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Lafitte 44
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Lafitte Yachts/Chung Hwa Boatworks  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Lafitte 44

With limited specifications available, the Lafitte 44 represents a notable entry in the 44-foot sailing yacht category, though detailed documentation of this model remains scarce in contemporary boat databases. This mid-sized cruiser appears to have been designed with comfortable coastal and offshore cruising in mind, fitting into the popular range that balances performance with liveaboard comfort. The Lafitte name suggests French maritime heritage, though the exact origins and production history of this particular 44-footer require further research to establish definitive details about its designer, builder, and manufacturing period. What can be inferred from the size category is that this vessel likely offered the spacious accommodations typical of boats in this length range, with sufficient beam and interior volume for extended cruising. Without comprehensive specifications readily available, potential buyers should conduct thorough research and physical inspections to evaluate the boat's construction quality, sail handling systems, and overall condition. The 44-foot length suggests capability for serious offshore passages while remaining manageable for couples or small crews, assuming typical design conventions of boats in this class were followed.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.33 ft / 13.51 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.50 ft / 10.82 m
Beam 12.67 ft / 3.86 m
Max Draft 6.33 ft / 1.93 m
Displacement 28,000.00 lb / 12,701 kg
Ballast 11,310.00 lb / 5,130 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 967.00 ft² / 89.84 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Lafitte Yachts/Chung Hwa Boatworks
First Built 1978
Last Built 1989
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Performance Ratios
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
16.85
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
38.55
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
1.67
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. 7.98
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
1.9
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 56.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 19.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 51.3
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.4
SA Fore 546.0
SA Main 420.66
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