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LEADERSHIP 44 (USCG)

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 2005

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Dimensions

LOA
44.5 ft
LWL
38.58 ft
Beam
12.5 ft
Max Draft
7.25 ft
Displacement
26,000 lbs
Ballast
10,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.69 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
25.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
202
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1383 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
2005
Last Built
Number Built
8

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
4JH
Power
54 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
130 gal
Fuel
50 gal
Mast Height
68 ft
Notes: Built primarily for use at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and replacements for the Luders 44 yawls, originally built for the U.S .Naval Academy in the 1960's. It is thought that this is an updated version of the NA 44 of the 1980's. (McCurdy & Rhodes) Also referred to as DEFIANCE class.

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