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Corel 45
Designer: Farr Yacht Design, Ltd.  ·  Builder: Carroll Marine  ·  First built: 1996
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About the Corel 45

With limited specifications available in public records, the Corel 45 represents one of the more elusive entries in the 45-foot sailing yacht category. This relative obscurity often indicates either a boutique manufacturer with limited production runs or a regional builder that focused on specific markets rather than widespread distribution. Based on its length designation, this sailboat would likely fall into the performance cruising or coastal cruising segment, where 45-foot vessels typically offer an attractive balance between manageable size and substantial interior volume. Boats in this size range generally provide comfortable accommodations for extended cruising while remaining responsive enough for weekend sailing adventures. The scarcity of readily available information about the Corel 45 suggests potential buyers should conduct thorough research directly with previous owners or specialized brokers familiar with the model. This detective work often reveals hidden gems in the sailing world—boats that may offer excellent value precisely because they lack the name recognition of major production builders. For sailors considering a Corel 45, investigating the builder's reputation, construction methods, and any owner networks becomes particularly important when standard reference materials provide limited guidance about the vessel's characteristics and sailing qualities.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.47 ft / 13.86 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 40.16 ft / 12.24 m
Beam 13.91 ft / 4.24 m
Max Draft 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
Displacement 15,294.00 lb / 6,937 kg
Ballast 8,031.00 lb / 3,643 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,214.00 ft² / 112.78 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Kevlar foam epoxy pre-preg.
Designer Farr Yacht Design, Ltd.
Builder Carroll Marine
First Built 1996
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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
-21
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
31.64
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
16.99
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
2.25
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. 8.49
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
6.25
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 59.28
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.86
P (Mainsail Luff) 61.71
E (Mainsail Foot) 22.18
ISP (Spinnaker Luff) 59.43
SPL/TPS 17.86
SA Fore 529.37
SA Main 684.36
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