Handcrafted SURF 45

Surf 45 – 45 ft – Guy Ribadeau Dumas – never launched – commissioning project
Sloop monohull of 45 ft designed by architect Guy Ribadeau Dumas, amateur construction of very high standards completed in 2005, never launched nor used since construction.
The Surf 45 belongs to the category of lightweight displacement yachts (approx. 4.5 tons), with a narrow and high-performance keel, aiming to deliver high performance and true sailing enjoyment, while maintaining the economic and structural advantages of a monohull.
This model was the subject of a detailed publication in Voiles et Voiliers magazine, describing the concept, naval architecture, and various rigging options.
Main features
– Hull length: 45 ft
– Beam: approx. 12.8 ft
– Construction: plywood fiberglass epoxy
– Year of construction: 2005
– Launched: never
– Status: unregistered boat
– Fixed deep keel with bulb
– Spade rudder
Deck and cockpit
– Very long cockpit (about one-third of the boat's length), on a single level
– Smooth circulation and excellent ergonomics
– Possibility to store a tender lengthwise in the cockpit
– Painted wood/epoxy deck
– Inox coaches, pulpit, and guardrails
– Installed Lofrans windlass (not used)
Rigging and sails
– White lacquered aluminum mast
– Aluminum boom
– Stainless steel standing rigging (receipts available)
– Main sail + staysail stay
– Roller furling genoa and staysail
– New, unused mainsail, genoa, and staysail
The Voiles et Voiliers publication describes two possible rig configurations for the Surf 45; the exact configuration of this unit can be confirmed during the final rig review.
Interior arrangements
– Bright central saloon
– Two double cabins
– One bathroom
– Galley near the companionway
– Chart table
– High-quality wood joinery
– Upholstery present, never used
Engine
– Perkins diesel engine
– Propeller line installed
– Setup in place but not commissioned (initial commissioning to be scheduled)
General condition
This is not a worn or tired boat, but a never-sailed vessel requiring a commissioning and finishing phase (antifouling, engine start-up, rig adjustments, systems).
A detailed commissioning budget and a complete technical inventory are available for serious buyers.
Profile sought
This boat is aimed at an experienced sailor or a knowledgeable buyer looking for a unique, high-performance, and coherent vessel, accepting a commissioning phase prior to navigation.
It is not a turnkey boat.
Price
€35,000
Price deliberately set well below the actual construction cost and intrinsic value of the boat, considering the commissioning work to be done.
A complete file (administrative documents, press articles, technical inventory, commissioning budget, detailed photos) will be provided after an initial qualified exchange.