Nordic 44
Nordic Yachts · designed by Robert Perry · 1980
fin keelBermuda rigUnited States
The Nordic 44 is a 44-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Nordic Yachts, first launched in 1980.
General
| Builder | Nordic Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Robert Perry |
| Years built | 1980 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 43.83 ft13.36 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 35.42 ft10.80 m |
| Beam | 12.92 ft3.94 m |
| Draft (max) | 7.00 ft2.13 m |
| Displacement | 23,250 lb10,546 kg |
| Ballast | 9,340 lb4,237 kg |
| Sail Area | 919 ft²85.4 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 18.05 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 40.2 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 234 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 31.4 Moderate bluewater
Capsize Screening 1.81 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 8.0 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
$54,000 typical range $43,000 – $65,000
⚠ 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.
