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Pacific 4245

Staysail Ketch · Long Keel

Designed by Ted Brewer · First built 1980

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LOA 45.00 ft  ·  Beam 13.00 ft  ·  Displacement 30,500.00 lb  ·  Sail Area 954.00 ft²  ·  Staysail Ketch  ·  Long Keel
About the Pacific 4245 Sailboat

Relatively little documentation has survived about the Pacific 4245, making it something of an elusive entry in the sailboat record books. What can be inferred from its name suggests a mid-sized cruising vessel likely designed with Pacific coastal or bluewater passage-making in mind, built for sailors who prioritize capable, comfortable offshore performance over racing podiums. Boats from this era and region of production were typically crafted with an emphasis on seaworthiness and practical cruising amenities, offering a stable platform suited to extended voyages and liveaboard lifestyles. If you are researching this model as a potential purchase, it is worth seeking out owner communities and archived sailing forums, where firsthand accounts often fill in the gaps that official records leave behind. Hull condition, rigging history, and interior layout are likely to vary between examples given the age of most surviving boats. For the patient buyer willing to do thorough due diligence, lesser-documented cruising sailboats like the Pacific 4245 can represent genuine value, provided a qualified marine surveyor inspects the vessel before any purchase commitment is made.

Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 45.00 ft / 13.72 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.67 ft / 10.57 m
Beam 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 30,500.00 lb / 13,835 kg
Ballast 9,500.00 lb / 4,309 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 954.00 ft² / 88.63 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction Wood/FG
Designer Ted Brewer
First Built 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pacific 4245's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Pacific 4245 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.7. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Pacific 4245's comfort ratio?

The Pacific 4245 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 40.99. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Pacific 4245 safe for offshore sailing?

The Pacific 4245 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Pacific 4245?

The theoretical hull speed of the Pacific 4245 is 7.89 knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Pacific 4245 weigh?

The Pacific 4245 has a displacement of 30,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 45.00 ft.

Who designed the Pacific 4245?

The Pacific 4245 was designed by Ted Brewer, first built in 1980.