Designed by the renowned Raymond Hunt & Associates and built by Bangor Punta Marine starting in 1984, this 43.5-foot cutter represents a thoughtful blend of cruising comfort and sailing performance. With only 21 hulls produced, the Cal 44 occupies an exclusive niche in the sailing world, offering owners a distinctive vessel that balances seaworthiness with livability. The boat's substantial 25,300-pound displacement and generous beam of 13.5 feet create a stable platform well-suited for extended coastal cruising and offshore passages. Her fin keel with rudder mounted on a skeg provides reliable directional control while maintaining good performance characteristics. The cutter rig configuration offers excellent sail handling flexibility, particularly valuable when conditions deteriorate or when sailing short-handed. Hunt's design philosophy emphasizes sea-kindly motion and structural integrity, evident in the boat's moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 16.03 and reassuring capsize screening value of 1.84. The comfort ratio of 31.79 suggests a vessel that prioritizes crew comfort over pure racing speed, making her an excellent choice for serious cruisers seeking a capable, well-mannered boat for extended voyages. Her fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance requirements.
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What is the Cal 44's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cal 44 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.03. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cal 44's comfort ratio?
The Cal 44 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.79. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cal 44 safe for offshore sailing?
The Cal 44 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.84. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cal 44?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cal 44 is 8.07 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cal 44 weigh?
The Cal 44 has a displacement of 25,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 43.50 ft.
Who designed the Cal 44?
The Cal 44 was designed by Raymond Hunt & Assoc., first built in 1984.