ShearWater 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dudley Dix·1990·Acheson Yachts
ShearWater 45 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
51.42' · 15.67 m
Displ.
27,550 lbs · 12,496 kg
First year
1990

The ShearWater 45 is a sophisticated bluewater performance cruiser designed by the renowned naval architect Dudley Dix and primarily constructed by ShearWater Marine in South Africa. Conceived as a larger, more powerful evolution of the highly successful ShearWater 39—a design that gained international acclaim for its victory in the Around Alone (formerly BOC Challenge) solo circumnavigation race—the 45foot variant balances competitive speed with the luxury required for longrange cruising. According to the designer’s technical overview at Dix Design, the yacht was engineered to meet the demands of sailors who refuse to sacrifice passagemaking velocity for interior volume. Built using advanced composites, often featuring vacuumbagged epoxy and core materials, the ShearWater 45 occupies a niche market for discerning owners seeking a "sailor’s boat" capable of crossing oceans with efficiency and style.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 66,319
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
France (75.0%) · United States (25.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

ShearWater 45 listings span 2 countries. France leads with 3 listings (75.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 66,3193375.0%
United States$ 189,9001025.0%

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
Bavaria Yachts C4547.34'$ 319,9588134
Outremer 4544.95'$ 521,3934424
Sweden Yachts 4546.42'$ 319,7912214
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,441155
Swan 4545.37'$ 325,000137
X-Yachts XC 4545.47'$ 481,927139
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,259124
Salona 4544.45'$ 122,19984
Moody 45 Classic46.03'$ 346,71875
Frers 4545'$ 57,83763
Shearwater 45You are here$ 66,31954

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used ShearWater 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used ShearWater 45 over the past 12 months is $66,319. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many ShearWater 45 sailboats are for sale?+
4 ShearWater 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are ShearWater 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the ShearWater 45 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are ShearWater 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used ShearWater 45 listings over the past 12 months are France (75.0%), United States (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a ShearWater 45?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts C45, Outremer 45, Sweden Yachts 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.