1985 ECROLON PTY GERMAN FRERS 48, EUR 49,000

GERMAN FRERS 48 - A BLUEWATER ALUMINIUM CRUISER FROM A MASTER'S BOARD

Designed by German Frers and built in 1985 by Ecrolon Pty, this 48-footer in aluminium belongs to the generation of yachts conceived for open water rather than the marina. Fourteen and a half metres of hull, a benchmark design and metal construction: the classic profile of a genuine voyaging boat, offered here at €49,000 incl. VAT.

Build and seakeeping

Aluminium hull and deck, 14.50 m overall, 4.20 m beam, 2.35 m draft and 10,400 kg displacement: figures that speak of a strong, stiff and reassuring boat offshore. The rig is served by a removable inner forestay, staysail, bowsprit, adjustable backstay, mainsail track and car. The wardrobe includes a fully battened mainsail, a DCX jib and three spinnakers with their dedicated gear.

Power and life aboard

A 55 hp Volvo D2-55 fitted in 2007, four cylinders with seawater cooling, shows 1,000 hours and drives a shaft. At 8 knots cruising for 2 l/h with a 200-litre tank, motoring range is comfortable. Below, 2 cabins and 5 berths, 6 people aboard, a convertible saloon, hot water, cooker and electric fridge.

Equipment

• Fully battened mainsail
• DCX jib
• Three spinnakers with spinnaker gear
• Volvo D2-55 55 hp, 2007, 4-cylinder seawater cooled, 1,000 h
• Autopilot
• Navigation instrument system
• Compass
• Depth sounder
• GPS
• Speed log
• Wind instrument
• VHF
• Liferaft
• Bilge pumps
• 110 Ah batteries and service batteries
• Generator
• Two solar panels / 300 W
• Wind generator
• 12V and 220V circuits, shore power
• Anchor and windlass
• Antifouling
• Hot water
• Sun awning
• Bathing ladder
• Cooker
• Electric fridge
• Convertible saloon
• Winch handle

An opportunity worth taking

A Frers design in aluminium, rigged for voyaging and well equipped for energy autonomy, at a price rarely seen in this segment. Well worth an early viewing.

Viewing by appointment at Port Navy Service. Contact: Philippe Froment or Christophe Buhot - Tel: +33 (0)4 42 11 00 55

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