The Irwin 44 is a 43.5ft masthead sloop designed by John R. Van Ost and built in fiberglass by Irwin Yachts since 1987.
The Irwin 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Irwin 44 | ||
| Length | 43.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.63 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 245.91 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.29 | ||
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 832 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 487.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 344.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 19.50 ft | ||
| P | 44.50 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 44 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 90 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 190 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Irwin Yachts | ||
| Designer | John R. Van Ost | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |