FREYA 44 (S&S)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.67 ft |
| LWL | 32.5 ft |
| Beam | 12.33 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 22,350 lb |
| Ballast | 11,000.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 56 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 51 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 931.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 518 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 880.6 sq ft |
About the FREYA 44 (S&S)
S&S #1930. German Frers was an S&S employee at this time.
The Freya 44 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Benello in Italy between 1968 and 1976. With only 5 hulls constructed, this model represents a specialized, low-production entry in the classic yacht market.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, given its high comfort ratio of 33.95 and substantial displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22350.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.75, the Freya 44 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping potential typical of S&S bluewater designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Sparkman & Stephens designs from the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as the Tartan 42 or O'Day 42, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and masthead sloop rigs.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the FREYA 44 (S&S) 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 43.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FREYA 44 (S&S)yet 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 FREYA 44 (S&S)? 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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