Frers 45
Description
The Frers 45 is a classic performance cruiser-racer designed by renowned Argentine naval architect German Frers and built by Carroll Marine in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, starting in 1989 (with production into the early 1990s). This fiberglass monohull masthead sloop features a deep fin keel with spade rudder, emphasizing speed, excellent upwind pointing, balanced handling, and seaworthiness—suitable for competitive racing (under IMS/IOR influences) as well as comfortable coastal/offshore cruising. It offers a spacious, well-appointed interior (V-berth forward, large saloon, galley, enclosed head, aft cabin/quarter berths sleeping 6–8 comfortably), generous sail plan for lively performance in varied conditions, and solid construction quality typical of Carroll Marine (though some older examples have noted gelcoat or structural concerns common to the era). Production was limited (exact hull count not widely published but low, likely in the 10–20 range based on rarity), making it a sought-after classic from the late-'80s/early-'90s performance era; variants include race-optimized setups with updates like carbon elements or bowsprit additions on some hulls.
Construction Details
| Designer | German Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Carroll Marine |
| Length | 45.000 ft |
| LOA | 45.000 ft |
| LWL | 35.000 ft |
| Beam | 13.920 ft |
| Displacement | 19744 lb |
| Ballast | 9600 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 60.48 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.32 ft |
| p | 53.45 ft |
| e | 19.01 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.48 ft | 17.32 ft | 53.45 ft | 19.01 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Frers 45 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 53.45 ft - (16292 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.01 ft - (5794 mm) |
| Leech | * 55.93 ft - (17047 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 56.1 ft - (17099 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 507.54 ft² |
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Frers 45 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 50.33 ft - (15341 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.55 ft - (6873 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.46 ft - (13551 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.92 ft - (6072 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 501.14 ft² |
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Frers 45 - GENOA
| Luff | * 59.77 ft - (18218 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.64 ft - (8425 mm) |
| Leech | * 56.63 ft - (17261 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.98 ft - (7919 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 776.26 ft² |
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Frers 45 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 59.77 ft - (18218 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.18 ft - (9504 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.18 ft - (9504 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1584.08 ft² |
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