1978 Aloa MS 45 Catch, EUR 98.000,-

Aloa 45 MS (1978) Extensively Maintained Classic Ketch · Ready to Sail · Ideal liveaboard cruiser - Sicily · €98,000
Beautiful and solid Aloa 45 MS (1978), a classic ketch with central cockpit, currently circumnavigating Sicily and based in Marina di Ragusa.

***UPDATE***
***August 17th 2026***
BOAT IS BACK IN THE WATER
⛵️ READY TO SAIL IMMEDIATELY ⛵️

After a month of demanding work, during which the hull was meticulously cleaned and sanded, epoxy primer and filler was applied, the stripe above the waterline was restored, and the bottom was coated with high-quality hard antifouling, the boat will soon be ready for launch.
All through-hull fittings have been replaced with composite ones from True Design.
The shaft seal was just fitted, the correct size and high quality.

All work is documented
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Privately owned, never chartered, continuously maintained and upgraded with extensive documentation.
This is a fully operational yacht, actively sailed and ready for the season.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 13.60 m
Beam: 4.25 m
Draft: 1.65 m
Rig: Ketch
Flag: Poland (EU)
Interior layout:
Spacious aft owner’s cabin with private bathroom (bathtub & toilet)
Forward V-berth cabin for 2 persons
Convertible saloon providing additional berths
Two bathrooms (forward and aft)
Total sleeping capacity: approx. 6- 8 persons
ENGINE & MECHANICAL
Perkins 4.236 – 85 HP
Approx. 1800 hours since full overhaul
Excellent condition:
No oil consumption
Reliable cold starts
Fully serviced
Major overhaul & cooling system rebuild (2026)
Gearbox: Borg Warner Silent Drive (excellent condition)
ELECTRICAL & ENERGY
Solar array: 760W (8 panels)
Service batteries: 3 × 115Ah (new 2026)
Starter battery: 115Ah
Charging system upgraded (Cyrix relay)
New alternator: 70A
Shore power connection + 20A charger
RECENT UPGRADES (2024–2026)
• New 207L fuel tank
• Bilge restored and repainted
• Two black water tanks installed
• Stainless steel seacocks
• Partial running rigging replacement
• Windlass rebuilt (1700W motor)
• Anchor refurbished (galvanized)
• New bimini and deck cushions
• Hatch plexiglass replaced
• Electrical system upgraded
• New dinghy + electric propulsion
• Stainless steel davits
SAILS & RIGGING
Sails: approx. 10+ years old
In usable condition
Currently in active use
Boat sails well
Standing rigging:
Original, well maintained and regularly checked
New wire for staysail Reflected in price - upgrade optional for future owner
NAVIGATION & SYSTEMS
Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002
Windvane self-steering: Aries
VHF: Icom IC-M510 with AIS
Radar: Raymarine RL9 (functional, older generation)
INTERIOR
Spacious aft owner cabin with private bathroom
Bathtub + toilet
Forward cabin + second bathroom
Convertible saloon
SAFETY & EQUIPMENT
Offshore liferaft (8 persons)
EPIRB (406 MHz)
Satellite communicator
Full safety package (life jackets, MOB, flares)
Complete anchoring system (Rocna + spare anchors)
VAT STATUS
Believed EU VAT paid (no formal documentation available)
LOCATION & AVAILABILITY
Currently sailing in southern Sicily
Available from end of June 2026
PRICE
€98,000 (negotiable)
WHY THIS BOAT
This is not a project boat.
It is a fully operational, actively sailed yacht with:
extensive recent upgrades
strong mechanical condition
full maintenance documentation
real-world proven reliability
STORY - WHY I AM SELLING
This is not an easy decision for me.
Over the past three years, this boat has been my home, my project, and my way of life. I have invested a significant amount of time, energy, and care into bringing her to the condition she is in today.
Every repair, upgrade, and improvement has been done thoughtfully and documented - I have a complete photo archive and records of the work carried out.
She is not a neglected boat brought back for resale - she has been continuously used, lived on, and sailed. In fact, I am currently circumnavigating Sicily.
The boat is ready for the season and ready to go. Systems work, she sails well, and she is dependable.
Of course, like any classic yacht, there are always areas that can be improved over time. The sails are functional and currently in use, but a new owner may eventually choose to upgrade them depending on their sailing plans.
The reason I am offering her for sale is simply a change in direction. I feel she deserves someone who will continue the journey and use her to her full potential.
This is a boat with a story, with care behind it, and with many miles still ahead.
Currently sailing - video available on request