OCEANIS 45 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.42 ft |
| LWL | 42 ft |
| Beam | 14.75 ft |
| Draft | 7.08 ft |
| Displacement | 21,048 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
About the OCEANIS 45 (BENETEAU)
Hull length 44’3’’ Shallow draught keel - Optional 5.75’/1.75m Air draught (max) 66’5’’ Mainsail area 538 sq ft Genoa area (104%) 538 sq ft Asymmetric spinnaker (optional) 1,679 sq ft
The Beneteau Oceanis 45, designed by Finot-Conq/Nauta Design and built by Beneteau in France, is a fractional sloop produced in 2013. With a displacement of 21048.0 lb and a LOA of 45.42 ft, it offers a balanced performance profile for its era, though the exact total hulls built is not specified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, well-equipped liveaboard, evidenced by the high prevalence of bow thruster (60 mentions) and davit (63 mentions) installations for ease of handling and dinghy management.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.14 and a D/L ratio of 126.83, the boat is moderately stable for offshore passages, but owners frequently add watermakers (18 mentions) and solar panels (21 mentions) to support extended bluewater self-sufficiency.
- Comparables:
- It competes with other mid-2010s performance cruisers like the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44.2 and Hanse 445, sharing similar fractional rigging, fin keel designs, and a focus on interior volume and modern electronics integration.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(21 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| 60° | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 75° | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| 90° | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 110° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| 135° | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| 150° | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Beat VMG | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Run VMG | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
21 reported issues across 11 systems for the OCEANIS 45 (BENETEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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