2002 Sweden Yachts 45, EUR 243.000,-

Highly specified 2002 example of this extremely high-quality Swedish-designed & built SY/45 performance cruising yacht. Many recent updates & nicely maintained.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

Delivered to her first and only UK-based owners in April 2002, HAPPY APPLE VI is hull no.28 of the extremely popular Peter Norlin / Jens Ostmann designed aft-cockpit cruiser from Sweden Yachts.

As with many Sweden Yachts 45’s, HAPPY APPLE VI boasts a fantastic cruising specification, making her ideal for both coastal cruising as well as longer-distance adventures. Grabau International recently sold a sistership to HAPPY APPLE VI which had sailed from Scotland to Australia without fault and with only a husband & wife crew (plus small kids).

Her specification highlights include:-
3-cabin, 2-head interior layout
2.30m fin-keel option
Teak laid side decks
Full-battened mainsail and self-tacking jib
Gennaker with snuffer
Andersen electric winches
Volvo TMD-22 76hp diesel engine with saildrive gearbox and 3-bladed folding propeller
24vDC domestic system
Mastervolt charger and inverter
12vDC and 24vDC alternators
Paguro 4kw generator
Dessalator 60lph reverse-osmosis watermaker
Approx 275 litres fuel capacity
Approx 600 litres fresh water capacity
Electric heads with holding tanks
2x Eberspacher Hydronic hot-water based diesel heating systems, also allowing creation of domestic hot water and cabin heating
Two Fridges and fridge/freezer
Complete Raymarine instrument package with radar, plotter, and autopilot
Simrad AIS transceiver
Tender and electric outboard
Sprayhood and bimini
Cockpit and deck awnings
Full winter cover

The Norlin/Ostmann designed SY45 from the highly renowned Sweden Yachts Yard is renowned for its combination of quality, performance and timeless good looks, which should stand them and their owners well for the future. HAPPY APPLE VI is no exception to this.

Still in her UK original ownership with UK VAT paid on arrival in UK waters in late Spring 2002, HAPPY APPLE VI has been based in Corfu since 2013 including 31st December 2020 and is therefore deemed EU VAT paid in addition to her original UK VAT paid status, making her an ideal option for both UK and European-based buyers.

OWNER’S COMMENTS:

We bought HAPPY APPLE VI in 2002 directly from Sweden Yachts and have had the pleasure of owning her for the last 24 years.

We were attracted to the Sweden 45 because of the pedigree of the design, quality of the build, the spacious accommodation, the detail to finish both on deck and below, the potential for fast comfortable cruising, and easy handling while sailing both short-handed and with family.

She has not let us down on any of these points or any other. Having sailed many yachts over the years, we can say that the Sweden 45 is without doubt one of the kindliest and most responsive yachts to manoeuvre and sail feeling secure in the most extreme conditions providing exhilarating, safe and fun cruising and passage making.

We have sailed HAPPY APPLE VI as a family, short-handed or with friends extensively around the South Coast, North Brittany and South Brittany and Northern Spain. She has done five crossings of the Bay of Biscay, including being caught in some ‘un-forecast weather’ on one crossing, which she handled perfectly and looking after the crew magnificently.

Since 2011, she has been cruised extensively through the Mediterranean (Spain, Corsica, Italy, Sardinia, Sicily) finally arriving in Greece in 2013 where she has remained. During this time, she has been used regularly to cruise the Ionian Islands, being maintained and upgraded to suit the environment and to ensure hassle free extended periods at anchor away from harbours and marinas.

HAPPY APPLE VI is a comfortable yacht to live on, fitted out for extended unsupported cruising, providing ample space and stowage to live aboard for uninterrupted periods and has been lovingly and comprehensively maintained and upgraded.

HAPPY APPLE VI is constantly admired wherever she goes both because of the beauty of her classic lines but also because she doesn’t look 24 years old!!

We will sadly miss her but have had fabulous fun and joy with her over the years and feel this is now the right time for new owners to share our passion for her and to take her on the next stage of her journey and to new adventures.

