Outremer 45 Delphine

Boat Overview

Model: OUTREMER 45

Name: Delphine

Performance: Winner of her division at the inaugural Caribbean Multihull Challenge in St Marten and twice won the catamaran division in Grenada Sailing week.

Design: Light displacement, narrow hulls, and daggerboards for impressive speeds, even in light winds.

Comfort: Well-protected cockpit for safe sailing in open water and comfort at anchor.

Living Area: Light, airy main living area with salon and nav station. U-shaped settee with overstuffed cushions and large dining table for entertaining.

Galley: Unique layout with a huge galley down in the aft starboard cabin. Features a double stainless steel sink, ample counter space, and storage arrangement.

Cabins: Twin bunk midships, single cabin forward, and owner's space on the port side with fresh water, electric head.

Speed: Steady 8-10 knots is not unusual; upper teens have been achieved without fuss.

Popularity: One of the most sought-after models on the used market.

Condition: Very well cared for sailing machine.

Message From The Owner

Upon purchasing Delphine, a thorough refit of key elements was completed, including:

• Hull taken down to gelcoat (below waterline) and coated with West epoxy.


• New bushings for the rudders installed (spare set on board).


• Sail drives taken apart and rebuilt, including membranes.


• Fuel tanks emptied and cleaned; new fuel and water pumps installed.

Improvements continued each year, including:

• Engine controls and fitting of serpentine belts.


• New mixing elbows and 120 amp alternators (2019) with serpentine belts and Balmar regulators.


• Rebuild of the windlass (2020).

The engines are flushed with fresh water after haul-out, and the oil is changed every year, regardless of hours. The outboard is serviced annually and stored in a climate-controlled location along with the tender. New sails were bent on at the time of purchase and stored in a climate-controlled environment for nine months each year. Sun covers and back screen (2022) are included.

Delphine features a custom storage cover, running rigging changed, and updated electronics, including:

• Chart plotter.


• Vesper X8000 AIS.


• Speed, depth, and wind instruments.


• Programmable dual voltage 60 amp charger.


• Victron solar controllers and smart shunt.


• 1200 watt 110 inverter and battery monitor.


• New auto helm pump (2022) and new ACR relays (last year).

The upgraded solar array on a tilting custom rack provides 960 watts of charging to the never-used Victron lithium 300 amp hour battery bank. This power allows for morning toast, water all day, ice as needed, and keeps the custom-fitted Engel drinks cooler in the cockpit running. The 230-volt inverter operates the washing machine.

Other work includes:

• Solid handrails from stern to shrouds.


• Inner stern cleats with stainless gussets for Med mooring.


• Passeral locators on the transoms.


• Custom swing-out mount for chart plotter.


• Receptacles for accepting both 110/230.


• New freezer location and mahogany library with drawer for charts.


• Drawers in each hull forward and medicine cabinet.


• Covers for electric winches and dropdown cutlery drawers in galley.


• Dyneema front net and rebedded acrylic on all hatches.


• Changed self-tacking system.


• Built a locker for Engel drinks cooler and fitted a teak grate in front of companionway.


• Enlarged chain locker to accept 180 feet of chain.


• Increased size of hatch over the bunk (2020).

The copper coat bottom paint works well and was worth the investment. All work was done by licensed professionals in Grenada. Improvements have been made every year, including in 2023 when the standing rigging was changed and the new lithium battery was fitted.

In the 12 years of ownership, Delphine spent 4 seasons out of the water and the other 8 were 3-month stints. This is why the sails and canvas are in very good condition.

Sailing History

After purchasing the yacht, the owner discovered a 2004 copy of Multihull International featuring Delphine on the cover, noting she had won that year's ARC. The owner had previously admired her while sailing near Bequia. Delphine has been sailed up the Caribbean from Anguilla with numerous stops along the way. She is a comfortable cruising boat with a deep, safe cockpit, easily handled by two, and offers ample creature comforts for cruising.

Delphine has won her division at the inaugural Caribbean Multihull Challenge in St Marten and twice in Grenada Sailing week. She is a wonderful sailing boat that turns heads everywhere and has provided a safe, strong, and fast experience over 12 years and 5000 miles of sailing. Built by sailors for sailors, Delphine is ready to take you wherever you wish.