HARDIN 44/45
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 44.5 ft |
| LWL | 32.33 ft |
| Beam | 13.33 ft |
| Draft | 5.92 ft |
| Displacement | 32,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,499.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 45.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 39.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 728.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 423.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 720.2 sq ft |
About the HARDIN 44/45
First imported as the BOUNTY 44. Redesigned around 1980 and, afterward known as HARDIN 44/45 or HARDIN VOYAGER 45. All of these boats were built by Hardin International at Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The later ISLAND TRADER 45, built at another yard, shared the same hull but with different deck, coach roof and other details.
The Hardin 44/45 is a substantial cruising ketch designed by R. W. Hardin and built by Hardin International in Taiwan. With only 130 hulls constructed in 1977, this model represents a rare, heavy-displacement vessel with a full keel and staysail ketch rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and conservative bluewater sailors who prioritize stability and comfort over speed, particularly those comfortable with the maintenance demands of a 1970s Taiwanese build.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 32000.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.68, the Hardin 44/45 is inherently stable and well-suited for offshore cruising, though its age and single-year production run require careful verification of structural integrity.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the O'Day 42, as they share similar heavy displacement, full keel designs, and ketch or sloop configurations from the late 1970s aimed at safe offshore passage making.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1979–1981 · median $49,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 44.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HARDIN 44/45yet 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 HARDIN 44/45? 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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