INDEPENDENCE 45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45 ft |
| LWL | 37 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 31,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 28 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 9 ft |
| FLforestay | 15 ft |
| Mainsail | 692.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 352.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 599.3 sq ft |
About the INDEPENDENCE 45
Originally the HANS CHRISTIAN 45.
The Independence 45 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by Harwood Ives and built by Cherubinin Boat Co. in 1979. With a production run of only one known hull, this vessel represents a unique, custom-built example of late-1970s American yacht design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or conservative bluewater sailors who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, given its high comfort ratio and cutter rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 31000.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.66, and a full/long keel, the Independence 45 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and motion comfort.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement American cutters from the late 1970s, such as the Island Packet 40 or Valiant 40, due to their shared emphasis on seakworthiness and full keels.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE 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 INDEPENDENCE 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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