Endeavour 45 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

fin

LOA

45.75' · 13.94 m

The Endeavour 45 represents the sophisticated conclusion of the Endeavour Yacht Corporation’s monohull era, serving as a refined, performanceoriented evolution of the highly successful Endeavour 42. Designed by naval architect Johan Valentijn, who brought his America’s Cup pedigree to the Floridabased builder, the 45 was intended to satisfy the growing demand for a "big water" cruiser that did not sacrifice the shallowdraft utility Endeavour was known for. Built primarily in the midtolate 1980s, the model features a centercockpit configuration and a sleek, lowprofile cabin trunk that distinguishes it from the boxier cruising designs of the previous decade. The hull design transitioned the brand from the "Florida boat" stereotype toward a more capable offshore platform, utilizing a fin keel and a skeghung rudder to balance tracking stability with maneuverability.