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Premier 45
Designer: Botin & Carkeek  ·  Builder: Premier Composite Technologies (Dubai)  ·  First built: 2013
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About the Premier 45

Designed by the renowned team of Botin & Carkeek and built by Premier Composite Technologies in Dubai, this 45-footer represents a compelling blend of performance cruising and racing capabilities. The carbon/epoxy sandwich construction delivers exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, while the lifting keel configuration provides remarkable versatility for exploring shallow waters and accessing anchorages typically off-limits to deeper-draft vessels. With its fractional sloop rig and impressive sail area-to-displacement ratio of 27.32, the Premier 45 offers spirited performance that will satisfy sailors seeking both competitive racing potential and fast passage-making. The lifting keel drafts 9.02 feet when fully deployed, providing excellent upwind performance and stability, yet can be raised significantly to access shallow cruising grounds throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, or similar destinations. The boat's relatively low comfort ratio of 19.55 reflects its performance-oriented nature, suggesting a design optimized for speed rather than heavy cruising amenities. However, the reasonable displacement of 17,712 pounds and substantial ballast ratio indicate good stability characteristics. First launched in 2013, this model represents modern sailing technology with the practical advantages of shoal-draft exploration, making it particularly appealing to performance-minded cruisers who refuse to compromise on sailing ability.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.01 ft / 13.72 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 42.45 ft / 12.94 m
Beam 13.62 ft / 4.15 m
Max Draft 9.02 ft / 2.75 m
Min Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 17,712.00 lb / 8,034 kg
Ballast 7,363.00 lb / 3,340 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 1,156.00 ft² / 107.40 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Carbon/Epoxy Sandwich
Designer Botin & Carkeek
Builder Premier Composite Technologies (DUBAI)
First Built 2013
Related Sailboats ["Imx 45" · "Contest 42Cs" · "Outremer 45" · "Moody 45 Ds" · "Tartan 4400"]
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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
 27.32
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 41.57
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 103.37
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
 19.55
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
 2.09
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. 8.73 kn
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
 5.73
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. 2,065.86 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 27.32
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 61.09 ft / 18.62 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.81 ft / 5.43 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 59.05 ft / 18.00 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 20.73 ft / 6.32 m
SPL/TPS 23.13 ft / 7.05 m
SA Fore 544.01 ft² / 50.54 m²
SA Main 612.05 ft² / 56.86 m²
SA Total (100%) 1,156.06 ft² / 107.40 m²
Est. Forestay Length 63.63 ft / 19.39 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 55
Fuel Capacity 57 gals / 216 L
Water Capacity 79 gals / 299 L
How It Compares

vs. Contest 42Cs, Moody 45 Ds, Outremer 45

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Dimensions
LOA
Premier 45 ★
45.0 ft
Contest 42Cs
45.0 ft
Moody 45 Ds
45.0 ft
Outremer 45
45.0 ft
LWL
Premier 45 ★
42.5 ft
Contest 42Cs
38.2 ft
Moody 45 Ds
42.4 ft
Outremer 45
44.6 ft
Beam
Premier 45 ★
13.6 ft
Contest 42Cs
13.5 ft
Moody 45 Ds
15.0 ft
Outremer 45
23.6 ft
Displacement
Premier 45 ★
17 lbs
Contest 42Cs
29 lbs
Moody 45 Ds
29 lbs
Outremer 45
15 lbs
Ballast
Premier 45 ★
7 lbs
Contest 42Cs
11 lbs
Moody 45 Ds
9 lbs
Outremer 45
—
Sail Area
Premier 45 ★
1 sq ft
Contest 42Cs
1 sq ft
Moody 45 Ds
1 sq ft
Outremer 45
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Premier 45 ★
27.3
Contest 42Cs
18.2
Moody 45 Ds
17.6
Outremer 45
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Premier 45 ★
41.6 %
Contest 42Cs
37.8 %
Moody 45 Ds
—
Outremer 45
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Premier 45 ★
19.6
Contest 42Cs
35.9
Moody 45 Ds
29.2
Outremer 45
8.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Premier 45 ★
2.09
Contest 42Cs
1.74
Moody 45 Ds
1.93
Outremer 45
3.76
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Premier 45 ★
103
Contest 42Cs
238
Moody 45 Ds
—
Outremer 45
—
Hull Speed
Premier 45 ★
8.7 kts
Contest 42Cs
8.3 kts
Moody 45 Ds
8.7 kts
Outremer 45
9.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Premier 45 ★
5.7
Contest 42Cs
—
Moody 45 Ds
3.2
Outremer 45
—
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