Frers 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1986·Holby Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.12' · 12.23 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 84,823
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Germany (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Frers 40 listings span 1 country. Germany leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 84,82322100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 40.739.25'$ 91,9217429
Beneteau First 4040.16'$ 99,0007135
Performance 40 Performance40.42'$ 122,5344621
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7903114
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
X-Yachts X-4040'$ 180,1741410
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Farr Class 40$ 65,15993
Frers 4545'$ 57,82663
Frers 40You are here$ 84,82322

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 $84,823. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Frers 40 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Frers 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Frers 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Frers 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Frers 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Frers 40 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (100.0%).
05Do Frers 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Frers 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Frers 40?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Performance 40 Performance. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.