NEW ZEALAND 45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45 ft |
| LWL | 36.5 ft |
| Beam | 13.75 ft |
| Draft | 8 ft |
| Displacement | 22,000 lb |
| Ballast | 10,516 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.12 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 52.4 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.1 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 929 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 530 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 901 sq ft |
About the NEW ZEALAND 45
Designed by Gary Mull and built in 1984, the New Zealand 45 is an extremely rare vessel with only 5 hulls constructed. This limited production run suggests a specialized or custom build origin rather than a mass-market cruising yacht.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a heavy-displacement, performance-oriented cruiser with a high comfort ratio of 26.54. Its substantial displacement of 22000.0 lb and low capsize ratio of 1.97 indicate stability and seakindliness for those prioritizing offshore comfort over speed.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22000.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.97, and a fin keel with 8.0 ft max draft, this boat is well-suited for bluewater cruising due to its inherent stability and heavy motion characteristics.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other Gary Mull designs from the 1980s that emphasize heavy displacement and robust construction. It shares characteristics with large, fin-keel sloops of the era that prioritize motion comfort and structural integrity over lightweight performance.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the NEW ZEALAND 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 NEW ZEALAND 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 NEW ZEALAND 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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