31′ Farr / Mumm 30 Racing Yacht – Designer Farr

31′ Farr / Mumm 30 Racing Yacht – Designer Farr

Reference Number: YMON031-0007

R 900,000
(Reduced)

R 795,000

Design: 31' Farr Mumm 30
LOA: 31 ft
LWL: 25 ft
Beam: 3,08 m
Draft: 2,1 m Sails: 4
Rig: Sloop-Fractional
Hull Material: Epoxy Composite
Deck Material: Epoxy Composite
Engine(s): 1 x 10hp Yanmar
Electronics include:

  • Chart plotter: Standard Horizon

  • Sailing instruments: Wind, depth & speed

Mumm 30 Racing Yacht – Speed & Precision

Built for pure racing performance, the Mumm 30 delivers speed, agility, and a competitive edge on the water. Featuring an “as new” suite of racing sails, this yacht is fully equipped and ready for your next victory.

✔ Fast & Agile – Precision-engineered for peak racing performance.

✔ Competitive & Proven – A winning choice for one-design and offshore racing.

✔ Ready to Push Limits – If you’re a passionate sports boat skipper with energetic crew ready to unleash her full potential, the owner would be open to reasonable offers.

The Mumm 30 Story: A Racing Icon

The Mumm 30 (later known as the Farr 30) was born in 1995, a brainchild of the legendary Farr Yacht Design studio, founded by New Zealander Bruce Farr. Farr’s firm is world-renowned for designing a multitude of winning race yachts, from America’s Cup contenders to Volvo Ocean Race champions. His vision for the Mumm 30 was to create a light, fast, and simple one-design racer that was also economical and easy to sail.

To ensure consistent performance and strict one-design standards, the Mumm 30 was built under license by several esteemed boatyards worldwide, including Beneteau (France), Carroll Marine and Waterline Systems (USA), dk Yachts (Malaysia), McDell Marine (New Zealand), and Ovington Boats (UK), with Ovington alone building over 120 of the class.

Design Overview: Built for Victory

The Mumm 30’s design is all about performance and straightforward racing. Its lightweight hull and deck are typically constructed from an E-glass and balsa sandwich, often using vacuum-bagged epoxy for optimal strength and minimal weight.

Key design features include:

  • Fractional Sloop Rig: A 9/10 fractional sloop rig with a keel-stepped carbon fibre mast and swept spreaders eliminates the need for running backstays, simplifying handling for a smaller crew.
  • Non-Overlapping Jibs: This forward-thinking choice allowed for smaller, lighter winches and quicker sail changes, enhancing efficiency.
  • High Righting Moment Keel: A deep fin keel with a large lead bulb provides exceptional stability, allowing the boat to carry full sail upwind without needing excessive crew weight on the rail.
  • Responsive Control: A large, internally mounted spade rudder with a tiller offers superb balance and precise control, giving the boat the feel of a dinghy with the stability of a keelboat.
  • Versatile Downwind Options: The design accommodates both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers, offering tactical flexibility.
  • Minimalist Interior: While primarily a racer, it includes basic sleeping accommodation, making it capable of distance racing.

The Mumm 30’s innovative design, featuring a high-performance carbon rig, elegant hull, slender keel, and functional deck, has significantly influenced subsequent one-design race boats.

Call to action

  • Interested in this 31' Farr / Mumm 30 Racing Yacht - Designer Farr?

    Please complete the form below if you would like to find out further information and receive a full inventory.

    Alternatively, please feel free to contact Bruce directly:
    cell 082 7745 410
    bruce@boatbrokers.co.za