Islander 44
Description
The Islander 44 is a classic American blue water cruising sailboat designed by renowned naval architect C. William Lapworth (often called the "Lapworth 44") and built by Islander Yachts (later Tradewind Yachts) in Newport Beach, California, from 1962 to around 1971, with approximately 30–40 units produced. This 44-footer embodies the Cruising Club of America (CCA) era's emphasis on seaworthiness, elegance, and balanced performance, evolving into a shorter variant, the Islander 41 (1975–1983, with a chopped stern for easier slip fitting). It's celebrated for its fin keel/spade rudder configuration, which provides agile handling and stability, making it a favorite for Pacific cruising and offshore passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 44.000 ft |
| LOA | 43.830 ft |
| LWL | 32.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.000 ft |
| Displacement | 22500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.830 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.20 ft |
| p | 43.42 ft |
| e | 19.20 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 ft | 14.20 ft | 43.42 ft | 19.20 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.42 ft - (13234 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.57 ft - (14195 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.86 ft - (14283 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 426.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.81 ft - (12439 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.52 ft - (5645 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.99 ft - (10970 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 333.2 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.47 ft - (14774 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.69 ft - (6916 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.89 ft - (13987 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.3 ft - (6492 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 516.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.47 ft - (14774 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.43 ft - (7141 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.59 ft - (13591 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 852 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.06 ft - (8553 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.42 ft - (3176 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.65 ft - (7209 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.52 ft - (2597 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 119.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 18.68 ft - (5694 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.18 ft - (5236 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.57 ft - (4746 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 15.57 ft - (4746 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 125 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 18.68 ft - (5694 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.18 ft - (5236 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.57 ft - (4746 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 15.57 ft - (4746 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 125 ft² |
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