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.
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Main features 15%
Model | Downeaster 45 | ||
Length | 45 ft (30%) | the closest to 42.67 ft | |
Beam | 14 ft (0%) | the closest to 12.92 ft | |
Draft | 5.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 48%
Sail area / displ. | 16 (23%) | the closest to 17.27 | |
Ballast / displ. | 30.77 % | ||
Displ. / length | 381.06 | ||
Comfort ratio | 46.56 (73%) | the closest to 47.73 | |
Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull 83%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.75 ft (83%) | the closest to 35.33 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 |