1999 Franchini 45 L

The Franchini 45 represents a refined class of yachts inspired by the robust traditions of Northern European boatbuilding, yet elegantly reinterpreted through a distinctly Mediterranean lens. Renowned naval designers Massimo Franchini and Roberto Starkel devoted meticulous attention to onboard ergonomics and deck layout, creating a yacht that blends practicality, beauty, and effortless handling. Built with a level of craftsmanship comparable to world-class yards such as Oyster Yachts and Hallberg-Rassy, the Franchini 45 embodies exceptional build quality and enduring reliability. The result is a yacht with remarkable seaworthiness that never compromises sailing performance. Fast and responsive in all conditions, she is exhilarating behind the helm while remaining extraordinarily safe, stable, and comfortable for both coastal cruising and extended passages. This vessel is known for its solid build quality and attention to detail, particularly in the interior and joinery. The hull shape is designed for cruising, with a raised deckhouse that doesn’t compromise the overall sleekness of the design. She’s is well maintained and has undergone numerous upgrades and is ready for her next She sails beautifully with the heavy displacement hull and will comfortably sail at 7 or 8 knots in a 15 knot breeze and faster in stronger winds. Cruise under motor at 7-8 knots • Full teak deck in excellent condtion • 6 winches with one being electric the mainsail furling, reefing etc • Swim Ladder - can be unfolded when you are in the water • Strong SS Solar Arch with Dingy Davits and Engine Crane • Webber Gas BBQ mounted on aft starboard rail • STARLINK super fast internet - runs off 12v • 12 fenders (5 per side and 2 aft) • All Lewmar windows with new lenses and mosquito screens • Plastimo Liferaft 2025 6 person Offshore > 24 hours • John Buoy self inflating with harness and lights - (new 2024) • EPIRB - Ocean Signal EPIPRB3 Pro 2023 • 6 x life jackets - two with AIS - one of the AIS jackets incorporates epirb • 8 x new fire extinguisers 2024 - throughout the boat and engine room • Solar panels x 4 = Total 800w • 3 x AGM house batteries and 1 x starter battery total 560 amph good condition • Powerpoints for shore power throughout • Separate 220V powerpoint for 375w Inverter • 12v USB A and C sockets throughout • 1200w Lofrans WIndlass (good condition) outer case is a bit rusty • 100m x 10mm galvanised chain (new 2023) • Wedge Marine SS 36Kg anchor (new 2023) - excellent holding with spare Spare Delta • 3 blade feathering Max Prop Easy (new 2024) • Sidepower Bowthruster with new skeg and 2 x 5 blade props 2025 • 2m draft keel (3m long for extra stability at sea) - 17 x 24mm SS keel bolts set in steel • Half skeg rudder for extra safety and security • Hyfield Ultralite 290 (new 2023) • Yamaha 4 stroke 6hp (good condition) • Full set of cockpit cushions including backs • Stainless Steel Wheel - (Removeable) • 2025 all new i