Garcia Exploration 45 for sale in United Kingdom

A boat designed to sail and live aboard both in high latitudes and tropical waters

This boat can be built to order for delivery. The Exploration 45 is offered in three layouts:
The Standard Version comprises of a forward master cabin, with private bathroom, a double cabin to port in the aft, and a bathroom and technical area to starboard in the aft. Deck saloon with 270° panoramic view, forward facing chart table with inside steering position, and galley with storage in the forward passageway.

The Jimmy Cornell Version comprises of a forward master cabin, with private bathroom, a double cabin to port in the aft, and a bathroom and a cabin with two superimposed bunks to starboard in the aft. Deck saloon with 270° panoramic view, forward facing chart table with inside steering position, and galley with storage in the forward passageway. The area in the forward passageway is also transformed into two superimposed bunks.

The Comfort Version comprises of a forward master cabin, with private bathroom, a double cabin to port in the aft, a large bathroom with separate shower and technical area to starboard in the aft. Deck saloon with 270° panoramic view, forward facing chart table with inside steering position, and galley with storage in the forward passageway. The lower area in the passageway is transformed into a bunk.

Key Specification Elements:
Integral aluminium centreboard
Deck salon with 270° visibility and inside steering position
Watertight companionway door
Watertight front bulkhead
Watertight aft bulkhead with watertight hatches to access the stern compartments from the aft cabins
All through-hull fittings made of welded aluminium – All valves positioned above sea level
Double glazed salon windows, one opening above the galley
Coachroof extends beyond the windows and acts as an awning to prevent the greenhouse effect due to the sun
Thermal and acoustic insulation above waterline of automotive-grade polyethylene foam panels (77mm hull, 37mm deck)
Insulated floor (thick foam core)
Chain locker centrally positioned at the foot of the mast – Electric windlass located in locker below deck just ahead of the mast
Centrally located large capacity tanks – Water and fuel tanks can be ballasted port / starboard
Centrally located service battery set
Generous stowage space available throughout the boat
Forefoot chainplate for towing and ice breaking
Integrated aft arch for electronics, wind generator, solar panels and use as davits
2 rudder configuration JEFA self-aligning bearings to ensure optimal control in heavy seas
Large aft platform with easy access to / from the water
Liferaft stowage in locker accessible for launch from aft platform
Essential lines controlled from the cockpit