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Cl Explorer 45
Designer: Stan Huntingford  ·  Builder: C&L Marine Corp  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Cl Explorer 45

With limited documentation available, the Cl Explorer 45 represents one of those intriguing sailboats that has maintained a relatively low profile in the sailing community. Based on its name and designation, this 45-foot vessel appears designed with exploration and long-distance cruising in mind, suggesting robust construction and seaworthiness suitable for extended passages. The "Explorer" moniker typically indicates a boat built for serious offshore work, prioritizing reliability and comfort over pure speed. These characteristics would make the Cl Explorer 45 well-suited for coastal cruising and potentially blue water sailing, depending on its specific construction and design elements. Without comprehensive specifications readily available, prospective buyers should focus their research on the boat's build quality, layout efficiency, and any known performance characteristics from current or former owners. The relative obscurity of detailed information may actually work in favor of serious cruisers seeking a capable vessel without the premium pricing often associated with more widely marketed designs. For sailors considering this model, direct inspection and sea trials become even more critical given the limited published data, making hands-on evaluation essential for understanding the boat's true capabilities and condition.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.25 ft / 13.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.00 ft / 10.36 m
Beam 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
Max Draft 6.67 ft / 2.03 m
Displacement 30,000.00 lb / 13,608 kg
Ballast 10,430.00 lb / 4,731 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 920.00 ft² / 85.47 m²
Headroom 6.25 ft / 1.91 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Stan Huntingford
Builder C&L Marine Corp
First Built 1978
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 152
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.31
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 40.75
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.68
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.81
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
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