CASAMANCE 45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.83 ft |
| LWL | 45.08 ft |
| Beam | 23 ft |
| Draft | 4.25 ft |
| Displacement | 18,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
About the CASAMANCE 45
The Casamance 45 is a robust catamaran designed by Joubert-Nivelt and built by Fountaine-Pajot in France between 1985 and 1991. With a displacement of 18000.0 lb and a beam of 23.0 ft, this vessel represents a significant era of French catamaran construction, though the exact total build count remains unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruising and moderate offshore passages, appealing to owners who prioritize the stability and space of a catamaran with a fractional sloop rig. Its dimensions and comfort ratio of 9.44 suggest it is ideal for those seeking a balance between performance and liveaboard comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.51 and a D/L ratio of 87.71, the Casamance 45 demonstrates strong offshore stability and seaworthiness, supported by its twin/triple keel configuration and substantial displacement.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Fountaine-Pajot models from the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as similarly sized catamarans with twin keels and fractional rigs. These boats share similar displacement characteristics and design philosophies focused on stability and interior volume.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CASAMANCE 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 45.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CASAMANCE 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.
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