Masthead Ketch
• Fin with rudder on skeg
• Built 1978–1992
Dimensions
LOA
44 ft
LWL
32.75 ft
Beam
12.5 ft
Max Draft
6.6 ft
Displacement
21,400 lbs
Ballast
9,050 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.80
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
272
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
42.3%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
804 sq ft
I
48.56 ft
J
15.42 ft
P
42.65 ft
E
13.13 ft
PY
31.5 ft
EY
9.52 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—
Production
First Built
1978
Last Built
1992
Number Built
66
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Perkins
Power
50 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
170 gal
Fuel
24 gal
Notes: Keel/CB vers.:\nDraft (max.): 7.50' / 2.29m\nDraft (min.): 5.08' / 1.55m\n\nSloop rig:\nI: 55.00' / 16.76m\nJ: 16.67' / 5.08m\nP: 49.09' / 14.96m\nE: 16.08' / 4.90m\nWorking SA: 853.11 sq.ft. / 79.25 m2\n\nTankage - Fuel: 2x 45 liters. A third tank in the aft captain's cabin was available as an option and can be found in some builds. This tank allowed for additional water or fuel, owner's choice during the build.\n\nThanks to F&C 44 owner Thomas Keenan for additional information.