The Csy 44 Mid Cockpit is modestly canvassed and unhurried, with a gentle bluewater motion.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 36.3′, the Csy 44 Mid Cockpit tops out around 8.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √36.3′ LWL = 8.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
12.9
Modestly canvassed — a comfortable, unhurried cruiser.
Ballast / Displacement
36.8%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
354
Heavy displacement — a slow, steady, seakindly hull.
Comfort Ratio
48.3
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Capsize Screening
1.59
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
48.3
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.59
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Csy 44 Mid Cockpit sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Island Packet 44
114s/nm
Cherubini 44
135s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.8 |
3.6 |
4.0 |
4.2 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.4 |
4.3 |
4.8 |
5.1 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.2 |
5.3 |
5.9 |
6.2 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.9 |
4.9 |
5.5 |
5.7 |
| Run150–180° |
3.1 |
3.9 |
4.4 |
4.6 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (8.1 kts),
SA/D (12.9), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Csy 44 Mid Cockpit — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–8 kts
8–22 kts
22–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–8 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
8–22 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
22–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Csy 44 Mid Cockpit.
|
Csy 44 Mid Cockpit |
Cherubini 44 |
Crealock 44 Pacific Seacraft |
Csy 44 Walk Through |
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch |
Island Packet 44 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
44.0 |
44.0 |
44.1 |
44.0 |
44.0 |
44.0 |
| LWL |
36.3 |
40.0 |
33.6 |
36.0 |
39.5 |
37.2 |
| Beam |
13.3 |
12.0 |
12.7 |
13.3 |
12.0 |
13.2 |
| Displacement |
38 |
28 |
27 |
37 |
24 |
27 |
| Ballast |
14 |
12 |
10 |
12 |
7 |
12 |
| Sail Area |
906 |
1 |
971 |
965 |
1 |
1 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
135 |
— |
— |
— |
114 |
| SA/Disp |
12.9 |
19.7 |
17.1 |
14.0 |
19.3 |
18.9 |
| Bal/Disp |
36.8 |
42.9 |
38.2 |
32.4 |
29.2 |
44.8 |
| Comfort |
48.3 |
38.4 |
39.3 |
47.7 |
33.2 |
35.5 |
| Capsize |
1.59 |
1.58 |
1.68 |
1.59 |
1.67 |
1.74 |
| Hull Speed |
8.1 |
8.5 |
7.8 |
8.0 |
8.4 |
8.2 |