Farr 44 - Rare Performance Cruiser

Built in 1989 at Westerly Yachts using cold molded construction by Richard and Sherri Crowe for extended Antarctic Voyages, Confetti is a true offshore short handed sailing yacht capable of
 safe extended voyaging in the harshest of climates. She is a performance cruising sloop with a fractional keel-stepped mast, diesel inboard aux engine, fin keel and spade rudder.

She has circumnavigated South America twice, then was bought by her current owners in 2006 refurbished again and circumnavigated the Pacific. She then returned to San Francisco where she has enjoyed ongoing care and upgrades. She was repowered within the past year, and has a newly refurbished Spectra watermaker.

Now, owners have young children and note that it is time to hand this world traveler over to new owners. This unique boat, and her sister ship "Tabu" are famous within the performance cruising circuit as the brainchildren of Rich and Shari Crowe -- adventurers in both of these sailboats, as well as the masters of the "Alaska Eagle" bluewater sail trainer operated by Orange Coast College for 32 years.

You owe it to yourself to see this incredible performer and traveler.  Easy to show in San Francisco's West Harbor, her berth is not available for transfer, call today for an appointment.

 As a testament to her sailing ability the original builders built a sister ship (Tabu) utilizing the same construction methods and materials including the reinforced Kevlar bow sections. She is as
 comfortable in the Caribbean on a hook as she is in the arctic. She has always
 had an extensive an ongoing full maintenance program. She is seeking her
 fourth owner.

All of the sailing and cruising photos in this listing are from her 06/07 Pacific circumnavigation. Some of the cruising gear has been removed for sailing in San Fransisco Bay. Please confirm with broker as to what cruising gear goes along with purchase. Many new photos added to her listing 7/4/14. Recent survey available to view aboard. 4/10/13 Date of survey

ACCOMMODATIONS
 The main salon is spacious and comfortable. There is a u-shaped settee to starboard and a long settee to port.  The u-shaped galley is located to starboard.  The  owner’s stateroom is located to port and includes a nav station with a swivel chair.

Going forward, the head is to starboard and there is an upper/lower pipe berth
 to port.  The v-berth is convertible to sail storage.

SAILS and RIGGING
   * 2006 Dyform Standing Rigging
   * 2014 Quik vang
   * 2014 Rope Clutches
   * 2006 Cruising mainsail 
   * 2000 kevlar main with three reefs
   * 1998 3/4 oz spinnaker    
   * 1999 1 1/2 oz spinnaker
   * 2000 #2 kevlar 135%    
   * 1994 85% shy kite
   * 2004 #3 jib              
   * 2000 mainsail cover
   * #4 storm jib            
   * 4' carbon fiber spinnaker pole with cover
   * Storm trysail            
   * 3' reaching strut
   * 1/2 oz spinnaker        
   * Lazy Jacks

ELECTRONICS
   * Autohelm with ram on rudder post arm 
   * 4000 autopilot           
   * Raytheon R20 Rasterscan radar - 24 mile with post mounted scanner
   * Furuno FM-2510 VHF with masthead antenna
   * ICOM IC-M710 SSB with backstay antenna and ground system
   * ST80 Multiview depthsounder          
   * Autohelm GPS with aft-mounted antenna
   * Autohelm Masterview at helm and nav station    
   * Autohelm windpoint/windspeed                  
   * ST30 Multiview knotmeter 
   * Only depth and wind repeaters on Cabin and Masterview at the Nav station operative     
HULL & DECK
* Thru-hulls - Marelon with ball valves and backing blocks, wooden plugs attached.

