Frers Swan 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1992 – 2001·~58 hulls·Nautor
Frers Swan 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.25' · 12.27 m
Displ.
19,400 lbs · 8,800 kg
First year
1992

The Swan 40, designed by Germán Frers and launched in 1992, represents a pivotal era for Nautor’s Swan as the builder transitioned from the heavydisplacement philosophies of the 1970s toward the refined, performanceoriented cruiserracers of the modern age. Replacing the legendary Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Swan 40, this Frers iteration was engineered to provide a more spirited sailing experience without sacrificing the "bulletproof" construction synonymous with the Finnish yard. According to the Nautor Swan Heritage archive, 58 hulls were produced between 1992 and 1996, making it a relatively exclusive model that bridged the gap between the smaller 38 and the larger, more powerful 44 and 48 models of the same period. Unlike its predecessor, which featured a traditional skeghung rudder and a more pinched stern, the Frers 40 introduced a modern underwater profile with a highaspect spade rudder and a moderateaspect fin keel, optimizing the yacht for both club racing and fast bluewater passage making.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 320,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Frers Swan 40 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 320,00011100.0%

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
Elan 4039.04'$ 89,1032813
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Nautor Swan 7778.77'$ 1,361,277128
Swan 5353'$ 366,49893
Swan 5657.51'$ 464,53995
Nautor Swan Swan 44 Mk II44.11'$ 234,00086
Swan 6867.68'$ 657,36972
Nautor Swan Swan 4444'$ 197,48364
Nautor Swan Swan 40You are here$ 320,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Frers Swan 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Frers Swan 40 over the past 12 months is $320,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Frers Swan 40 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Frers Swan 40 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Frers Swan 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Frers Swan 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Frers Swan 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Frers Swan 40 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Frers Swan 40?+
Comparable models include Elan 40, Swan 46, Swan 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.