The C&L Explorer 45 is a quintessential example of the "Taiwanese Boat Building Boom" that dominated the blue-water cruising market in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Designed by the respected Canadian naval architect Stan Huntingford and built by C&L Marine Corp, the vessel was engineered specifically for the rigors of high-latitude sailing and long-distance voyaging. Approximately 35 of these hulls were produced between 1977 and 1982, each characterized by a robust, hand-laid fiberglass hull that features molded-in plank lines, often leading observers to mistake the vessel for a traditional wooden yacht. This aesthetic, combined with Huntingford's "heavy-displacement" philosophy, created a boat that prioritizes safety and sea-kindliness over light-air speed. While C&L Marine is no longer in operation, the Explorer 45 remains a fixture in the international cruising community, frequently appearing in remote anchorages from the Sea of Cortez to the South Pacific.
C&L Explorer 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- C&L
- Model
- Explorer 45
- Builder
- C&L Marine Corp (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Stan Huntingford
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $73,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $73,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004) | $499,000 | 279 | 143 | |
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,783 | 16 | 5 |
| Hardin 44/45 | 44.5' | $62,500 | 15 | 0 |
| Island Packet 45 | 45.25' | $159,500 | 12 | 0 |
| Dufour Classic 45 | 45.92' | $111,917 | 11 | 3 |
| X-Yachts XC 45 | 45.47' | $511,825 | 7 | 4 |
| Sparkman & Stephens 45 | 45.08' | $67,500 | 6 | 5 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 45 | 45' | $149,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 41 | 40.92' | $55,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Oyster 45 | 44.33' | $294,519 | 4 | 1 |
| C & L Explorer 45 | $73,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $73,000 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used C&L Explorer 45 cost?
- The median asking price for a used C&L Explorer 45 over the past 12 months is $73,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many C&L Explorer 45 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 C&L Explorer 45 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the C&L Explorer 45?
- Comparable models include the Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004), Whitby 42, Hardin 44/45. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.