Farr X2 - The full test under sail

Farr X2 - The full test under sail - Part 1

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Жыл бұрын

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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Пікірлер: 23

@bohasseriis5277 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dustinfrank2418 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gustavomedellin1466 9 ай бұрын

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

@NoWheyHombre Жыл бұрын

Would love to try one of these in Canada!

@TheCoolhead27 Жыл бұрын

Good boat

@reinaldoreyes5631 Жыл бұрын

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

@richardstubbs6484 Жыл бұрын

Only 2 bolts ...

@otm646 10 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@NoWheyHombre Жыл бұрын

Farr have addressed the Keel issue. The investigation left experts stumped, so they added redundancy.

@CG-99 Жыл бұрын

@@NoWheyHombre your comment is in no way accurate, we are still waiting for the full report from the Australian authorities.

@mini696 Жыл бұрын

@No Whey Hombre The "investigation" is being done by a biased committee, and hasn't been released.

@NoWheyHombre Жыл бұрын

@user-ee6wb1ct3n was referring to the internal investigation with some outside experts.

@seatography Жыл бұрын

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

@otm646 10 ай бұрын

You know darn well that race crews aren't wearing jackets inshore, even having a jacket on for the promo is a health and safety nod and not reality. We're all adults, worry about yourself.

@fabienh3943 7 ай бұрын

@TheFlyingPlectrum Жыл бұрын

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?

@seatography Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@fromaflafl2198 Жыл бұрын

don't se the problem he had it fastened in the sailing footage and was just opened when they was taking / interviewed on the boat. probably just forgotten to close it after they had put a microphone on him

@CG-99 Жыл бұрын

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.

@josephwhite4043 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CG-99 Жыл бұрын

You are totally correct. Somebody must be paying planet sail a truckload of cash as they try desperately to market their way out of an almighty deep hole. None of these boats should be allowed on the water until the full report from the Australian authorities is published and we see clearly the design / build is signed off as safe.

@grantsutherland6798 Жыл бұрын

It would at least be useful to know if any one or more components failed and how they failed (didn't meet spec / incorrectly installed etc) all they have said is there is now a locking pin. This does not satisfy me. People think the Boeing 737 Max has problems ...... It's time for some transparency