Taking into account the increasing popularity among cruising sailors for steel
yacht construction, we decided to develop a new boat to be built with this process
in mind.
This design, the Multichine 45, is a sturdy and
stable sailboat of a very modern style, capable of sailing in any latitude
in confort and safety.
The interior arrangement chosen has been considered
very attractive by most sailors who became acquainted with the design.
At any rate, it is the only boat of this size we know of with three cabins,
one en suite, a second head with shower, an elevated navigation area
with inside steering, a very ample and functional galley and a handy pilot
berth close to the main hatch.
With a flush fore deck, an ellegant cabin trunk
behind the mast, a good sized cockpit well and a huge transom platform,
the Multichine 45 has a very convenient lay-out for extended cruising.
Many other features place the Multichine 45 as
a favorite among cruisers , as large capacity integrated water and fuel
tanks, deep bilge with enough space to house a generator, dessalinator,
refrigeration and other equipment, and easy access for maintenance.
We provided this yacht with adequate natural ventilation, even so most
owners will install air conditioning throughout. Safety is also at
a high level. Besides the imense strenght associated with steel construction
the structure is enhanced by two watertight bulkheads, providing three
floodable compartments, any two of them being sufficient to keep the boat
afloat.
Nowadays most people have sparse spare time for
leisure, so if you have a fast boat you can do much more in a tight schedule.
In this respect the Multichine 45 is also succesfull. Surpassing
easily eight knots in speed, this design is capable of providing fast passages,
sometimes with daily runs above 200 miles. Up-wind performance is
very impressive too, thanks to her carefully designed underbody, bulbous
finn-keel and high aspect ratio sail plan.
With a draft of only two meters this boat is
in equal terms, concerning cruising range, with most forty footers.
The rudder is protected by a skeg and the design is very well balanced,
resulting in effortless steering in most conditions.
Scirocco, the first Multichine 45 to sail, is
a magnificent yacht. Her almost plumb stern, tall rig, and ellegant
cabin trunk and large transom, give her a distinctive silhouette.
Despite the boat having just been launched, her owner is already
starting a circumnavigation.
The first trials showed a very impressive performance
and a seaworthy behavior above expectations. Presently Scirocco is
sailing north with plans to be in the Carribean before the end of the year.
Taking into account the increasing popularity among cruising sailors for steel
yacht construction, we decided to develop a new boat to be built with this process
in mind. 