RECENT REFIT SUMMARY:

2026
Engine and generator servicing (repeated annually)
Gearbox servicing
Antifouling and hull polished (repeated annually)

2024
New Seago 6-person liferaft

2023
Professional survey of standing rigging
New 24vDC 920Ah service battery bank

2022
New Paguro 4kw 220vAC 50Hz diesel generator
Holding tanks cleaned and new pipework fitted to forward tank

2021
Hull stripped to gelcoat and fresh preventative epoxy system applied
New Saildrive diaphragm
New Volvo Penta 3-bladed folding propeller
New rudder bearings
Replacement of Elkhide on helm wheel

2020
New Quantum Sails self-tacking furling jib
New Suunto steering compass

2019
New engine space insulation
New Yamaha 8hp 2-stroke outboard engine

2018
New Raymarine eS Hybrid Touch MD GPS, radar and chart plotter display at helm pedestal

2017
Replacement stainless steel wire standing rigging

2015
New Mastervolt battery systems including MASS 24/50 charger, SINE 24/1500 inverter, Masterview Easy display, Alpha Pro II Regulator, DC distributor and Mastershunt
New Zodiac 2.85m inflatable tender

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:

“Whenever we design a new yacht, we always strive to achieve the best possible sailing characteristics for a boat of that particular size. In this way, the Sweden Yachts 45 carries on and embellishes the proud heritage of Sweden Yachts. Every detail, from the shape of the hull to the design of the rig, works together as a harmonious whole, creating an unmatched yacht for serious sailing. Sail and rig handling have been simplified to minimise effort and add more pleasure to the whole sailing experience. The cockpit is ergonomically designed, giving the helmsman a relaxed, well-balanced environment even under really tough conditions in open sea, hard weather sailing.

The Sweden Yachts 45 is a fast yacht, very fast. The design team, Peter Norlin and Jens Östman, set out to create the most exciting 45-footer ever built. And owners agree that they have succeeded. “Sailing a Sweden Yachts 45 makes you feel good” is a frequent comment from owners and the lucky yachtsmen who have been invited on board for a test cruise. So it is no coincidence that the Sweden Yachts 45 was elected “Sailboat of the Year 2000” by the international yachting magazine SAIL.

It is hard to let go. Once you have taken the helm and set out on your first cruise in a Sweden Yachts 45, you will feel that your dreams have come true. The yacht behaves just as well on short, active racing tacks as it does cruising downwind on a sunny afternoon. The self-tacking jib is a great advantage, especially when short tacking under fresh, upwind conditions.

The cockpit is designed for maximum efficiency and comfort, both under sail and in harbour. The helm and the winches are positioned for exact operation with minimum effort. Wherever you sit in the cockpit, you are always comfortable. And you are seated on smooth-surfaced, top quality, hand-picked teak from sources who guarantee that the wood is grown under the control of environmental authorities. The whole cockpit layout is the result of constant development work, based on years of sailing experience, making it as near perfect as possible.

When you enter the spacious interior of a Sweden Yachts 45, you will understand the meaning of world-class joinery. Light or slightly darker mahogany, or other fine woods like teak and cherrywood are crafted into a complete interior. With inlaid woodwork details accentuating the whole effect. Superior craftsmanship is the keynote throughout. Every piece of wood is oil varnished five times before being fitted together into modules. The floorboards are carefully insulated to eliminate the slightest creaking. Upholstery is specified by the yacht owner, in a Scandinavian design concept based on the principle that “less is more”. The whole atmosphere is one of Nordic Light, the same magic light captured by Scandinavian painters at Skagen, Denmark, at the end of the 19th century. In short, the interior of a Sweden Yachts 45 is tailored to perfection, right down to the last detail.

A Sweden Yachts 45 is primarily built for sailing, but it is also a yacht for luxurious living afloat. Functionality and comfort rule the quarters below deck. The yacht is really spacious, with a roomy saloon for entertaining, three double cabins and two generous head compartments with shower. There is locker and stowage space aplenty, and space prepared for several custom-made glass and drinks cabinets. The galley itself would shame many a modern apartment for design, equipment and convenience. Everything, in fact, is planned and crafted to bring extra comfort and pleasure to your leisure on board the Sweden Yachts 45.”


SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION

RCD Status:
We understand that the vessel complies with the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive 94/25EC, being built to CE Boat Category “A-ocean”

Hull Construction:
End grain balsa core sandwich using fibreglass mat and rowing on both sides, gives a light, rigid and well insulated hull.
Balsa core is used from toe rail to below water line.
Solid laminate is used in high stress areas around keel, mast foot and in the joint between the hull-halves.
Bottom reinforcements are longitudinal and transversal solid laminate design.
The hull and deck is bonded together using polyester filler.
The toe rail is then bolted through deck and hull flange, using a special sealing material.
Volvo Penta original glass fibre bed, moulded integrally with the bottom reinforcement and filled with heavy ballast for maximum stability.
Hull stripped back to gelcoat and new epoxy coatings applied – 2021
Hull antifouled with Seajet Dark Blue - 2026

Deck & Superstructure Construction:
End grain balsa core sandwich with moulded fibreglass on both sides.
Stress areas where winches and major deck fittings are fixed, are reinforced by replacing the balsa core with plywood, or by using backing plates or large diameter washers depending on type of fitting.
Teak deck is laid from 12mm first class teak ribs bonded to the deck with polyurethane, and secured
by stainless steel screws.
Teak laid cockpit sole and seating.

Keel & Rudder:
Ballast keel is lead casting with antimony.
Cast-in keel bolts are stainless steel.
Lifting lug is fastened to the keel bolts and accessed via a sole board cover to the saloon.
The balanced spade rudder is moulded in fibreglass, using roving and mat, for maximum strength.
The rudder stock is of stainless steel with two roller bearings – bearings replaced July 2021

MACHINERY

Engine & gearbox:
Volvo Penta TMD-22P-C 4 cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine producing 76hp (56.67kw)
Volvo MS150S Saildrive gearbox – diaphragm replaced August 2021
Freshwater engine cooling using raw water inlet and heat exchanger.
Upgraded stainless steel throttle.
Upgraded variable speed engine bay fan.
Dual fuel/water separators
Water-cooled exhaust system in reinforced rubber hose through silencer and appropriate fitting.
Engine housing lifts on gas struts, with interior joinery finish
Insulation replaced and upgraded - 2019

Maintenance & Performance:
Last engine service: 2026
Engine hours: Approx 1,886 hrs at the time of the listing.
Gearbox serviced – March 2026
Cruising speed: 7.2 knots.
Maximum speed: 8 knots.

Propulsion & Steering:
Edson Cobra steering pedestal with a single large diameter steering wheel with an elk hide covered – Elk hide replaced 2021)
Volvo Penta 3-bladed folding propeller - 2021
Emergency steering gear.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
24vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC start circuit and 220v AC via generator, shorepower or inverter.

Battery Banks:
4x 230Ah 24vDC service batteries joined in parallel to supply 920Ah @ 24vDC – 2023
1x 200Ah 12vDC engine start battery
1x 12vDC generator start battery

Charging / Inverter:
Mastervolt MASS 25/50-2 24vDC 50Ah battery charger – 2015
Mastervolt SINE 25/1500 1,500w 24v-220v inverter - 2025
Mastervolt Masterview Easy- 2015
Mastervolt Alpha Pro II Regulator - 2015
Mastervolt DC Distributor - 2015
Mastervolt Mastershunt - 2015

Alternators:
12vDC 50Amp engine-mounted alternator for charging engine start battery.
24vDC 95Amp engine-mounted alternator for charging service bank.

Generator:
Paguro 4 SY-230 220vAC 50Hz 4kw diesel generator - 2022
Generator hours: Approx 400 hrs at the time of the listing.
Generator last serviced: 2026 - serviced annually along with all mechanical equipment and oils changed mid season


Other Electrical:
Shorepower supply with ring main and 220vAC sockets in interior.
Isolation transformer
USB sockets
Circuit breakers with automatic fuses and indicator lamps for all individual circuits.

PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS

Fresh Water:
24vDC pressure system with high pressure pump.
Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads and shower at stern platform.
Hot water supplied via engine cooling with a stainless steel 40-litre calorifier or via 220vAC immersion heater element
Hot water also supplied via Eberspacher Hydronic diesel-fired hot water heating system, allowing near-silent hot water creation at anchor and while sailing without needing to run engine or generator
Manual filtered fresh water supply at galley.
Hot and cold water transom shower.

Watermaker:
Dessalator D60 Cruise 220vAC/24DC dual voltage reverse-osmosis watermaker producing approx. 60 litres per hour - 2009

Bilge Pumps:
High-capacity electric bilge pumps in main bilge
Manual bilge pump in cockpit.
2x 24vDC shower drain sump pumps.

Gas System:
Gas locker in separate drained compartment in cockpit under the helm seat, with 2x gas bottles.

Other Plumbing:
Sea water deck wash in forward locker to clean anchor and chain as it comes on boat and to clean teak deck
All drains through hull with ball valve seacocks.
Seacocks serviced and checked annually and some have been changed to TruDesign seacocks.
Through hull fittings and other piping fittings are bronze unless stated
Double hose clamps on all through hull points.
Hoses are of reinforced flexible PVC polyethylene.

TANKAGE

Fuel:
Approx 275 litres diesel capacity in 1x stainless steel tank with inspection hatches, filled and ventilated from transom.
Analogue fuel tank level gauge at chart table

Fresh Water:
Approx 600 litres freshwater capacity in 3x stainless steel tanks with inspection hatches and vents. Filled from deck via appropriate inlets.
Analogue water tank gauges at chart table.

Holding Tanks:
Stainless steel black water holding tanks servicing forward and aft heads.
Tanks discharge directly overboard or via deck evacuation point.
Holding tanks cleaned and new pipework fitted to forward tank – July 2022

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

On Deck:
Raymarine eS Hybrid Touch MD GPS, radar and chart plotter display mounted at helm pedestal - 2018
Raymarine closed-array radar scanner positioned on the starboard side of the mast
Raymarine ST6000 autopilot system with control head at helm
4x Raymarine ST60 displays at companionway showing speed, depth, wind, and close hauled with transducers
Masthead mounted windex.
Suunto steering compass at helm pedestal - 2020

Below Decks:
Raymarine RL80C radar and chart plotter display
Raymarine ST60 multi display
Simrad Class A/B AIS transceiver
Navtex Nav 6 Plus weather monitor
Electronic barometer at chart table
Georg Jensen clock and barometer

Communications Equipment:
Raymarine RAY240E VHF with DSC
Icom HM195 handheld VHF
VHF antenna at masthead

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
GN Espace 3-burner stainless steel gimballed gas stove and oven
160 litre top-opening fridge/freezer with 24vDC compressor
Second front opening (80 litre) fridge with 24vDC compressor
Twin stainless-steel sinks with single lever mixing tap and manual fresh and salt water supplies

Heads:
Jabsco 24vDC electric flush heads in forward and aft heads compartments with mascerators
Heads showers with automatic temperature control and electric pump out

Heating & Ventilation:
Eberspacher 5kw diesel fired hydronic heating system with outlets to all cabins, saloon heads and wet locker, plus hot domestic hot water provision via second Hydronic heating system
4x stainless steel dorade ventilators.
Opening hatches and portlights.
Engine compartment ventilated to the cockpit.

Interior Lighting:
LED 24vDC deckhead and reading lights throughout
Overhead galley lights.
Red night sailing lights at chart table and galley and Galley

Entertainment:
Bluetooth stereo system with 4x speakers in saloon and waterproof speakers in cockpit
Glomex amplified TV/FM aerial at masthead with socket at chart table

ACCOMMODATION

Summary of Accommodation:
Aft cockpit layout with six full length berths in three double cabins plus one further saloon settee berth. Forward and aft day heads with showers.

