Lafitte 44
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The Lafitte 44 is a 44.33ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Chung Hwa Boat (TAIWAN) between 1978 and 1989.
56 units have been built.
The Lafitte 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 94%
| Model | Lafitte 44 | ||
| Length | 44.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.67 ft (94%) | the closest to 12.60 ft | |
| Draft | 6.33 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 67%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.85 (98%) | the closest to 16.82 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.39 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 279.40 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.55 (36%) | the closest to 41.17 | |
| Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull 64%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.50 ft (64%) | the closest to 36.75 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 28000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11310 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.98 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 967 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 546 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 420.66 sq.ft | ||
| I | 56 ft | ||
| J | 19.50 ft | ||
| P | 51.30 ft | ||
| E | 16.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 110 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 115 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Chung Hwa Boat (TAIWAN) | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 56 |