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1999 Sweden Yachts Sweden Yachts 45
sail
used
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Specifications
Make
Sweden Yachts
Model
Sweden Yachts 45
Year
1999
Length
46.4ft (14.1m)
Beam
4.16m
Hull Material
GRP
Engine
Volvo Penta TMD 22P 78HP diesel with S-drive, approximately 3,800 engine hours as of October 2025
Fuel Type
diesel
Location
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Equipment & Extras
- VHF
- ICOM 423 GE with handheld ICOM HM195
- Beam
- 4.16 metres
- Keel
- Externally bolted lead
- Heads
- 2
- Spars
- Selden aluminium, keel stepped
- Engine
- Volvo Penta TMD 22P 78HP diesel with S-drive
- Galley
- U-shaped with Corian counter top, induction hob, electric oven
- Rudder
- Balanced blade on stainless steel stalk
- Heating
- 5KW Eberspacher
- Showers
- 2
- Winches
- Lewmar manual and electric
- Category
- Used sail boat
- Liferaft
- Ocean Safety Type 1 six person liferaft (new 2023)
- Rig Type
- Sloop
- Boat Name
- LUNA OF PLYMOUTH
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Propeller
- Volvo Penta 3-blade folding
- Shore Power
- 220v with isolation transformer
- Engine Hours
- Approximately 3,800 @ October 2025
- Solar Panels
- 2 x 175W adjustable panels + 100W on-deck
- Entertainment
- Fusion RA70 Bluetooth stereo
- Fuel Capacity
- 275 litres
- Hull Material
- GRP with end grain balsa core sandwich
- Battery System
- 24 volt + secondary 12 volt
- Length Overall
- 14.14 metres
- Number of Berths
- 6
- Number of Cabins
- 3
- Interior Woodwork
- Satin varnished mahogany
- Fresh Water Capacity
- 435 litres
- Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine Axiom 9+ chartplotter, Quantum Doppler Q24D radar, AIS Class A and B, EV400 autopilot
- Bow thruster (retractable, new October 2023)
- Electric anchor windlass with foot pedal controls
- Auto bilge pumps
- Spinnaker pole
- Whisker pole
- Removable bowsprit
- Bathing platform with ladder
- Dorade vents
- Canvas sprayhood
- Stack pack
- Wheel/binnacle cover
- Cockpit seat cushions
- Stanchion seat cushion backs
- Full length safety jack stays
- Gas powered foghorn
- Baltic lifebuoys with lights
- Radar reflector
- Fire extinguishers (3x)
- Fire blanket
- CO and fire alarm
- Danbuoy
- Folding bathing platform
- Mast steps
- Pulpit and pushpit
- Guardrails
- Boarding gates
- 2 lifelines
- Double cockpit table
- Concertina blinds in saloon
- Rollershade blinds on deck hatches
- LED navigation lights
- Interior LED lighting
- Upgraded electrical systems
- New standing rigging (2021)
- Sails recently serviced and maintained
- Thermostatic shower in forward heads
- Filtered fresh water via manual foot pump
- Calorifier hot water system
- 24v pressurized fresh water throughout
- Victron Quattro charger inverter
- Victron battery monitor with Bluetooth
- Victron charge controller for solar panels
Description
Built in 1999, LUNA OF PLYMOUTH is a superb example of the Sweden Yachts 45. Now in her second ownership, she has been lovingly maintained and recently updated. The Sweden 42 and 45 models are widely regarded as top performance cruisers, combining elegant design, Swedish craftsmanship, and a fast, sea-kindly hull. On deck, the 45 offers a powerful yet easily managed rig with all lines led aft to powered winches, a spacious cockpit, and ample storage. Below deck, there are three double cabins, fore and aft heads, a comfortable saloon, a large forward-facing navigation station, and an L-shaped galley — all finished in satin-varnished mahogany with updated leather upholstery. A truly outstanding yacht, ready for thrilling performance and exceptional comfort on your next voyage.ConstructionRCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate) Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction: GRP deck with end grain balsa core sandwich using fibre glass mat and rovings on both sides, giving a light, rigid and well insulated hull. GRP hull balsa core is used from toe rail to below water line. Solid laminate is used in high stress areas around keel, mast foot and in the joint between the hull-halves. Bottom reinforcements are longitudinal and transversal solid laminate design.Deck laid in synthetic teak both ring deck and cockpit.Blue vinyl wrap on hull with white gel below.Copper coat September 2021.All anodes replaced 2023, prop anodes Oct 2024. Keel & Rudder:Balanced blade rudder on stainless steel stalk.Externally bolted lead keel on moulded GRP keel stub with a deep sump.All original boat manuals, instruction booklets and schematic drawings.