Frers designed Fast 500 - thoughts?

[sailingrr]

Hi all.  I've scoured the web for info about the Frers designed Fast 500 apparently built in Brazil.  Looks like they are Swan-esque, but I'm trying to find out about production methods, quality, durability, reputation, etc.  I'd greatly appreciate any info about the yard, or about the Fast 500 specifically. Thanks!

 

[SloopJonB]

Looks very nice. I like the interior better than most Swans.

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1990/frers-fast-500-3578017/

I know a guy with a Fast 345 - a licensed Nicholson 34 I think. It's a nice boat - very good quality. He was a bit concerned about the adequacy of the keel grid so he beefed it up - but - he said he was doing it for peace of mind, not to correct a problem that was showing.

FWIW