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Elba 45
Designer: Berret-Racoupeau Design  ·  Builder: Fountaine Pajot  ·  First built: 2019
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About the Elba 45

With limited technical specifications publicly available, the Elba 45 represents a more boutique entry in the 45-foot sailing yacht category. This size range typically attracts sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with occasional offshore potential, and the Elba 45 appears positioned to serve this demanding market segment. While detailed performance data remains scarce, vessels of this length generally offer an appealing balance between manageable size for smaller crews and sufficient space for extended cruising comfort. The 45-foot length suggests accommodations for six to eight people, making it suitable for family cruising or charter applications. Given the limited information in circulation, the Elba 45 likely represents either a smaller production run or a more regional design that hasn't achieved widespread international recognition. This doesn't necessarily reflect on the boat's quality or capabilities, as many excellent sailing yachts remain better known in specific markets or among particular sailing communities. Prospective buyers interested in this model would benefit from seeking out firsthand accounts from owners or brokers familiar with the design, as the limited specifications make it challenging to evaluate its strengths and characteristics through published data alone.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.13 ft / 13.45 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 44.03 ft / 13.42 m
Beam 24.77 ft / 7.55 m
Max Draft 3.94 ft / 1.20 m
Displacement 30,865.00 lb / 14,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,334.72 ft² / 124.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP w/vacuum infused polyester and vinylester
Designer Berret-Racoupeau Design
Builder Fountaine Pajot
First Built 2019
Last Built 2025
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Performance Ratios
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
21.79
How It Compares

vs. Bavaria 44, Elan 45, Hunter 44 Ds

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Dimensions
LOA
Elba 45 ★
44.1 ft
Bavaria 44
44.0 ft
Elan 45
44.0 ft
Hunter 44 Ds
44.0 ft
LWL
Elba 45 ★
44.0 ft
Bavaria 44
38.7 ft
Elan 45
37.7 ft
Hunter 44 Ds
37.8 ft
Beam
Elba 45 ★
24.8 ft
Bavaria 44
14.1 ft
Elan 45
13.8 ft
Hunter 44 Ds
14.2 ft
Displacement
Elba 45 ★
30 lbs
Bavaria 44
24 lbs
Elan 45
23 lbs
Hunter 44 Ds
23 lbs
Ballast
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
8 lbs
Elan 45
7 lbs
Hunter 44 Ds
9 lbs
Sail Area
Elba 45 ★
1 sq ft
Bavaria 44
926 sq ft
Elan 45
951 sq ft
Hunter 44 Ds
900 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
81 s/nm
Elan 45
Hunter 44 Ds
93 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Elba 45 ★
21.8
Bavaria 44
17.7
Elan 45
18.6
Hunter 44 Ds
17.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
35.5 %
Elan 45
33.8 %
Hunter 44 Ds
40.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
Elan 45
27.9
Hunter 44 Ds
26.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
Elan 45
1.92
Hunter 44 Ds
1.98
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
186
Elan 45
195
Hunter 44 Ds
195
Hull Speed
Elba 45 ★
Bavaria 44
Elan 45
8.2 kts
Hunter 44 Ds
8.2 kts
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