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 owner in the summer of 2002, MAJO is hull no.34 of the extremely popular Peter Norlin / Jens Ostmann designed aft-cockpit cruiser from Sweden Yachts.
As with many Sweden Yachts 45’s, MAJO 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 MAJO 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
• Selden carbon fibre (tall) mast with rod standing rigging
• Quantum Sails Fusion fiber membrane mainsail and self-tacking genoa
• North Sails asymmetric spinnaker
• Andersen electric winches
• Volvo TMD-22 75hp diesel engine with saildrive gearbox and 3-bladed folding propeller
• MaxPower 24vDC bowthruster
• 24vDC domestic system
• Recently-replaced Exide/Gel battery bank
• Mastervolt charger and inverter
• 12vDC and 24vDC alternators
• Fischer Panda 8kw generator
• Spectra Newport reverse-osmosis watermaker
• 500 litres fuel capacity
• 435 litres fresh water capacity
• Electric heads with holding tanks
• Climma reverse-cycle air-conditioning
• Eberspacher diesel heating system
• Fridge and fridge/freezer
• Icemaker
• Dishwasher
• Complete recent Raymarine instrument package with radar, plotter, and autopilot
• Thrane & Thrane Inmarsat-C sat-coms
• Carbon fibre passarelle
• Tender and electric outboard
• Recently replaced sprayhood and bimini
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. MAJO is no exception to this.
Sold to her current owner in 2006, MAJO has been based in Greece and is both Greek (EU) VAT paid and Greek registered. She is now offered for sale as her owners would like to buy a larger Sweden Yacht.
OWNER’S COMMENTS:
I am only the second owner of MAJO, having purchased her in 2006. She was originally named ‘THE ROCK’). I made my decision to buy her as I saw the Sweden Yachts 45 on show at the Genova Boat Show in 2000 and realised that the SY45 was by far the best 45ft option in the market.
The seakeeping of MAJO is beautiful. In heavy sea conditions, she remains smooth & fast, with a unique sensation of safety and capability. Her carbon fibre mast in combination with the high-tech new Quantum Sails sail wardrobe increases her already impressive righting moment, resulting in even more performance with less healing.
Her deck layout and aft cockpit configuration with inline powered winches to the primary sail controls is also perfect for short-handed cruising. On top of all of this is her large inventory with more than the necessary extras for longer term cruising periods.
I am very happy with MAJO and enjoyed many nice memories with her. The only reason to change MAJO is to go at bigger same type sailing boat – the Sweden Yachts 54.
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” (or Cat B- whichever is appropriate) for up to 10-persons.
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.
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, the bearings are checked annually.
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Volvo Penta TMD22 4 cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine producing 75hp
• Volvo MS150S Saildrive gearbox
• Freshwater engine cooling using raw water inlet and heat exchanger.
• Water-cooled exhaust system in reinforced rubber hose through silencer and appropriate fitting.
• Engine housing lifts on gas struts, with interior joinery finish, well insulated with pvc covered foam insulation to prevent oil spillage to impinge foam.
Maintenance & Performance:
• Last engine service: Winter 2024/25
• Engine hours: Approx 1,600hrs as of summer 2025
• Cruising speed: 7.2 knots.
• Maximum speed: 8 knots.
Propulsion & Steering:
• Whitlock steering pedestal with a single large diameter steering wheel with an elk hide covered.
• 3-bladed folding propeller
• MaxPower 24vDC bowthruster with control at the helm pedestal – gearbox replaced 2023
• 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:
• 1x 12vDC Gel Exide 200Ah start battery – 2024/25
• 4x 12vDC Gel Exide 200Ah service batteries joined in parallel and series to supply 400Ah @ 24vDC – 2024/25
Charging:
• Mastervolt 24vDC battery charger
• Mastervolt MASS charger/inverter controller at chart table.
Inverter:
• Mastervolt 1500w 24v-220v inverter.
Alternators:
• 12vDC 50Amp engine-mounted alternator for charging engine start battery.
• 24vDC 95Amp engine-mounted alternator for charging service bank.
Generator:
• Fischer Panda 8kw 220vAC 50Hz diesel generator
• Generator hours: approximately 500 hours as of summer 2025
• Generator last serviced: Winter 2024/25
Other Electrical:
• Shorepower supply with ring main and 220vAC sockets in interior.
