Fuji 45 Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a Fuji 45 on the brokerage market means weighing a ketch built in Yokosuka by Fuji Yacht Builders Ltd., a heavy-displacement motor sailor with production starting in 1976. Two deck layouts exist from the same hull molds — the center-cockpit Mk I and the rarer aft-cockpit Mk II — so a buyer's first decision is which cockpit arrangement suits the intended cruising life.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Mk I and Mk II share identical hulls but differ in deck and cabin layouts for improved visibility and space anchor. The Mk I centers the helm amid the accommodation, while the Mk II moves it aft; only about 11 Mk II boats were built, so most used Fuji 45s will be Mk I. When inspecting the interior, check that the sleeping cabins, main living area, cook's workspace, and chart table are present and the teak remains sound anchor.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used Fuji 45s commonly carry solar, a bow thruster, a freezer, bimini, dodger, dinghy davits, and hot water — a cluster that speaks to self-sufficient anchoring and liveaboard comfort rather than racing prep. For a buyer, the bow thruster and davits reduce short-handed docking and tender handling strain on a 30,500-pound hull, while solar and a freezer extend off-grid range. Canvas such as bimini and dodger protects the helmsman on long passages.
What to Inspect
The defining structural fact is the solid hand-laid fiberglass hull with laminate up to one inch thick in critical areas and encapsulated iron ballast anchor. On a viewing, sound the hull with a mallet around the keel-hull junction and chainplate lands; encapsulated ballast means a suspected leak is internal and not visible from outside. Confirm the teak joinery below is sound and free of rot at sole penetrations, since the interior finish is a defining feature and costly to remake.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Fuji 45 are Mexico and the United States. Before committing:
- Sound the hull at keel and chainplates for delamination
- Verify encapsulated ballast shows no weepage at the keel seam
- Inspect teak joinery for rot at sole and bulkhead joints
- Confirm thruster, davits, and solar are operational
- Match cockpit layout to your crew and cruising plan
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Fuji 45. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2 | $85,000 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $85,000 | 0.0% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $85,000 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Fuji 45 listings appear across 2 countries. Mexico has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by United States.
Country view
5 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $85,000 | 3 | 0 | 60.0% |
| United States | $85,000 | 2 | 0 | 40.0% |
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