FARR-out: Beneteau First 45F5
Dennis purchased FARR-out in april of 2009. When in the process of buying FARR-out Dennis sold his house and moved to to mainly live aboard. In the next couple of years his plans and dreams to sail FARR-out around the world started to turn more serious after each year that went by, and in September of 2017 the actual journey of traveling the world commenced!
This first 45f5 is a Beneteau, designed by the master of fast hull designs: Bruce Farr. From the keel to the masthead, the first 45f5 is born to perform with advanced keel design, modern rutter, long waterline, fine entry and minimum wetted surface. Famous designer Pininfarina has also left his stamp of genius. Showing purity in form, strong, dynamic lines in the deck plan, and perfection of the interior accommodation.
Well sailed, brilliantly fitted out, this first 45f5, built in 1991, still continues on her course!
FARR-out: summary
Category: Cruiser/Racer
Type: Monohull
Model: First 45F5
Length: 47 ft. (14.2 m.)
Max Beam: 13 ft. 11 (4.3 m.)
Draft: 7 ft. 10 (2.5 m)
Mast: 68 ft. (20.8 m.)
Displacement: 10,800 kg.
Sail area with 120%: 1270 sq. ft. (118 sq.m.)
Cabins/beds: 4 people/2 double beds
Extra's: fishing gear, kite gear, rib + 6hp
4-stroke motor
FARR-out's interior has a warm luxury feel with mahogany woodwork and surfaces. Off white curved settees surround an oval shaped salon table in the middle of the ship. The ship is fitted with two guest cabins, each with double beds and plenty storage space, located at the rear of ship. Adjacent to the guest cabins is the guest bathroom. The owners cabin is in the front of the ship and has it's own bathroom. The galley is fitted with a stove including an oven, two refrigerators and lots of storage space.
About the crew
Skipper
Dennis Hoogendoorn (08/30/1972)
Dennis, son of a captain in the commercial shipping industry, spent the first six years of his life on board of his farther's ships. He was trained and formerly worked as a marine electrician in the Netherlands. He has been sailing since he was 18 years of age and enjoys racing FARR-out. He is passionate and forever curious about nature & loves sharing his knowledge about sailing and wildlife with others.
Crew
Kiddo, ship's cat (01/07/2019)
Kiddo joined the crew in September of 2019, she is half Siamese, a real smart-ass, and mostly spends her days playing and sleeping on or below deck. When sailing you will not see much of her, as she then goes into hiding below deck. But when anchored or moored in a marina she loves to be in good company.