parydor y45 review
Yacht · 16 ft (5 m) · Skyros
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Key specs
- Builder
- parydor
- Model
- y45
- Length
- 16 ft (5 m)
- Guests
- 5
Verdict
A compact 4.5m open boat with simple, practical design and easy coastal handling. Best suited to day trips, fishing, and tender-style use rather than extended cruising, with modest comfort and limited livability.
Pros
- +Compact trailer-friendly size
- +Simple center-console layout
- +Lightweight and easy to maneuver
- +Suitable for coastal use and short trips
- +Can be configured for family or tender use
Cons
- −No cabin or overnight accommodation
- −Limited comfort for longer outings
- −Small size restricts storage and onboard space
- −Modest engine power compared with larger day boats
- −Not intended for rough-water cruising
The Parydor Y45 is a small Greek-made open boat built around a 4.5m planing V-hull and a straightforward center-console layout. Public listings describe it as a practical day boat for family trips, fishing, short coastal routes, and tender use, with customization options that can shift the setup toward leisure or utility.
On the water, the Y45’s low weight and compact beam should make it responsive and easy to handle, especially at low to moderate speeds and in sheltered waters. With outboard options up to 60hp in some references, it is positioned more as a light, efficient runabout than a heavy-duty offshore boat.
Comfort is limited by its size: there are no cabins or berths, and the usable space is necessarily basic. That keeps maintenance and complexity down, but it also means the Y45 is best judged as a simple open boat for day use, not a cruiser.
Value is strongest for buyers who want a small, easy-to-own boat with flexible use cases and trailer-friendly proportions. It is less compelling if the brief includes overnighting, high-speed performance, or generous onboard amenities.
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