DIVA 45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.17 ft |
| LWL | 36.58 ft |
| Beam | 12.67 ft |
| Draft | 7.7 ft |
| Displacement | 15,432 lb |
| Ballast | 7,054 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 51.51 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.42 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 53.48 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.05 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 918.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 397.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 675.1 sq ft |
About the DIVA 45
The similar but updated DIVA 451 was introduced in 1990.
The Diva 45 is a Swedish-built cruising yacht designed by Bernt Lindquist and constructed by Fabola Boats between 1985 and 1990. With a displacement of 15432.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 21.36, this fractional sloop offers a stable platform for offshore passage-making.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-performance racing metrics.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.04 and a D/L ratio of 140.75, the Diva 45 demonstrates strong inherent stability and offshore suitability for extended passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Nautor's Swan 42, which share similar displacement ranges and robust construction philosophies aimed at serious cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DIVA 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 41.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DIVA 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 DIVA 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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