1990 Frers 45

comments full racing & cruising inventory leisure furl mainsail reefing upgraded electronics comfortable 2 sr interior dry sailed for last 10 years upgraded/turn key condition this is a 45’ racer cruiser designed by frers and built by carroll marine, ri, usa in 1990. this design has been a successful racer under a number of different rules. this 45 has been top boat on chesapeake bay in pfrf and won its class in the 2023 annapolis newport race. it has undergone recent improvements and has been maintained for complete functionality and safety, and competitiveness. it is ocean and inshore race ready with updated equipment, rigging, electronics, sails and safety gear. it is truly in “just add crew” mode. recent additions include a new 2025 #3 blade jib and a new orc custom bowsprit as well as a new custom carbon engine box.. it is also a comfortable fast cruiser with 2 private cabins and berths for 6 with a full galley and enclosed head with shower. a leisure furl boom for easy mainsail reefing/furling and headstay furler allows the boat to be easily sailed by two people which the present owner has frequently done in addition to active racing. the bottom and blades have been professionally faired and painted and the boat has been dry sailed for the last 10 years. the boat is fully equipped and upgraded for competitive phrf, orc and offshore racing and cruising with all top-quality sails, electronics and safety gear. it is turnkey! this is a very well maintained and equipped all around racer/cruiser that is available at a very reasonable price. general information type: racer/cruiser auxiliary sailing yacht year built: 1990 builder: carroll marine, bristol, ri, usa model: frers 45 racing version (deck and engine position differ from cruising version) loa: 45’ 0” beam: 13’ 9” designed draft:8’ 6” displacement: 21,000 lb ballast: 9,600 lb engine: yanmar 4jh2e 46 hp at 3400 rpm construction: fiberglass composite racing ratings phrf rating/chesapeake: 39 phrf rating/narragansett bay: 40 phrf rating: non-spinnaker: 52 orc rating: 570 cabin layout there is a large main salon with upholstered settees and pilot berths on each side. the engine is located in the middle of the salon with a sound proofed engine box with access hatches and is covered by a tabletop. the navigation station is located in the aft side of the salon to port. the galley is located to starboard. there is a cng 3- burner stove with oven (new 2019). cng is lighter than air and therefore much safer than propane. there is a deep sink and icebox. going aft there are two aft cabins with a queen-sized bunk in addition to single bunk. there is storage, a port hole for ventilation and a hanging locker in each cabin. there is an enclosed head compartment forward to port. the toilet is a fresh water vacuflush, full size and there is a handheld shower. the main holding tank under the port salon sette and the secondary 6 gallon holding tank is forward in the forepeak. forward holding tank is a ‘canister’ that can be removed and emptied on shore similar to a port-a-potty without the need to organize a pump out and is very convenient for day sailing. construction hull: composite fiberglass deck: composite fiberglass hull/deck joint: mechanically fastened/bonded and sealed keel: elliptical, lead, removed, re-bedded and race faired 2019 rudder: elliptical, high density foam/frp, race faired and rudder bearings upgraded 2019 bottom: race faired and re-painted 2022 spars & rigging mast: triple spreader aluminum boom: leisure furl reef system. serviced & repainted 2022 standing rigging: navtec rod all standing within past 5 years running rigging: all replaced within 5 years. spinnaker halyards replace (including tylaskas in 2022), running backstays replace 2022 masthead light: replaced with led 2021 roller furler: harken rf new 2018. 135% #2 and 120% reacher cut for furler spinnaker pole: carbon spinnaker 2018 running rigging: all running rigging is in excellent condition and is always replaced as needed sails & canvas. mainsail: north 2016 #1 genoa: north 2021 #2 genoa: north 2019 #3 north 2025 #3: north 2018 110% jib top reacher: 2021 a3 spinnaker: north 2019 .6 spinnaker: quantum spare mainsail: quantum (delivery) 1.5 oz. spinnaker: ulmer, practice .75 oz spinnaker: ulmer, practice .5 oz spinnaker: practice spinnaker staysail: north 2022 #4 jib: ulmer,old dacron, date unknown storm tri-sail: orange 2018 storm jib: orange 2022 sail covers: yes boom tent: yes roller furl sail cover: yes lifeline mounted sail numbers: yes for ocean racing deck equipment winches: replaced/lewmars except primary barient 3 speed 727s electric halyard winch: one electric halyard winch genoa cars: replaced 2022 traveller: windward sheeting traveler car halyard line clutches: replaced 2021 hatches:` replaced within past 2 years misc. deck gear: assortment of which handles and blocks rail mounted fishing pole holders: yes electronics and electrical chart plotter: nav station, 12 inch garmin 1220/radar 2018 nav station backup, 7 in garmin 2018 ais: vesper2018 radar: garmin color radar 2018 inmarsat: terminal 2018 vhf: icom ic m424g/gps 2018 racing electronics: all transducers, sensors and programs /b& g 2019 5 x b& g multifunction deck displays auto pilot: raymarine autopilot new 2020, linear control arm replaced 2022 satellite phones: handheld and inmarsat compass: yes high output alternator: new 2018 batteries: 3 group 27 agm house batteries replaced 2019 1 group 24 agm starting battery replaced 2019 inverter/charger: magnum cabin lights: all converted to led running lights: converted to led shore power: 110 volt system/breakers, gfi outlets propulsion engine: yanmar 4jh2e 50 hp service records available hours: hours: 2,440 hours currently on meter are 926 control panel with original hour meter has been replaced cooling: fresh water cooled transmission: kanzaki model: km4a ratio: 2.14:1 engine mounts: resilient rubber water pump: new 2022 regulator: high output 2018 starter: new starter 2019 shaft: stainless steel, replaced 2018 propeller: maxi-prop 3 blade feathering prop 2018 shaft seal: replaced 2018 fuel tank: aluminum water tanks: 2 safety gear life rafts: 2 x 6 man, inspected 2022 man overboard pole: with all required gear life jackets: 7 inflatable life jackets/whistles/crotch straps/strobes/tethers, and personal ais beacons additional safety gear: all the gear necessary to pass the inspection for 2022 newport to bermuda race uscg safety gear: all required items mob button: b& ;g integrated man overboard emergency button jack lines: yes offshore first aid kits: yes required spot lights: yes regular life jackets: (about 12 of them) for inshore sailing which meets uscg requirements horseshoe buoy: yes throwing line: yes flares: yes radar reflector: yes emergency grab bags: 2, (one for each life raft) each including epirb, gps vhf hand held radio, first aid, kit, flares (purchased 2022) life sling: yes fire extinguisher: 4 handheld 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