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Endurance 44
Designer: Peter A. Ibold  ·  Builder: Available Rigs: Ketch, Cutter Or Schooner  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Endurance 44

With limited technical specifications available, the Endurance 44 represents a more obscure entry in the 44-foot sailboat category, making detailed research challenging for prospective buyers. The name "Endurance" suggests this vessel was likely designed with long-distance cruising capabilities in mind, though without comprehensive data, determining its specific sailing characteristics requires careful investigation. Given the 44-foot length, this boat would typically fall into the serious cruising category, potentially suitable for coastal and offshore passages. Boats of this size class generally offer a good balance between manageable handling and sufficient interior volume for extended voyages. The challenge for buyers lies in verifying the boat's construction quality, design pedigree, and real-world performance without readily available manufacturer specifications or extensive owner reviews. Prospective buyers should focus on individual boat surveys and seek out existing owners for firsthand accounts of the vessel's sailing characteristics, build quality, and maintenance requirements. The limited availability of information may indicate either a small production run or a boat that didn't achieve widespread market recognition, factors that could influence both purchase price and future resale value considerations.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 37.00 ft / 11.28 m
Beam 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
Max Draft 6.83 ft / 2.08 m
Displacement 38,000.00 lb / 17,237 kg
Ballast 16,000.00 lb / 7,257 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Modified Full Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction Steel/FG/Ferro
Designer Peter A. Ibold
Builder Available rigs: ketch, cutter or schooner
First Built 1972
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
42.11
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
334.91
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. 10.31 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 42.11
J (Foretriangle Base) 16.60 ft / 5.06 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 334.91
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
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