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Cartwright 44
Designer: Jerry Cartwright  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Cartwright 44

With limited specifications available, the Cartwright 44 represents one of the more elusive designs in the 44-foot sailboat category. This relative obscurity suggests either a limited production run or a specialized builder focusing on custom work rather than mass production. Based on its length designation, this vessel likely falls into the serious cruising sailboat category, sized appropriately for extended coastal passages and potentially offshore voyaging. Boats in this size range typically offer a compelling balance between manageable handling for a small crew and sufficient interior volume for comfortable extended cruising. The Cartwright name, while not among the most prominent in sailboat manufacturing, suggests a builder focused on quality craftsmanship rather than high-volume production. This approach often results in boats with distinctive character and attention to detail, though it can make finding parts, service information, and fellow owners more challenging. For prospective buyers researching the Cartwright 44, the limited available information emphasizes the importance of thorough inspection and surveying. While this obscurity might initially seem concerning, it could also represent an opportunity to acquire a well-built sailboat at a potentially attractive price point compared to more mainstream alternatives in the same size category.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
Beam 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 24,000.00 lb / 10,886 kg
Ballast 9,700.00 lb / 4,400 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,000.00 ft² / 92.90 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Jerry Cartwright
First Built 1980
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
102
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
19.31
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
33.43
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.71
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 8.15
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
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