C&L EXPLORER 45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.25 ft |
| LWL | 34 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 6.67 ft |
| Displacement | 30,000 lb |
| Ballast | 10,431 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.25 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 20.67 ft |
| Mainsail | 308 sq ft |
| SA total | 308 sq ft |
About the C&L EXPLORER 45
See EXPLORER 45 (HUNTINGFORD)for more details.
The C&L Explorer 45 is a substantial cruising ketch designed by Stan Huntingford and built by C&L Marine Corp (TAIWAN) in 1978. With a displacement of 30000.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel represents a heavy, traditional offshore design from the late 1970s.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and self-sufficiency over speed, particularly those comfortable with the slower handling characteristics of a heavy, full-keel staysail ketch.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a Capsize ratio of 1.68 and a D/L ratio of 340.75, the Explorer 45 exhibits excellent offshore stability and motion comfort, making it highly capable for long-range cruising despite its age.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the O'Day 42, as they share similar eras, heavy displacement characteristics, and ketch or cutter configurations aimed at serious offshore passage-making.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the C&L EXPLORER 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.
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