The Cape Dory 45 represents the ultimate evolution of the Cape Dory brand, serving as the flagship of the fleet during the yard's final years of production in the late 1980s. While most of the company's legacy was built upon the full-keel, traditionalist designs of Carl Alberg, the 45 was a distinct departure. Commissioned from the board of naval architect Dieter Empacher, the 45 was designed to compete with high-end European cruisers and the "gold-plated" American yachts of the era, such as those from Hinckley or Bristol. Unlike its smaller siblings, which emphasized traditional heavy-displacement stability, the Cape Dory 45 was engineered as a performance-oriented bluewater cruiser, featuring a more modern hull form and a more sophisticated underbody.
Cape Dory 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cape Dory
- Model
- 45
- Builder
- Cape Dory Yachts
- Designer
- Carl Alberg
- Number Built
- 3
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - 1985
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $549,900 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004) | $499,000 | 280 | 143 | |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45 | 45.01' | $170,701 | 60 | 29 |
| Sweden Yachts 45 | 46.42' | $323,889 | 15 | 8 |
| Island Packet 45 | 45.25' | $159,500 | 12 | 0 |
| Dufour Classic 45 | 45.92' | $111,894 | 11 | 3 |
| Swan 45 | 45.37' | $325,000 | 11 | 7 |
| X-Yachts XC 45 | 45.47' | $513,013 | 7 | 4 |
| Bowman 45 | 45.21' | $161,607 | 5 | 3 |
| Moody 45 Classic | 46.03' | $553,308 | 5 | 4 |
| Cape 45 | $549,900 | 1 | 1 | |
| J Boats J/45 | 45.44' | $541,535 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $549,900 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cape Dory 45 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cape Dory 45 over the past 12 months is $549,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cape Dory 45 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Cape Dory 45 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Cape Dory 45 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Cape Dory 45 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cape Dory 45?
- Comparable models include the Robertson and Caine 45 (1997-2004), Performance Sun Odyssey 45, Sweden Yachts 45. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.