The Fc 44 is a 44.0ft masthead ketch designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass between 1978 and 1984.
60 units have been built.
The Fc 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
Model | Fc 44 | ||
Length | 44 ft | ||
Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
Draft | 6.60 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.75 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 42.29 % | ||
Displ. / length | 271.98 | ||
Comfort ratio | 31.68 | ||
Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 32.75 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.60 ft | ||
Displacement | 21400 lbs | ||
Ballast | 9050 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.67 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 804 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 374.40 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 280 sq.ft | ||
I | 48.56 ft | ||
J | 15.42 ft | ||
P | 42.65 ft | ||
E | 13.13 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 50 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 43 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 170 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | German Frers | ||
First built | 1978 | ||
Last built | 1984 | ||
Number built | 60 |