Fresh standing rigging, new sail drives and a like-new interior make this lightly used Oceanis 45 a cruiser you could sail away tomorrow.
Some boats need a project list before they need a passage plan. This one, by the look of Captain Paco Montaner’s walkthrough, doesn’t. S/V Intento is a 2018 Beneteau Oceanis 45 lying in Puerto Rico, presented as being in mint condition with very light use, fully equipped and ready to sail.
Recently Refreshed Where It Counts
The headline in the video is the 2026 refit work, and it’s the kind that buyers usually inherit as a future expense rather than a completed job: brand new standing rigging, new sail drives, fresh bottom paint and a full hull polishing. Rig and drivetrain are the two big-ticket items on a boat of this age and type, so having both addressed removes much of the guesswork from a survey conversation.
A Proven Cruising Platform
The Oceanis 45 has been one of Beneteau’s most successful models for good reason: it balances genuine sailing performance with the volume and comfort cruising couples and families expect. Montaner describes a boat designed for effortless cruising, and the interior tour supports it — impeccably maintained, bright, spacious and inviting below decks.
Where the Model Sits Today
For context, here’s what the Beneteau 45 Oceanis market looks like on YachtSite right now:
| Active listings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Asking range | $170,000 – $320,000 |
| Median asking | $285,000 |
| Low | $170,000 | |||
| Median | $285,000 | |||
| High | $320,000 |
With a small active fleet, condition and recent investment do a lot of the talking. Contact Paco Montaner of The Multihull Company in Puerto Rico to arrange a showing.