Downeaster 45
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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 a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Downeaster 45 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 80%
| Model | Downeaster 45 | ||
| Length | 45 ft (79%) | the closest to 45.93 ft | |
| Beam | 14 ft (80%) | the closest to 14.27 ft | |
| Draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 69%
| Sail area / displ. | 16 (71%) | the closest to 16.43 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 30.77 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 381.06 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 46.56 (67%) | the closest to 48.11 | |
| Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.75 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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