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Malö 45

Malo Yachts · 2002–2012 · Sloop rig

Malö 45 profile drawing
LOA46.59'
Beam13.52'
Draft6.82'
Displ.15.5t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Malö 45, rated 5 of 5: 'High quality offshore boats with good sailing performance.' Its capsize screen value is 1.72.

Overview

The Malö 45 is a Leif Ängermark design from Malö Yachts in Sweden, built from 2002 to 2012.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 46.59 ft overall on a 38.22 ft waterline, 13.52 ft of beam and 6.82 ft of draft. Displacement is 31,085 lb with 12,236 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 1,259 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Malös 5 of 5 as high quality offshore boats, but reports multiple skeg failures on the 45 and 46 (see Known Issues).

Passage records

Southern Cross2002

ARC (2002)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2002 results

Simanderal2007

ARC (2007)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2007 results

Ydalir II2020

ARC+ Atlantic leg (2020)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2020 results

Helga2022

ARC+ Atlantic leg (2022)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2022 results

Known Issues

SkegseriousPassageBoats editorial

Neal reports multiple instances of skeg failure on the Malö 45 and 46.

Inspection: Have the skeg, its attachment to the hull and the rudder bearings inspected, and ask for any repair history.

Source: John Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising

  1. [1]SpecificationsMALÖ 45 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Malö 45, rated 5 of 5.
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