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A 2005 Beneteau Farr 57 serves as a potential replacement vessel for a couple currently sailing a Beneteau 42cc.4:17 The Farr 57 features a Bruce Farr-designed hull with a 9.4-knot hull speed, a carbon mast and boom, and a custom carbon hardtop.4:43 Technical specifications include a 24-volt house bank with 800 amp-hours, a 12-volt bank with 600 amp-hours, and 1,480 watts of solar power managed by Victron MPPT controllers.18:12 The vessel utilizes a custom-designed rudder for improved efficiency and hydraulic steering.23:13 Interior volume and headroom exceed that of comparable blue-water cruisers like the Oyster 56, though the 127-gallon diesel capacity is noted as a limiting factor for long-range cruising.5:45 The boat is equipped with B&G electronics, a water maker producing 40 gallons per hour, and electric winches for sail handling.11:14 The owners confirm the boat can be managed single-handedly despite its 24-ton displacement.21:10

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