Frers 40 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Frers 40 means chasing a scarce Holby Marine build from 1986 — a fiberglass masthead sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder that German Frers drew as a performance cruiser-racer. Few were made, so any honest buyer's take begins with patience and a readiness to travel.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Holby version is the primary production model at this length, and her belowdecks plan centers on a forward V-berth, saloon settees, a galley and head, and quarter berths aft for six in total. As a post-IOR design she carries elegant lines above and a reasonably accommodating interior below, so most boats you encounter will share this arrangement rather than a custom variant.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Brokers' listings commonly show AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter fitted as standard modern navigation equipment, which means a buyer can expect core electronics already in place on most examples. Beyond those, available records are silent on owner-added gear, so treat any inverter, solar, or rig change as a per-boat question rather than a class norm.
What to Inspect
The known record on the Frers 40 is thin, and no model-specific known issue is established in the source facts to flag beyond normal age care for a 1986 fiberglass hull.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up most often in Italy, Germany, and Peru, reflecting where the small series has settled over the years. For a shopper, the checklist is short and pragmatic:
- Confirm Holby Marine build and 1986 production year
- Verify the masthead sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder
- Check for AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter as commonly fitted
- Survey the solid fiberglass hull with normal age care
- Expect limited hull count, so weigh scarcity against support access
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.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 2 | $84,666 | — |
Where they're listed
Frers 40 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $84,666 | 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
6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance 40 | 40.42' | $ 114,806 | 36 | 8 |
| First First 42 | 42.92' | $ 49,500 | 24 | 6 |
| Islander 40 | 39.54' | $ 28,750 | 14 | 5 |
| J/BOATS J/40 | 40' | $ 68,000 | 12 | 8 |
| North End 40 | 39.83' | $ 29,000 | 7 | 0 |
| Frers 40You are here | — | $ 84,539 | 2 | 0 |