Roberts Offshore 44

Description

The Roberts Offshore 44 is a versatile bluewater cruising sailboat designed by renowned Australian naval architect Bruce Roberts in the late 1970s, celebrated for its amateur-friendly construction and enduring appeal among long-distance sailors, with countless examples built worldwide in materials like multi-chine steel or aluminum, round-bilge fiberglass, or wood-epoxy. Measuring 44 feet 4 inches LOA with a 32-foot-11-inch LWL, 12-foot-9-inch beam, 5-foot-11-inch draft (standard fin keel), and a displacement of 26,800 pounds including 8,000 pounds of ballast, this cutter-, sloop-, or ketch-rigged vessel offers a displacement/length ratio of 339 for balanced speed and stability, supported by a sail area of approximately 800 square feet and an auxiliary engine of 33 to 60 horsepower. Its seaworthy hull features full ends, long overhangs, and a gentle sheer for a sea-kindly motion in heavy weather, while the spacious interior—boasting 6 feet of headroom, an open-plan saloon, efficient galley, two sea berths, large forward head with shower option, and options for aft or center cockpit layouts—provides comfortable liveaboard accommodations for couples or small families on extended voyages. Endorsed by designer Robert H. Perry for its detailed plans and robust build quality, the Offshore 44 has proven its mettle in global circumnavigations and offshore passages, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, remaining a timeless choice for serious cruisers seeking performance without compromising safety or comfort.