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Bluewater Sailboat – Hardin 45

Also called: bounty 44, hardin 44, hardin voyager 45.

In the late 1970s, Bill Hardin , best known as a pioneer of the Taiwanese boat manufacturing business for the American market, designed the Hardin 45 “Voyager.” It’s a heavy displacement bluewater yacht that’s especially well-suited to cruising in luxury and style. Hardin International produced the boats in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, between 1977 and 1982 and sold them through its US distributor, East-West Yachts in Marina Del Rey, California. Originally built and sold as the Bounty 44, Hardin made extensive improvements to the yacht in 1980. These included expanding the boat’s length to 45′ 2″ and reducing the draught from five and a half inches to five and a half inches.

The transom was trimmed along the way, and a couple of portlights in the hull were relocated to the aft cabin roof. Dealers would refer to both boats as the Hardin 45 to avoid confusion among clients who might not notice the difference.

These Bluewater sailboats were generally of high quality, with great structural integrity and joiner work. By the time the facility closed in the mid-1980s, approximately 130 Hardin 45s had been produced.

• LOA: 45′ 2″
• LWL: 34′ 6″
• Beam: 13′ 4″
• Draft: 5′ 6″
• Displacement: 32,000 lbs.
• Ballast: 8,500 lbs.
• Sail Area: 809 sq.ft.
• Bridge Clearance: 56′ 0″
• Headroom: 6′ 3″
• Fuel: 200 US Gal.
• Water: 200 US Gal.
• Holding: 25 US Gal.
• Designer: Bill Hardin
• Builder: Hardin International Co.
• Also Known As: Bounty 44, Hardin 44, Hardin Voyager 45

The majority of the thought behind the design of the Bluewater Sailboat Hardin 45 appears to have been to optimize the experience under anchor. With so much glass above deck (giving in that all-important “light and airy” feel), storm shutters for all of that glass are practically required for those planning bluewater passages. Back in the day, the factory offered fibreglass storm shutters, but few people took advantage of the offer.

The elegant and roomy interiors finished in hand-made teak drew the most attention in these center-cockpit designs. The split-level salon serves as the centerpiece of the accommodations, providing an open and airy sensation thanks to the abundant light streaming in through the elevated salon glass, portlights, and butterfly hatch. Two seagoing berths were located on the lower split level. There are two pilot berths in the mid-cabin ahead of this section, which many uses as a “storage garage,” while on some boats, this area was changed to make place for a larger master head with tub/shower combo. There is also a big aft stateroom with an extra head. A few charter boats were created, which packed additional cabins into the arrangement. A v-berth and a double cabin stateroom were located forward the salon.

Performance

At 32,000 pounds, the Bluewater Hardin 45 is clearly a hefty boat with poor light-air performance. On the other hand, with only 25% of their weight in ballast and a shoal draught keel, they don’t go very far in blow. They are, nonetheless, really comfy.

At least one Hardin has been credited with a nine-year circumnavigation; after 38,000 miles under the keel. It is noted that it isn’t that fast for a boat, but she’s very swift for a home. Another Hardin sailed for 10,000 miles confirms that she is a solid, slow, and comfortable, Bluewater Sailboat.

If you’re looking for a used sailboat for sale, check out the Bluewater sailboat data and specs to make an informed decision. Ocean Wave Sail has data for over 10000+ boats that can help you select one to meet your sailing needs.

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1979 Hardin 45 Island Trader

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Hardin 45 Island Trader

“Yolo” (You only live once)

Is a Fully Loaded, Blue Water, Cruising yacht.

Perfect for Living the Dream

Re listed / promoted due to time waters.

** Please do not contact me unless you are genuinely in the market for purchasing a 45ft sailboat.**

Spacious and comfortable, this extremely well equipped blue water, ocean cruiser is on the FL West coast at Fort Myers Beach.

Completion of extensive works and carrying an impressive amount of kit to include

Remounting all the stanchions onto the toe rail. Stainless hard rail introduced to the stern. Freshly done bottom paint - relaunch Nov 2021. Impressive Davit System. Interior woodwork all made good.

