Used Gannet 40 Sailboats for Sale

The Holby Gannet 40, also recognized as the FRERS 40, is a high-performance masthead sloop designed by the renowned naval architect Germán Frers and built by Holby Marine. Launched in the mid-1980s, this 40-foot fiberglass monohull quickly established a reputation as a capable racer-cruiser, blending competitive sailing characteristics with the potential for comfortable offshore passages. Holby Marine, founded by W. Barrett Holby, Jr. in 1984, carved a niche in American yacht building for its innovative construction techniques and commitment to semi-custom, high-performance yachts, making the Gannet 40 a testament to this ethos.