 DPI
    Thin Film

    100% Carbon sail, a development of our very successful LB mold. Used in Europe with great success and won the 2006 World Championship. Construction and “bag” weight lighter than previous jib designs. Both light jibs have been re-sized to allow sheeting with tighter inhaul.

    DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
    0 - 10 knots true wind speed ______________________________________________________________________________________

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    Medium Jibs - Choice of:

    MA-08     3DL Carbon/Aramid 860L
    19600 DPI
    Thin Film

    Updating the design utilizing the latest North 3DL thread-layouts we have taken this time to very slightly flatten the sail (from MA-05 ) for today’s tighter trimming techniques.

    MC-08     3DL Carbon 800     - recommended
    16800 DPI
    Thin Film

    The MC-08 is a design progression from the MC-07. The design has slightly less vertical camber and less entry than it’s predecessor. This design was used to win the 2007 Worlds. This is the recommended class medium jib.

    Both medium jibs have been re-sized to allow sheeting with tighter inhaul.

    DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
    8 -17 knots true wind speed _________________________________________________________________________________

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    Heavy Jibs - Choice of:

    HC-08 3DL Carbon 800
    19600 DPI

    DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
    17 - 23 knots true wind speed

    HWJ-08     Class Rule that it must be Aramid
    23800 DPI
    (Qualifies as an ORC #4. Must have on board for each sanctioned regatta)

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    Luff Grommets (Category 4 Safety Rule)
    Tell Tale Window NOT Recommended

    DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
    25+ knots true wind speed
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    DOWNWIND SAILS


    For 2008 the class has decided to go with three Masthead Spinnakers. Two at 30 grams and one at 40 grams. This permits the boat to carry a “family” of MH spinnakers that have an effective range through all the racing conditions.

    The 1S is strictly a light air VMG style sail and is 30 gram (.5 oz sailmakers weight.) The 1.5S is more of a hybrid designed in between the 1S and the 2S. It is also 30 gram, although some boats prefer this design as their 40 gram spinnaker. Finally, all will utilize a large 2S, with a rule weight of 40 gram (sailmakers .7oz.) A fourth spinnaker will be carried onboard -- a fractional sail that fits the old measurement rule. We recommend the current 4S 40 gram sail that will only be used in very extreme conditions.

    All North spinnakers are equipped with the following:

    FEATURES:
    » High Modulus Luff and Leech Cord 
    » Inked on Sail Numbers 
    » Turtle Bag
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    CODE 1S, MH-08

    CLOTH CHOICES:
    NorLite 50*
    SuperLite 40
    AirX 500 VMG

    APPLICATION:
    Optimized for narrow apparent wind angles and lower apparent wind speed.

    SPECIALIZED WIND RANGE:
    0 - 10 knots true wind speed * Recommended Cloth Choice _________________________________________________________________________________

    CODE 1.5 MID-RANGE, MH-08

    CLOTH CHOICES:
    NorLite 50
    SuperLite 50
    AirX 500 VMG

    APPLICATION:
    Design and construction optimized for mid-range running.

    SPECIALIZED WIND RANGE:
    8 - 14 knots true wind speed
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    CODE 2S, MH-08

    CLOTH CHOICES:
    NorLite 60
    AirX 650
    Supercoat 75

    FEATURES:
    High Modulus Luff and Leech Cord
    Inked on Sail Numbers
    Turtle Bag

    APPLICATION:
    Design and construction optimized for mid-range running. Can be flown with pole 3-feet off headstay and as far back as square running.

    DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
    14 - 27 knots true wind speed
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    CODE 4S, FRACTIONAL 08

    CLOTH CHOICES:
    NorLon 75
    AirX 700

    APPLICATION:
    Strong construction for extreme running conditions.

    DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
    29 knots true wind speed
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    CANVAS COVERS


    Your sails and yacht are a major investment. North Sails' Canvas Covers not only protect your sails, but also enhance the appearance of your boat. North Sails covers are constructed with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that have gone into our sails for over 50 years. You can buy Canvas Covers for your Farr 40 online, click links below:

    » Farr 40 Sail Cover
    » Farr 40 Lightweight Sail Cover
    » Farr 40 Padded Cabin Sole Cover
    » Farr 40 Wheel Cover  
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    Recommended Tuning Option: Loos Rigging Tension Gauge (RT-11.)