Hunter 45 DS

Summary

The Hunter 45 DS and Hunter 45 CC are a family of American sailboats, that was first built in 2005/2006.[1][2][3][4][5]

Hunter 45 DS
Hunter 45 DS
Development
DesignerGlenn Henderson
LocationUnited States
Year2006
Builder(s)Hunter Marine
NameHunter 45 DS
Boat
Displacement22,937 lb (10,404 kg)
Draft6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA44.82 ft (13.66 m)
LWL39.17 ft (11.94 m)
Beam14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Engine typeYanmar 54 hp (40 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast7,238 lb (3,283 kg) of iron
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralFractional B&R rig sloop
I foretriangle height47.93 ft (14.61 m)
J foretriangle base14.67 ft (4.47 m)
P mainsail luff46.49 ft (14.17 m)
E mainsail foot20.73 ft (6.32 m)
Sails
Mainsail area481.87 sq ft (44.767 m2)
Jib/genoa area351.57 sq ft (32.662 m2)
Total sail area833.44 sq ft (77.429 m2)

The design is often confused with the unrelated 1985 Hunter 45 and Hunter 45 Legend designs.[6][7][8][9][10]

Production edit

The boat series was built by Hunter Marine in the United States, but it is now out of production.[6]

Design edit

The Hunter 45 DS and CC series are both small recreational keelboats, built predominantly of fiberglass.[1][3][4][5]

Variants edit

Hunter 45 CC (Center Cockpit)
This model was designed by Glenn Henderson and the Hunter Design Team and introduced in 2005. It has a length overall of 45.01 ft (13.7 m), a waterline length of 39.17 ft (11.9 m), displaces 22,937 lb (10,404 kg) and carries 7,390 lb (3,352 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.99 ft (1.52 m) with the standard keel and 6.5 ft (2.0 m) with the optional deep draft keel. The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 75 hp (56 kW). The fuel tank holds 76 U.S. gallons (290 L; 63 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 149 U.S. gallons (560 L; 124 imp gal). The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 84 with a high of 72 and low of 111. It has a hull speed of 8.39 kn (15.54 km/h).[1][2][4]
 
Hunter 45 DS flying a spinnaker
Hunter 45 DS (Deck Salon)
This model was designed by Glen Henderson and introduced in 2006 as updated version of the Hunter 44 DS. It has a length overall of 44.82 ft (13.7 m), a waterline length of 39.17 ft (11.9 m), displaces 22,937 lb (10,404 kg) and carries 7,238 lb (3,283 kg) of iron ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.50 ft (1.98 m) with the standard keel and 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the optional shoal draft keel. The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 54 hp (40 kW). The fuel tank holds 66 U.S. gallons (250 L; 55 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 140 U.S. gallons (530 L; 120 imp gal).[3][5]

See also edit

Related development

Similar sailboats

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Browning, Randy (2017). "Hunter 45 CC sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Hunter 45 CC". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Browning, Randy (2017). "Hunter 45 DS sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b c Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Hunter 45 CC". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Hunter 45 DS". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b Browning, Randy (2017). "Hunter 45 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  7. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Hunter 45". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  8. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Hunter 45 WK sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  9. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Hunter 45 WK". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  10. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Hunter 45 Legend sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2018.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Hunter 45 DS at Wikimedia Commons