The Nordic 44 is a 43.83ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Nordic Yachts between 1980 and 1989.
39 units have been built.
The Nordic 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a 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 average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Nordic 44 | ||
| Length | 43.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | Sweden (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.17 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.58 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.36 | ||
| Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 23250 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9340 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.97 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 919 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 498.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 420 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57 ft | ||
| J | 17.50 ft | ||
| P | 52.50 ft | ||
| E | 16 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 41 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 150 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Nordic Yachts | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 39 |