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COREL 45

COREL 45

Carroll Marine🇺🇸· Design: Farr Yacht Design, Ltd.
from 1996
$3.2K – $8.6K est. annual maintenance
Performance RacermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA45.47 ft
LWL40.16 ft
Beam13.91 ft
Draft9.5 ft
Displacement15,294 lb
Ballast8,030.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL8.5 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height59.28 ft
Jforetriangle base17.86 ft
Pmainsail luff61.71 ft
Emainsail foot22.18 ft
FLforestay17.9 ft
Mainsail1,268.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)529.4 sq ft
Spinnaker902.2 sq ft

About the COREL 45

Farr design #369. AKA FARR 45. Also called IC45 in UK.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

Designed by Farr Yacht Design, Ltd. and built by Carroll Marine (USA) in 1996, the Corel 45 is a performance-oriented fractional sloop with a displacement of 15294.0 lb. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, the model is characterized by a LOA of 45.47 ft and a beam of 13.91 ft, offering a blend of speed and comfort with a comfort ratio of 16.99.

Best for:
This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and short-handed racers who prioritize performance and are willing to manage significant maintenance, particularly regarding the rudder assembly and deck integrity.
Bluewater capability:
With a low capsize ratio of 2.25 and a displacement of 15294.0 lb, the Corel 45 is structurally capable of offshore passage making, provided the critical rudder and deck core issues are thoroughly resolved.
Comparables:
Comparable to other late-90s Farr designs like the O'Day 423 or Hunter 430, the Corel 45 shares a similar emphasis on fractional rig performance and interior volume, though it distinguishes itself with a heavier displacement and more robust construction.

Performance

Comfort17.0
Capsize2.25
SA/Disp31.6
Disp/Len105
Bal/Disp52.5

ORC Performance Data(8 certificates)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

24681012140°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
4kn6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20kn24knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH511.8 s/miOSN498.2

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore1.03761.31421.4864Inshore0.81011.07371.2325

ORC Measured

Displacement6884 kg (15178 lb)Wetted surface36.9 m² (398 ft²)Stability index105.3

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main77.0 m² (828 ft²)Genoa51.8 m² (557 ft²)Spinnaker113.8 m² (1225 ft²)Asymmetric138.7 m² (1492 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS468101214162024
52°4.96.67.78.28.58.68.78.99.0
60°5.26.97.98.48.78.99.09.29.3
75°5.57.18.18.69.09.39.49.810.0
90°5.37.08.08.69.09.49.810.410.8
110°5.27.08.28.99.49.810.211.011.8
120°5.06.88.18.89.510.210.811.812.9
135°4.46.17.68.49.19.810.712.915.0
150°3.65.16.57.68.38.99.611.214.1
Beat VMG3.14.35.35.86.16.36.46.56.5
Run VMG3.14.55.66.57.37.98.59.712.2

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 45.47ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$3.2K – $8.6K
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Articles & Reviews

Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

20 reported issues across 9 systems for the COREL 45, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

6 critical8 major6 minor
Rigging5Engine4Structural2Hull2Plumbing2Rudder2Deck1Keel1Electrical1

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