Designed by Daniel Andrieu and built by French shipyard Jeanneau starting in 1987, this 44-footer represents solid coastal cruising performance from the late 1980s era. The Sun Magic 44 stretches 43.75 feet overall with a waterline length of 34.75 feet, creating a hull that balances comfort with reasonable sailing performance. With a displacement of 22,050 pounds and ballast of 8,155 pounds, this fiberglass cruiser offers the stability expected for extended coastal passages while maintaining manageable handling characteristics. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive steering, while the masthead sloop rig with 779 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance in varied conditions. The boat's comfort ratio of 27.29 indicates a motion that favors cruising over racing, making long passages more pleasant for crew and guests. A capsize screening formula of 1.99 suggests good stability for coastal and offshore work, though like most cruising boats of this era, it's better suited for coastal exploration than extreme offshore passages. The SA/Displacement ratio of 15.91 places it squarely in cruising boat territory—not a speed demon, but capable of moving well in moderate winds. With hull speed calculated at 7.90 knots, the Sun Magic 44 offers reliable passage-making ability for cruising couples or families.
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What is the Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.91. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau's comfort ratio?
The Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.29. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau safe for offshore sailing?
The Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau is 7.90 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau weigh?
The Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau has a displacement of 22,050.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 43.75 ft.
How much does a used Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau sailboats typically sell for between $97,500 and $97,500, with a median asking price of $97,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau?
The Sun Magic 44 Jeanneau was designed by Daniel Andrieu, first built in 1987.