Frers 41
Description
The Frers 41 is a highly regarded performance cruiser-racer designed by renowned Argentine naval architect German Frers and built by Carroll Marine in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, starting in 1987–1988 (with most production in 1988–1989). It was one of four Frers collaborations with Carroll Marine (alongside the 30, 33, and 38), specifically aimed at the emerging IMS rule to promote well-built, seaworthy dual-purpose boats with comfortable accommodations and competitive speed—Frers described it as combining fast hull/foil shapes with moderate displacement and a practical interior. Construction used fiberglass with a fin keel and spade rudder (some with a small skeg ahead of the rudder), triple-spreader masthead sloop rig, rod rigging, solid vang, and hydraulic backstay for efficiency. Production was limited to 23 hulls total, making it a relatively rare classic from the late-'80s era; it's praised for excellent all-around performance (strong in light-to-moderate winds, good upwind pointing, and rewarding handling), a spacious teak-trimmed interior (two private staterooms, V-berth forward, saloon, galley, head, berths sleeping 6–8 comfortably), and suitability for club racing, coastal/offshore cruising, or IMS-style events,
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Carroll Marine |
| Length | 40.500 ft |
| LOA | 40.500 ft |
| LWL | 31.580 ft |
| Beam | 13.080 ft |
| Displacement | 15950 lb |
| Ballast | 6800 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.74 ft |
| p | 47.24 ft |
| e | 14.76 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.80 ft | 15.74 ft | 47.24 ft | 14.76 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Frers 41 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.24 ft - (14399 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.76 ft - (4499 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.73 ft - (14853 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 358.7 ft² |
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Frers 41 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 44.84 ft - (13667 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.56 ft - (6267 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.48 ft - (12034 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.1 ft - (5517 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 405.79 ft² |
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Frers 41 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 52.75 ft - (16078 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Leech | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.61 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.41 ft - (5307 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.45 ° |
| Area | * 459.31 ft² |
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Frers 41 - GENOA
| Luff | * 53.25 ft - (16231 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.17 ft - (7672 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.4 ft - (15362 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.61 ft - (7196 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 628.63 ft² |
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Frers 41 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 53.25 ft - (16231 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.33 ft - (8635 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.33 ft - (8635 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1282 ft² |
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