Accommodation Finish:
Marine-grade waterproof core, faced with selected mahogany is used in all bulkheads and major joinery.
Specially selected solid mahogany in frames and doors.
Marine-grade lauvan in bottoms, shelves etc where not visible.
All main bulkheads bonded to hull and deck, using glass fibre and polyester.
Ceiling, topsides and minor visible hull sides with foam backed vinyl, mahogany strips to the deckhead.
Hull sides, bottom, bilge, etc top-coated throughout the interior.
Cabin sole teak with inlaid holly wood stripes.
All mahogany is varnished with oil varnish in satin finish. Cabin sole teak is varnished.
Corian counters in galley
All hanging lockers equipped with aluminium tube hanging rail.
Locker doors have snap locks and are hinged with chromed brass hinges.
Cushions in high quality foam with blue Alcantara upholstery
Concertina blinds in saloon.
Rollershade blinds on deck hatches and in cabins.
Fitted bed linen for all cabins.
Duvets and pillows.

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Owner’s En-Suite Heads:
Moulded bottom section drained by electric sump pump and moulded upper section to the shower area.
Shower area with showerhead connected to a thermostatic valve, shower curtain.
Teak grating to the main heads area and the shower area.
Stainless steel wash basin with mixer tap to starboard inset to a Corian countertop with a timber raised fiddle and a mirror fronted cupboard over.
Jabsco electric flush marine heads to portside connected to holding tank and with a further mirror fronted cupboard over.
Deck ventilation hatch and further deck ventilator.

Owner’s Cabin:
Queen sized double berth to port with lee cloths
Cabinets and shelf along port hull side.
Drawer and cabinet under berth.
Set of 3 drawers along hull side on starboard side between hanging lockers forward and aft.
Deck hatch.
Reading lights.

Main Saloon:
Saloon arrangement with U-shaped sofa to port with a dining table with storage space under.
2x separate movable armchairs.
Bookshelves and cupboards behind the sofa.
Dedicated wine storage locker under saloon table.
Starboard side has table between main bulkhead and chart table with paper chart stowage. Dedicated glass and drinks cabinet and cupboard for manuals above.
Bosun locker and fridge below dedicated chart drawer.
4x Fixed windows to the cabin superstructure.
Deck ventilation hatch to the cabin roof.

Chart Table:
The Starboard side of the saloon has the chart table with various draws and cupboard space, chart table with internal storage and raised fiddles.
Navigator’s chair with Alcantara upholstery.
Wooden openable instrument panel for electronic equipment on hinges for easy service access to fuse panels.
Separate chart stowage drawer in table.
3x bosun drawers under chart table.
Electric connection boxes under navigation seat.

Galley:
U-shaped fully equipped galley position starboard aft of chart table with white Corian counter top.
3x drawer section, built-in cutting board, dry food locker.
Storage lockers below cooker and drawers
Herb storage bin cupboard with sliding doors behind cooker.
Double overhead cupboards above cooker.
Custom built waste bin and storage below sink.
Fresh water and salt water foot pumps below sink.
Crockery cupboard on port side outside aft heads compartment.

Aft Heads:
Moulded compartment fitted between bulkheads.
Two lockers with mirrored doors above wash-basin unit with pull out shower.
Fitted mirror on forward bulkhead.
Recess for Jabsco electric toilet with fold-away extra seat.
Teak shower grating, shower drained by electric pump.
Towel hangers.
Doors to main cabin and port aft cabin.

Aft Cabins:
Port and starboard aft guest cabins with large double berths, aft of hanging lockers with seats.
Lee cloths between bunks in each cabin.
Access to fuel and water tanks under bunks with access to engine sail drive .
Cabinet above berth along hull side with additional shelving below.
Stowage under bunks and under seats in each cabin.
Door to main cabin for starboard cabin and doors to head and saloon for port cabin.

