The Diva 45, introduced in 1987, represents a high-water mark for Swedish performance yachting and the "Diva concept" pioneered by designer Bernt Lindquist. Following the commercial success of the Diva 39, the 45-foot model was conceived as a sophisticated offshore cruiser that prioritized speed and ease of handling without succumbing to the contemporary trend of increasing beam for interior volume. Historically significant as the first series-produced yacht to feature a Kevlar composite hull, the Diva 45 was built by Fabola Boats to serve a discerning niche of sailors who valued structural rigidity and light-displacement agility. The model remains a testament to the era’s Swedish design philosophy: long, slender hull lines, a high-aspect rig, and a focus on "shorthanded" efficiency, a concept further detailed on the official Diva Yachts history page.
Diva 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Diva
- Model
- 45
- Builder
- Fabola Boats
- Designer
- Bernt Lindquist
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - 1990
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $70,220 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts C45 | 47.34' | $346,754 | 60 | 19 |
| Outremer 45 | 44.95' | $660,000 | 37 | 22 |
| Grand Soleil 45 German Frers | 44.25' | $212,053 | 25 | 9 |
| Beneteau First 45 F5 | 46.59' | $97,191 | 20 | 11 |
| Elan 45 | 44.03' | $82,465 | 19 | 14 |
| Sweden Yachts 45 | 46.42' | $323,932 | 15 | 8 |
| Swan 45 | 45.37' | $325,000 | 11 | 7 |
| Salona 45 | 44.45' | $121,874 | 7 | 3 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 45 | 45' | $149,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Grand Soleil 45 Performance | 45.6' | $217,944 | 3 | 3 |
| Diva 45 | $70,220 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $70,220 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Diva 45 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Diva 45 over the past 12 months is $70,220. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Diva 45 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Diva 45 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Diva 45?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Yachts C45, Outremer 45, Grand Soleil 45 German Frers. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.