Aventura 45 Buyer's Guide
The Aventura 45 is a recent-generation sailing catamaran that began reaching buyers in the early-to-mid 2020s, and examples finding their way onto the brokerage market today are almost exclusively lightly used boats from owners who bought early in the production run or from charter operators who have cycled their fleets. That short ownership history is both a reassurance and a caution: you are unlikely to encounter deeply fatigued hulls, but the relative novelty of the model means the community of experienced owners is still small, independent survey data is limited, and long-term durability patterns are not yet fully established. Built by Aventura Catamarans at the STGI facility in Tunisia using infusion-laid GRP with polyester resin, the 45 was designed by Lasta Design Studio and positioned deliberately below the price point of the established Franco-South African brands — a proposition that has attracted both blue-water cruising couples and charter operators looking for generous volume at a competitive cost. Buying a used example means weighing that compelling value argument against the due diligence owed to any young boat from a yard still building its quality reputation in the premium segment.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin configurations are both commonly encountered when shopping the Aventura 45. The builder offers configurations running from three to six cabins, but the three-cabin owner-version — which provides a generous private suite with dedicated dressing room, desk area, and ensuite shower in the port hull — and the four-cabin charter variant account for the bulk of early-production boats in circulation. Ex-charter examples are a notable presence on the brokerage market and deserve particular attention: they will typically show more interior wear and may have accumulated engine hours more quickly than privately owned boats. The cockpit and helm arrangement is consistent across configurations — a large social cockpit with seating for a crowd around a central table, a dedicated rooftop helm station with adjacent lounging, and a fixed stairway to the coachroof — so layout differences are almost entirely cabin count and saloon-versus-crew-bunk trade-offs below decks.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Chartplotters, autopilots, and solar panels are commonly fitted on the used Aventura 45s that appear on the market, reflecting the model's orientation toward self-sufficient cruising. AIS transponders, watermakers, and hot-water systems are frequently seen aboard as well, having been either factory-installed or added early in the boat's life. Inverters, electric winches, radar, and life rafts appear on a meaningful number of boats but are not universal — buyers seeking a liveaboard-ready passage-maker should verify these individually rather than assuming their presence. The galley comes from the factory with a generous refrigeration system, oven, and microwave, so the fit-out is relatively complete at the production level; owner upgrades tend to run toward electrical capacity expansion, entertainment systems, and upgraded canvas for the cockpit.
What to Inspect
Because the Aventura 45 is a young model, prospective buyers benefit from reading the manufacturer's published specification carefully alongside an independent survey, since build-quality consistency across early hulls varies more than on long-established production lines. The Multihulls World review noted the builder's use of infusion-laid GRP, which is encouraging for structural integrity, and highlighted good bridgedeck clearance as a design feature worth confirming is maintained — bridgedeck slamming is a common complaint on catamarans with insufficient clearance and can mask or worsen structural stress over time. Inspect bulkhead bonding, especially in ex-charter boats that may have experienced repeated hard docking or crew misuse. The twin-engine installation deserves careful scrutiny: verify service histories on both engines, check the shaft seals and cutless bearings, and confirm that the EmpirBus electrical management system has been updated and is functioning correctly, as electrical integration faults are a common early-production issue across many multihull builders. Fresh water and fuel tanks — both generously sized for extended cruising — should be inspected for any signs of contamination or fitting deterioration. The CE Category A ocean certification confirms the design meets offshore standards, but individual boats may have been used well beyond their intended maintenance intervals in charter service.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Aventura 45 concentrates most heavily in Mediterranean Europe, with France, Italy, Croatia, and the Netherlands being the markets where examples are most readily found. Tunisia, as the country of manufacture, also sees occasional factory or dealer-adjacent listings. North American availability is limited; buyers in that region may need to factor delivery or importation into their plans. The model is still in production, which means parts support from the builder is active and the dealer network is functional — a meaningful advantage over discontinued models.
Before making an offer, work through this checklist:
- Confirm hull and deck laminate integrity with an independent marine surveyor experienced in infusion-built GRP catamarans
- Verify engine service records and hours on both units; inspect shaft seals, cutless bearings, and saildrive bellows if applicable
- Test the EmpirBus electrical management system for faults and confirm all integrated appliances (refrigeration, watermaker, navigation electronics) are operational
- Inspect bridgedeck structure and all major bulkhead bonds, particularly on ex-charter boats
- Check fresh water and fuel tank fittings, hoses, and tank interiors for contamination or deterioration
- Confirm the presence and certification status of safety equipment: life raft, EPIRB, flares
- Review whether the sail inventory — mainsail, genoa, and optionally the gennaker — is in serviceable condition or needs replacement
- For charter-fleet boats, obtain maintenance logs and assess interior wear against the asking position
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Aventura 45. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $ 665,983 | — |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $ 726,286 | +9.1% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $ 661,413 | -8.9% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $ 694,248 | +5.0% |
| Apr 26 | 9 | $ 722,892 | +4.1% |
| May 26 | 3 | $ 1,118,930 | +54.8% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $ 722,514 | -35.4% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $ 568,220 | -21.4% |
Where they're listed
Aventura 45 listings appear across 5 countries. Tunisia has the most listings with 9 (42.9%), followed by France and Italy.
Country view
21 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $ 727,083 | 9 | 5 | 42.9% |
| France | $ 643,946 | 6 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Italy | $ 661,413 | 3 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Netherlands | $ 884,831 | 2 | 0 | 9.5% |
| Croatia | $ 661,413 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% |
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