DECK EQUIPMENT

Rig:
Selden aluminium anodised keel-stepped 12/13th fractionally-rigged mast
Twin sets of double swept back spreaders.
Stainless steel wire standing rigging – replaced 2017 and surveyed 2023
Selden mechanically-adjustable split backstay
Checkstays
Selden rigid boom vang with gas strut
Single line reefing system for fully-battened mainsail
Controls led aft to cockpit – main halyard, mainsheet, spin halyard, reefing lines, vang, outhaul, downhaul, mainsheet traveller controls and job sheet
Adjustable mainsheet traveller track forward of sprayhood
Furlex 300S manual genoa furler
Rutgerson self-tacking jib track
Genoa/gennaker tracks on side decks
Masthead spinnaker halyard
Selden carbon fibre removable gennaker bowsprit with canvas cover.
Selden carbon fibre spinnaker pole with canvas cover.

Winches:
2x Andersen 52ST self-tailing, 2-speed manual primary cockpit winches.
2x Andersen 46ST self-tailing 2-speed electric secondary cockpit winches.
2x Andersen 46ST self-tailing 2-speed manual cockpit halyard winches.
1x Anderson 46ST self-tailing 2-speed manual winch on the mast.

Sails:
Hood Sails Dacron fully-battened mainsail – 2011
Quantum Sails self-tacking jib – 2020
Hood Sails gennaker with snuffer – 2002
Storm jib – designed to fit over the jib while furled – 2010
Sails serviced annually

General:
Stainless steel step-through pulpit.
Stainless steel pushpit.
Lockable bow locker with lid on hydraulic rams and light, provides ample space for storage of fenders and sails etc, plus houses the remote control for the electric anchor windlass and providing access to the anchor chain well.
Port and starboard stainless steel grab rails to the coachroof.
Double lifelines with gates in lifelines to each side amidship and on transom.
Bathing ladder folds away into the transom.
Electro-hydraulically operated transom opens to provide a platform for swimming or for boarding a dinghy, incorporates the retractable stainless steel bathing ladder.
Aft port and starboard lazarettes with lids on hydraulic rams, providing ample stowage with interior lights in both
Removable cockpit table (stows in two pieces) stowed in aft cabin.
Stainless steel protective frames to the stainless steel dorade ventilators.

Anchoring & Mooring:
Stainless steel double bow roller.
Lewmar 24vDC reversing electric anchor windlass with handheld remote control and further control at helm pedestal.
27kgs stainless steel Ultra swivel anchor with 80m of 10mm stainless steel anchor chain.
15kg Bruce anchor with chain and warp.
2x cleats on aft deck, 4x cleats amidship and 2x cleats on bow.
Various fenders and mooring warps.

Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
Canvas sprayhood with stainless steel frame
Canvas bimini with stainless steel frame
Cockpit and full deck awnings
Stackpack mainsail cover with lazyjacks
Jib cover
Helm wheel cover
Pedestal, compass and instrument pod cover
Winch covers
Deckhead hatch covers
Winter cover
Stanchion seat cushion backs

Tender & Outboard:
Zodiac Fastroller 285 Acti-V inflatable dinghy – 2015
Yamaha 2-stroke 8hp outboard motor with 10 litre external fuel tank - 2019

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Navigation Lights:
LED navigation lights - 2021

Lifesaving:
Seago Cruiser Plus ISO965 6-person valise liferaft mounted to cradle on coachroof - 2024
Raymarine Man OverBoard Button in cockpit with wrist bands
McMurdo 406Mhz EPIRB
Lifebuoy with lights.
Rescue sling.
Throw rings.
Danbuoy with flag.
Full length safety jack stays.
Anchor drogue.
Echomax active radar reflector.
Gas powered foghorn.

Fire Control:
3x fire extinguishers, one in starboard stern locker, one in saloon under chart seat and the third in the forward cabin.
Fire blanket in starboard aft cabin.


VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Lying Gouvia Marina, Corfu, Greece

Available to view strictly by appointment

Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.

Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.

Lead Broker : Alex Grabau
Tel: +44 (0)1590 673715
Email: ####@grabauinternational.com