CAL 44
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.5 ft |
| LWL | 36.25 ft |
| Beam | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 25,300 lb |
| Ballast | 10,299.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 48 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 892.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 452.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 768.8 sq ft |
About the CAL 44
Shoal draft version available. draft: 5.42'
Designed by Raymond Hunt & Assoc. and built by Bangor Punta Marine, the CAL 44 is a rare and substantial cruising yacht with only 21 hulls built in 1984. Its heavy displacement of 25300.0 lb and fin keel configuration reflect a design philosophy prioritizing stability and seakeeping over speed.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who value a heavy, stable platform with a cutter rig for versatile sail handling. It is well-suited for those seeking a robust, traditional cruising experience rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 25300.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.84, the CAL 44 is well-suited for bluewater cruising due to its inherent stability and heavy construction.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 40 and Cal 46 from the same era, as they share the Cal Yachts lineage and similar heavy-displacement cruising characteristics. The Hunter 43 is also a contemporary competitor, though typically lighter and faster.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CAL 44yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CAL 44? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Used sails that fit the CAL 44
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