How to build a new trailer for your Farr 6000. A comprehensive fully illustrated article by Trevor Robinson with lots of good ideas for anyone considering replacing or upgrading the trailer for any Farr.

Not as elaborate as Paul Wallaces’ design from an earlier article,  if you remember  Paul’s unit automatically dispensed the water out into the cockpit and was made from special material glued together.
Here you need to use your trusty bucket to deal to the excess water from this modified
vinegar bottle.

For under $20, I purchased this hatch catch from Oborns Nautical in Christchurch and installed it in about an hour.

Seeing how much wire is left on the drum can be difficult

Stengthen the Keel wire tube

Tired of mopping up water in the cabin?

Electrical system replacement and summary

VHF aerial, depth sounder, hull stripes and mast support

Mast & Boom Overhaul. Repair Mast Heel Fracture

Keel and keel box repair

Repairs to the transom and rudder

Repairs to rotten plywood Shelving / Bracing, port & starboard sides

Windscreen Removal & Refitting

Introduction and interior cabin lining

Owners of Farr 6000s should be aware that there is a risk of significant injury from the lower retaining hooks for the outer hatch slide bungees

Over heard during a jovial exchange between two Farr 6000 owners, after withdrawing from a regular Saturday race in strong conditions “don’t laugh David yours will be next to break” ended up being a prophetic statement.

When Mike and Lesley decided to go cruising with 15 month old Bronte they faced the dilemma of how to stop her falling out of the forward berth.

This Farr 6000 had cracks developing from the corners of the slot at the top of the mast support.

Ask any Farr 6000 owner and they will tell you that one of the things that make the boat so special is the pop top.

The keel lockdown rope is an important but often underutilised safety feature. A knockdown with the keel not locked down may result in the keel retracting with subsequent loss of righting moment.