FRERS 39
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.75 ft |
| LWL | 31.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.33 ft |
| Displacement | 17,300 lb |
| Ballast | 8,499.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 48.6 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 656.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 383.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 652.7 sq ft |
About the FRERS 39
IOR One Ton. (27.5' IOR MKIII)
The Frers 39 is a classic 1973 design by German Frers, built by Frers & Cibils in Argentina with a build count of ?. It is a 38.75 ft LOA masthead sloop with a displacement of 17300.0 lb and a beam of 12.5 ft.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a classic, heavy-displacement sailing experience, given its age and specific Argentine build origin.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 247.1 and a capsize ratio of 1.94, the Frers 39 exhibits the heavy, stable characteristics typical of offshore-capable designs from the 1973 era.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 1970s heavy-displacement fin-keel sloops such as the Tartan 38 or O'Day 38, due to similar displacement (17300.0 lb) and era-specific construction methods.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.9 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| 60° | 6.3 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| 75° | 6.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| 90° | 6.6 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| 110° | 6.3 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| 120° | 6.1 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| 135° | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| 150° | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 10.3 |
| Beat VMG | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 9.0 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 38.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 4 systems for the FRERS 39, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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