Downeaster 45
5 / 16 - score 51%
The Downeaster 45 is a 45.0ft staysail ketch designed by Bob Poole and built in fiberglass by Down East Yachts Inc. between 1976 and 1981.
29 units have been built.
The Downeaster 45 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 36%
| Model | Downeaster 45 | ||
| Length | 45 ft (40%) | the closest to 42.65 ft | |
| Beam | 14 ft (33%) | the closest to 13.12 ft | |
| Draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 68%
| Sail area / displ. | 16 (75%) | the closest to 15.62 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 30.77 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 381.06 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 46.56 (62%) | the closest to 48.37 | |
| Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull 46%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.75 ft (46%) | the closest to 33.96 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 39000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.01 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1145 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 577.81 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 391 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53.75 ft | ||
| J | 21.50 ft | ||
| P | 46 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 282 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 324 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Down East Yachts Inc. | ||
| Designer | Bob Poole | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 29 |
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