The Farr 52 OD is a moderate to light displacement (DLR 96), powerful boat with a low centre of gravity, a generous sail plan and up to the minute appendage design - all the ingredients necessary for some stimulating action on the water.

A large, racing cockpit with twin wheels and pedestals for both the main and primary winches offers the crew a wide-open yet tidy workplace. The deck layout is designed around the twin grinders to power the mainsail and foresails, this enables the large sail plan to be handled efficiently even on short courses. Accommodation below is minimal, consistent with requirements for longer distance offshore events.