2001 Aquastar 45

Design and Capability
The Aquastar 45 is widely regarded as a true yachtsman’s motor boat. Built in 2001 and fitted with the larger bathing platform (similar to the Aquastar 48), she combines classic Aquastar build quality with excellent offshore capability. Her semi-displacement hull with keel delivers predictable handling, comfort at sea, and confidence in a wide range of conditions.
Engines and Handling
Powered by twin Caterpillar 3126 426HP diesel engines, this Aquastar 45-48 offers strong, reliable performance. Twin screws and a powerful bow thruster make close-quarters manoeuvring straightforward, even when short-handed.
Decks and Exterior Living
The yacht benefits from beautiful teak decks fitted in 2015 at the Aquastar factory, which remain in excellent condition. A large canopy over the aft deck and a bimini to the flybridge create versatile outdoor spaces, well suited to long-distance cruising in both high and low latitudes. Wide side decks, side access gates, and low freeboard make boarding and moving around the boat easy and safe.
Accommodation and Comfort
Below deck, the layout is generous and well considered. Accommodation includes a large aft cabin with en-suite, a forward twin cabin with en-suite, and a dinette opposite the galley that converts to a double berth. The galley is well equipped with a four-burner gas hob and a full-size electric oven. Comfort is enhanced by air conditioning to the saloon and diesel heating throughout.
Equipment and Upgrades
The specification is comprehensive and well suited to extended cruising. Equipment includes dinghy davits with Avon RIB and 15hp outboard, a new radar fitted in 2025, and a beautifully appointed saloon that completes the package. As a result, she is offered as a complete, long-distance motor cruising yacht.
Condition and Availability
Offered in fantastic condition, this Aquastar 45 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of a highly respected design.  Also suited to a long term liveaboard.
CONSTRUCTION
Semi-displacement aft cabin motor cruiser designed by Geoff Wilson and built by Aquastar in Guernsey
Larger fuel tanks installed from new
Aft cabin with double island bed and forward twin – both ensuite.
Very strong build construction – high bulwarks and guard rails
GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Blue hull, white deck with blue stripe
Teak rubbing strakes
New teak decks by Aquastar July 2015 (vessel returned and re-decked by the factory)
Immaculate bilges!
Blakes seacocks
MACHINERY
TWIN CATERPILLAR 3126 426HP SIX CYLINDER INBOARD DIESEL ENGINES
Approximately 1500 engine hours
Shaft drives
4 bladed bronze prop
Cruising speed approximately 15 knots
Maximum speed approximately 20 knots
Trim tabs
Ropecutters
Bow thruster New in 2018
Excellent service history of machinery – well documented
DECK GEAR
Exterior canvas covering the aft deck – frame and canvas from 2018
25kg Delta anchor (new 2021) with 80m chain
Electric windlass
Double bow roller
Warps and fenders
Boathook
Whittle stainless steel davits
Avon inflatable dinghy with centre steering console – covers for seats & console
Yamaha 15hp outboard engine (2 stroke) – recently overhauled
All over flybridge cover -winter storage or long periods off the boat
Individual seat and helm covers for easy usage.
Exterior cushions (cockpit & flybridge) extremely high standard – 2018
Flybridge fridge
Large bosuns locker on foredeck
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Raymarine Navionics Gold GPS
Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
Raymarine ST60+ Tridata Speed/log
Raymarine Wind
Raymarine C120W (Cockpit)
Raymarine C120W (Flybridge)
Raymarine AIS 650 Class B transceiver
Raymarine Echosounder
Icom M505 + HM162 Command Mic DSSC VHF
ICS Nav4 printing Navtex
Raymarine RD418HD 4KW 18” HD Digital Radome – new 2025
Raytheon auto foghorn on flybridge
LED Navigation lights
Radio / CD player/ MP3
Steering compass at helm and flybridge
ELECTRICS
Four 12v domestic batteries
Two 12v engine start batteries
Charged by alternators and 240v battery charger
Gemini 6kW diesel generator
Shore power
ACCOMMODATION
SLEEPS FOUR IN TWO CABINS WITH DINETTE CONVERSION.
Cream Leather upholstery
Eberspacher heating
Coolmax Air-conditioning
Television
Clock and Barometer – large – mounted on bulkhead
“Wifi On Board” hub & 3G/4G router and long range antenna
SafeForward cabin with two single berths and en suite to inc electric vacuum toilets, hand basin and shower
Dinette conversion to double berth
Master stateroom aft with double berth, desk and en suite to inc electric vacuum toilets , hand basin and hip bath with showerGalley to port equipped with;
Four burner gas stove with electric oven and grill (Oven is full size)
Microwave
Fridge – 12V
Freezer – 240v
Twin stainless steel sinksSaloon with U-shaped seating around a table to port
Forward seating on port side converts to a co-pilot bench seat
Two seater settee to starboard
Oceanair blinds
New LED lighting throughout.
Lower helm position to starboard
Flybridge with helm position and seating
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
4 man liferaft (New August 2019)
EPIRB (2019)
Lifebuoy with light
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers (2 auto, 4 manual)
Lifesling
Two Auto bilge pumps