1983 Sea Farr 5000 - Trailer Sailer

Sea Farr 5000 – Bruce Farr’s Own Development Boat #2 Off the Line

This is a rare chance to own a genuine piece of New Zealand sailing history.

Paprika is a Sea Farr 5000, number two off the production line, and is widely known as Bruce Farr’s personal development and demo boat. This is a boat that was actively sailed, tested, and refined by one of the world’s most influential yacht designers.

The Boat:

• Sea Farr 5000 trailer sailer
• #2 off the production line
• Bruce Farr’s development / demo boat
• Red hull
• Sails exceptionally well.
• Overall in good condition
• Some cosmetic sun fading starting to show (would benefit from a cut & polish)

Gear & Setup:

• Yamaha 8hp outboard (Two Stroke)
• Recently serviced
• New impeller
• New prop
• 12 Litre fuel tank
• 4 Sails (Main, Genoa, Jib and Storm Jib)
• Spinnaker Pole (No spinnaker Sail)
• Cooker
• Chemical toilet
• 24v Battery
• UHF radio
• Tilt Trailer built 2013
• Trailer has current WoF
• Lowrance Depth Finder
• Interior Lights
• 12 litre petrol tank
• Fold-out interior Table
• Built in sink
• Anchor
• Countless Spare Lines

Use & Ownership

• Owned since May 2023
• Sailed 17+ trips
• Used in Auckland and Tauranga

Reliable, honest boat that’s been sailed - not left sitting.

I’m keen to see Paprika go to someone who’ll sail her, care for her, and appreciate what she represents. She deserves to stay on the water.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like to view.