CONSTELLATION 44
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44.33 ft |
| LWL | 35.75 ft |
| Beam | 13.58 ft |
| Draft | 5.67 ft |
| Displacement | 27,500 lb |
| Ballast | 9,999 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 53 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.25 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 26 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 8 ft |
| FLforestay | 19.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 878.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 516.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 878.5 sq ft |
About the CONSTELLATION 44
This according to designer Ted Brewer: "No idea how many built but I know of boats in Hong Kong, Australia, UK, California, East coast, Gulf coast and the Pacific NW. The builder never paid royalties!"
The Constellation 44 is a classic 1978 ketch designed by Brewer & Wallstrom and built by Constellation Yachts in Sri Lanka. With a displacement of 27500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.37, this vessel represents a heavy, stable cruising platform from a specific era of offshore yacht construction.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize stability and comfort over high-speed performance. Its heavy displacement and ketch rig make it ideal for those seeking a relaxed, safe passage-making experience.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.8 and a displacement of 27500.0 lb, the Constellation 44 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Brewer & Wallstrom designs like the Constellation 36 or 38, as well as similarly heavy-displacement ketches from the late 1970s such as the Hallberg-Rassy 43. These boats share similar design philosophies focused on seaworthiness and comfort rather than racing metrics.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONSTELLATION 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 CONSTELLATION 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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