Garcia Yachts Exploration 45
Cutter · Keel/CB w/dual rudders · First built 2014
A rugged aluminum cutter by Berret-Racoupeau featuring a centerboard and dual rudders for high-latitude exploration
Designed by Berret-Racoupeau.
See her sail
The Garcia Yachts Exploration 45, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Sailing Northern Brees
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
On the water
The Garcia Yachts Exploration 45 on video
Also on YouTube
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- Sailing Mexico to El Salvador 🇸🇻 Episode 453Sailing Catalpa
What they go for
Market signal
Where this crew has seen the model for sale, and the asking prices that came with it.
- seriously considered as a potential replacement for their current boat▶ 17:29
- the creators seriously considered this boat as their next vessel, despite the cost
From the fleet's own footage — our observed signal, not broker listings.
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Boats like this, on the water
More boats like her, on the water.
Comparable boats the fleet has actually sailed on camera: same type, within a quarter of her length. Open the boat, or watch the video.
boot Düsseldorf 2026. A look at the sailing yachts on display. Which is your favourite?
Just a sneaky transfer and haul out
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.
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