Farr X2 - The full test under sail - Part 1

First broadcast in 'OnCourse' Episode 23 we take the Farr X2 out for a spin to find out how this new 30footer performs and whether this innovative shorthanded racer could be a game changer. Plus, we ask about the elephant in the room...that keel.

In Part 2 we take a detailed look above and below decks

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[bohasseriis]

Great review, Matthew. How about going thorugh the 30 foot scene? dehler 30 OD, J99, etc.
Pros/cons. This looks slightly smaller, yet more power. Sounds like a classic Farr approach?

And glad to see how Farr Yacht Design adressed the keel issue.

[dustinfrank]

Two things missing in the keel design reporting. Nice to see the detailed explanation of the new design but would love to see the stress/FEA analysis of the design. Also, the same analysis of the failed design. It’s nice to see, in detail, what the new design is, but to gain a better understanding of the original failed design would be helpful.

[gustavomedellin]

The Dehler 30 OD would be the closest similar design. Would love to see these two go head to head.

[NoWheyHombre]

Would love to try one of these in Canada!

[reinaldoreyes]

Pogo 36. For single/double handed fun. Not for racing.

[otm]

4 or 5 isn't a full crew, full is 8 or 9. That many open slots is the only thing that allowed a regular person to get out and have a serious but non-professional racing career.

[Engineeringcam]

Hey it’s upright - the keel is still attached?!

[seatography]

Anyone else not think that incorrectly worn lifejackets in a promo is a big negative...we all know the history of the X2 so little details mean a lot

[TheFlyingPlectrum]

There is zero point wearing a lifejacket if it isn't fastened. If this is a reflection of the attitude of the project leader then should we be surprised that a boat lost its keel?

[CG-]

Why are Planet Sail devoting so much time (2nd video in 2 weeks) to this design which is still under question…..even the builders say they don’t know what actually caused the loss of a keel and still no final report published on the Nexba incident from the Australian authorities - IMO this design should be under a strict worldwide “no sail” order until that report is published. A car design, or an aircraft that had such a huge issue like Nexba had would be kept in the shed until the authorities formally sign off that it wasn’t a design issue and that the keel modification the builders have since made has resolved the design adequately to make it safe and fully dependable.

[josephwhite]

This boat almost killed 2, and Farr X2 has yet to disclose the catastrophic keel failure and how it got fixed. It is a shame that PlanetSail provides a propaganda window to an unscrupulous boat builder.