Sailing yachts

About German Frers 105 – “Bolero”

Originally built for Paul Barrows (Duran Duran and also ex co-owner 78-foot maxi-yacht Drum which competed in the Whitbread Round the World Race) with naval architecture by German Frers. Overall winner of the Palma’s Superyacht Cup twice, in 1999 and 2017. 

This striking aluminium German Frers 105 footer was built as a light and fast sloop with a well-thought-out concept, including a generous layout offering ample space for maximum comfort and sufficient storage facilities for long voyages. Extremely spacious accommodations for eight guests in an owner’s staterooms and three guest cabins. There is also a further twin-bunked cabin, which can serve for a nanny or extra crew. Crew area for four crew members separate from accommodation of the guests including separate access.

In 2015 she underwent a full refit. The refit cost close to EUR 2.5m, as such Bolero now is in turn-key condition for cruising. Bolero has been maintained to an exceptionally high level and has benefitted from an open-checkbook budget where systems and equipment have constantly been upgraded and improved to keep this superyacht looking and working better than new. This magnificent yacht is ready for her new owner to step aboard for an extended voyage.so popular. Because of its shallow draught, the ship has almost unlimited access. Her retractable centreboard (1.65 draft when centreboard up, 3.10 when centreboard is down) allows for shallow draft destinations.

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History of “Bolero”

• Originally built for Paul Barrows (Duran Duran and also ex co-owner 78-foot maxi-yacht Drum which competed in the Whitbread Round the World Race) with naval architecture by German Frers.
• Overall winner of the Palma’s Superyacht Cup twice, in 1999 and 2017.
• Second owner Spanish owner around 1997 and kept her until approx. 2008.
• In 2008 she has been sold to an Argentinian businessman who owned her until 2014.
• Current owner bought Bolero in 2014 and undertook a yearlong total refit at Astilleros de Mallorca in Palma de Mallorca in 2015 / 2016. The refit was very extensive and covered virtually the totality of the onboard systems.
• 2018: Maintenance service / inspection schedule like that required by leading Classification societies.
• 2020:
  • Install Fischer Panda night generator
  • Running backstays renewed
  • Rudder bearings renewed
  • Take apart all valves and replaced if required
  • Mast out, rudder out, valves out for check-up.