• 2x 12v sockets at chart table.
• Circuit breakers with automatic fuses and indicator lamps for all individual circuits.
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• 24vDC pressure system with pressure pump and accumulator tank.
• Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads and shower at stern platform.
• Hot water supplied via engine cooling with an Isotemp 40-litre calorifier or via 220vAC immersion heater element from shore
• Manual fresh water supply at galley.
Watermaker:
• 24vDC Spectra Newport reverse-osmosis watermaker producing approximately 60-litres/hour – spare membrane included
Bilge Pumps:
• High-capacity electric bilge pump with strainers and manual override at DC panel, DC panel located by the navigation area.
• 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:
• All drains through hull with ball valve seacocks.
• Through bottom fittings and other piping fittings are bronze.
• Double hose clamps on all through hull points.
• Hoses are of reinforced flexible PVC polyethylene.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• 500 litres diesel capacity in 2x stainless steel tanks with inspection hatches, filled from deck and ventilated from transom.
• 2 x analogue Fuel tank level gauge at chart table
Fresh Water:
• 435 litres freshwater capacity in 2x stainless steel tanks located under the saloon seating with inspection hatches and vents. Filled from deck via appropriate inlets.
• 2x 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.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck:
• Raymarine RL70C colour GPS, radar and chart plotter display mounted within NavPod at helm pedestal
• Raymarine closed-array radar scanner positioned on the starboard side of the mast
• Raymarine ST7000 autopilot system with control head at helm NavPod
• 5x Raymarine ST60 displays at companionway with wind, speed and depth transducers
• Masthead mounted windex.
• Suunto helming compass on pedestal.
Below Decks:
• Raymarine RL70C colour GPS, radar and chart plotter display
• Raymarine ST60 Multi display
• LCD flat screen display with PC connection
Communications Equipment:
• Shipmate 8400 DSC VHF at chart table with repeater in cockpit
• Thrane & Thrane Inmarsat-C unit satellite phone system with Sailor handset and antenna at transom
• SRH Nav5 GMDSS Navtex receiver
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Smev 3-burner stainless steel gimballed gas stove and combined oven with extractor fan above
• 160 litre top-opening fridge/freezer with 24vDC compressor
• Second front opening (80 litre) fridge with 24vDC compressor
• U-Line icemaker
• Electrolux 220vAC dishwasher - unused
• Twin stainless-steel sinks with single lever mixing tap and manual fresh and salt water supplies
Heads:
• Electric flush heads in forward and aft heads compartment.
• Heads showers with automatic temperature control and electric pump out
Heating & Ventilation:
• Climma 220vAC reverse-cycle air-conditioning system
• Eberspacher diesel fired warm air heating system with outlets to all cabins, saloon heads and wet locker
• 4x Dorade ventilators.
• Opening hatches and portlights.
• Engine compartment ventilated to the cockpit.
Lighting:
• Ample overhead lights and bulkhead reading lights at settees and berths.
Entertainment:
• Stereo system with CD/radio and speakers in saloon and cockpit
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.
• 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 cognac leather upholstery in saloon, chart table seat
• Cloth upholstery in sleeping cabins.
• Blinds to the larger deckhead hatches and all portholes to the saloon and sleeping cabins.
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 Grohe 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.
• Raritan 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 fore Cabin:
• Queen sized double berth to port with matrass topper.
• Cabinets and shelf along port hull side.
• Drawer and cabinet under berth.
• Cabinets along hull side on starboard side with a seat in between the hanging lockers
• Deck hatch.
• 2x 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.
• Port side has a built-in cabinet with a small countertop with raised fiddles positioned in between the saloon area and the guest/day heads.
• 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 high-quality blue coloured upholstery.
• Openable timber panels for mounting the electronics.
• Reading lights.
• Mood lights under the side decks over the sofa and further ones to the starboard side decks over the navigation area.
• Separate chart stowage space.
Galley:
• U-shaped galley to starboard.
• White coloured Corian countertop with moulded raised fiddles.
• Twin stainless-steel sinks with single lever mixing tap.
