Starrett 45
Description
The Starrett 45 is a 45‑foot bluewater cruising ketch designed by William Atkin and built by Starrett & Son (USA) during the 1930s and 1940s. As one of Atkins' most celebrated designs, it was constructed in very limited numbers (fewer than 10 hulls), all as custom plank‑on‑frame wooden yachts for discerning owners. The Starrett 45 is renowned for its heavy displacement, double‑ender hull, ketch rig for balanced sail handling, and exceptional seaworthiness. Features include a protected cockpit, deep bilge, generous tankage, and a warm, traditional interior—hallmarks of Atkins' conservative, offshore‑oriented philosophy. Surviving examples are among the most prized classic yachts today.
Construction Details
| Designer | William Atkin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Starrett & Son (USA) |
| Length | 45.000 ft |
| LOA | 45.000 ft |
| LWL | 34.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 28000 lb |
| Ballast | 10000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1935 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.50 ft |
| p | 44.50 ft |
| e | 20.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.50 ft | 17.50 ft | 44.50 ft | 20.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Starrett 45 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.5 ft - (13564 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.04 ft - (14643 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.25 ft - (14707 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 450.09 ft² |
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Starrett 45 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.76 ft - (13033 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.51 ft - (7166 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.64 ft - (11168 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.13 ft - (6136 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 430.38 ft² |
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Starrett 45 - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.77 ft - (15475 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.54 ft - (8699 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.48 ft - (14472 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 666.31 ft² |
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Starrett 45 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 50.77 ft - (15475 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1359.37 ft² |
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