The Countess 44 pearson is a 44.5ft masthead ketch designed by Alden and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1965 and 1970.
59 units have been built.
The Countess 44 pearson is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Countess 44 pearson | ||
| Length | 44.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.91 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 393.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.68 | ||
| Capsize | 1.64 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 847 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 52.75 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 364.08 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 368.38 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48 ft | ||
| J | 15.17 ft | ||
| P | 42.10 ft | ||
| E | 17.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 109 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 130 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 185 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | Alden | ||
| First built | 1965 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 59 |