The Allures 45.9 occupies the sweet spot in the yard’s range, offering enough waterline length for comfortable trade-wind passages without crossing into territory that demands professional crew. At 13.70 metres overall and 12.66 tonnes displacement, she moves through the water with the easy motion of a heavier yacht while remaining responsive to helm input and sail trim.nnHer integral centerboard draws 2.90 metres when lowered for upwind work, then retracts to just 1.12 metres for shallow-water exploration. That dual capability transforms cruising itineraries, opening the Bahamas, the Greek islands, and Patagonian channels equally. The Berret-Racoupeau hull carries 4.5 tonnes of ballast, and the stability curve reflects the conservative approach that offshore sailors expect from Allures.nnBelow, Franck Darnet’s interior maximises light and volume within the aluminum hull, with two or three cabin configurations available to suit different crew sizes. The galley is passage-capable, the chart table is properly sized for paper and electronics, and every locker has been thought through for six months’ stores. A Nanni 60hp engine and 625 litres of fuel provide reliable auxiliary power, and the composite deck keeps the overall centre of gravity low.
Length
13.7M
Beam
4.43M
Draft
1.12M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
Fuel
625L
Engine
Nanni 60hp
Naval
Berret-Racoupeau
Interior
Franck Darnet
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A Nanni 60 hp diesel provides reliable auxiliary power, with 625 litres of fuel extending range under power for calm-weather transits or harbour manoeuvring. Under sail, the centreboarder arrangement lets the 45.9 point efficiently in moderate breeze while maintaining the shallow-draft capability that opens up anchorages closed to deep-fin cruisers. The twin-rudder configuration ensures responsive steering through the full speed range, from light-air ghosting to hard downwind running in trade winds. Displacement of 12.66 tonnes gives her the momentum to punch through short seas rather than hobby-horse, and her beam of 4.43 metres provides the form stability to carry a press of sail without excessive heel. This is a yacht that covers ocean miles without punishing her crew.
Welded marine aluminium construction throughout gives the 45.9 a structural integrity that fibreglass boats of this size cannot match. The hull is fair and well-finished, painted to a standard that belies the metal beneath. Centreboarder geometry distributes loads across a wider floor area than a fin-keel hull, reducing stress concentrations and producing a more predictable grounding response. The deck layout prioritises safe passage-making: wide side decks with continuous grab rails, a deep cockpit well, and a companionway arrangement that keeps water out even running downwind in steep following seas. Chainplate engineering is overbuilt by convention, and the rig attachment points are integrated into the hull structure rather than bolted through deck mouldings.
The three-cabin layout sleeps six in genuine comfort, with a forward owner cabin, an aft quarter cabin, and a third cabin that doubles as a workshop or storage space on long voyages. The saloon is open and bright, with hull windows and deck hatches flooding the space with natural light. Headroom throughout is generous for a 45-footer, and the joinery uses selected timbers that resist the humidity cycles of tropical cruising. The galley is arranged to starboard with deep fiddles, a three-burner stove, and refrigeration sized for provisioning across remote archipelagos. Navigation station instruments are positioned for seated use at sea, with chart table space that remains relevant in an era of electronic plotting.
A deep, well-protected cockpit anchors the outdoor living experience, with seating for six around a central table and a rigid sprayhood that extends the usable season. The helm position offers excellent visibility in all directions, and the mainsheet arrangement allows single-handed sailing from the cockpit without leaving the wheel. Below, the saloon serves equally well for morning coffee in harbour and evening meals at anchor, with convertible seating that adapts to crew size and weather. Ventilation design deserves mention: strategically placed hatches and dorade vents create effective natural airflow that reduces dependence on electrical fans in the tropics, a detail that matters when generator hours cost fuel and noise.
From the Cherbourg yard, the 45.9 is built to order with meaningful customisation available across interior layout, systems specification, and rig configuration. New pricing starts from approximately 600,000 euros, rising significantly with the comprehensive equipment lists that most ocean-bound owners specify. Used examples from 2018 and 2019 trade in the 575,000 to 590,000 euro range, reflecting strong residual values driven by limited production numbers and consistently positive owner reports. The Allures owner community is active and well-networked, providing practical support for cruisers in remote locations. For the buyer choosing between a heavily optioned production fibreglass yacht and a purpose-built aluminium cruiser at similar cost, the 45.9 makes the case that the hull is the one component worth paying a premium for.
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