CT-44
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.92 ft |
| LWL | 37.58 ft |
| Beam | 13.1 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 20,216 lb |
| Ballast | 9,267 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 57 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 902.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 504.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 857.6 sq ft |
About the CT-44
Same hull as the OFFSHORE 43 (cat ketch). Also called TANTON 43. A pilot house verson was also available.
The CT-44 is a robust cruising cutter designed by Yves-Marie Tanton and built by Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. in Taiwan between 1982 and 1989. With a displacement of 20216.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 25.73, this vessel is engineered for stability and seakeeping, though the exact number of hulls built remains unverified in available records.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for extended offshore passages, particularly those who prefer the versatility of a cutter rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.93 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 170.05, the CT-44 demonstrates strong inherent stability and motion comfort, making it well-suited for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4300, as they share similar displacement, beam, and a reputation for heavy, safe offshore cruising characteristics from the same era.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CT-44 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CT-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 CT-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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