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NORDIC 44

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1980–1989

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Dimensions

LOA
43.83 ft
LWL
35.42 ft
Beam
12.92 ft
Max Draft
7 ft
Displacement
23,250 lbs
Ballast
9,340 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.81 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
234
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
919 sq ft
I
57 ft
J
17.5 ft
P
52.5 ft
E
16 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/balsa core hull & deck
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1980
Last Built
1989
Number Built
39

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Westerbeke
Engine Model
50
Power
41 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
150 gal
Fuel
50 gal
Notes: Shoal draft fixed keel: 5.5'/1.68m.\nKeel/cb version:\nDraft (BD): 9.00'/2.74m\t\nDraft (BU): 5.00'/1.52m\nDisplacement: 24000 lbs./10886 kgs.\nBallast: 9400 lbs./4264 kgs.\nShorter rig (-4.0'/1.22m) also available.

Builder

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
NORSTAR 44 43.83 1995 Masthead Sloop