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Sea Maid 45
Designer: Stan Huntingford  ·  Builder: North Fraser Yachts  ·  First built: 1989
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About the Sea Maid 45

Researching the Sea Maid 45 can be a challenge, as detailed documentation on this model remains relatively scarce — a common situation with smaller production builders or custom yards whose boats have quietly circulated among sailors for decades without generating significant mainstream coverage. What can be inferred from the name and sizing is that this is a substantial cruising-oriented sailboat, likely suited to bluewater passages and extended coastal voyaging where interior comfort and seakeeping ability take priority over racing performance. Sailors who encounter the Sea Maid 45 on the used market often report that these boats reflect the practical priorities of serious long-distance cruising, with layouts designed around liveaboard capability and passage-making reliability. The 45-foot length places it firmly in a class favored by couples and small crews embarking on extended offshore adventures, offering enough space for comfortable living while remaining manageable short-handed. If you are seriously considering a Sea Maid 45, connecting with owners through cruising forums and sailing communities is strongly recommended. Firsthand accounts from those who have lived and sailed aboard these boats will provide invaluable insight that the limited available documentation simply cannot offer.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.17 ft / 13.77 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 39.50 ft / 12.04 m
Beam 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 31,000.00 lb / 14,061 kg
Ballast 10,500.00 lb / 4,763 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Stan Huntingford
Builder North Fraser Yachts
First Built 1989
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Performance Ratios
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
36.94
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
1.7
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. 8.42
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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