Frers 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1989·Carroll Marine
Frers 45 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
45' · 13.72 m
Displ.
19,744 lbs · 8,956 kg
First year
1989

The Frers 45 represents a highwater mark for the American performancecruising sector of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Designed by the legendary Germán Frers and brought to life by the precision craftsmen at Carroll Marine in Rhode Island, this model was engineered to bridge the gap between a competitive IMS (International Measurement System) racer and a luxurious offshore cruiser. It belongs to a prestigious family of designs that include the Frers 33, 41, and 47, all of which were noted for their "sweet" hull lines and exceptional balance. Unlike many contemporary racercruisers that sacrificed interior joinery for weight savings, the Frers 45 was built to a standard that catered to owners who demanded both podium finishes and refined living quarters for coastal and bluewater voyaging.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 57,817
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (83.3%) · United States (16.7%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Frers 45 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (83.3%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 53,7535383.3%
United States$ 65,0001016.7%

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
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 195,4174226
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 93,0563426
Hallberg-Rassy 4546.33'$ 209,0742917
Sweden Yachts 4546.42'$ 319,5582214
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,304155
Beneteau First 34536.09'$ 39,645156
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 74,141144
Swan 4545.37'$ 325,000137
Frers 45You are here$ 57,81763
Nautor Swan Swan 4444'$ 197,45264

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Frers 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Frers 45 over the past 12 months is $57,817. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Frers 45 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Frers 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Frers 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Frers 45 has decreased by 7.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Frers 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Frers 45 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (83.3%), United States (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Frers 45?+
Comparable models include Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Beneteau First 45 F5, Hallberg-Rassy 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.