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HUDSON SEA WOLF 44

Hudson Enterprise Ltd.· Design: William Garden
from 197730 built
$3.9K – $10K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead KetchFull/Long

Specifications

Hull

LOA43.58 ft
LWL34.75 ft
Beam13 ft
Draft6 ft
Displacement32,000 lb
Ballast12,000 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.9 kn

About the HUDSON SEA WOLF 44

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Hudson Sea Wolf 44 is a rare, heavy-displacement ketch designed by William Garden and built by Hudson Enterprise Ltd. Only 30 hulls were constructed in 1977, making this a limited-production vessel with distinct characteristics.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers or conservative bluewater sailors who prioritize seakworthiness and comfort over speed, given its high comfort ratio and heavy displacement.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 32000.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.64, and a full/long keel, the Sea Wolf 44 is inherently stable and well-suited for offshore passages, though its low SA/D ratio of 15.94 indicates it is not a high-performance racer.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include other 1970s heavy-displacement ketches such as the Hallberg-Rassy 43 or the Tartan 44, which share similar full keel designs and robust construction philosophies aimed at offshore durability.

Performance

Comfort43.4
Capsize1.64
SA/Disp15.9
Disp/Len340
Bal/Disp37.5

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 43.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$3.9K – $10K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the HUDSON SEA WOLF 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

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