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Navy 44 Mr
Designer: Mccurdy & Rhodes  ·  Builder: Tillotsen Pearson  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Navy 44 Mr

Developed as a training vessel for the United States Naval Academy, the Navy 44 MR represents a purpose-built offshore sailing platform with a rich institutional pedigree. Designed to prepare midshipmen for the demands of serious bluewater sailing, this sloop has earned a reputation for rugged dependability and predictable handling in challenging conditions — qualities that translate well beyond its military origins. The Navy 44 MR is engineered with offshore capability at its core, making it well suited to extended coastal passages and open-ocean sailing where reliability and seakeeping matter most. Its design prioritizes stability and safety over outright speed, reflecting the demands of training sailors across a wide range of experience levels. The hull form and rig are built to be forgiving yet responsive, allowing crews to develop real seamanship skills in genuine conditions. For prospective buyers, the Navy 44 MR offers a compelling combination of institutional build quality and proven offshore performance. Those seeking a capable bluewater cruiser with a distinguished background and a focus on sea-kindly behavior will find this vessel worth serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.61 ft / 10.55 m
Beam 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
Max Draft 7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Displacement 28,500.00 lb / 12,927 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 946.00 ft² / 87.89 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer McCurdy & Rhodes
Builder Tillotsen Pearson
First Built 1985
Last Built 1985
Related Sailboats ["Farr 44" · "Freedom 44 Cat Ketch" · "Swan 44 Frers" · "Ct 44" · "Mason 44"]
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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
 93
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
 16.29
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
 41.47
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
 1.62
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. 7.88
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
 1.64
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) 58.25
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.63
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.0
SA Fore 542.6
SA Main 404.0
How It Compares

vs. Ct 44, Freedom 44 Cat Ketch, Swan 44 Frers

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Dimensions
LOA
Navy 44 Mr ★
44.0 ft
Ct 44
43.9 ft
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
44.0 ft
Swan 44 Frers
44.0 ft
LWL
Navy 44 Mr ★
34.6 ft
Ct 44
37.6 ft
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
39.5 ft
Swan 44 Frers
34.6 ft
Beam
Navy 44 Mr ★
12.3 ft
Ct 44
13.1 ft
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
12.0 ft
Swan 44 Frers
13.7 ft
Displacement
Navy 44 Mr ★
28 lbs
Ct 44
20 lbs
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
24 lbs
Swan 44 Frers
24 lbs
Ballast
Navy 44 Mr ★
—
Ct 44
9 lbs
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
7 lbs
Swan 44 Frers
7 lbs
Sail Area
Navy 44 Mr ★
946 sq ft
Ct 44
873 sq ft
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
1 sq ft
Swan 44 Frers
890 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Navy 44 Mr ★
93 s/nm
Ct 44
120 s/nm
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
—
Swan 44 Frers
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Navy 44 Mr ★
16.3
Ct 44
18.9
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
19.3
Swan 44 Frers
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Navy 44 Mr ★
—
Ct 44
45.8 %
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
—
Swan 44 Frers
31.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Navy 44 Mr ★
41.5
Ct 44
25.7
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
33.2
Swan 44 Frers
31.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Navy 44 Mr ★
1.62
Ct 44
1.93
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
1.67
Swan 44 Frers
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Navy 44 Mr ★
—
Ct 44
170
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
—
Swan 44 Frers
264
Hull Speed
Navy 44 Mr ★
7.9 kts
Ct 44
8.2 kts
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
8.4 kts
Swan 44 Frers
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Navy 44 Mr ★
1.6
Ct 44
3.3
Freedom 44 Cat Ketch
—
Swan 44 Frers
2.0
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