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COUNTESS 44 (PEARSON)

Masthead Ketch • Long Keel • Built 1965–1970

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Dimensions

LOA
44.5 ft
LWL
30.5 ft
Beam
12 ft
Max Draft
5.33 ft
Displacement
25,000 lbs
Ballast
8,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.64 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
393
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
32.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
847 sq ft
I
48 ft
J
15.17 ft
P
42.1 ft
E
17.5 ft
PY
23 ft
EY
10 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1965
Last Built
1970
Number Built
59

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Gray
Engine Model
6-109
Power
109 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
185 gal
Fuel
130 gal
Mast Height
52.75 ft
Notes: Alden design #989.\nDisplacement and other dimension are those shown by the builder when introduced in 1965.\nAluminum masts and spruce booms.\nFord diesel offered as an option. \nSloop Rig:\nI: 50.0'\nJ: 15.17'\nP: 44.5'\nE: 18.17'\n

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