Hunter 44 DS
Description
The Hunter 44 DS (Deck Saloon, built 2003–2009, approximately 220 hulls produced) is a luxurious 44-foot American cruiser designed by Glenn Henderson, distinguished by its raised deck-saloon coachroof with panoramic windows that flood the interior with light and provide near-360° visibility. At 44 ft 2 in LOA, 14 ft 6 in beam, and ~23,000 lbs displacement, it features a backstay-less B&R rig with in-mast furling mainsail (~950 sq ft upwind), twin helm stations, a massive clear cockpit with arch-mounted traveler, full walk-through transom with drop-down swim platform, and electric winches for effortless short-handed sailing (PHRF ~108–120).
Construction Details
| Designer | Glenn Henderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 44.183 ft |
| LOA | 40.320 ft |
| LWL | 35.500 ft |
| Beam | 13.250 ft |
| Displacement | 19400 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.67 ft |
| p | 50 ft |
| e | 20.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.92 ft | 14.67 ft | 50 ft | 20.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hunter 44 DS - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.83 ft - (6349 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.21 ft - (16218 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.49 ft - (16304 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 531.48 ft² |
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Hunter 44 DS - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.09 ft - (12219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.29 ft - (5880 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.06 ft - (10686 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.87 ft - (5142 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 338.15 ft² |
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Hunter 44 DS - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 992 ft² |
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Hunter 44 DS - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 27.56 ft - (8400 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.88 ft - (3316 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.92 ft - (6986 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.99 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.8 ft - (2682 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 121.27 ft² |
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