Finnrose 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angus Primrose·1972·~8 hulls·Turun Viviestamo
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
45' · 13.72 m
Displ.
35,840 lbs · 16,257 kg
First year
1972

The Finnrose 45 is a rare and robust Finnish ketch designed by the prolific British naval architect Angus Primrose and built by the Turun Veneveistämö yard (often associated with Fiskars) in Turku, Finland. Produced in extremely limited numbers during the early 1970s—with only approximately eight to nine units ever completed—the vessel represents a specific era of "overbuilt" fiberglass construction tailored for the North Sea and beyond. The design was born during a period when Primrose was collaborating with Angelo Lavranos, and the hull’s lines reflect a transition from traditional heavy displacement to more modern, volumeoriented cruising. While the yard primarily focused on the more popular Finnrose 37, the 45 was their flagship, intended to compete in the burgeoning global market for serious bluewater cruisers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 92,716
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Denmark (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Finnrose 45 listings span 1 country. Denmark leads with 2 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Denmark$ 92,71622100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 3534.5'$ 39,9004021
Hallberg-Rassy 4546.33'$ 209,2752917
Wauquiez Amphitrite 4342.75'$ 92,9222815
Hardin 44/4544.5'$ 56,225183
Island Packet 4545.25'$ 149,500131
Fiskars 3535'$ 24,393124
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,259124
Gulfstar Hirsch 4544.67'$ 83,000107
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,90185
Frers 4545'$ 57,83763
Finnrose 45You are here$ 92,71622

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Finnrose 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Finnrose 45 over the past 12 months is $92,716. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Finnrose 45 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Finnrose 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Finnrose 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Finnrose 45 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Finnrose 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Finnrose 45 listings over the past 12 months are Denmark (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Finnrose 45?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy Rasmus 35, Hallberg-Rassy 45, Wauquiez Amphitrite 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.