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Gozzard 44
Designer: Ted Gozzard  ·  Builder: North Castle Marine Ltd.  ·  First built: 1993
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About the Gozzard 44

Built by the renowned Gozzard Yachts in Ontario, Canada, this 44-foot sailboat represents the builder's commitment to traditional craftsmanship and seaworthy design. Ted Gozzard's reputation for creating robust, well-built cruising yachts shines through in this model, which features the company's characteristic attention to detail and quality construction methods. The Gozzard 44 embodies classic cruising yacht principles with its full keel design and heavy displacement construction. This configuration provides exceptional stability and tracking ability, making it particularly well-suited for offshore passages and extended cruising. The boat's traditional lines and conservative design philosophy prioritize safety and comfort over pure speed, appealing to sailors who value dependability in challenging conditions. Known for spacious, well-appointed interiors, Gozzard yachts typically feature quality joinery work and thoughtful layouts that maximize livability during extended voyages. The builder's focus on creating boats capable of handling serious blue-water sailing has earned respect among the cruising community. While production numbers remained relatively modest, the Gozzard 44 represents the builder's philosophy of creating boats built to last, with many owners praising the yacht's solid construction and seakeeping abilities during long-distance cruising adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 50.00 ft / 15.24 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 37.25 ft / 11.35 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 28,000.00 lb / 12,701 kg
Ballast 11,700.00 lb / 5,307 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,152.00 ft² / 107.02 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ted Gozzard
Builder North Castle Marine Ltd.
First Built 1993
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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
150
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
20.07
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
31.36
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
1.85
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. 8.18
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
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Gozzard 44 ★
50.0 ft
Dickerson 50
50.0 ft
Sweden Yachts 50
50.0 ft
Taswell 50
50.1 ft
LWL
Gozzard 44 ★
37.3 ft
Dickerson 50
38.8 ft
Sweden Yachts 50
41.3 ft
Taswell 50
41.9 ft
Beam
Gozzard 44 ★
14.0 ft
Dickerson 50
13.8 ft
Sweden Yachts 50
14.3 ft
Taswell 50
15.0 ft
Displacement
Gozzard 44 ★
28 lbs
Dickerson 50
33 lbs
Sweden Yachts 50
31 lbs
Taswell 50
40 lbs
Ballast
Gozzard 44 ★
11 lbs
Dickerson 50
14 lbs
Sweden Yachts 50
12 lbs
Taswell 50
11 lbs
Sail Area
Gozzard 44 ★
1 sq ft
Dickerson 50
1 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 50
1 sq ft
Taswell 50
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Gozzard 44 ★
20.1
Dickerson 50
17.7
Sweden Yachts 50
19.1
Taswell 50
15.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Gozzard 44 ★
31.4
Dickerson 50
37.5
Sweden Yachts 50
32.2
Taswell 50
37.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Gozzard 44 ★
1.85
Dickerson 50
1.71
Sweden Yachts 50
1.81
Taswell 50
1.76
Hull Speed
Gozzard 44 ★
8.2 kts
Dickerson 50
8.3 kts
Sweden Yachts 50
8.6 kts
Taswell 50
8.7 kts
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