• Filtered fresh supply tap.
• Manual saltwater supply tap.
• Smev 3-burner stainless steel gimballed gas stove and combined oven.
• Stainless steel front opening refrigerator.
• Second top opening water-cooled (80 litre) fridge
• Extractor fan.
• Chopping board.
• Draw unit with chopping board and dry food locker.
• Rubbish bin.
• Storage below the sink.
• Opening porthole to the cabin superstructure.
Aft Heads:
• Moulded compartment fitted between bulkheads.
• Two lockers with mirrored doors and Corian surrounds.
• Moulded countertop and wash basin inset to a vanity unit with a Corian edge with mixer tap/retractable shower head.
• Cupboard under wash basin.
• Raritan electric flush marine heads connected to a holding tank.
• Fitted mirror in to forward bulkhead.
• Recess for toilet with foldaway Corian seat over the toilet.
• Teak shower grating.
• Shower drained by electric sump pump.
• 2x hooks.
• Extractor fan
• 1x Opening porthole to cabin superstructure.
• Doors to main cabin and to port aft cabin.
Aft Cabins:
• Equal aft cabins with large double berths.
• Hanging lockers with seat.
• Cabinet above bed along hull side.
• Shelfs at aft end of beds.
• 2x Reading lights.
• 2x Opening port holes.
• 1x Opening hatch to cabin roof.
• Door to main saloon from starboard and port guest cabins.
• En-suite heads access for port guest cabin.
• Electric fan to each aft cabin.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Selden white painted carbon fibre section keel stepped mast (tall-rig option).
• Twin sets of double swept back spreaders.
• Preparation for cutter rig (chain plate, inner-stay and mast fittings).
• Trysail and Spinnaker pole track to mast.
• Selden mainsail batten cars.
• Selden white painted anodised aluminium boom.
• Stainless steel rod standing rigging – 2002 - regularly inspected by professional riggers
• Single line reefing system
• Lines lead to cockpit winches.
• Furlex 300S manual headsail furler.
• Self-tacking track for jib just forward of the mast.
• Navtec hydraulic unit for backstay
• Spinnaker track on mast.
Winches:
• 2x Andersen 52ST self-tailing, 2-speed manual cockpit winches.
• 2x Andersen 46ST self-tailing 2-speed electric cockpit winches.
• 2x Andersen 46ST self-tailing 2-speed manual cockpit winches.
Sails:
• Quantum Sails membrane fully-battened mainsail – 2024
• Quantum Sails Fusion membrane furling self-tacking jib - 2024
• UK Sails Spectra 100% furling genoa
• North Sails nylon asymmetric spinnaker
General:
• Stainless steel step-through pulpit.
• Stainless steel pushpit.
• Lockable bow locker with lid on hydraulic rams, provides ample space for storage of fenders and sails etc, plus houses the remote control for the electric anchor windlass.
• Liferaft cradle positioned forward of the sprayhood.
• Port and starboard stainless steel grab rails to the coachroof.
• Stainless steel sprayhood frame with hide-covered grab rail to aft end.
• 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 launching a dinghy, incorporates the retractable stainless steel bathing ladder.
• Aft port and starboard lazarettes with lids on hydraulic rams, providing ample stowage (starboard one has an interior light).
• Removable cockpit table (stows in two pieces) stowed under the owner’s cabin berth.
• Teak outboard bracket to pushpit.
• Stainless steel protective frames to the dorade ventilators.
• MutliPlex carbon fibre folding passarelle with teak treads and guardrail
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Stainless steel double bow roller.
• Lewmar 24vDC 1,000w reversing electric anchor windlass - 2024
• 35kgs stainless steel CQR anchor with 80m of 10mm calibrated anchor chain.
• 2x cleats on aft deck, 2x cleats amidship and 2 x cleats on bow.
• Various fenders and mooring warps.
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Sprayhood with stainless steel frame – 2024
• Bimini with stainless steel frame - 2024
• Stackpack mainsail cover with lazyjacks – 2024
• Helm wheel cover
• Winch covers
• Liferaft cover
Tender & Outboard:
• Alpuna 2.20m inflatable tender
• Electric outboard motor
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.
Life saving:
• 6-man liferaft - 2025