Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit
Description
The Beneteau Oceanis 44CC (Center Cockpit) is a luxurious bluewater cruiser designed by renowned architect Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau in France from 1994 to 2001. As part of the Oceanis line, it prioritizes comfort and liveaboard amenities with its raised saloon and center cockpit layout, offering excellent visibility and protection while underway. Approximately 100 units were produced, making it a sought-after classic for couples or families seeking long-distance voyaging without sacrificing performance. Its fin keel with bulb and spade rudder provides a balance of stability and maneuverability, and it's known for being "strongly built" and seaworthy in all conditions,
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 44.580 ft |
| LOA | 44.580 ft |
| LWL | 36.750 ft |
| Beam | 14.000 ft |
| Displacement | 23369 lb |
| Ballast | 6835 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1994 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52.39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.31 ft |
| p | 46.13 ft |
| e | 17.55 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.39 ft | 16.31 ft | 46.13 ft | 17.55 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.13 ft - (14060 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.43 ft - (14761 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.78 ft - (14868 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 413.22 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 43.9 ft - (13381 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.51 ft - (6556 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.29 ft - (11671 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.76 ft - (5718 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 411.81 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit - GENOA
| Luff | 52.13 ft - (15889 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.13 ft - (14975 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.46 ft - (7455 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 637.6 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 52.13 ft - (15889 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.91 ft - (8202 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.96 ft - (14618 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1052 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 52.13 ft - (15889 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 29.36 ft - (8949 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.36 ft - (8949 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1301 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 44 Center Cockpit - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 30.18 ft - (9199 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.15 ft - (3703 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.98 ft - (7614 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 9.79 ft - (2984 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.04 ° |
| Area | * 147.71 ft² |
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