The iconic DALE Classic 45 combines timeless looks, classic styling and sensational seakeeping to create one iconic motorboat, guaranteed to turn heads wherever she ventures. Beautifully built, with an attention to detail second to none, each build is individually customised to satisfy each owners requirements and preferences. With her Nelson heritage and celebrated hull shape, she delivers sensational levels of seakeeping for which DALE is justly renowned.
Built in 2007 and hull number five in the sisterhood, Rascal has all the trademarks which set DALE apart and for which our boats are renowned, guaranteed to turn heads wherever she ventures. Beautifully built, with an attention to detail second to none, she is a supremely capable offshore explorer or a perfect weekender, designed for living in comfort indoors and out… a vessel in which to fulfil your boating dreams.
This carefully maintained vessel offers a unique and rare opportunity for discerning sailors who seek unparalleled quality, refined luxury, and outstanding performance, captured to perfection in this highly sought after vessel.
Finished in high-gloss solid American cherry, she possesses a warm and inviting ambience with the wheelhouse beautifully appointed with an electric sliding aft window that brings the outside in for al fresco evenings and twin helm seats which glide forward, at a touch of button, creating even more seating space when in harbour. Down below an additional spacious dinette adjacent to the galley, perfect for cosy evenings extending that year-round boating and which quickly converts to a second double berth. Forward, the en-suite master double cabin is an absolute delight with a wealth of hand-crafted cabinetry and creating a sense of supreme comfort.
Designed for the Sea — Built for Life
“When it comes to life on board the 45…it is hard to see where any improvements could be made.”
“If you’re impressed with DALE’s exceptional finish both above and below decks, don’t expect anything less from this yard’s belt, braces and generally bullet-proof engineering.” MotorBoats Monthly – November 2009.
“One of the very best-looking gentleman’s launches around.” – Hugo Andreae- Editor MBY
“When we purchased Arlette, we had no idea where our dreams would take us and now, we look forward with anticipation of the next adventure. Thank you, Arlette, and thank you DALE for creating a masterpiece.” Harry Hornby DALE Classic 45 owner
Why Choose Rascal?
RASCAL embodies over 30 years of our experience in combining classic styling with modern innovation. Every detail of the Classic 45—from her expert joinery to her smooth, confident semi-displacement hull—reflects our commitment to tailoring yachts to the owner’s exact specifications. More than just a boat, she is a testament to our dedication to seaworthiness, refined luxury, and enduring quality, showcasing the craftsmanship and performance that define every DALE Motor Yacht. Purchasing a DALE yacht also comes with our lifetime commitment of support, and the opportunity to become part of the DALE family of like-minded owners, enjoying a shared passion for excellence on the water.
List of work carried out by DALE in 2022 include:-
• Replace all cutlass bearings on port and starboard shafts
• Replace above waterline skin fittings - 17 in total
• Check all bilge pumps throughout boat - Replace all high level alarms as required. Replace all bilge pumps as required in engine room and lazerette
• Electronics upgrade as listed:
• Supply and fit 1 x Quantum Doppler 18” radar to wheelhouse roof. Modify console to accept new shaped monitors. Fit 1 x Axiom 12 Pro-S, Supply and fit 1 x Axiom 9” Pro-RVX for real view vision transducers. Supply and fit 1 x Axiom 7” to Stb side of console. Make and fit leather pads and plinth for 9” and 12” monitors. Supply and fit 1 x Evolution autopilot, make plinth with 3D printer then paint and fit for lead out. Supply and fit 1 x I70S system pack. Supply and fit Ray90 VHF radio with AIS Supply and fit 1 x GA150GPS antenna, back bone cable kits and STNG kits. Fit new real vision transducers x 2 to the hull.
• Supply and fit Volumetric fuel sender to fuel tanks x2, 1x freshwater tank and 1x black waste tank, including fitting adaption bushes to tank tops, running wiring harnesses and integrating to Raymarine displays.
• Remove existing starboard wheelhouse seating unit. Make and fit cherry wood TV cabinet with 2x doors and 1x drawer including spraying with high gloss lacquer to match existing boat Supply and fit new exhaust flanges
• Supply & fit new transom door linear lift ram
• Supply & fit a new Dryboat dehumidifier in lazarette
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised B – “Offshore”
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• Solid laminate with vinylester to hull moulding.
• Epoxy treatment to bottom before antifouling.
• Rubber D fendering at hull to deck joint.
• Spray-rail moulded into the hull.
• Additional timber spray-rail fitted.
• Teak to toe-rail with caulked joints.
• Teak to side-decks and cockpit sole, cockpit steps and locker tops.
• Teak to bathing platform.
• The hull was re-painted with Flag Blue Awlgrip by Dale Yachts (2022).
• White gelcoat to GRP superstructure.
• Antifouling and anodes (September 2025).
MACHINERY
Engine & Gearboxes:
• Caterpillar Acert C9 x 2 575hp engines with Twin Disc MG5085A gearboxes.
• Engine SVM mode reduces horsepower for slow speed maneouvring.
