COMMENTS
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 just won the ORC Racer/Cruiser division in the 2023 Annapolis Newport Race. It has undergone recent improvements and has been maintained for complete functionality and safety. It is ocean and inshore race ready with updated equipment, rigging, electronics, sails and safety gear. It is truly in “just add crew” mode.
It is also a comfortable fast cruiser with 2 private cabins and berths for 6 with a full galley and enclosed head. A Leisure Furl Boom for easy mainsail reefing/furling allows the boat to be easily day 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 the boat has been dry sailed for the last 10 years.
This is a very well maintained and equipped all around racer/cruiser that ia 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 /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 settee 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 new since 2018. Spin. halyards & runners replaced 2022. replace 2022
Masthead Light: Replaced with LED 2021
Roller Furler: Harken RF 2018. #2 & 120% Reacher cut for furler
Spinnaker Pole: Carbon Spinnaker 2018
Running Rigging: All running rigging in excellent condition, always upgraded
SAILS & CANVAS.
Mainsail: North 2016
#1 Genoa: North 2021
#2 Genoa: North 2019
#3: North 2018
110% Jib Top Reacher: 2021
A3 Spinnaker: North 2019
.6 Spinnaker: Quantum
Spare mainsail: Quantum (delivery)
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 with Lewmar 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
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 traps/strobes/tethers, and personal AIS beacons
Additional Safety Gear: All the gear necessary to pass 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 meets USCG Regulations
Horseshoe Buoy: Yes
Throwing Line: Yes
Flares: Yes
Radar Reflector: Yes
Emergency Grab Bags: 2, (one/life raft) including EPIRB, GPS VHF handheld radio, first aid, kit, flares (purchased 2022)
Life Sling: Yes
Fire Extinguisher: 4 Handheld dry