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:Volvo Penta TMD 22P 78HP (S-drive) diesel. Saildrive seals replaced August 2021.Volvo gearbox serviced Oct 2024 with new seals.Upgraded stainless steel throttle and new engine control panel July 2021.Upgraded variable speed engine bay fan.Original Volvo toolset. Maintenance & Performance:Engine hours approx. 3,800 @ October 2025.Engine will be serviced this winter (2025). Propulsion & Steering: Wheel (60” with new elk hide cover 2021), Edson Cobra chain binnacle and emergency steering gearRudder bearings full replacement July 2021.Volvo Penta 3-blade folding propeller, cleaned and anti-fouled October 2023.Retractable bow thruster with controls at helm, new October 2023.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:Main system is 24 volt + secondary 12 volt lighting and outlet system. Battery Banks: Batteries 230Ah/24volt Lipo with 200Ah/24 volt AGM (April 2024).Separate engine battery. Battery Chargers/Inverters: Victron Quattro 24v/3000W charger invertor, new in October 2021.Battery monitor Victron BMV712 with Bluetooth, new in September 2022. Alternators: Standard engine alternator.Second alternator servicing domestic battery bank. Shore Power: 220v shore power system with ring main throughout the yacht.Isolation transformer Ring main and sockets 220v and USB throughout with RCD protection. Other Electrical: 2 x 175W adjustable solar panels (fitted in 2022) and 100W on-deck behind mast, with Victron 100/30 charge controller.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:24v pressurised freshwater distribution system with hot and cold water throughout.40 litre 900W calorifier.Hot and cold water transom shower.Two manual bilge pumps.Two automatic electric bilge pumps, one in saloon and one in forward locker.Two heads; forward heads reconditioned in 2023 with new sanitation pipes.Two showers – thermostatic shower in forward heads.Filtered fresh water via manual foot pump in galley. Bilge Pumps: 2 x manual bilge pumps.1 x electric bilge pump.TankageFuel:Total fuel capacity of 275 litres in 1 x aluminium tank (+twin fuel filters). Fresh Water:Total freshwater 435 litres in 2 x aluminium tanks. Grey/Blackwater holding tanks:Two blackwater holding tanks with shutoff valves; holding tanks cleaned and new forward hoses installed July 2023.Navigation EquipmentChartplotter and radar display Raymarine Axiom 9+ (2021) with Navionics update October 2023.Radar Raymarine Quantum Doppler Q24D (2021).AIS Class A and B Raymarine 700 (October 2023).Autopilot – Raymarine EV400 (August 2021).2 x Raymarine ST60 multi displays, at chart table and in cockpit.Raymarine ST60 speedometer.Raymarine ST60 depth transducer. Raymarine ST60 wind transducer (October 2023).Navtex Nav 4 Plus weather monitor (at chart table).Water and diesel monitors.Compass mounted at helm.Georg Jensen clock and barometer. Communications Equipment: ICOM 423 GE VHF at chart table, with handheld ICOM HM195. Command Mic at helm 2021.VHF antenna at masthead.Domestic EquipmentGalley:160 1 (42,3 US-Gallon) icebox in GRP.801 (21,1 US-gallon) fridge cabinet. Beko 2 ring induction hob (September 2023).Ninja 10-in-1 electric oven, grill and air fryer (2022)Overhead cooker light and extractor fan. Heads/Showers: 2 x toilets.2 x showers. Heating & Ventilation: 5KW Eberspacher heating. Entertainment: Fusion RA70 Bluetooth stereo with two speakers in cabin and two speakers in cockpit (2021). Lighting: 24v deck head and reading lights throughout.Interior lighting upgraded to LED 2021.LED navigation lights (2021).AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:6 berths in 3 cabins.Three double cabins, with berth cushions upholstered in Aquaclean Scala Ecru (June 2023).Interior woodwork finished in satin varnished mahogany.Saloon with dinette and chart table seat upholstered in Wildman & Bugby Medal Cracker pigmented leather (June 2023).The saloon is large with lots of natural light. Concertina blinds in saloon.Rollershade blinds on deck hatches and in cabins. Description of layout from forwards: Forward Heads Compartment: Moulded bottom section drained by electric pump and moulded upper section. Separate shower stall (full standing space) with curtain