45' Hardin Voyager

1981 Hardin Voyager 45 - "Dark Star"

A Classic Bluewater Cruiser Ready for Your Next Adventure

Introducing "Dark Star," a magnificent 1981 Hardin Voyager 45 currently berthed in the prestigious Marina del Rey. This vessel represents the pinnacle of Taiwan's golden age of boatbuilding, designed by the renowned R. W. Hardin.

The Hardin Voyager Legacy

Designed in the 1970s and built well into the 1980s by Taiwan boat-building pioneer Bill Hardin, the Hardin 45 Voyagers are well-crafted, built-to-last vessels. An extremely rugged, heavy displacement staysail ketch designed for live-aboard cruising in safety and style, 'Voyagers', as the term suggests, were made for smooth passage-making and comfort. About 130 Hardin 45s were built, making them sought-after boats well on their way to becoming classics. One might say they are the high seas equivalent of the venerable British Motors Land Cruisers.

Specifications

- LOA: 44.50 ft / 13.56 m
- LWL: 32.33 ft / 9.85 m
- Beam: 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
- Draft: 5.92 ft / 1.80 m
- Displacement: 32,000 lb / 14,515 kg
- Ballast 8,500 lb / 3,856 kg (Iron)
- Hull Type: Long Keel
- Rigging: Staysail Ketch
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Designer:R. W. Hardin
- Builder: Hardin International (Taiwan)

Sail Area
- Total (100% Fore Main Triangles): 706.08 ft / 65.60 m
- S.A./Displacement ratio: 11.25

Comfort and Performance
- Comfort Ratio: 43.67 (Excellent for offshore cruising)
- Capsize Screening Formula: 1.68 (Indicative of a stable vessel)
- Hull Speed: 7.62 knots

Accommodations and Capacities
- Headroom: 6.17 ft / 1.88 m
- Fuel Capacity: 200 gallons / 757 L
- Water Capacity: 200 gallons / 757 L

Built for Comfortable Cruising

As a heavy displacement staysail ketch, "Dark Star" offers:
- Smooth passage-making capabilities
- Exceptional stability in rough seas
- Spacious and comfortable living quarters perfect for extended cruising

* Note: Serious inquiries are welcome. Additional photos and information available. Viewing appointments can be arranged at Marina del Rey. *

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