Fabrication Artisanal SURF 45

Surf 45 – 13,80 m – Guy Ribadeau Dumas – never launched – commissioning project

Monohull sailboat of 13.80 m designed by architect Guy Ribadeau Dumas, amateur construction of very high level carried out in 2005, never launched nor used since its construction.

The Surf 45 belongs to the category of light displacement sailboats (≈ 4.5 t announced), with a narrow, high-performance hull, aiming to offer high performance and true sailing pleasure, while maintaining the economic and structural advantages of a monohull.

This model has been the subject of a detailed publication in Voiles et Voiliers magazine, describing the concept, naval architecture, and various rig options.

Main features:
– Hull length: 13.80 m
– Beam: approx. 3.88 m
– Construction: plywood laminated with glass-epoxy
– Year of construction: 2005
– Launched: never
– Status: boat not yet commissioned
– Fixed deep keel with bulb
– Suspended rudder

Deck and cockpit:
– Very long cockpit (about 1/3 of the boat's length), on a single level
– Smooth circulation and excellent ergonomics
– Possibility to store a dinghy lengthwise in the cockpit
– Wooden/epoxy painted deck
– Inox railings, chandeliers, and wires
– Lofrans windlass installed (not used)

Rigging and sails:
– Lacquered white aluminum mast
– Aluminum boom
– Stainless steel standing rigging (receipts available)
– Main forestay + Support for staysail
– Genoa and staysail roller furlers
– New, unused genoa, mainsail, and staysail

(The Voiles et Voiliers article describes two possible rig variants for the Surf 45; the exact configuration of this unit can be confirmed during the final rig review.)

Interior arrangements:
– Bright central salon
– Two double cabins
– One bathroom
– Kitchen near the companionway
– Chart table
– High-quality wood joinery
– Upholstery present, never used

Motors:
– Perkins diesel engine
– Propeller line installed
– Setup in place but not yet commissioned (first launch to be scheduled)

Overall condition:
This is not a worn or tired boat, but a never-been-sailed vessel, requiring a commissioning phase and finalization (anti-fouling, engine commissioning, rig adjustments, systems).

A detailed commissioning budget, as well as a complete technical inventory, are available for serious buyers.

Target profile:
This boat is aimed at an experienced sailor or a buyer with technical support, looking for a unique, high-performance, and coherent sailboat, accepting a commissioning phase before navigation.

It is not a turnkey boat.

Price:
35,000 €

Price deliberately set well below the actual construction cost and intrinsic value of the boat, taking into account the commissioning work to be carried out.

Complete file (administrative documents, press articles, technical inventory, commissioning budget, detailed photos) available after qualified initial exchange.