Frers 40 Sailboats for Sale

German Frers·1986·Holby Marine

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Hull Type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 40.12' · 12.23 m
Disp.: 14,500 lbs · 6,577 kg
First year: 1986

The Frers 40, emerging from the 1984 collaboration between the visionary naval architect Germán Frers and the craftsmanship of Holby Marine, represents a pivotal moment in American yacht building. Conceived during the height of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) era, this 40foot sloop was not merely a production boat but a highperformance statement of intent. The vessel achieved immediate acclaim through its first hull, Blazer of Paget, which became a perennial contender in the prestigious Newport Bermuda Race. Built in the historic Herreshoff complex in Bristol, Rhode Island, the Frers 40 showcased Holby Marine’s early mastery of advanced composites, utilizing a vacuumbagged sandwich of carbon fiber, Sglass, and epoxy resins—a construction method that was significantly ahead of its time for a semicustom builder.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 83,376

Asking price · 2 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

2 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

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Countries with listings

Germany (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Frers 40. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.

Price and listing activity

1 month · 2 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 1 row

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Apr 26	2	$ 83,376	—

Where they're listed

Frers 40 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 2.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

2 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Germany	$ 83,376	2	0	100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Performance 40	40.42'	$ 116,798	36	15
First First 42	42.92'	$ 49,500	21	8
Islander 40	39.54'	$ 32,500	15	10
J/BOATS J/40	40'	$ 69,000	14	7
X-Yachts X-40	40'	$ 176,762	13	4
North End 40	39.83'	$ 29,000	7	3
Frers 40You are here	—	$ 83,376	2	0

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Frers 40 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Frers 40 over the past 12 months is $83,376. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Frers 40 sailboats are for sale?+

2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Where are Frers 40 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Frers 40 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (100.0%).

04Do Frers 40 listings get price reductions?+

About 100% of Frers 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.5% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.

05What should I look at instead of a Frers 40?+

Comparable models include Performance 40, First First 42, Islander 40. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.