Handcrafted SURF 45

Surf 45 – 13.80 m – Guy Ribadeau Dumas – never launched – commissioning project

A 13.80 m monohull sailboat designed by architect Guy Ribadeau Dumas, high-level amateur construction completed in 2005, never launched or used since its build.

The Surf 45 belongs to the category of light displacement sailboats (approximately 4.5 tons advertised), with a narrow and high-performance hull, aiming to offer high performance and true sailing pleasure, while maintaining the economic and structural advantages of a monohull.

This model was featured in a detailed article in Voiles et Voiliers magazine, describing the concept, naval architecture, and different rig options.

Main characteristics
- Hull length: 13.80 m
- Beam: approx. 3.88 m
- Construction: plywood laminated glass-epoxy
- Year of construction: 2005
- Launched: never
- Status: boat not yet commissioned
- Fixed deep keel with bulb
- Suspended rudder

Deck and cockpit
- Very long cockpit (about 1/3 of the boat’s length), on a single level
- Smooth circulation and excellent ergonomics
- Possibility to store a dinghy lengthwise in the cockpit
- Wooden/epoxy painted deck
- Inox guardrails, stanchions, and pulpits
- Lofrans windlass installed (not used)

Rigging and sails
- Aluminum mast painted white
- Aluminum boom
- Inox standing rigging (invoices available)
- Main staysail + jib staysail
- Roller reefers for genoa and staysail
- Grand mainsail, genoa, and staysail new, never used

(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

Motorization
- Perkins diesel engine
- Propeller shaft installed
- System in place but not yet commissioned (first launch to be scheduled)

Overall condition
This is not a worn or tired boat, but a never sailed vessel, requiring a commissioning and finishing phase (antifouling, engine commissioning, rig adjustments, systems).

A detailed commissioning budget and a comprehensive technical inventory are available for serious buyers.

Profile sought
This boat is suited for an experienced sailor or a knowledgeable buyer seeking a unique, high-performance, and consistent sailboat, accepting a commissioning phase before navigation.

It is not a turnkey boat.

Price
35,000 €

Price deliberately set well below the actual construction cost and the intrinsic value of the boat, considering the commissioning work to be done.

A full dossier (administrative documents, press articles, technical inventory, commissioning budget, detailed photos) will be provided after a qualified initial exchange.