The Islander 44, a masthead sloop, was designed by William Lapworth and built in the USA by Wayfarer Yacht Corp.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel with spade rudder;
Hull Material GRP (Fiberglass);
Length Overall: 43'10" (13.36m);
Waterline Length: 32'6" (9.9m);
Beam: 11'0" (3.4m);
Draft: 5'10" (1.78m);
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop;
Displacement: 22,500lb (10,206kg);
Designer: William Lapworth;
Builder: Wayfarer Yacht Corp (USA);
Year First Built: 1966;
Number Built: 10
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 16.4
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 35.6
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 293
4. Comfort Ratio: 39.7
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.6
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.4 suggests that the Islander 44 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 35.6 means that the Islander 44 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 293, tells us the Islander 44 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 39.7 suggests that crew comfort of a Islander 44 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Islander 44 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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