The Beneteau Oceanis 440 is a 44-foot bluewater cruising sloop produced from 1994 to 1998 and designed by Bruce Farr. She was offered with fin keel, standard keel, and wing keel options, making her adaptable to a variety of cruising conditions and shallow anchorages. The Oceanis 440 was praised for her spacious interior, twin-cabin layout, and comfortable cockpit suited to offshore passages. Built of fiberglass in France, she represents the mature generation of 1990s Beneteau Oceanis cruisers and remains a popular bluewater liveaboard choice on the used market.
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What is the Oceanis 440 Beneteau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Oceanis 440 Beneteau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.16. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Oceanis 440 Beneteau's comfort ratio?
The Oceanis 440 Beneteau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25.52. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Oceanis 440 Beneteau safe for offshore sailing?
The Oceanis 440 Beneteau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.97. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Oceanis 440 Beneteau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Oceanis 440 Beneteau is 8.09 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Oceanis 440 Beneteau weigh?
The Oceanis 440 Beneteau has a displacement of 20,944.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 44.80 ft.
Who designed the Oceanis 440 Beneteau?
The Oceanis 440 Beneteau was designed by Bruce Farr, first built in 1994.