Reliance 44
11 / 54 - score 61%
The Reliance 44 is a 44.33ft masthead ketch designed by Pierre Meunier and built in fiberglass since 1972.
46 units have been built.
The Reliance 44 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very 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 an excellent 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 71%
| Model | Reliance 44 | ||
| Length | 44.33 ft (91%) | the closest to 43.93 ft | |
| Beam | 11.67 ft (51%) | the closest to 12.24 ft | |
| Draft | 6.16 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 37%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.77 (68%) | the closest to 16.28 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 402.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 46.49 (6%) | the closest to 42.52 | |
| Capsize | 1.54 |
Hull 89%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.42 ft (89%) | the closest to 31.76 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.16 ft | ||
| Displacement | 28000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.51 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 905 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 55.16 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 415 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 373.73 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 16.60 ft | ||
| P | 45.30 ft | ||
| E | 16.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 200 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Pierre Meunier | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 46 |