Be the envy of the anchorage with this head turning, stylish yacht with features to include a rich, luxurious teak interior and tremendous storage, complete with stunning custom door panel original carvings.

A palatial, full beam master stateroom, with oversized double berth located aft and a completely functional galley to include an LPG stove and oven. A huge duel top and front opening fridge, an even bigger top opening freezer and a bread maker ensures you are fully equipped for island living.

There is a fully enclosed head with separate shower, electric toilet flush and marble counters.

A spacious, bright and airy Main Saloon, with separate Dinette area provides massive storage capacity throughout and is ideal for extended cruising, family or live aboard.

The large cockpit essentially provides pilot house steering & additional protected living space with full instrumentation, adequate storage cubby holes and full electronics array including Raymarine chart plotter, auto pilot, radar, AIS and more.

If you are looking for a heavy duty displacement blue water classic yacht that can sail to distant ports or local waters in comfort and with peace of mind, then Yolo is for you.

Equipment: **Brand new battery bank 6 x 6v Deep Cycle batteries installed plus a brand new starter battery with isolation lever to keep it fully charged. - Plus Brand new marine macerator head pump just installed **

Five large solar panels.

A 200w air-x wind generator is onboard but not installed. This will give 30plus amps into large battery bank (the boat is power self-sufficient).

Powerful 1500 inverter providing 120volts throughout, in addition to 12v system.

700 litres fuel (Full) and 700 litres water tanks.

New sea water cooled freezer pump. Very large freezer and fridge with timer switches to control on and off functions.

Water maker 18GPH Pickled, not used.

Vetus bow thruster Hydraulic auto pilot

ICOM SSB radio VHF radio with AIS C80 Raymarine chart plotter Wind speed and direction Depth and speed log

Lofrans electric windlass, 65lb delta anchor 200 ft chain.

90HP Ford Lehman engine, uses 4 litres per hour @1200 rpm 6 knots. 8 knots @ 1800 RPM with 5,700 on the clock.

Bob, who founded American Diesel Corp and his son Brian Smith, known as the developers of the Ford Lehman marine engine, based up in Virginia, had this to say - 5000 hrs on a Lehman is just getting broken in. 10,000 hrs. is easy, and a lot run up to 15,000 hrs. with no problems. The trick is to change the oil, oil and air filters often. For oil, every 100 hrs. or annual, or 200 hrs. - I’ve been doing this and she starts first time, every time.

Spare starter motor, alternator, engine re build kit, water pump, engine gaskets, heat exchanger, numerous impellers filters etc.

2000w Predator Portable Generator. (only added as the boat hosted Air BnB for a season and it was needed to supply enough hot water for all guests)

Excellent engine access for a sailboat, with both sides opening with fully removable door panels.

Full set of tools to cover all aspects, power tools drill, jig saw, router, sander.

Aluminium masts and good little used sails. All can be controlled from centre cockpit.

Full Bimini and cockpit closure.

New Davits System.

Full documentation of all history and systems on the yacht including instructions advice and receipts all filed away on-board.

Gas fired Dickinson propane heater and cooling fans.

Office area with pull out IT desk and chair and office storage.

State cabin with masses of storage, double bed with sprung mattress plus memory foam topper.

High quality solid teak inertia throughout. Masses of storage everywhere.

Second VHF radio and sound system.

Electric flushing head, holding tank and shower.

Eight man life raft (needs re commisoning)

Hard dinghy with 3.3 mercury outboard.

Comprehensive electronic and paper charts, pilot books and navigation information.

2 x Mullion 275 nt, twin canister, high rise life jackets with crotch strap

Wind scoop.

Deck wash pump.

Mechanical Oil Change pump.

Sea water pump in the galley.

** Yolo is not a new boat. She looks great but she has scars and imperfections from her many adventures over the years. If you’re looking for a new boat, then she would not be the boat for you. **

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Derived from the earlier HARDIN 45. Built in Taiwan and finished in NJ, USA.

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