Hunter 44
Hunter Marine · designed by Glenn Henderson · 2003
fin keelFractional rigged sloopUnited States
The Hunter 44 is a 43-foot fractional rigged sloop sailboat designed by Glenn Henderson and built by Hunter Marine, first launched in 2003.
General
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Designer | Glenn Henderson |
| Years built | 2003 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 43.30 ft13.20 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 39.10 ft11.92 m |
| Beam | 14.60 ft4.45 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.50 ft1.98 m |
| Displacement | 22,936 lb10,404 kg |
| Ballast | 7,237 lb3,283 kg |
| Sail Area | 975 ft²90.6 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 19.32 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 31.6 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 171 Light
Comfort Ratio 24.7 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.06 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 8.4 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$69,500 typical range $55,500 – $83,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
