Vicsail announces the launch of the all new Farr X2
by Vicsail 7 May 2022 04:06 NZST
Farr X2 © Vicsail
Nexba has just hit the water, the culmination of much development in bringing this exciting Twohanded project to reality. We finally enjoyed the first sail to test systems and operation.
With the sleek shiny hull, large sail plan and stunning North Sails on show, Nexba turned heads along the way. The feeling out on the water and back at the dock afterwards was exhilarating.
The manager for the Farr X2 Project, Bret Perry exuded all the deserved pride and relief of an expectant parent. Nexba will now be IRC and ORC rated, and then completing a series of rigorous offshore sea trials in readiness for racing.
Nexba will be skippered by Alice Tarnawski (26) who has been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Farr X2, she will be co-skippering the first ever Women's 2 handed sailing yacht to race the Rolex Sydney to Hobart in December 2022. We wish Alice and the Nexba Sailing team great success.
Of course, this project wouldn't be possible without a great number of partners, and we would like to acknowledge them all here:
- Hyperform- Bret Perry, Farr X2 Project Co-Ordinator
- Farr Yacht Design- Britton Ward
- XSP Composites- Paul Patterson and Tim Ross
- Ellis Engineered- Brett Ellis
- Selden Masts- Andreas Axelsson
- Harken Australia- Callum Cecil
- North Sails Australia- Alby Pratt
- Olectric Systems- Grant Gosschalk
- Sydney Rigging Specialists- Craig Garnett
- Allen Brothers UK
- Volvo Penta diesel engines
Learn more about these dynamic and performance based Marine Industry Professionals here: www.farrx2.com/team
It is thanks to the professional input from all our partners that has allowed FarrX2 to reach this point. Vicsail have now sold eight Farr X2's, with more on the way. Boats are headed around the world, with sales to Australia, Canada, the USA and UK.
Hull # 2 is currently shipping to the US West Coast in time for the Pacific Cup race held in Hawaii in July and our incredibly motivated Farr X2 Europe team are expecting their first boat for the UK Summer.
All these boats will be available for inspection and test sail, so please reach out to to find your local representative and arrange a visit and test sail.
Specifications:
- Length Hull: 9.2m/30'1"
- LOA: 10.85m/35'7"
- Beam: 3.20m/10'6"
- Draft: 2.05m/6'8"
- Displacement: 2,450kg/5,402lbs
- Ballast: 1000kg/2,205lbs
- Water Ballast: 250L
- Hull/Deck Construction: Vinyl ester / PVC Core
- ISO Category: A-4, B-6
- Motor: Volvo Penta D1 - 13
- I: 11.935m
- J: 3.880m
- P: 12.20m
- E: 4.34m
- ISP: 13.65m
- STL: 5.405m
- Headsail Area: 25.0m2
- Mainsail Area: 34.2m2
- Asymmetric Spinnaker: 102.0m2
- Code 0 Area: 57.0m2
Sail area subject to final sail design and rating placement