on stainless rail. Wash basin to starboard. Toilet to port with waste tank. Towel hangers. Lockers above toilet and wash basin and extensive lighting. Teak shower grating; shower drained by electric pump. Forward Cabin: Queen size double berth with internally sprung mattress to port side with cabinets along hull side. Large drawer and cabinet under berth. Seat with cabinets along hull side on SB side between hanging lockers forward and aft.New lee cloth. Main Cabin: Dinette arrangement with table on port side with one loose director’s chair. Port side has 2 cupboards with book shelving. SB side has table between main bulkhead and nav. station with dedicated chart stowage, and there is also a dedicated wine and glass cupboard. Storage shelf under saloon table. Galley: U-shaped galley with Corian counter top.Drawer section, built-in cutting board, dry food locker. Herb drawer. Double overhead cupboards. Waste basket and storage below sink. Aft Heads Compartment: Moulded compartment fitted between bulkheads. Two lockers with mirrored doors above wash-basin unit. Fitted mirror in forward sections. Recess for toilet with fold-away extra seat. Teak shower grating, shower drained by electric pump. Towel hangers. Door both to main cabin and port aft cabin. Navigation Area: Large navigation table with leather seat. Wooden, openable instrument panel for electronic equipment on hinges for easy service access. Electrical master panel included. Separate chart stowage in table. Electric connection boxes under navigation seat. Starboard & Port Aft Cabins: Both with large double berth, aft of hanging locker with seat. Cabinet above berth along hull side. Door to main cabin for SB cabin and doors to head and main cabin for port cabin.Deck EquipmentRig:Rig: sloop.Spars - Selden aluminium, keel stepped.Sparmaker - Selden.Standing rigging - SS wire (new 2021).Rigging: genoa furling Selden 200s, optional checkstays , 12/13 fractional.2 spreaders.Masthead spinnaker halyard.Selden mechanical back stay and boom vang with gas strut.Fully battened slab reef main with lazyjacks with 3 reefing points.Lewmar Self-tacking jib track .Selden removable bowspritSelden spinnaker pole Selden Whisker pole Winches: 2 x manual Lewmar 52ST primaries - 2 speed and manual.2 x manual Lewmar 46ST - 2 speed and manual.Port side Lewmar 46 ST 2 speed modified to electric 2015 approx.2 x manual Lewmar 46ST for control lines - 2 speed and manual.3 x Lewmar winch handles, one short for reefing. Sails: Hood mainsail – Vectran (1999) fully battened.Sanders Sails tri-radial overlapping genoa (2021).Hood jib – Vectran (1999) cut down as heavy weather jib.Self-tacking jib by Saturn sails (July 2016).Hood MPS with squeezer (1999) Almost never used stored dry.The sails have been serviced every winter and maintained to a high standard. General: Pulpit, opening pushpit, guardrails, boarding gates, mast steps, 2 lifelines, folding bathing platform, bathing ladder.Stainless steel Dorade vents. Steering: Wheel (60”) + Edson Cobra chain binnacle + emergency steering gear.Double cockpit table.3 x Lewmar winch handles, one short for reefing.Firdell Blipper radar reflector.Boat hook and deck scrubber.Folding bathing platform with bathing ladder.Mast steps. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:27kg stainless steel Ultra swivel anchor (December 2020) with 35m of chain and long warp.15kg Bruce anchor with chain and warp.Anchor windlass: electric with foot pedal controls at bow (2022) and handheld controller.Warps.Fenders. Covers, Canvas & Cushions: Canvas sprayhood, stack pack and wheel/binnacle cover (June 2021), laundered October 2023.Cockpit seat cushions (June 2021).Stanchion seat cushion backs. Safety Equipment Ocean Safety Type 1 [ISO 9650] six person liferaft new 2023. Gas powered foghorn.2 x Baltic lifebuoys with lights.Firdell Blipper radar reflector.Full length safety jack stays.Danbuoy (flag only, no light). Fire-Fighting Equipment:3 x fire extinguishers, one in starboard stern locker, one in saloon under chart seat and the third in the forward cabin.Fire blanket in galley.Fire and carbon monoxide alarm (not fitted) in saloon.
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£299
Maintenance
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£67
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£78,809
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