The brief from the owner for the first Frers 57 was to create a fast and comfortable yacht that he and his wife could readily cruise together, while also being suitable for racing at their local clubs, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and Middle Harbour Yacht Club.

McConaghy were chosen as the builder due to our reputation for combining high-tech composite construction with fine craftsmanship.

Turning out a 57ft yacht packed with creature comforts at a displacement of only 13 tonnes required an almost obsessive focus on weight. Building a pre-preg carbon hull (with Nomex core in key areas) was just the start.