1996 Farr 60 Pilothouse – “LUKA” Najad AB, Sweden | Bruce Farr Design
Step aboard LUKA and you're stepping into the world of true passage making. Designed by Bruce Farr and built by Najad in Sweden, she’s one of only five ever made. She's a rare blend of strength, elegance, and endurance. Her warm mahogany interior is illuminated by the light pouring through the pilothouse windows, where you can stand a dry watch in comfort while the miles slip by. Whether you're tracing the coastlines of the Pacific or plotting a high-latitude crossing, LUKA feels like a small, elegant ship built to take you anywhere.
Her systems reflect years of thoughtful investment, offshore experience, and an engineering mindset: a carbon in-mast furling mainsail for effortless handling, hydraulic winches and furlers for true short-handed sailing, and a custom full-beam master suite with king berth and private head, your refuge after a day at sea. With modern electronics, top-shelf equipment, and a deep inventory of spares, she’s not just ready, she’s proven. For the right sailor, LUKA isn’t just a boat. She’s a partner in adventure.
Highlights
Massive $500k refit in 2017: including engine, hydraulics, electrical, rigging, electronics, and sails
Continuous upgrades since 2024: New rudder, Victron power management, Starlink, water maker, Furuno SCX-20 compass, and much more
Built for short-handed cruising – set up for an experienced couple
Pilothouse comfort – stand watch inside in any climate with panoramic visibility
Master suite – full-beam aft with king-sized bed, settee, desk, and ensuite head
New 24V refrigeration compressor (2024) + top-loading MasterChef freezer (2022)
Navigation & Electronics
Furuno TZT14 MFDs, radar with ARPA, AIS transponder, wind/depth/speed
Dual autopilot controllers (new 711C + 711 in teak box)
Full NMEA 2000 integration + Victron monitoring
Starlink-ready, Satphone, Wi-Fi booster
Stereo: new Bluetooth system (April 2024)
Sails & Rigging
UK Sails XD Carbon Main (2017, in-mast furling)
Hydraulic furling Genoa & Staysail (2014)
Two spinnakers – one 2016, one older
Rig inspected 2022, serviced 2017, rod standing rigging replaced 2014
10 Lewmar winches – including 77s and 58s, all hydraulic
Boom preventers and full Spinlock clutch setup
On Deck
Oversized 41” stainless rails + Dyneema lifelines
Full dodger & bimini (2020), pushpit lighting and seats
Simpson SS10 electric davits for dinghy
12' Highfield RIB + Honda 15hp (2020)
Anchor: 88 lb Rocna (2019) + 200’ 10mm G43 chain + Bruce backup with 300’ rode
Safety & Equipment
Survitec 8-person liferaft
4x SOLAS suits, fire systems, CO/smoke alarms
Extensive spares, manuals, logs, and custom checklists
Full ship’s library and documentation
Conclusion
LUKA is not just turnkey — she’s expedition ready. Every system reflects the thoughtful decisions of experienced offshore sailors, with redundancy, simplicity, and global range in mind. She's a rare offering in the under-$500k category and ideal for couples or families dreaming of ocean crossings or high-latitude cruising.
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