The Antares 44 is a 44-foot bluewater cruising catamaran designed by Ted Clements and built by Antares Yachts in Buenos Aires, Argentina beginning in 2003. The design evolved from the PDQ Antares 42 after PDQ ceased sailboat production in 2002, and has been progressively refined through the 44i (improved), 44 GS (grand salon), 44 GT, and 44 Hybrid variants. Built specifically for shorthanded passage-making couples, the Antares carries generous tankage (200+ gallons each of fuel and water), a self-tacking jib, twin 40-hp Yanmar diesels with shaft drives rather than saildrives, and a pilothouse-style salon with excellent visibility in heavy weather. The boat is fully equipped from the factory with offshore systems — watermaker, genset, solar, and storm storage — making it one of the few production cats genuinely ready to leave the factory and cross oceans.
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What is the Antares 44's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Antares 44 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.08. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Antares 44's comfort ratio?
The Antares 44 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 13.08. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Antares 44 safe for offshore sailing?
The Antares 44 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 3.08. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Antares 44?
The theoretical hull speed of the Antares 44 is 8.84 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Antares 44 weigh?
The Antares 44 has a displacement of 22,500 and a length overall (LOA) of 44.00.
Who designed the Antares 44?
The Antares 44 was designed by Ted Clements, first built in 2003.