NEW ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION - February, 2013
Volvo-Penta D2-40F (4 cyl, 40 HP/29.1kW) - freshwater cooled
Volvo-Penta (ZF Hurth) M81A-B Transmission
Max-Prop - self feathering two-bladed 20" bronze on 1.25" s/s shaft

Automatic Halon fire extinguisher in engine space - FryFighter FM200
Racor 500 water separating fuel filter
New engine control panel and meter.
Single-lever throttle/shifter
New muffler
New raw water strainer
New engine compartment insulation
Standard bronze stuffing box/packing gland

TANKAGE
2 x Aluminum Fuel Tanks
2 x 15# vertical aluminum propane tanks
1 x 25# propane tanks
2 x Nauta Bladder water tanks (system not currently in service), easy access, deck fill.
     (PAR pump at the water heater, but plumbing disconnected).

ELECTRICAL
  Heavy insulated wiring through vaporproof master selector switch to
 panel,
   * Ample Power PCS55-12 Battery Charger, 55 amp output, smart-charger
   * PLS55-12 battery charger      
   * 12 volt DC system
   * Energy monitor          
   * (5) 4 x 8G31 batteries and one G24 starting battery Gel
   * AC-120V Shore power
   * Solar controller (no solar panels currently installed)

PLUMBING
    *1 x Seaward 120V AC 6 gallon water heater, NEW FEB 2012 (not plumbed or wired,
     but in place if new owner desires to connect and use).
   * Par 44010(2000) pressure water pump (disconnected)
   * 2006 Skipper marine head
   * Shower drains to sump with motor and overboard discharge

GALLEY
 U-shaped galley with ample storage and counter space
   * Three burner Force 10 LPG stove/oven
   * Hot/cold pressure water
   * Double stainless
     steel sink
    *2006 True Blue Fridge (Confetti's testimonial is on their website)

HULL & DECK HARDWARE
Lewmar:                 
   * (2) 52 AST primary winches  
   * (2) 46 AST secondary winches             
   * (2) AST deck winches   
* Maxwell Nielsen VW700/2 vertical electric windlass       
* Harken adjustable mainsheet traveler
* (4) pairs double sheet stoppers  
* 44 lb Bruce anchor with 300' chain and rode on bow
* 28 lb Danforth anchor in blow locker with 3/8" chain and 3/4" 3-strand rode
* Maxwell 12 VDC anchor windlass with up-foot-switch   
* Stainless steel stern ladder
* Edson pedestal steering w/ pedestal guard & 60" leather covered stainless steel destroyer wheel
* Stainless steel bow roller stem fitting
* (In Storage) Heavy duty welded stainless steel dodger frame & canvas dodger w/handles
* Aluminum radar post with adjustable radome mount at transom

STANDING & RUNNING RIGGING, Date of last standing rigging change 10/21/06 (Dynform), some running rigging due to be replaced.
   * Clear anodized aluminum mast and boom
   * Double swept back spreader - fractional with jumpers
   * Barbarossa adjustable backstay adjuster and Norseman insulators
   * Quick Vang Model D-30 solid boom vang
   * Provision for a baby stay (mast tank and deck chainplate)
   * Provision for runners - mast tangs, blocks stored below and clutches aft

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
   * Mobri radar reflector (below port lower spreader)
   * Lifesling
   * Emergency tiller
   * Four BC-1 fire extinguishers - 3 mounted, one in cabin locker
   * Automatic Halon fire extinguisher in engine space - FryFighter FM200
   * 2 x 2014 electric Jabsco bilge pumps with in-line filters and pickup strainers.
   * 2014 Edson Manual Bilge pump with strainers on bilge pick-ups

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
   * 2014 windows replaced
   * 2006 Spectra Catalina Watermaker
   * Magma rail mount BBQ
   * Stereo Pioneer AM-FM-CD with speakers in the main cabin
   * Winch and wheel covers
   * Various sheets, lines and fenders
   * 4" Weems & Plath black-cased clock        
   * Engine and equipment manuals
   * 4" Weems & Plath black-cased barometer     
   * Bosn's chair
   * Bushnell 7 x 50 binoculars with compass
   * C. Plath 6" steering compass on the pedestal
   * Solar Panel
   * Mounts for dodger

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