Members Pages

 


These pages require a member logon and password to gain access.

You can have access to this information by joining the the Farr Trailer Yacht Association of New Zealand. Farr Owners outside of New Zealand are also very welcome to join.

Membership is only $NZ20.00 a year and is used to maintain this site, keep the high profile of the clases and support the interests of the owners. Joining is an important step in keeping the value of the investment in your boat.

[Click Here] for more information about the Association.

[Click Here] for the membership form.

If you are a member and you have lost or dont have your member logon or password, send me an email
info@farrtraileryachts.org

Some of these documents are in .pdf format and require Acrobat reader, a free download. Many of the newsletters are large files due to the number and quality of the photos. Broadband recommended.



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 Newsletters

 Maintenance and Modifications


Important Note!
The content of the maintenance and modification pages has been provided by a number of current and past members and is offered for information purposes only.

The Farr Trailer Yacht Asociation recommends that you consult a professional if making any changes to your boat that may potentially affect the safety of the vessel or crew.

Trevor Robinson of Taranaki completely stripped his Farr 6000 out and restored it to an immaculate state. He now has one of the finest Farrs in the country.

In this eight part illustrated article he describes in detail the steps he took to bring Farr Beyond back to better than new. Essential reading for anyone contemplating a major overhaul.

  1. Introduction and interior cabin lining

  2. Windscreen removal and refitting

  3. Repair port and starboard aft shelves

  4. Repair transom joint and modify rudder pivot

  5. Keel overhaul, keel box pulleys and interior keel box

  6. Mast and boom overhaul. Gooseneck repair

  7. VHF fitting. Depth Sounder. Hull stripes and moulding. Mast support.

  8. Rewiring and new circuit board. Other jobs and conclusion

 

 

 Tuning

 Member and Boat Information

 Cruising Information

 

 

 Full Class Rules (Printable Versions)

 

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