Christensen 145 Video Review: A 2002 Superyacht Full of Glass Art
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Christensen 145 is a 44 m American tri-deck superyacht. We walked a 2002 boat that has been upgraded over the years and still looks like new. Glass art, hand-cut stone and crystal floors and jewellery-like door knobs run through every deck. There is a Viking galley with two sinks and four fridges, an owner's suite with a steam shower and a garden wall, four guest cabins below, and a flybridge with a jacuzzi, a bar and toys on the roof.
Details you do not see on modern boats
The person who built this boat knew exactly what they wanted, and it shows in every corner. Glass work reminds you of Lalique, the floors are hand-cut stone, crystal, onyx and mirror, and even the light switches are labelled. Christensen is an American builder whose finishes stand with the best in the world. With the engines running, the boat is almost silent inside.
What stood out on board
- Glass and stone artLalique-style glass columns and hand-cut floors of stone, crystal, onyx and mirror.
- A garden in the showerThe owner's shower has a planted back wall, a rainforest scent and a steam system.
- A painting that hides the galleyPush a button and a painting rises to close the window between galley and dining.
- A Viking chef's galleySix burners, two sinks, two dishwashers and four full-size fridges.
- A flybridge jacuzziAlmost a small pool, next to a bar with a slushie machine and a grill.
- A toy deckTwo jet skis, kayaks and paddle boards, with a crane to launch them.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 145 ft (44.2 m) | True tri-deck superyacht |
| Beam | 29 ft 6 in (8.99 m) | Room on three full decks |
| Draft | 8 ft 2 in (2.50 m) | Fine for most marinas |
| Weight | 415 t (914,918 lb) | Steady and quiet at sea |
| Tanks | 11,500 gal fuel, 2,000 gal water | Long passages |
| Power | 2x MTU 8V 4000 M60, 1,180 hp each | Over 4,000 hours, still mint |
| Quoted speeds | 18.5 kn top, 10 kn cruise (as quoted on board) | Matches the listing figures |
| Guests | Owner's suite plus 4 guest cabins | Two queens and two twins below |
| Crew | Captain's cabin plus 3 crew cabins, up to 7 | Own stairs to the galley |
| Generators | Three Northern Lights | Plenty of backup power |
| Toys | Two jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, dive compressor | Ready for days at anchor |
| Interior | Paola Smith Interiors | Ornate, classic and complete |
Step inside: interactive 3D virtual walkthrough
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Main deck aft
The swim platform has two sunbeds and a butler's bar. Under the overhang there is a table for eight with fine inlaid woodwork and a proper bar with a TV.
- Boarding doors.On both sides of the aft deck.
- Bar.A sink, a fridge and granite counters.
- Audio.Speakers and spotlights in the ceiling.
- Engine access.From the swim platform.
Salon, dining and galley
Inside it is almost silent, with plenty of headroom, a TV that rises from the console and electric shades. Glass columns separate the lounge from dining for 10.
- Light switches.Each one labelled with what it does.
- Hidden painting.Rises to close the window to the galley.
- Cooking.A six-burner Viking cooktop and Viking ovens.
- Clean-up.Two sinks and two dishwashers.
- Cold storage.Four full-size fridges.
Owner's suite
Two doors separate the owner's suite from the rest of the boat. Silk-like wall panels, oval windows and a king bed make it feel calm and private.
- Walk-in closet.Cedar-lined, with glass-front drawers and a washer-dryer.
- Bathrooms.Two separate bathrooms, with hand-cut floors and leaf-shaped glass handles.
- Steam shower.A garden wall, an aroma system and a steam setting.
- Vanity.An onyx-like top with lights underneath.
- Desk.By oval windows, for reading or a call.
Guest cabins
A grand staircase with glass and chrome leads down to four guest cabins, each with its own colour: pink, green, blue and taupe.
- Queen cabins.Pink and green, with portholes and a console.
- Twin cabins.Blue and taupe, each with two twin beds.
- Bathrooms.Marble and granite, with hidden shelves and portholes.
- Closets.Lacquered wood with lights that turn on as you open them.
Sky lounge and flybridge
The sky lounge has a bar with crystal glassware, a TV that rises and a mirrored ceiling with blinking LED stars. Outside there is a small gym, a round table for eight and a second bar.
- Bow lounge.With a wing helm station for docking.
- Jacuzzi.Large, with sunbeds behind it.
- Bar.A sink, a slushie machine and a grill.
- Toys.Two jet skis on the roof and a crane to launch them.
- Connectivity.Starlink plus satellite domes.
Bridge, crew and engine room
The bridge has two helm seats, a seating area for the crew and big windows with few blind spots. The captain's cabin sits right behind it.
Crew
- Quarters.Three crew cabins and a captain's cabin.
- Mess.L-shaped seating, a TV and fridges.
- Laundry.Two washers and two dryers with an ironing board.
Toy room and engine room
- Toy room.A dive compressor, gear lockers and an ice maker.
- Engines.Twin MTU M60s, over 4,000 hours and spotless.
- Generators.Three Northern Lights units.
This Christensen 145 is a floating museum of craftsmanship. The glass art, the hand-cut floors and the jewellery-like hardware are the kind of details that are rarely built today, and after more than 20 years she still looks new. The Viking galley, the owner's suite with its garden shower and the four themed guest cabins make her ready for long trips, and the flybridge jacuzzi and the toy deck make her fun. If you love classic superyachts, she deserves a look.
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