Downeaster 45
8 / 26 - score 48%
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.
Despite its low score, this boat is ranked in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
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Main features 30%
Model | Downeaster 45 | ||
Length | 45 ft (30%) | the closest to 48.25 ft | |
Beam | 14 ft | ||
Draft | 5.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 54%
Sail area / displ. | 16 (31%) | the closest to 14.99 | |
Ballast / displ. | 30.77 % | ||
Displ. / length | 381.06 | ||
Comfort ratio | 46.56 (77%) | the closest to 47.60 | |
Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull 53%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.75 ft (53%) | the closest to 34.17 ft | |
Maximum draft | 5.92 ft | ||
Displacement | 39000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.01 knots |
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 |