Fuji 45 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Ketch

LOA

45' · 13.72 m

Disp.

30,500 lbs · 13,835 kg

First year

1976

The Fuji 45 represents the pinnacle of the collaboration between the storied American design firm John G. Alden and the precision craftsmanship of Fuji Yacht Builders Ltd. of Yokosuka, Japan. Introduced in the mid1970s as a robust, fullkeel cruiser, the Fuji 45 was designed for sailors who prioritized bluewater stability and traditional aesthetics over modern racing performance. Most commonly configured as a centercockpit ketch, the vessel is a quintessential "heavy displacement" cruiser, characterized by a thick, handlaid fiberglass hull and a generous use of teak. The design, often associated with Alden’s design number 1144, reflects a period when Japanese yards were setting global benchmarks for joinery and structural integrity, specifically catering to the North American export market.