APACHE 45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45 ft |
| LWL | 41 ft |
| Beam | 19.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.75 ft/ 3 ft min |
| Displacement | 14,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.6 kn |
About the APACHE 45
The APACHE 45 is an 'extended' version of the APACHE 41. Draft for fixed keel version: 5.83'. Available as sloop, cutter or ketch.
The Apache 45 is a rare, single-year production yacht designed by J. R. Macalpine-Downie and built by Sail Craft Ltd. (UK) in 1970. With only one hull built, this unique vessel represents a distinct entry in the catalog of British-built cruisers from that era.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced owners seeking a unique, low-production yacht with substantial displacement and beam, likely appealing to those who value distinctive design over the convenience of a large peer group for parts and community.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 14000.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 9.82, and a capsize ratio of 3.24, the Apache 45 exhibits the heavy, stable characteristics typical of serious offshore cruisers designed for seakindliness.
- Comparables:
- Due to its singular production run, there are no direct contemporaries with identical specifications, but it shares the era and general cruising role with other late-1960s/early-1970s British full-keel or modified full-keel designs like the Hallberg-Rassy 41 or similar heavy-displacement cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the APACHE 45 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the APACHE 45yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a APACHE 45? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your APACHE 45?
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Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Yanmar, Beta Marine — is it one of these?
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Used sails that fit the APACHE 45
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