• CAT Marine power display and VDO gauges.
• Mathers Micro Commander electronic engine controls.
• Caterpillar engine alarms.
• Flexible hose wet exhaust system, main engine exhaust mufflers, with HMI engine exhaust temperature alarm system.
• Enginebay centreline tread plates finished in Pirelli blue rubber matting and capped with varnished teak cappings.
• Noise-reducing engine bay insulation.
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours: 1670 / 1669 (September 2025).
• Engines serviced: September 2025.
• Good agent service history.
• New exhaust hoses: 2025.
• Quoted top speed of 29 knots.
• Cruising speed of 22 knots.
Propulsion & Steering:
• Electro-hydraulic trim tabs.
• Sleipner bow and stern thrusters with controls at interior helm position.
• Dockmate Yacht Controller (wireless remote for thruster, engines & windlass – housed to right of wheel).
• Hydraulic steering system.
• Stainless steel steering wheel covered in elk skin.
• Emergency tiller.
• Four bladed Hyperform propellers.
• Rope cutters.
• Stern seals (renewed 2022).
• Greasers fitted to rudder tubes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage Systems:
• 24 Volt electrical system, with 12V droppers as required.
• AC distribution system including combined inverter (3000W)/battery charger (700 Amp).
• 240 Volt plug points throughout including engine room and in the aft peak for the dinghy inflator/deflator.
• Galvanic isolator fitted.
Battery Banks:
• 24V Powermax 110ah engine and domestic batteries (6).
• 12V Powermax 110ah generator start battery.
• Engine/domestic battery link switch.
• Victron Battery controller to monitor engine and domestic batteries.
Battery Chargers:
• Voltage sensitive relays to allow charging of both banks of batteries by both engines.
• Victron Energy 24V/ 3000VA / 70Ah Multi Plus II battery charger with inverter (charges the domestic and engine batteries).
• Victron Energy 24V 8Ah Blue Smart battery charger (charges the generator battery).
Alternators:
• 2 x 110 Amp engine alternators.
Generator:
• Kohler 6Kva Generator with remote digital control panel at main console.
• Remote digital panel with low oil pressure sender.
• Generator hours: low!
• Generator serviced: February 2024.
Shore Power:
• Shore power with earth leakage protection, and connection to hot water immersion tank.
• Shore power lead.
Other Electrical:
• Three pantograph windscreen wipers and washers, with intermittent control.
• Sacrificial anode system.
• Solar panels with trickle charge regulator.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Bilge Pumps:
• Five electric and two manual bilge pumps fitted through the vessel with alarms at helm position.
• Manual bilge pump in engine room with suction from port and starboard sides.
• Bilge alarm system in the engine room with indicators at helm position.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• Total capacity of 2,728 litres (600 gallons) in two centreline tanks.
• Separ primary fuel system with change-over function to allow fuel feed from either or both tanks.
• Suction pipe fitted to bottom of both fuel tanks with change-over switch from hand-pump.
• Digital tank level indication at navigator’s seat (2022), with analogue Tank Tender indicator
Fresh Water:
• Total capacity of 338 litres (74 gallons).
• Hot water tank (75L)
• Sea and fresh water deck wash system.
Grey/Blackwater holding tanks:
• Black water system with holding tank (110L) connected to forward toilet, with deck discharge
or macerator and “direct to sea” options.
• Grey waste tank (16L).
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
• Raymarine 12” Axiom HybridTouch plotter(2022), with 4Kw Quantum2 radome (2022).
• Raymarine 12” Axiom HybridTouch repeater (2022).
• Raymarine 8” Axiom display at navigator’s seat (2022).
• Raymarine i70 depth, speed and log system (2022).
• Raystar GPS beacon.
• Raymarine S3G Auto pilot with P70R colour pilot control (2022).
• Comar AIS transceiver system (upgraded to transmit and receive).
• Wind speed and direction indicator.
• Raymarine Ray90 DSC VHF radio (2022).
• Sea-me active radar reflector.
• High definition depth sounder type E66080.
• Navtex ICS Nav 6 Plus (LCD).
• Remote control searchlight with joystick controls at inner helm.
• Magnetic steering compass at helm.
• Air horn.
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
• Isotherm fridge with freezer to wheelhouse/saloon.
Galley:
• Moulded stainless steel sink with lift out Corian top.
• Isothem fridge to galley lower unit.
• Siemens electric two plate hob with fiddle rail.
• Siemens electric oven.
Heads/Showers:
• En-suite toilet and shower with electric Tecma toilet.
• Shower with electric discharge from grey water waste tank.
• Fresh water supply to toilet.
Heating & Ventilation:
• Eberspacher D5L diesel cabin heater, including outlets to all areas including heads.
• One Frigomar air-conditioning unit fitted to dinette (2022).
• Three permanently fitted tube heaters with thermostats in engine room and aft peak, and
permanently mounted “dry-pal” de-humidifiers fitted in aft peak and galley/dinette.
Entertainment:
• Pioneer DFH X8500BT CD radio with one pair of speakers in dinette and additional external stereo speakers fitted in wheelhouse.
