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.

• March 2001( .pdf fomat 195kb)
  
  
• June 2001( .pdf fomat 320kb)
  
  
• September 2001( .pdf fomat 330kb)
  
  
• December 2001( .pdf fomat 220kb)
  
  
• March 2002 ( .pdf fomat 240kb)
  
  
• September 2002 ( .pdf fomat 360kb)
  
  
• December 2002 ( .pdf fomat 220kb)
  
  
• March 2003 ( .pdf fomat 720kb)
  
  
• June 2003 ( .pdf fomat 590kb)
  
  
• September 2003 ( .pdf fomat 610kb)
  

• March 2004 ( .pdf fomat 1180kb)
  
  
• August 2004 ( .pdf fomat 770kb)
  
  
• February 2005 ( .pdf fomat 400kb)
  
  
• June 2005 ( .pdf fomat 3.29mb)
  
  
• October 2005 ( .pdf fomat 4.03mb)
  
  
• March 2006 ( .pdf fomat 9.03kb)
  
  
• May 2006 ( .pdf fomat 2.01mb)
  
  
• December 2006 ( .pdf fomat 4.83mb)
  
  
• April 2007 ( .pdf fomat 12.2mb)
  
  
• September 2007 ( .pdf fomat 6.4mb)
  
  
• April 2008 ( .pdf fomat 1.8mb)
  
  

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.

• Self Sustaining Winch How to maintain and rebuild this vital component
  
  
• Centreboard Remove the "clunk" of a loose board
  
  
• Lagoon Legs How to stay upright when the tides out
  
  
• Sink Replacement For when the bult in sink needs replacing
  
  
• Baby on Board A cot to keep a baby or toddler safe when cruising
  
  
• Mast support Repairs to a cracked mast support
  
  
• Forward Hatch Replacement for badly cracked hatch
  
  
• Trailer Rebuild Rebuilding steel and aluminium trailers
  
  
• Keel Lockdown How it works
  
  
• The F6 Caravan Get the top up with the mast down
  
  

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 a Farr 6000 A guide to setting up the Farr 6000 rig
  
  
• Tuning Trailer Yachts A comprehensive guide to tuning trailer yachts suitable for all classes
  
  
• Tuning a Farr 7500 A guide to setting up the Farr 7500 rig
  
  
• Farr 6000 Owners Manual Copy of the original owners manual (.pdf format 5.5mb)
  
  

• FTYANZ Constitution (.pdf format 75kb)
  
  
• Membership List
  
  
• Boat Database
  
  
• Minutes of the AGM 2002 (.pdf format 185kb)
  
  
• Minutes of the AGM 2003 (.pdf format 165kb)
  
  
• Minutes of the AGM 2004 (.pdf format 135kb)
  
  
• Minutes of the AGM 2005 (.pdf format 150kb)
  
  
  

• Lake Benmore Cruising Guide

• Farr 6000 ( .pdf format 353kb)
  
  
• Farr 7500 ( .pdf format 105kb)
  
  
• Farr 5000
  
  
• Farr 740 Sport ( .pdf format 140kb)