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Interior timber in high-gloss American Cherry.
• Grab handles throughout.
• Interior fittings and hardware in chrome finish.
• Timber veneer floor to galley and wheelhouse (blue removable carpet to wheelhouse – 2022).
• Leather upholstered interior helm console with carbon fibre effect inset panels.
• Five square hatches fitted to forward coach roof with blinds / flyscreens.
• Two hatches to wheelhouse roof with blinds and flyscreens.
• Wheelhouse windows in green tinted glass.
• Port-lights in green tinted glass.
• Wheelhouse forward side windows slide opening – aft side windows fixed with green tinted glass.
• Wheel-house front windows double-glazed.
• Ventilators to each cabin, toilets and aft peak.
Description of layout from forwards:
Cabin & Heads:
• Forward double master cabin, with interior sprung mattress and upholstered side seat.
• Full storage in upper and lower side lockers.
• Extra large hanging locker.
• En-suite toilet and shower with electric Tecma toilet, shower and stowage lockers.
Galley:
• Corian Galley top.
• Hot and cold mixer tap.
• Top entry in galley top for waste bin.
• Moulded Corian fiddle to galley top.
• Upper outboard lockers and lower cupboards and storage spaces.
Dinette:
• Outboard lockers.
• Outboard bookshelf with fiddle and rail.
• Upholstered dinette “U” shaped seating with removable section to give more space for
sleeping.
• Drawer to forward section opening towards galley.
• Dinette table - Bezenzoni pedestal, with allowance for 2” infill cushion on top of table.
• Privacy curtain.
Wheelhouse/Saloon:
• Leather covered console at helm position with carbon fibre effect inset panels for instruments.
• Leather helm and co-pilot seats to port with leather navigator seat to starboard – all fitted with sliders.
• Helm/pilot seat base electrically operated to move forward to provide more seating space whilst in harbour.
• Stowage within helm/pilot seat base including drinks cabinet for drinks and glasses.
• Bookcase and storage for navigational instruments and pencils to right of navigator seat.
• Fridge and stowage for charts and removable chart table within navigator seat base.
• Timber footrests at helm and navigator position.
• Blue fabric “U” shaped seating to port (re-trimmed 2022), storage lockers beneath seating.
• TV and storage cabinet to starboard (built 2022 by Dale), with powered rise/fall TV lift.
• Handrails.
• Three pantograph windscreen wipers with intermittent control and washer system.
• Wiper controls at helm and to the right of the navigator seat.
• Lighting throughout.
• Blue carpet-trimmed steps to galley with stowage below
• Electrically operated drop-down portside aft window bulkhead.
• Barometer and clock.
• Oceanair blinds fitted to all windows.
Engine Room:
• Two extractor fans.
• HMI main engine exhaust temperature alarms.
• High quality soundproofing.
• Engine room ladder.
• Centre line crawl plates finished in Pirelli matting and varnished teak cappings.
• Stowage box in engine room for spares.
• Engine room painted out in white bilge paint (2022).
Cockpit Fit Out – Extended Outboard for Greater Space:
• Fitted with second station engine control wandering lead system which also controls bow and stern thrusters.
• Fully fitted side and corner seating and storage beneath.
• Stowage compartment to cockpit sole for dinghy.
• Two access and stowage hatches.
• Saltwater wash system fitted to cockpit area.
• Freshwater outlet to cockpit for cold water.
DECK EQUIPMENT
General:
• Exterior handrails to forward coach-roof.
• Exterior handrails wheelhouse coach-roof.
• Grab-rail to aft end of wheelhouse wings with green tinted glass panel.
• Grab handle to front of wheelhouse.
• Hinge down spruce timber mast.
• Boarding platform with teak grating and stainless steel swim ladder.
• Various spares.
• Grab handles in fore deck and aft peak lockers for securing fender lanyard.
Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:
• Stem-head carrier with stainless steel bow protector plate.
• One pair of super-yacht mooring cleats to fore deck.
• Two pairs of pop up mooring cleats to side deck.
• One pair of bollard type mooring cleats to aft deck.
• Three fairleads to bow.
• Chafing plates.
• Centre bollard to foredeck.
• Electric anchor windlass with 50m stainless steel chain.
• Chain gypsy with interior and foredeck controls.
• 30kg stainless steel claw anchor.
• Chain locker accessed through forward deck hatch.
• Fender pad eyes and wear plates fitted to side of cockpit.
• Mooring lines.
• Fenders.
• Boat hook.
• Lemwar AA150 Rode chain counter.
Tender & Outboard:
• 3D Marine Twin V Air290 tender (2025).
• Tohatsu 6HP Simpliq 4-stroke outboard engine (2025).
• Teak outboard stowage bracket in aft peak.
• Hurley davit tender launch system to bathing platform.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• Seago 4 person valise life-raft – (new 2022).
Fire-Fighting Equipment:
• Automatic fire extinguisher system to engine room (service date unverified).
• 5 fire extinguishers throughout the boat (service dates unverified).
• Fire blanket in galley.